oksewglad

I'm almost finished with a flimsy made from stash. I sewed 8 1.5" wide strips in about 72" lengths. Then I cut a 74" piece of Kona white fabric into 9 strips varying in width from 2.5 to 7.5". Next sewed the strips together, starting with a white strip and alternating a pieced strip. Have two more passes of length to make, but got tired and called it a night...will get pics and share.

PaperPrincess

This sounds so interesting! Looking forward to the photos!

rryder

Well, I have to fess up. I had a major (for me) fall off the wagon on the last day of July. My LQS had sent me a $10 coupon for any purchase during the month of July as a Birthday present and even though I'd decided not to use it, I couldn't resist at the last minute. Since my stash was running low on neutrals and lights I decided that I'd just make a quick visit to the LQS and use my $10 that way. Well, after hitting the remnant bins where I got a bunch of lights, and deciding to use my birthday exemption on a set of 8 FQ (a "just because" purchase and hence the need to use my Birthday exemption there) and purchasing some new reading glasses and some Bonash fusing powder, I left the shop a little over $100 lighter than I'd entered...oops.

Rob

SillySusan

Rob, good thing you had the birthday exemption or you would be in real trouble!!! As it is, you are safe.

Blue Bell

Rob, It was your birthday month and why wouldn't you use the $10 coupon!

petthefabric

Way to go Rob. We all need a "just for fun" and "replenish the basics" moment.

PaperPrincess

Sounds like you had fun, Rob. Saw your art quilts on the Pictures forum. Fabulous!!!

rryder

Thanks ya’ll. I had to mke another fabric purchase today.. i finished taking apart, rearranging and putting back together a quilt Top that has been a UFO for at least 3 years. when I went to sandwich it I realized I didn’t have anything suitable for a backing, unless I pieced together some fabric that I’ve been saving for another UFO. Since this ome has been such a pain over the years, I decided to make my like easy and buy a wide backing fabric that would work. Ended up buying 3 yards og 108” wide backing in black brushed with charcoal - hopefully that’s the last fabric purchase til the end of the year...

Rob

SillySusan

Getting a 3-yr old UFO finished is a good reason to make that purchase. I forgive you, but I don't know about the other folks here.

I have to brag a bit... I'm still holding out... I haven't bought any fabric since last December, except that dumb mislabeled sheet from the thrift shop back in January!! And, I made dozens of baby quilts and crib sheets all from stash!!

I decided to stop trying to organize all these mixed up bins, boxes, stacks, etc. and instead just quilt and sew as fast as possible! Wish me luck, y'all!

oksewglad

A stash buster project

All from stash!