Used this Period: 19.67 yards
Added this Period: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 170.42 yards
Added Year to Date: 40.25 yards
Net Stash Decrease for 2015: 130.17 yards
I finished a crocheted rug (made with cloth strips 1.25" wide) that I started a couple of years ago. I'm not sure I will make another one, but it was a good experience to make one. And a finish is a finish! I didn't count the yardage used.
I also finished the wildlife quilt I will give my son for Christmas--just need to get it on the longarm and quilt it. This was another of those "quilting from stash challenges" that are becoming the story of my quilting experiences. I was gifted (by my quilting friend) with the wildlife panel and a second panel that was missing 2 of the large animals, and we decided it would be our challenge quilt. She made a bargello quilt that included blank spaces for the animals--and then started a second quilt that is a version of a log cabin. I did the log cabin, as shown. We both were using leftover fabric from our Northwoods quilts. Anyway, I got 6 sets of 4 log cabin blocks with the medium brown Moda fabric--and then ran out. I couldn't match the brown (of course!) so I made the next 6 blocks with a light tan (which looks cream in the pictures). I used the large applique animals in the medium brown blocks, and used 2 of the smaller applique animals in 4 of the light tan blocks and 1 each of the smaller applique animals in the "half" sets. (I was reminded of how much I hate doing the blanket stitch around narrow angles!) I hope to use 2 of the remaining large applique animals on a set of shams to match the quilt--and will send the other 2 back to Sandi in case she wants to make shams. I found a piece of fabric large enough for the backing (I do have a stash of large yardages!) that features pine cones. The quilt is 85 x 109--and I do have enough of some of the fabrics to make shams!! This quilt used 19 2/3 yards (which includes the panels)--a real boost to my "out" numbers!!
Used this Period: 0 yards
Added this Period: 3 yards
Used year to Date: 150.75 yards
Added Year to Date: 40.25 yards
Net Stash Decrease for 2015: 110.5 yards
I have half of the blocks made for my Call of the Wild challenge quilt--and then I ran out of the light fabric I was using for the light logs! I guess I have to be thankful that I got all the "big" animal blocks made. Now I'm trying to decide how I will make the "small" animal blocks ("big" and "small" according to the size of the appliques). I have taken my scrap of fabric to all the fabric stores that I have available, and none of them have fabric that is the same shade. Anyway, I have purchased 3 yards of a lighter shade of brown and will change my layout a bit to accommodate the change--at least, that is what I think I will do.
This week has been a bust as far as getting any sewing time. We went to our near big city on Monday so I could try to match my fabric. Then we had a potluck dinner and the funeral of a good friend to attend. I hope I have more sewing time this coming week.
Used this Period: 8.5 yards
Added this Period: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 150.75 yards
Added Year to Date: 37.25 yards
Net Stash Decrease for 2015: 113.5 yards
Another finish! I used the leftover blocks from the red/white single Irish Chain that I put together in August, added some blocks, and made a twin-sized quilt top. I'm now caught up on quilts that were started but not completed--feels good. That means I'll soon be able to start on the "challenge quilt" that Sandi and I do each year. After we get back from our road trip this week (I finished this top before we left so I could have some numbers to report!), I hope I will begin making the I-phone cases and snap purses for our Thanksgiving Bazaar--hope I don't listen to the siren song of the next quilt!
Later in the Week:
I listened to the siren song and started the challenge quilt instead of making items for the bazaar. I have one set of 4 log cabin blocks put together and the animal (an elk) attached with sulky thread and a blanket stitch--and really like it. I have an additional 5 blocks made--only 39 more to make!! I think this will take a few weeks to finish.
The road trip was good--and it was good to have a few hours with our son. We have one more trip to make before winter sets in.
