December 3 - 10, 2011
I've skipped the last couple of Stash Reports, but only because I had absolutely nothing to report. I didn't buy any fabric or do much sewing. However, this week saw a nice package from the
Fat Quarter Shop come in. I had a gift certificate from my quilt bee (
love you ladies!) and some Christmas money from my parents (
love you too!) that I used to buy some fabric I'd been wanting. And get this, it was all on sale!
First, I bought 12 yards of this
Jovial fabric to use as the backing for 2 quilts. I already had all the fabric I needed for the quilts except for the backing. I sure hope I can actually get these made in time for next Christmas, because I obviously missed the boat on this one...
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Jovial fabric to use for backings |
I also picked up some fabric that I need for my
Baltimore Halloween and
Over the River and through the Woods quilts. I only needed 1.5 yards for the Halloween quilt to use in the border. I knew I'd used a
Moda Marble in the rest of the quilt, but didn't know exactly which one. So I guessed! And fortunately, I was right (
love when that happens). I also bought 1.25 yards of
Primitive Muslin Pie Crust to use for the background for the embroideries on the second quilt. I love the slightly mottled look to this line.
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Moda Marbles Sweet Off White and Primitive Muslin Pie Crust |
That's all the fabric I bought, but I have to show this pattern I picked up. I've been eyeing it for a while, but resisted buying it until I saw it on sale. This is another Crabapple Hill Pattern.
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New Crabapple Hill Pattern |
I know I'm not going to start on it for
at least 6 months, but it's definitely one I want to make!
As for what I used, it's not much. I've been working on my
Winter Wonderland blocks, but won't count the fabric until the top is done. Other than that, I made a few quilt blocks to donate which maybe used a quarter yard...
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Donated Kansas Troubles Blocks |
So...
Purchased-this-week: 14.75 yards
Used-this-week: .25 yards
Purchased-to-date: 396.25 yards
Used-to-date: 513 yards
Net used: 116.75 yards
In case you didn't know, the
Fat Quarter Shop is starting their 12 Days of Christmas sale on Monday. I have some Christmas money that I've set aside especially for this sale. There are several fabric lines I have my eye on (
American Banner Rose,
Panier de Fleurs,
Rounneries Deux) and I'm hoping some of them go on sale!
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A sleepy Gabriel |
Until later....
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
1 Peter 3:15 (NLT)