Judy's Stash Busting Challenge for 2010 .. come join in and see how well you do this year.
LOOK and see what the others are doing.
I did pretty good this week. I made some blocks, sold some fabric and bought some fabric (I know that ain't good but ... it worked out) The fabric I bought is going right into a UFO so it will be busted soon. Nothing is coming in unless I have a plan for it.
Fabric usage report ....
Fabric Added this Week: 4 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 4 yards
Fabric Used this Week: 2yards
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 6.5 yards
Fabric Out Year to Date: 10 yards
Thread usage report --I have over 51 spools of thread on hand - I hope to use half of these this year. So I'm keeping track to see if I can.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 1 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 1 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 0 spools
until next time ... happy quilting
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Snow and Sewing
This week I've been up early each morning so I got a chance to work on some blocks for swaps that I am a part of ...
I reworked this one for the Star BOM we are doing this year .. the points are now going the right directions.
These are Depression Blocks for a fellow swapper for the Friendship Swap. These were made using some of my precut 4Inch squares.
These are Pineapple Blossom blocks for another swappers in the Friendship Swap. These were made using precut 3.5 inch squares and 2" strips.
We got some snow on Thursday ... not alot but enough to call it snow. It is still on the ground. The kiddos had two days off school due to the icy backroads around the area. They had fun while they were off. The little puppy just showed up at our house and now he won't leave. He is so full of energy and little man loves playing with him.
Early Thursday Morning ... the snow is just starting. It almost looks fake in the pictures.
time to get busy with some cleaning and maybe more sewing this afternoon.
until next time ... happy quilting!
I reworked this one for the Star BOM we are doing this year .. the points are now going the right directions.
These are Depression Blocks for a fellow swapper for the Friendship Swap. These were made using some of my precut 4Inch squares.
These are Pineapple Blossom blocks for another swappers in the Friendship Swap. These were made using precut 3.5 inch squares and 2" strips.
We got some snow on Thursday ... not alot but enough to call it snow. It is still on the ground. The kiddos had two days off school due to the icy backroads around the area. They had fun while they were off. The little puppy just showed up at our house and now he won't leave. He is so full of energy and little man loves playing with him.
Early Thursday Morning ... the snow is just starting. It almost looks fake in the pictures.
time to get busy with some cleaning and maybe more sewing this afternoon.
until next time ... happy quilting!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Stashbusting Report Week 1
and we're off ... this is going to be a year to reckon with. We'll be busting stash and workin on those UFOs (wait that isn't for this post) I'm joining Judy's Stash Busting Challenge for 2010 .. come join in and see how well you do this year.
This week I made Sadie Girl a doggie bed and was able to make some blocks. This week is kinda a smallish report. Next week will be better I know it ;o)
Fabric usage report ....
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 0 yards
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 0 yards
Fabric Used this Week: 1.5yard
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date: 1.5 yards
Thread usage report --I have over 51 spools of thread on hand - I hope to use half of these this year. So I'm keeping track to see if I can.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 0 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 0 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 0 spools
until next time ... happy quilting
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Sewing and Organizing
I have been busy today, I even got the tree un-decorated.
While out town this morning I stopped at the store and I bought two of those great three drawer unit and sorted and got this cabinet neater. Still need to go through each basket to see what is really in them and put all the blocks inot the drawer units. It's a start though.
On one of the quilting site's I belong two we are doing a Christmas Quilt Along. We were to make two of the 6.5 inch Ribbon Star blocks to get us started for January. If you know me you know my quilt will be scrappy so here are my blocks ... made from my scrap basket.
and we are doing a Star BOM too ... for January we are doing this block but I got it wrong can you tell?? so I had to take it apart and redo it. It is corrected now, the points don't all go in the same direction now ... lol. If you'd like to play along with us I'll be posting my pictures monthly ... you can choose your fabrics and make them to suit you. I chose purples and creams to go with some other blocks I have made already.
until next time ... happy quilting
While out town this morning I stopped at the store and I bought two of those great three drawer unit and sorted and got this cabinet neater. Still need to go through each basket to see what is really in them and put all the blocks inot the drawer units. It's a start though.
On one of the quilting site's I belong two we are doing a Christmas Quilt Along. We were to make two of the 6.5 inch Ribbon Star blocks to get us started for January. If you know me you know my quilt will be scrappy so here are my blocks ... made from my scrap basket.
and we are doing a Star BOM too ... for January we are doing this block but I got it wrong can you tell?? so I had to take it apart and redo it. It is corrected now, the points don't all go in the same direction now ... lol. If you'd like to play along with us I'll be posting my pictures monthly ... you can choose your fabrics and make them to suit you. I chose purples and creams to go with some other blocks I have made already.
until next time ... happy quilting
Friday, January 1, 2010
Today's UFO progress
Today I have been bee bopping here there and everywhere on projects and tasks I wanted to do.
I did some organizing in my sewing area. Sorted a basket of scraps.
Made a couple Pineapple blocks and a couple more Crumb blocks. The 9inch Crumb block will be turned into a hotpad. All this was made from the above scrap basket and it is still kind a full but everything has been sorted and pressed, nice and neat again. Tomorrow I will make some more pineapple blocks and might throw in some crumb blocks too.
I did some organizing in my sewing area. Sorted a basket of scraps.
Made a couple Pineapple blocks and a couple more Crumb blocks. The 9inch Crumb block will be turned into a hotpad. All this was made from the above scrap basket and it is still kind a full but everything has been sorted and pressed, nice and neat again. Tomorrow I will make some more pineapple blocks and might throw in some crumb blocks too.
Cut backing and batting for this table runner I found while sorting the other day. I have it pinned and ready to quilt it tomorrow. This will be a new runner to use on the old Singer Cabinet in my living room.
I have enjoyed this first day of 2010. I hope you had a good day too. I am happy with the progress that I made on my UFO projects and my chores around the house. I need to tackle taking the Christmas tree down tomorrow (bummer ... I love Christmas and when the tree comes down the magic will be gone)
until next time ... happy quilting
New Year ... New Goals and Plans List
I have plans and goals for the coming year. I have been thinking about these since Thanksgiving. Some are personal but for those who read my blog you know me and are here to encourage me through my struggles and I appreciate ya'll for this.
2010 Quilty Goals
1. Work on cleaning up my sewing area and getting it organized.
2. Work on and hopefully finish SIX UFOs/BOBs this year.
3. Make up precut kits while sorting and organizing this year.
4. Not buy fabric - use from my stash or swap for what I need.
2010 Personal Goals
1. Work on being a strong better me! I seem to always put myself last and it's time to change that a bit.
2. Play with the kids more - let the other stuff go when it's my weekends with them. They are growing up so fast and I feel myself missing out on so much we could be doing together. Life is busy but it's time to find time for the fun things in life.
3. Work on reducing the excess stuff around the house. Get things in order so it's easier to keep clean. My house may never be spotless but I want it clean enough for company to come without me freaking out. To get back to the basics of life ... what's really important will stay ... what's not is going in the next yard sale pile.
4. Work on my weight - lose 20 pounds or more, to get up and get active again.
5. Go on a real family vacation to .... not sure ... need to discuss this with the kiddos but it's in the plans for 2010. Hope to do this early Spring - Summer. Maybe to the mountains or go visit the beach.
6. Get my finances in better shape, keep cutting those coupons and finding ways to save and reuse and such. Learn to live within my means better.
Things to try or learn in 2010
1. To stipple ... top of the list
2. To try applique
3. To make homemade bread
2010 Quilty Goals
1. Work on cleaning up my sewing area and getting it organized.
2. Work on and hopefully finish SIX UFOs/BOBs this year.
3. Make up precut kits while sorting and organizing this year.
4. Not buy fabric - use from my stash or swap for what I need.
2010 Personal Goals
1. Work on being a strong better me! I seem to always put myself last and it's time to change that a bit.
2. Play with the kids more - let the other stuff go when it's my weekends with them. They are growing up so fast and I feel myself missing out on so much we could be doing together. Life is busy but it's time to find time for the fun things in life.
3. Work on reducing the excess stuff around the house. Get things in order so it's easier to keep clean. My house may never be spotless but I want it clean enough for company to come without me freaking out. To get back to the basics of life ... what's really important will stay ... what's not is going in the next yard sale pile.
4. Work on my weight - lose 20 pounds or more, to get up and get active again.
5. Go on a real family vacation to .... not sure ... need to discuss this with the kiddos but it's in the plans for 2010. Hope to do this early Spring - Summer. Maybe to the mountains or go visit the beach.
6. Get my finances in better shape, keep cutting those coupons and finding ways to save and reuse and such. Learn to live within my means better.
Things to try or learn in 2010
1. To stipple ... top of the list
2. To try applique
3. To make homemade bread
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Online Quilting Swap Sites
Are you a member of a online quilting site or two, too? ;O)
When I first got into quilting I found a great online quilting site on MSN called Quilting To Share an I was hooked. I love to swap! It's such fun.
I am a member on a couple online quilting swap sites that I'd like to share the links with you. There are two that I have been a part of for awhile and enjoy. They are Quilting Around The World and Quilting To Share. I am a member of both because they offer different kinda swaps and one is larger and more active than the other. I am also a member on another forum called Quilting Board. They are a world wide site and I am still getting the hang of this one. Love doing the Friendship Swap though. It's my favorite swap. Each site offers different swaps and challenges and such that I enjoy so I don't want to give any of them up. So I pick and choose what swaps I participate in so I don't spread myself too thin.
Swapping is addictive I can tell ya. I so enjoy swapping and getting those squishes in the mail. They sure are a great pick me up I can tell ya. It's exciting to see what the other swappers send. Such Fun! If you would like to check out those sites please do so and come join in the fun.
until next time ... happy quilting!
When I first got into quilting I found a great online quilting site on MSN called Quilting To Share an I was hooked. I love to swap! It's such fun.
I am a member on a couple online quilting swap sites that I'd like to share the links with you. There are two that I have been a part of for awhile and enjoy. They are Quilting Around The World and Quilting To Share. I am a member of both because they offer different kinda swaps and one is larger and more active than the other. I am also a member on another forum called Quilting Board. They are a world wide site and I am still getting the hang of this one. Love doing the Friendship Swap though. It's my favorite swap. Each site offers different swaps and challenges and such that I enjoy so I don't want to give any of them up. So I pick and choose what swaps I participate in so I don't spread myself too thin.
Swapping is addictive I can tell ya. I so enjoy swapping and getting those squishes in the mail. They sure are a great pick me up I can tell ya. It's exciting to see what the other swappers send. Such Fun! If you would like to check out those sites please do so and come join in the fun.
until next time ... happy quilting!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Final Stash Busting Report of 2009
I haven't sewn in the last week and have had a house full of company for the Christmas holiday and wasn't able to post like I should have the last two weeks. My report didn't change since week 49 but I am happy with my progress of the year and hope to continue to do this next year with Judy and the bunch. It inspires me to do more and use from my stash to post and be accountable for my actions. Thank you Judy for hostessing this for us and for your wonderful blog. I so enjoy following it.
Fabric usage report ....
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used this Week: .5 yard
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 12.25 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date: 116.25 yards
Thread usage report --I had over 51 spools of thread on hand when I started keeping track of these.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 0 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 11 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 2 spools
I hope to post a listing of my 2010 goals soon along with pictures of my sewing area/stash to share with those participating in the challenge next year.
Fabric usage report ....
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used this Week: .5 yard
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 12.25 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date: 116.25 yards
Thread usage report --I had over 51 spools of thread on hand when I started keeping track of these.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 0 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 11 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 2 spools
I hope to post a listing of my 2010 goals soon along with pictures of my sewing area/stash to share with those participating in the challenge next year.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Stash Busting Report Week 49
Just THREE more reports and 2009 is over - I joined Judy's 2009 Stash Bustin Challenge at he beginning of the year and enjoy following how well the others are doing Look HERE to see how great the other's are doing. It's fun to do this each week and see how everyone is working at their own pace and most are happy with their progress.
This week I didn't get to do much quilting but I worked and finished those potholders and sold some more fabric.
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used this Week: .5 yard
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 12.25 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date: 116.25 yards
Here's my thread usage report --I have over 51 spools of thread on hand - no spools finished this week.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 0 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 11 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 2 spools
until next time .... happy quilting and happy stash busting!
This week I didn't get to do much quilting but I worked and finished those potholders and sold some more fabric.
Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used this Week: .5 yard
Fabric gifted/sold this week: 12.25 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date: 116.25 yards
Here's my thread usage report --I have over 51 spools of thread on hand - no spools finished this week.
Spools added this week: 0 spools
Spools used this week: 0 spool
Total Spools used to Date: 11 spools
Total Spools bought to Date: 2 spools
until next time .... happy quilting and happy stash busting!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
WIP Wednesday
Trying to keep myself motivate ... I'm going to try and post every Wednesday showing what I am working on for the week. I have several quilty things I'd like to finish by Christmas so I need to kick it into gear.
Here is what I am working on this week and hope to finish it and start something else. This will be a set of potholders and a hotpad made from crumb blocks, not sure I like the black around the blocks. Need to find other colors instead for the next set.
until next time ... happy quilting!
Here is what I am working on this week and hope to finish it and start something else. This will be a set of potholders and a hotpad made from crumb blocks, not sure I like the black around the blocks. Need to find other colors instead for the next set.
until next time ... happy quilting!
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