Scrap & Stash Elimination Project

Week 35

2010-09-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0
Fabric In This Year: 86.25 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 3.25 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 99.47 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 13.22 yards

The only thing I finished this week was a clothesline bowl. I made mine kind of big. I used 99 yards of clothes line and 1 1/2 yards of fabric. It is 5" deep and 12" across the base. I have also started the quilt for Scott's roommate. I was hoping to have the top and back finished this weekend, it isn't looking good though. I haven't been able to sew since Thursday.

I don't know when I will be able to sew again. I am hoping after Wednesday. I am having to clean out the garage for my Mom Cave. I am getting a new to me Pool Table and BowFlex this week and need room for them.

My goal is to have 20 yards Total Busted by next week though. Check out Judy's blog for the other stash reports.

Week 34

2010-08-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: .5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 86.25 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.625 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 96.22 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 9.98 yards

I am excited to be almost to 10 yards!!! I will be over 10 yards this next week no problem!

I sorta finished a UFO from 2003 this past week. I took a photo today and realized that I pieced one of the boarders wrong. So this week I will be taking it off and fixing it. I will also be able to bust a few yards piecing the back this week. It wont be quilted for awhile but it will be ready when it is time.

Week 33

2010-08-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

Total Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Total Fabric In This Year: 85.75 yards

Total Fabric Out This Week: 2.25 yards
Total Fabric Out This Year: 91.595 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 5.845 yards

I am on my way to my goal of 78 yards Busted For The Year. So I have a ways to go.

My bust isn't anything impressive. I gave some fabric to my friend Jennifer, 14 scrap blocks were made and I got borders on my Charm Square Quilt. I did buy a yard for that but it is already cut and half on my quilt. So not counting it in or out.

Design Wall Monday

2010-08-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

This one came off my wall last night. I do have the first 5 blocks to Freckeld Whimsy's Charm Pack Quilt Along up but I haven't found the camera from last night. Head over to Judy's and see all the other Design Walls.

Week 32

2010-08-15T00:18:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 85.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 7.959 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 89.345 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 3.595 yards!!!

FINALLY!!!! I am back into the positive. This week I pieced a quilt back and cut a twin size top. ALL from my stash. The one quilt I need to finish quilting the borders and I am about half way of the twin top.

Doing the stash busting the last 2 years I have learned what colors I don't need to buy because I don't use them. I have learned what colors I use most. And you can never go wrong buying tone on tones.

Head over to Judy's to see everyones busting efforts.

Week 31

2010-08-08T08:51:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 85.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.083 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 81.386 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -4.364 yards

Okay I didn't bust as much as I wanted too. I did get 2 tops finished. I am hoping to quilt at least one of them this week. Which will bust more yardage. My current goal is to be in the positive by Labor Day. I should be able to do it.

I was also able to be totally caught up on Freckled Whimsy's Charm Pack Quilt Along. I am now waiting for the next step. I am ahead on my block a day project. I have 31 blocks made. I am not making a dent in my scraps. I am thinking it will be more than 42 blocks.

Week 30

2010-08-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 85.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 5.333 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 80.303 yards

Total Busted This Year: -5.447 yards

I was doing REALLY good until Saturday. Then I bought the 5 yards. I did get both pieces of fabric on sale, so that helps. I bought 3.5 yards of Tarragon Kona for Freckled Whimsy's Charm Pack Quilt Along. I also bought 3 charm packs but I don't count them in or out. Plus I start 2 weeks behind and I am almost caught up! The charm packs I got are Moda's Basic Grey Origins, it is VERY funky! The other 1.5 yards is a batik for a border on Hole In My Role. I have the strips but I need a bigger quilt.

My goal for this next week is to be at only -2 yards. Wish me luck!

Design Wall Monday

2010-07-26T19:49:00.000-07:00

So this WAS on my design wall this morning. I had the pink border on and the 2 blue side borders ready to sew on. I finished it today and photo'd it in the front yard.

This is Judy Sisneros new class Batik Blast. I got into the class Thursday night, the supply list on Friday afternoon and took the class Saturday morning. When I started pulling the fabric from my stash I didn't know it was supposed to be Batiks. I didn't want to buy fabric so I went with what I had.

Week 29

2010-07-25T13:51:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 80.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.375 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 74.97 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -5.78 yards

All I gotta say is DANG!!! I was so close to 75 yards total.

The good news is that I am still working on my gym bag, yoga bag and shoe bag for my Pole Fitness class that starts Wednesday night. I also was able to take Batik Blast by Judy Sisneros this last Saturday. I still need to cut 2 sets of borders for my quilt top. I am also ahead on my block a day project. I will be able to make the 75 mark this week. I am hoping to be in the positive with in 2 weeks.

Weeks 22 to 28

2010-07-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week(s): 7 yards
Fabric In This Year: 80.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week(s): 12.083 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 70.595 yards

Total Busted This Year: -10. 155 yards

I have made a few things in the last few weeks. I was able to make a Boston Red Sox quilt for a friend and 3 other pillow cases.

This week I am working on Binding the last Cherry Quilt and then making a few bags for the fitness class I am starting in a week and a half. I want a bag for my shoes, clothes and yoga mat. Making all of that I should be able to bust 4 yards of fabric. Also I started my own block a day project out of my scraps. It only bust about 1/4 yard a week but I am reducing my scraps!

Week 21

2010-05-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 73.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: .625 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 58.512 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -15.238 yards

I will be under the -15 yard mark this next week. I am hoping to be under the -12 yard mark really. We will see what happens.

Week 20

2010-05-28T18:38:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 73.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: .125 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 57.887 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -15.813 yards

I said it would only be a little bit!

Week 19

2010-05-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 73.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.084 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 57.762 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -15.938 yards

I keep getting closer to ZERO!!! I signed up for a signature block swap this last week. That used almost 2 yards. I also finished the top to the Baby At The Bordello quilt and sandwiched it with flannel from my stash. I am very excited that I was able to work on an UFO.

This next week will be slower. I am quilting for a client so I wont bust much.

Week 18

2010-05-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 73.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.375 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 53.678 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -20.091 yards

Still in the negative but working my way back to 0! I will have a bigger bust this next week and a VERY old UFO finish!

Week 16 & 17

2010-04-26T12:24:00.001-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 73.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.125 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 52.303 yards

Total Busted This Year: -21.497 yards

This just hasn't been getting better. My goal is to be at zero again by 4th of July.

The 5 yard purchase was at the Auburn quilt show. I bought it for $5. It will most likely become a back.

Catching Up Report

2010-04-13T16:49:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week:0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 68.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 5.208 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 51.178 yards

Total Busted This Year: -17.572 yards

I don't know what week I should be on but I figured I needed a post to get me going again. I am hoping to get motivated to bust some stash again. I am hoping to be back to 0 yards Total Busted This Year by June 1st.

Wish Me Luck!

Design Wall Monday

2010-03-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

I know I don't usually post for Design Wall Monday but today I am in. Yes this is my design wall. No this isn't one quilt, it is four quilts. This is sorta what I am currently working on.

1. Center top- Lime Zinger, my selvage edge quilt

2. food blocks- Dinner With Scott, these are the "A" blocks for a twin to ship to Scott in Iraq

3. Green, blue, purple on right- That is what is left to sew of Baby At The Bordello.

4. Tree Blocks- That is the start to 3 Quilts (2 baby and a lap) for a wonderful client.

I am hoping to have the tops to the 2 baby quilts for the client done this week.

Week 10

2010-03-14T18:58:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 4 Yards
Fabric In This Year: 68.75 Yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.816 Yards
Fabric Out This Year: 45.970 Yards

Total Busted This Year: -22.780 Yards

It is coming back down!!! OK not by leaps and bounds but down none the less.

This week I started a bag, not finished. I made a clutch purse, WAY CUTE!!! Start the Dinner With Scott Quilt. I got all the "A" blocks done. I am hoping to make the "B" blocks next week.

Today I am having to put my sewing aside to work on 3 quilts for a client. I am hoping to have 2 of the tops done this next week.

Hope to bust 1 yard this week. Check back tomorrow for what is on my design wall

Week 9

2010-03-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 8 yards
Fabric In This Year: 64.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 0.916 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 41.164 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -23.536 yards

Okay I think I am doing this backwards. This does not count my yardage from the quilt show, I bought that on Sunday so it will count next week. I did stumble into the middle of a shop hop in San Carlos this last week. We hopped through 6 stores on our way home.

So I ended up buying .5 yards of purple Kona for Twiddletails Pinwheel Quilt Along. I did have everything else in my stash! Because of only making one block at a time I will not be able to count my Out Yardage until I am finished. I also bought 1.5 yards of orange Kona for my Spiderweb quilt. I also purchase .5 yards of a green hand dyed at the quilt show.

The only things I got done are my 10 blocks for Block Lotto and I cut some squares for the demos at the quilt show.

I am hoping to be more productive this week. I am going to bust 5 yards!

A side note Scott goes back to Iraq on Wednesday.

Week 8

2010-02-28T19:31:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 11.75 yards
Fabric In This Year: 56.75 yards

Fabric Out This Week 6.5 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 40.248 yards

Total Busted This Year: -16.502 yards

I went to Reno. I knew I was going to shop. I actually went to Windy Moon twice, and hit Going Batty once. Since I was looking for a piece of fabric and the Auburn shop is right off of 80 we stopped their too.

The good news is I finished 3 quilts (they needed binding) while we were in Reno and I made a set of pillowcases of me! I bought Corvette fabric at Windy Moon and went back to the timeshare to make pillowcases before we went to dinner.

This next weekend is our guild quilt show so I am thinking I might buy fabric again this weekend. My goal for this next week is 3 yards of fabric.

Week 7

2010-02-28T19:27:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 45 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 6.5 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 33.748 yards

Total Busted This Year: -11. 252 yards

I am making my way out of the whole slowly! I cut the Flora & Fauna Fat Quarters this week for my pinwheel quilt. I am hoping to work on it in Reno. Along with some bindings and fabric shopping.

Week 6

2010-02-16T08:08:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 45 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 3.25 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 27.248 yards

Total Busted This Year: - 17.752 yards

This is now 3 weeks running without buying fabric! I am trying for one more week. Then I am headed to Reno and I will be buying fabric.

This weeks goal is 10 yards! I know it sounds like a lot but I am cutting a top to take with me to work on in Reno. I am also hoping to sew binding to the front of 3 quilts to take with me too. Since I will be stuck in a truck for 3 hours each way this will give me something to do.

What are you going to bust this week?

Week 5

2010-02-07T12:15:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0
Fabric In This Year: 45 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 3 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 23.998 yards

Total Busted This Year: -21.002 yards

That would be 2 weeks in a row with NO fabric purchase!!!

This week was a slow week. I didn't even have my machine on the last 2 days. I have started making the party favor bags for Delaney's birthday party. I am only counting the lining as busted yardage. If you remember back I purchase all the fabric for her party but didn't count it "In" since it was going to be used for the party. I will count what is left over as "In" yardage in March. I have also started a Spider Web quilt out of my black and white scraps, with orange kites. I have made 1 of 30 blocks.

This next week I have a few donations that need made. I also need to get 7 more party favor bags done, I am trying for 1 a day. I have a Valentine's day wall hanging to finish up and a gift to be made by Wednesday. Maybe even bind the Halloween Quilt.

Goal for next week 6 yards busted!

Week 4

2010-01-31T13:24:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 45 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 7.082 yards
Fabric Out This Year: -24.002 yards

I got the first of my Halloween quilts done. Which is the bulk of my yardage. I even quilted it myself. Nothing fancy just some meandering. All that is left is trimming it up and binding. I also worked on February's Block Lotto, I wont be able to post those until after the first. And the last thing I worked on is a baby gift. I will be finishing that up this week too. Come back next week to see photos of my finished work.

Goal for this next week 3 yards.

Week 3

2010-01-24T09:17:00.000-08:00

I will start by saying this is just bad.

Fabric In This Week: 40 yards
Fabric In This Year: 45 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.333 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 13.916 yards

Total Busted This Year: 31.084 yards

The only thing I can say is I stocked up on Kona this week because it was on sale for $2.99 a yard. I ended up with a bolt of White and a bolt of Snow. Plus I ended up buying a fat quarter bundle for a quilt along that is starting next month. I bought Stone Flora & Fauna.

I did get the place mats made. I and still working on the Garden Party Birthday dress. I will finish it today. Delaney changed her mind on the dress 3 times this week. Friday night after i finished the dress she decided she wanted the apron too.

This week I WILL finish Calendar Men and use 3 yards of fabric.

Week 2

2010-01-18T08:08:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 3.5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 5 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 9.25 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 9.583 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 4.583 yards

This weeks list got ditched. Not that I didn't want to do it BUT I had other things pop up Sunday and Monday that I decided were more important to sew. I did get the row of Block Lotto blocks done, nothing else on the list though.

So now you're wondering what was more important than the all mighty list. Well Sunday night I found out about an Eagle Scout project that is getting pillow cases together for ConnKerr Cancer. So I was able to cut 5 from my stash and Ladybug Quilts donated 5 kits for me, so I made 10 pillow cases for him. Then I figured I had 2 of my own I needed to make so I did those too. On Monday I asked my friends to help me with some sampler quilt blocks for a project and I made 2 myself. That takes us to Tuesday when I found out that I group I belong to was asked to donate a quilt to be auctioned off for Breast Cancer , again I made 2 pink blocks. Wednesday I realized I had one day left to make my block for this months contest at 3 Creative Studio's. See how the list got ditched?

As for the purchase I bought more Halloween. It is on sale 60% off at JoAnn's right now, You may remember last fall when I did the Halloween swap. I have enough blocks that I am going to make 4 quilts. I need stuff to go with the blocks.

This week the list is:
Delaney's Dress
3 Creative Studios BOM
6 Place mats

Week 1

2010-01-10T10:09:00.000-08:00

Here we go again! This is my first stash report of the New Year. It SUCKS!!!!

Fabric In This Week: 1.5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 1.5 yards

Fabric Out This Week: .333 yards
Fabric Out This Year: .333 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: -1.167 yards

Anyone else noticing I am starting off by going in the wrong direction? Or is it just me?

The good news is I did sew this week. I actually finished quilting the Calendar Men Quilt UFO. I made the binding for it. I just need to finish off the threads on the back and sew on the binding. This will be my first finish for the New Year. My goal is by mid week to have it done.

I also need to make Double D (Delaney and Daphne) dresses for D-1's birthday. I have TONS of fabric for their dresses and I am making Poochie Bags and monogramming them for each kid as the party favors. Of course they will be filled with stuff too. Bad news is none of this yardage will count. Since I didn't know how much I would need I didn't count it as an "in" so I wont count it as an "out." I will count "in" what is left over after the party.

This weeks goal 3 yards busted and this for sewing:
1. Finish Calendar Men
2. Make D-1's dress
3. 6 blocks for Dinner with Scott
4. 1 row of Block Lotto Blocks for me

First 7 Project For 2010

2009-12-30T13:53:00.001-08:00

First we have the WISH project. This is the Dinner With Scott quilt. I took Scott to his first quilt shop 8 and a half years ago, Back Porch in Pacific Grove. He had no clue about fabric, he started then buying 1/2 yards of fabric with food on it. I have a little bit of everything in the box. Now to get started.

The ironing board is covered in the first 6 UFO's to be finished. I think I will have them all done before July. I will start at the top left:

1. Calendar Men Quilt- A LOT of quilting and binding. A little quilting is done.

2. Wild West Quilt- It NEEDS additional quilting to be usable. It has been ditched and bound.

3. Tessellations Quilt- This is my nemesis. It has been sitting next to my machine for over a year. All that is left is quilting the border and binding.

4. Brown and Blue Quilt- This needs trim and binding. The blue fabric on the top edge is to be the binding.

5. Lunch With My Friends Quilt- I my Bento Box at the Quilter. The lime fabric on the brown and blue quilt is the binding for that one.

6. Mod Quad Quilt- This is to be a twin quilt for Nikki, last years birthday. I have 11 weeks and 12 blocks done maybe I will make this year.

And don't forget that I need to bust 39 yards from my stash.

Now your turn, share with me your quilting goal for the new year. I know you have one.

Free Week

2009-12-28T15:28:00.000-08:00

I have decided to take this week off of the Stash Busters. Anything used or purchased wont be counted. And no Lisa I am not going on a shopping spree, I did buy 5 yards of Kona White though.

I am going to spend this week figuring out my first 6 UFO's to be worked on, my first WISH project, getting organized and cleaning up. I am also going to trim a quilt and look for the fabric for the binding. I am also planning on finishing the top to the Milky Way blocks I won and setting another batch of blocks I won last fall from my guilds block of the month.

I will post photos of the UFO's I pick, my WISH project and the 2 tops I get done a little later this week.

SO what are your quilting goals for this next year?

Week 52

2009-12-27T09:42:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 132.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.5 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 216.609 yards

Total Fabric Busted: 84. 158 yards

I did buy fabric this week but I also used it this week. I didn't count it in or out. I purchased fabric for the border of the Milky Way blocks I won last month in Block Lotto. My blocks just have 2 more rows to set and the borders are already cut. I would like the top done before the end of the year.

This week I did some small stuff. I made December and January's Block Lotto blocks and I made a few owls for Toy Society. That is it.

I am happy with my results for the year. I fell a little short of my goal but I tried and that's what counts. I have learned much by being part of the Stash Busting Report over at Judy's this past year. I have made things out of my comfort zone, discovered weak spots in my stash, and used some of my scraps. I am pleased.

Stash Busting Goals 2010

2009-12-21T17:27:00.000-08:00

Okay I am posting now my goals for next year. I am making 3 goals:

1. Bust 78 yards from my stash.
2. Complete 1 UFO a month, NOT 12 a year a minimum of 1 a month all extras are just that EXTRA
3. Make and Finish 2 WISH projects, you know the ones you have everything for but the time to make them.

What are your goals? Come one Share with me.

Week 51

2009-12-20T09:18:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 132.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.125 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 215.109 yards

Total Fabric Busted: 82.658 yards

I came close to my 5 yards goal, I am happy with that. I made a few bags for gifts to go in, 4 more potholders, a pillowcase and started the Dinner With Scott quilt. I am still working on the binding for the client quilt.

This week my goal is 7.5 yards. That will take me to 90 yards busted and only 14 yards short of my goal. I will be very happy with that. I need to make 4 more potholders this week, a crib sheet, and a few toys for the toy society. I will have to pull out a UFO to work on too.

How is everyone else doing with their Stash Busting Goals this year? Anyone going to join up next year? I am!

Week 50

2009-12-13T18:54:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 1.125 yards
Fabric In This Year: 132.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 8.125 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 211.084 yards

Total Fabric Busted: 78.633 yards

I am making a come back. I am only down 22.367 yards as of this week. I still have a chance of making my goal of 104 yards busted.

This last week I got the backing to Lunch With Friends down, it will go to the quilter Wednesday. I also made a pillow case, 4 potholders, toys for the Toy Society and a few other things.

My goal for this next week is 5 yards. I have other Christmas stuff to get done. I still have a pillow case, 8 potholders, and more toys. That should be at least 4 yards of fabric. I am hoping to start my dinner with Scott quilt too. The first thing I need to sew is the binding on the client quilt.

Week 49

2009-12-07T16:32:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 4.5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 131.326 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.625 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 202.959 yards

Total Fabric Busted: 71.633 yards

I did so good not buying fabric this week, until 3pm on Saturday! Can you believe it I had 9 hours to go. We walked into Cabin Fever Quilt Shop in Auburn. They had Olivia fabric on Clearance and they had Beer fabric. Daphne needed 1.5 yards of both of the Olivia fabrics and Scott has been on a 8 year mission for beer fabric, 1.5 yards of that too.

I didn't do any big sewing this week. Everything I did was 1/4 or 1/8 of a yard. I did make a few toys for the Toy Society. I have an alien and a ladybug in the box for the Christmas toy drop. Friday night I whipped up a robot to drop in Auburn. I also have a doll in parts for the box.

This weeks goals 10 yards, I know I keep saying that. I do have 2 pillow cases to make this week. If they get done they are a yard each. I also wanted to piece the back for my Bento Box quilt. I am thinking of cutting a top for another quilt. IF I get all of that done I will be close to my 10 yards. Plus I need to make 3 or 4 toys this week for the box.

What is your goal this week?

Week 48

2009-11-30T11:04:00.000-08:00

Can you believe the year is almost over!!!

Fabric In This Week: 3 yards
Fabric In This Year: 126.826 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 7.333 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 201.334 yards

Total Fabric Busted This Year: 74.508 yards

I am not sure if I will make my goal of 104 yards busted. I am still 30 yards away. I will try. I know I can get to 90 yards. That will be my big push. I am still hoping for 104 yards though.

My goal this week will be 5 yards. I think I am aiming high but it is worth a try. I hope to finish another project for a client, a pillow case and a crib sheet.

Let's See What I Get Done!

Week 47

2009-11-24T20:01:00.001-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 2.25 yards
Fabric In This Year: 123.826 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 2.625 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 194.001 yards

Total Busted This Year: 70.175 yards

Okay back to the 70 yard mark. I hope to bust 10 yards this week. I want the 80 yard mark.

The up side is I have finished the Queen Quilt for the client and I am hoping to get it to my quilter this weekend. I am waiting for the go ahead from the client. I have one more client to sew for and it is an apron, hoping to get that done this week too.

Then sewing for me! I have a wall hanging that I need to finish and mail by Friday and I have started a Bento Box for me. This is the first time I have made one, so far I really like it. I found a cheater way to do it. I would like the top of that done this weekend too.

I will gladly take more clients.

Week 46

2009-11-16T20:12:00.000-08:00

Fabric in this week: 2.5 yards
Fabric in this year: 121.576 yards

Fabric out this week: 5.333 yards
Fabric out this year: 191.376 yards

Total Busted This Year: 69.800 yards

Dang almost back to 70 yards! And I have already bought fabric this week! Good news I have made a lot of progress on the Client Queen Quilt for Christmas. Plus I have another client for Christmas!

Goals this week is to bust yards from my stash. Plus get some what caught up on my quilt for an hour project with Judy. I haven't worked on it in over a week! The last goal is to get 15 things posted in my Etsy Shop Kumquat Kewtie. It got neglected while I finished being pregnant.

Week 45

2009-11-08T21:20:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 7.25 yards
Fabric In This Year: 119.076 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 12.207 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 186.043 yards

Total Busted This Year: 66.967 yards

Okay so it will be a slow climb back to that 104 yards by the end of the year. I will make it! Less than 40 yards to go and I have 7 weeks to do it in. I CAN DO IT!

That 7.25 yards purchase was the rest of the fabric I needed for Judy's current Quilt For an Hour Project. Mine looks like nothing I have made before! I tried Judy's advise of getting a print that you like and pulling the colors from there. I liked the stripe that my client gave me to use in her quilt, so I grabbed it and went and matched colors. I will get some of the stripe to use as my binding.

I also sent one of my quilts to a new quilter this week, I am trying a new to me quilter. So that was 6 yards for a back out of the stash. Maybe I can get another one to a quilter before the end of the year, hmmm.

This next week I am hoping to get all the blocks for the client quilt done, which will bust no stash, plus Scott is leaving for Iraq, so no child care. I am hoping for 10 yards but I think 5 yards is my reality.

Check back next week and see if it is 5 or 10 yards.

Week 44

2009-11-01T13:34:00.000-08:00

Fabric In This Week: 7.375 yards
Fabric In This Year: 111.826 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 1.625 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 173.736 yards

Total Busted This Year: 61.910 yards.

Bad news, my busted numbers are going in the wrong direction. I should have been at 88 yards busted for the year as of this week. Which means I am buying more than I am currently using and I 26 yards behind my goal. CRAP!

I did buy fabric this week for 2 new projects. First project is for a Lime Zinger Quilt, spin off of the Red Zinger quilt I am using Lime fabric though. With this said anyone who would like to donate their selvage edges to me I would be very happy! I do need about of 1/4" into the fabric plus the printed edge. The second project that I bought fabric for was Judy's new Quilt For Hour that starts tomorrow.

New goal this week I NEED to use 15 yards this week. I am think I wont make it but it is worth a try! Did I mention that I also need to start a client's quilt this week?

Week 43

2009-10-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 26 yards
Fabric In This Year: 104.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 5.75 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 172.111 yards

Fabric Busted This Year: 67.660 yards

WOW! This week was a HUGE set back. I know I wasn't alone on the shopping binge though. For that 26 yards that I purchase 8 of it was backing for Twisted Christmas and pillow cases, 6 yards was Fleece for 2 Christmas throws for gifts, and the other 12 yards was flannel. JoAnn's had Flannel on sale 60% off, so I stocked up!

I did finish The HHR club donation quilt, worked some on Alice In Wonderland's costume and last I started a Thimbleberries Quilt. I won Thimbleberries fabric and it happens to match one of my Secret Santa partners style.

Week 42

2009-10-18T12:22:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 78.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 9.333 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 166.361 yards

Fabric Busted This Year: 87.910 yards

Not too bad this week! I beat my goal of 3 yards and I got a few projects done. I was able to finish my Freeze Frame quilt top from Judy's Quilt For an Hour, 6 Pillow Cases for Jackie and Hole In The Wall Gang, BOM for Two Creative Studios and I have started the HHR Club quilt that needs dropped off next Saturday. Never mind I am finishing up a Alice In Wonderland costume for a client.

My goals for next week is to break even, 0 yards busted. WAIT let me explain. First JoAnn's has flannel on sale 60% off and I NEED black. If JoAnn's has black flannel I will be purchasing a few yards. Also I will be going to Walnut Creek to have my machine repaired so I might buy fabric too. Then I will be going to the Antioch Quilt Show on Sunday but that wont be counted until week 43. So I am hoping to bust the same amount that I purchase.

My version of Judy's Freeze Frame. I call mine Twisted Christmas.

Alice In Wonderlands dress for a client. Waiting for her fitting.

Starting of the HHR Club quilt. Needs to be delivered next Saturday.

Week 41

2009-10-11T19:24:00.001-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 78.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 3.5 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 157.028 yards

Fabric Busted This Year: 78.577 yards

This week not much sewing got done. I am trying to finish up Judy's Freeze Frame quilt, I am calling mine Twisted Christmas. I am finishing Hour 10 tonight and hoping to start Hour 11. Having a baby on Hour 9 delayed me a little. I am determined to get this top done this week. I did end up cutting 1 yard of fabric to make the pieced border.

The bulk of my yardage out was 2.5 yards in 2 1/2" strips my mom cut from my stash to use for a class she is taking in 2 weeks. I figure out yardage was out yardage!

This next week I need to finish Twisted Christmas quilt, finish the Alice in Wonderland costume and piece the top for the HHR clubs raffle quilt. I will use some yardage on the two quilts, so my goal this week is 3 yards busted.

Week 40

2009-10-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 78.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 0.875 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 153.528 yards

Total Busted This Year: 75.077 yards

I was hoping to bust a yard last week I came close. I didn't get much done. In the little time I had I got part of the pieced border done on my Quilt For An Hour and 3 6 inch 9-patches done. I also had a baby on Thursday. You can see her on my other blog.

This weeks goal is 3 yards of fabric and an Alice In Wonderland dress for a costumer. Let's see what happens!

Design Wall Monday

2009-09-28T23:32:00.000-07:00

This first photo is what my design wall really looks like today. On the upper left corner you can see my block for the BOM over at Two Creative Studios, my blog friend Vicki twisted my arm to do this! On the upper Right is my Asian Stars for this months Block Lotto. On the top of the Bordello Quilt is Judy's Quilt For an Hour project Freeze Frame. Again Vicki talked me into this project too.

Here is a better photo of Baby at the Bordello. This is the left over stripe sets from the Bargello quilt I made my friends mom about 2 years ago now. If you have read the Bordello Quilt story, go to my other blog you will enjoy it. Baby at the Bordello will be for Nu Bebe, she is coming on Thursday. A friend will be posting a photo of her at my other blog on Thursday if you want to come back and see her.

Week 39

2009-09-28T22:07:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 7 yards
Fabric In This Year: 78.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 5 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 152.653 yards

Total Busted This Year: 74.202 yards

Okay not so good. I went backwards 2 yards. I did buy fabric this week for Judy's Quilt For an Hour project. I am loving mine!!! My blog friend Vicki talked me into doing it. I wasn't going to. I decided I would do it and I wanted to uses the 2 pieces of batiks I got in Buellton last May. Unfortunately I didn't have anything to go with the batiks. So 2 yards of pink and 1 yard of green to go with the batiks. I also found out this week that I had ran out of Kona White, I bought 4 yards.

I figure since I am going to have a baby on Thursday that I wont be adding to the stash for a few weeks. Maybe I can see a decrease again!

Week 38

2009-09-20T17:22:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0 yards
Fabric In This Year: 71.451 yards

Fabric Out This Week: 4.833 yards
Fabric Out This Year: 147.653 yards

Total Busted This Year: 76.202 yards

I am BACK!!! My goal is to bust an average of 2 yards per a week. The 15 yard purchase Labor Day set me back a bit. Plus I know I will be delayed in October, having Nu Bebe. I am hoping in the next 10 to bust 10 yards.

Let's see if I can make it!

Week 37

2009-09-13T15:55:00.001-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 15.75 yards
Fabric In This Year: 71.541

Fabric Out This Week: 9.25
Fabric Out This Year: 142.820

Total Busted: 71.279

It looks like I wasn't the only one shopping this week. The good news is ALL of the fabric was purchased for specific projects. I did pick up 8 yards to make crib sheets for Nu Bebe. I even got 3 of them made, I will be making the last one this week. Also I will be posting a tutorial on how to make them this week. Another 5 yards was purchased to make a quilt for a raffle prize for Scott's HHR Club. They have a BIG show at Tom's Farm in So-Cal in November. Another yard was actually 4 quarter yard cuts of Aqua for Jane's Red and Aqua Disappearing 9-Patch Swap. I got ALL of my 25 blocks made and cut this week. They will go into the mail tomorrow afternoon. And the last 1.25 yards of the 15.25 yards is for John's Wonky Log Cabins for Old Red Barn's Quilt Along.

Week 36

2009-09-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 0
Fabric In This Year: 55.791

Fabric Out This Week: 2.083
Fabric Out This Year: 133.570

Total Busted: 77.779

All I got done was the Dozen Frankie blocks for the Halloween Swap. I should have them back this next week. I am hoping to make them into 3 throws, one for each of the girls and one for me. I saw a cute Halloween throw in the Gooseberry Patch Catalog. I should easily be able to make something similar from my stash. I am also thinking of turning the 9-patches into disappearing 9-patch on the backs.

Week 35

2009-08-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

Fabric In This Week: 2.5 yards
Fabric In This Year: 55.791 yards

Fabric Busted This Week: 5.416
Fabric Busted This Year: 131.487

Total Busted: 75.696

I know I wasn't planning on buying fabric this week BUT my quilt guild had their Yard Sale at this months meeting. I purchased a 1 yard piece of Joel Dewberry's Woodgrain in Lime for only $4! I was also able to get a 6 fat quarter bundle of Heather Baily's Pop Garden for only $10! I couldn't pass up the deals. I also purchase a vintage chenille queen size bedspread for $4. I am thinking of making the girls coats.

I did make Nu Bebe a Duvet cover this week, which helped use up some yardage. I also made another Christmas gift and 12 more Halloween 9-patches for Jane's Halloween Swap. I am filling a last minute spot and will have more yardage busted this week with my themed blocks.

My Goal this week is busting 4 yards.

Sewing For Baby- Duvet Tutorial

2009-08-29T20:30:00.000-07:00

Supplies
1 3/8yds backing
3/8yds top (Buttonhole Piece)
1 1/4 yds top (Button Piece)
*If using the same 2 pieces on top you need 1 5/8 yds
3 buttons approx 1 inch
coordinating thread
Marking pen or pencil

The measurements are based on a Toddler Comforter approx 36x50.
I pre-wash all my fabrics how they will be cared for. I for this I use hot water and Tide Free detergent since that will be the long term care.
These directions are for making a general Duvet. The pieced blocks on mine quilt are from my pattern Hole In My Roll which is for sale on my Etsy Site. If you have purchased the pattern and would like exact measurements for this Duvet Cover please leave me a comment.

Cutting:
I cut my length then my width.
Backing 49" x 37"
Top Buttonhole Piece 12" x 37"
Top Button Piece 44" x 37"

1. Starting with the top Buttonhole Piece fold bottom up 2 inches and press. You will then fold that again 2 inches and press. Raw edge should be on the inside. With wrong side of fabric facing up sew 1/4" away from top folded edge. This will hold the facing in place.

2. Fold fabric in half to find the center of the facing. You will need to mark this, I finger press and insert a straight pin. Fold each side to the center and mark those too. You should now have have markings 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 of the way across the facing. You now need to center your buttonhole at those points 1 inch up from the edge. Follow machine directions for making button holes.

3. I place a straight pin just to the inside of the bar tack on each end of the buttonhole, I carefully insert my seam ripper into the center of the buttonhole and cut to the pin. The pin stops me from ripping open the bar tack and running my buttonhole. I always slid my button through the buttonhole at this point to make sure it is big enough.

4. You will now repeat step 1 with the Top Button Piece. Fold the top edge down 2 inches and press. You will then fold that down another 2 inches and press in place. Raw edge should now be on the inside. With wrong side facing up sew 1/4" away from bottom folded edge. this will hold facing in place.

5. Wrong Sides together pin Duvet Back and Top Button piece together along the bottom. Sew 1/4" seam allowance. Once this is done pin Left side and sew 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat on the Right side, pin and sew 1/4" seam allowance. NO the unfinished edge is not going to be on the outside, we are making French Seams! No raw edges for baby.

6. Again with Wrong Sides together pin Duvet Back and Top Buttonhole piece together along the top. Sew 1/4" seam allowance. Pin the Left side and sew 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat on the Right side, pin and sew 1/4" same allowance. At this point the Buttonhole facing on top should overlap the Button facing by about 2 inches.

7. Trim your corners slightly to reduce bulk. Flip Duvet inside out. Press all seams straight and flat. *Some prefer to press seam open before flipping Duvet to making this easier.* If you choose at this time also pin edges, to make sewing easier on you.

8. ALL SEAMS WILL NOW BE 3/8" SEAM ALLOWANCE. I again sew Bottom seam at 3/8". Then the Top seam. Next is down the Left side. Last is the Right side. I DO NOT turn and make continuous stitching. The reason is if something has shifted it all adds up and the bubble gets pushed to one spot of the Duvet. By sewing one side at a time I can ease in a spot if needed.

9. Flip back to right side. Lay the top edge of the Duvet flat on a table. Pin facings together. Insert your marking pen into your buttonhole and mark the center of the buttonhole on the facing of the Top Button piece. Repeat until you have marked all 3 buttonholes.

10. Unpin the facings and sew a button onto each of the 3 markings. Once this is done you are ready to insert your comforter.

*** If you decide to piece a section of your Duvet make sure your pieced section measures out to the cutting size you need. If you have pieced blocks you may want to add a top and bottom border in order to make up for the facings and the french seams.

Week 34

2009-08-23T15:08:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: .25 yards
Fabric in this year: 53.291 yards

Fabric busted this week: 1 yard
Fabric busted this year: 126.071 yards

Total Busted: 72.880 yards

Not much sewing got done here this week. I did cut squares to make yo-yos for a baby mobile, 50-ish, from my scraps. I also made a sewing Travel Case that I will be listing in my Etsy store next week. I finished machine appliqueing ghost for a Halloween swap, I already counted that fabric. That's it.

I know I said I would post a picture of my new To Go Sewing Kit. I am putting Photos on hold until tomorrow. I have something on my design wall so I will post everything together on Monday.

My goal for next week is 5 yards busted. I have stuff for Nu Bebe's room to make, so I should be able to use some yardage. Sitting here today, I think I have all the fabric I need/want for those projects so my in number should be low.

Week 33

2009-08-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 5 yards
Fabric in this year: 53.041 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 10.75 yards

Fabric Busted this year: 125.071 yards

Total Busted: 72.030 yards

The 5 yards of purchase fabric was also busted this week. I purchased 5 yards of flame flannel to back a rag quilt. It is finish, clipped, washed and being used! I call it Liar, Liar Pants On Fire.

The .75 yard is scraps from my Bordello Quilt that are being used to make a purse, trying out a pattern. Yes I know it is Bargello Quilt, go read the story.

My goal for this next week is to finish some stuff. I don't think I will have any huge busted numbers but I am hoping for 3 yards anyways. Come back next week to see if it happens.

Week 32

2009-08-09T16:47:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 2.25yards
Fabric in this year: 48.041 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 7.125 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 114.321 yards

Total Busted: 66.280 yards

Not bad if I do say so myself. First I am a little ahead of my goal schedule. I am hoping to get even further. I have a feeling I might not make my 2 yards a week goal when I have the baby. I am currently 2.28 yards ahead of my weekly goal of 2 yards a week.

This week I was able to use up some stash making Christmas Gifts and I started piecing a back of a quilt. I think that is what my biggest yardage busted was.

This next week I am hoping to finish my quilt back, make a few more Christmas gifts, and get the borders on the Stars and Stripes quilt. With all of this I am hoping to but another 7 or 8 yards.

Week 31

2009-08-02T15:06:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 45.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: .125 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 107.196 yards

Total Busted: 61.405 yards

Really should I even post that I used and eighth of a yard?

Next week I am hoping for more impressive numbers. Delaney will be gone for 5 days and I get to go to a free sew for my guild on Saturday. I am actually hoping to quilt 3 quilts this week. I still need to piece 2 backs and get borders on another one. That should give me some yardage busted!

My goal is no more than 5 yards in and 8 yards busted.

Week 30

2009-07-28T21:08:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 45.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 5.5 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 107.071 yards

Total Busted: 61.280 yards

Not much exciting got done. I got the borders on the 9-Patch A Day quilt. It is now sitting in the pile to be quilted. I started the second 9-Patch A Day quilt, 7 blocks done! I also finished cutting my fabric for the I Spy A Swap. I will be mailing those this week.

I am hoping to finish a few things this next week but they wont be using up yardage. I am hoping to bust at least a yard. Wish me luck!

Week 29

2009-07-19T20:09:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 4 yards
Fabric in this year: 45.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 2.125 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 101.571 yards

Total Busted: 55.780 yards

So my 4 yards of Alexander Henry's Flames showed up this week. I have been meaning to buy this fabric, I need it for my Rings Of Fire quilt. I bought extra since it is older and I wanted to make sure I had enough for when I get around to finish the quilt.

This week I am aiming for a 5 yard bust. I need to cut my novelties for the I Spy A Swap, which will use up 2.5 yards and I need to get the last 2 borders on my 9-Patch A Day quilt, I am thinking that will be about 2 yards too.

Check back next week to see if I make it!

Round 2 of 9-Patch A Day Quilt Along

2009-07-17T15:38:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun doing this the first time around! I am at the stage of adding borders to my quilt. I am already in love with it and my quilt still needs a back and quilting!

Amanada Jean over at Crazy Quilt Mom is starting a 2nd round of the 9-Patch A Day Quilt Along. If you missed the first round join the second round, you'll be happy you did! This is a great way to use of your scraps! The bonus is it is one simple block a day to make or do a bunch at one time.

If you use scraps by making the 70 9-Patches you use about 3 1/2 yards of fabric! So far with my sashing ONLY I have used 1 yard of my Kona Snow. I still have the borders to do so my used yardage will go up!

I haven't decided if I am going to make another one or just piece my backing this time around.

Week 28

2009-07-12T08:06:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 41.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 1.5 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 99.446 yards

Total Busted: 57.655 yards

I am still happy with my numbers. I was able to finish an UFO from 6 years ago this past week. Sorry camera is still broke so no pictures. I really feel like I am making some progress.

I did place an order online yesterday so I will have to count that next week. If you don't know the online site Quiltin' Tia is closing and having a great sale. I was able to get the flame fabric I have been needing for only $4 a yard and shipping was $5. I need it for my Rings Of Fire quilt, Bella Bella. Most of the fabric is 50% off!

Week 27

2009-07-05T11:52:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 41.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 1.25 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 97.946 yards

Total Busted: 56.155 yards

The numbers are slowly rising. At least they are going up! I was able to cut part of the sashing for my 9-Patch quilt along, I have even sewn one row together. I have also started the binding on my $5 quilt that is going to my niece Allison. I should have the binding done today. Which means knocking another UFO off the list! Talk about killing two birds with one stone.

Today I am giving up my Sewing Studio. I don't know how much sewing I will get done in the next few days. I am hoping to quilt the border on my Tessellations quilt and get the binding on that this week. I am also hoping to get all the vertical sashings sewn on the 9-Patch quilt. I am aiming for another yard busted this week.

Week 26

2009-06-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 41.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 0.916 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 96.696 yards

Total Busted: 54.905 yards

Okay I know that I didn't bust much. BUT most of my week was spent getting the house ready for Scott to come home from Iraq for his 2 weeks leave. Thursday I picked him up form the airport. So really I am amazed that I even had time to sew. I think my numbers will be down for my busted for a few more weeks but the good news is I wont be adding to my stash either. I am hoping for a yard a week while he is here. Check back next Sunday to see how I did!

Week 25

2009-06-28T21:11:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 5.125 yards
Fabric in this year: 41.791 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 7.274 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 95.780 yards

Total Busted: 53.989 yards

A little ahead of my half way goal. My goal for the year is 104 yards busted.

Week 24

2009-06-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 36.666 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 3.25 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 88.506 yards

Total Busted: 51.840 yards

Back over the half way point and not even half way through the year!!! I would like to get ahead though. I know with having a baby and all my sewing will get cut down. Plus I am going to Pacific International Quilt show in October and that will be another BIG "in" of yardage.

I didn't get anything done this week. I am still working on my 9-patches and Calendar Quilt Challenge. I also cut most of the fabric I need for my Red, White & Blue gift that has to be done by Thursday. I currently also have 3 quilts that are waiting for me to make binding and get them finished, I really don't like that part.

Goals this week: Finish 2 projects!

Week 23

2009-06-07T13:15:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 36.666 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 5.333 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 85.256 yards

Total Busted: 48.590 yards

Almost to 50 yards total busted again! I am excited to be this close.

I finished the top to Andy's Wedding quilt yesterday and dropped it off with the quilter. I paid for rush quilting on it. It will be done by Andy's annual 4th of July party, where I meet Scott 8 years ago! Andy got married LAST September. I can't wait to give it to him.

I joined a Jane's Halloween Quilt Block Swap this past week. I already have my 9 Patch blocks for it done and the background picked out for my themed blocks. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to make my Ghosts and make 12 of them!

Design Wall Monday

2009-06-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

My design wall looks kinda boring. I am working on AmandaJean's 9-Patch A Day. Yesterday marked the half way point, Day 35. I haven't made today's 9-patch. So here it is...

Stash Report Week 22

2009-05-31T12:22:00.001-07:00

Fabric in this week: 1.5 yards
Fabric in this year: 36.666 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 5.75 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 79.923 yards

Total Busted: 43.257 yards

Even I am impressed with my numbers! I have a chance at being at 50 yards busted by the end of week 26. I only have to bust 6.743 yards more than I purchase in the next 4 weeks. I think I can do it!

I know that I was going to try not to purchase any fabric this week BUT I was cutting out some Christmas stockings and I forgot to reverse one, which means no back only 2 fronts. So off to Buy another half yard I went. Since I am now going to be making 2 pink stocking I figured I should buy another half yard of the green so I can make another green one too. Then the quilt shop have fat quarter for $1.50, I picked up 2 batiks.

What did I make this week? Good question, I made clothes for American Anne, 9-patches for the quilt along, stripes for the Calendar Quilt Challenge and some other stuff. I finally cut up some old Dessert Rolls of the Moda Kansas City Star fabric to make a disappearing 9-patch.

I will post pictures tomorrow for Design Wall Monday. So come back I see what I did last week.

Week 21

2009-05-24T09:57:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week:2.333 yards
Fabric in this year: 35.166 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 2.666 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 74.173 yards

Total Busted: 38.674 yards

Okay so I bought some fabric. I did it to make some stuff to sell on my Etsy site. I have already made a Christmas stocking, it is sooo cute. I am hoping to get my camera working at some point this next week to list the pile of stuff I have for my shop.

I also started the 9-Patch A Day Quilt Along with Amanda Jean. I decided to start this project last Monday night and to do it ALL from my scraps not stash. The problem was upon starting I was 22 days behind! As of today I should have 28 blocks made, I currently have 21 blocks. I have not made one yet today. I am VERY happy that I am some what caught up. The bonus is that the 9-Patches alone will use up 3 1/2 yards of fabric! Plus it will need sashing, backing and binding purely from my stash.

Goal for next week: Again 5 yards busted and no adding!

Weeks 18, 19 &20

2009-05-17T13:36:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week:19 yards
Fabric in this year: 32.833 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 4.925 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 71.507 yards

Total Busted: 38.674 yards

I allowed myself to purchase up to 20 yards while I was on vacation in Solvang. I can say I am proud of myself I only bought 16 yards on vacation. I bought a yard before I left for Judy's stash quilt and I bought 2 yards when I got home for another project.

My goal for this next week is 5 yards used. I have no idea what I will be making but I am making something. Also I will NOT buy any fabric this week! Check back next Sunday to see how it goes. I will try to post a picture of what I got done too.

Week 17

2009-04-27T16:44:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 13.833 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 1.25 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 66.582 yards

Total Busted: 52.749 yards

First yeah me!!! Two weeks in a row with NO fabric purchase! I know I will be adding to my fabric on Week 19. I am making a trip to Solvang and I am spending one day shopping with the purpose of stopping at 3 shops in one day. I am hoping to be at 60 yards busted before I leave so it wont look so bad.

This week I gave a fat quarter to a friend that needed some cow print I had. I also started Judy's New Stash Buster Quilt, I need to work some more on that. It looks like I am needing to purchase about a half yard to do it BUT the rest, twin size, will come from scraps and stash!

How are you doing on your Stash Busting? Anyone trying Scrap Therapy?

Week 16

2009-04-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 13.833 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 24.458 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 65.332 yards

Total Busted: 51.499 yards

I am going to admit that I did donate 20 yards from my stash to my quilt guild's philanthropy group. I am counting it because it is busted from my stash! I am working on OPAW on my other blog so I should be able to bust some extra fabric with that. Maybe I will hint my 100 yards busted by the time we get half way through the year.

Week 14 And 15

2009-04-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

Week 14

Fabric in this week: 3.75 yards
Fabric in this year: 13.833 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 5.166 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 40.874 yards

Total Busted: 27.041 yards

Slowly but surely I am getting to my goal of 100 yards.

Week 15

Nothing in

Nothing out

I did sew on projects but didn't cut anything new. Maybe week 16 I am hoping to hit 30 yards.

Vacation Home Block Instructions

2009-04-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Sewing instructions for Vacation Home block.

On each of your 2 Sky squares draw a diagonal line corner to corner. Sewing on the drawn line sew your Sky squares to your Roof. I trim away the excess Sky piece on each square, right side of photo. Press your sky into place.

Sew your Roof to your Sky.

Sew your Roof/Sky unit to the "Header." The top half of your home is done!

Sew "siding" to your door.

Sew window to "siding" piece.
Sew a piece of "siding" to your "siding"/door unit. It should be "siding" door "siding."

Sew "siding" to your window unit.

Sew your door half to your Window half. The bottom half of your home is done.

Sew the Roof half to the house half. You have finished Vacation Home.

Week 7 to 13

2009-03-29T10:02:00.001-07:00

I know I am behind. I have been having health issues that prevent me from doing a lot of things I would like too. So here we go with the Stash Busting.

Fabric in this week: 2 yards
Fabric in this year: 10.083 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 6.678 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 35.708 yards

Total Busted: 25.625 yards

I am a quarter of the way to my goal and a quarter of the way through the year. Not bad! I promise a Vacation Home Tutorial is coming this week.

Week 6

2009-02-08T17:55:00.000-08:00

Nothing!

I have been working away at quilting my President's Challenge project. So that has left no time for sewing other stuff. I didn't even cut the strips for my Calendar Quilt. But I didn't buy anything either!

So my totals stay the same.

Fabric in this year: 8.083 yards

Fabric Busted this year: 29.030 yards

Total Busted: 20.947 yards

This next week maybe a yard or two.

Week 5 Stash Buster Report

2009-02-01T08:28:00.000-08:00

Fabric in this week: 1 yards
Fabric in this year: 8.083 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 11.541 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 29.030 yards

Total Busted: 20.947 yards

First YEAH ME!!! I made the 10 yards busted goal for the week! I am way excited about that. I made a quilt back for my President's Challenge Quilt. ALL 6 yards was from my stash, and I had enough to make the sleeve to match the back of the quilt! I also used 1 1/3 yards that I purchased last week for the back of my and Liz's Primitive Hearts quilt. I am working on the binding now.

As for my 1 yard purchase, it has a use already. I purchased 1 yard of Peace On Earth for the border on my Christmas Wish BOM. I will finish my last block next September and I know I wont be able to get any more Peace On Earth fabric for the borders.

I feel like I am doing good on my Stash Busting progress. I am hoping to be able to still bust my original goal of 2 yards a week since Scott leaves today. I know my machine sewing time will be greatly reduced.

Week 4 Stash Buster

2009-01-25T14:05:00.000-08:00

Fabric in this week: 3.333 yards
Fabric in this year: 7.083 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 2.165 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 17.489 yards

Total Busted: 10.403 yards

Okay not much got done this week. I made a few glam bags and some other small stuff. Unfortunately I bought more than I busted. BUT 1.333 yards of the purchase is the backing for Liz and my's heart quilt which will be basted on Tuesday night so that will get busted this week. One yard is binding for my President's challenge quilt that will get busted in the next 5 weeks. The last yard was just too cute to pass up, Sushi fabric, I am going to make Laney a summer outfit maybe.

This week I am aiming for 10 yards busted! I know I can do 5 yards so I am going to double and reach for the stars. I will even include photos of projects that used up some of the 10 yard goal next week. Just so you know I already have busted .5 yard today and am hoping to do more before bed.

Who's joining me? Leave a comment with your goal of busted yards this week.

Week 3 Stash Buster Report

2009-01-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

Fabric in this week: 0 yards
Fabric in this year: 3.375 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 4.207 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 15.324 yards

Total Busted: 11.051 yards

This week has been spent sewing prizes for my other blog's Blog-A-Versary Celebration. What fun I had! I finished 5 Glam Bags, 2 placemats and napkin rings, 1 purse, and a Men's Apron. I have also managed to keep current on my Calendar Quilt. I have also managed to get the blocks set together for my President's Challenge. I feel like I am making progress despite the chaos in my life right now.

I am hoping to be able to have the borders on my President's Challenge by tomorrow night and have the back pieces on Tuesday. After that I will marking the top for quilting. Today I need to finish up 2 placemats and post some stuff on Kumquat Kewtie, my Etsy site. I am waiting for the sun to make an appearance so I can take my photos. I think this week I will also work on my Color Swap Quilt Blocks. I have one done and eight to go. I think that might be enough to do since I need to help Scott too.

Week 2 Stash Buster Report

2009-01-11T14:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Week 2 Stash Busting Report

Fabric in this week: 1.375 yards
Fabric in this year: 3.375 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 4.692 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 11.117 yards

Total Busted: 7.742 yards

This week I have worked on a few projects. I am still making progress on my guild's president's challenge project. I also cut the fabric to my Ribbon Quilt. It all came from my stash and it will be black, white and blue. I will be working on it this week. I am also working on prizes for my other blog this week which is celebrating it's 2nd blog-a-versary. All of the prizes are being made by me and I am making a second set of the prizes to put on my Etsy shop Kumquat Kewtie.

I have to admit I am not counting all the yardage I bought this week. First let me explain before you comment that I am cheating. I went to a quilter's estate sale this past week, which is where I did buy 1.375 cut yardage. I also bought a few of her UFO's. So I decided instead of trying to figure out how much yardage is in each kit now, then how much of it I use and how much I am adding to the project I will count at the end. So when I add fabric from my stash to the UFO I will count it as busted. Then when I finish the UFO and if I put any of the left overs in my stash I will count it as purchase.

For those of you who don't read my other blog, we are having so major life changes at our house. I have decided not to change my goal of busted yardage BUT I know the reality is I most likely will not make it. My sewing time will be minimal for the next year. Please don't think I have given up, I am just slowing down.

Sorry I have no pictures of what I am working on. My main focus is the president's challenge and it has to remain Top Secret.

Week 1 Stash Report

2009-01-04T12:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Week 1 Stash Busting Report

Fabric in this week: 2 yards
Fabric in this year: 2 yards

Fabric Busted this week: 6.425 yards
Fabric Busted this year: 6.425 yards

Total Busted: 4.425 yards

I am very excited about this years Stash Busting. My goal is to use 104 yards more than I purchase AND to get a few "wish projects" done. A wish project is just that, I have ALL the fabrics and pattern sitting their ready to go and I WISH I had time to make it.

This week I was able to start two Wish Projects and one is finished. The first project is my President's Challenge, it is something I have wanted to make for about 5 years and haven't done. I counted the yardage in my busted since all my blocks are cut, sewing started and more than half my blocks are finished. My second project was a quilted journal cover from American Patchwork & Quilting. I am using this notebook to keep track of my Stash Busting numbers.

Did You Miss Me???

2008-12-15T18:32:00.001-08:00

Okay I didn't forget about you. I have just been delayed with holiday sewing. I will be posting pictures form my Scrap Swap next week.

Today I am taking Judy's Stash Buster's Pledge. I Pledge to bust 104 yards of fabric from my stash in 2009. Now when you break it down I have to use 2 yards of fabric each week of the year from my stash. If I buy or am given fabric I have to bust that yardage too. Every Sunday in 2009 I will post what I took in and used for that week along with year to date purchased and used. I can only count the used if the project is 100% finished.

I know some of my readers don't have a blog if you would like to make the pledge yourself leave a comment here. Each week you can post a comment on how you are doing.

Some how I think busting 104 yards of fabric with Judy will be easier than loosing 30lbs with Weight Watchers.

Scrap Swaps

2008-10-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

I don't think I will ever use all of my scraps. So while linking around Blog Land I found SwapDex. SwapDex is a list of swaps happening around Blog Land. It gives you a little information about a swap and a link to go to the blog post about the swap. They have swaps for everything.

So on my first night of checking out SwapDex what did I find? a SCRAP SWAP!!! All things considering this is right up my alley. I am participating in {tidbits} Scrappy Fabric Swap. For this swap I am sending 3 people each 10 - 15 scraps from my stash. They will make something for me out of those scraps and send it back to me. In return each of those 3 people will send me 10 - 15 scraps from their stash and I will make something and send it back to them.

Today I am getting my scraps ready to mail tomorrow. I am excited to see what I get and what I can create with it. I should be receiving my scraps sometime before Halloween and I have to mail them back around Thanksgiving. I will post pictures as I go.

When Life Gives You Scraps...

2008-10-04T12:14:00.000-07:00

Make something! Another great way to use up some of your little scraps is to make art quilts, post cards, gift cards or ATC's. ( Artist Trading Cards)

There are books out on how to make fabric postcards. They can be mailed just like a regular postcard or in a clear envie. They do need to be hand cancelled though. It is pretty easy to make one. Here are a few basics. The size is usually around 4" x 5", measure a post card you already have or if using a clear envie make it to fit the envie. The back should be white, cream or muslin, easier to write on. The front mini art quilt whatever you like. A piece of thin batting in the middle and zigzag stitch the edges. Lightly quilt if desired.

To make a gift card is way easy. First you need a piece of card stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", fold card stock in half so the card is now 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Make a small patch work to fit the card front. I have seen everything from small paper pieced works to a theme print boarded out. Them secure it to your card front, either sew it directly to the card with your machine or hand stitch it on.

An ATC is the size of a baseball card, a small art quilt, usually embellished, and has some batting in the middle. You can also frame them if you like. I have seen swaps where they have a theme, you create your ATC based on that, one for everyone in the group and the hostess trades them out. Some store them in baseball card binders or mini albums out for display.

When All Else Fails...

2008-09-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

Give it away!

I am putting together the prizes from the contest I held at the end of August. So far each of the 4 participants will receive 1 half yard, 2 traditional quarter yards and 4 fat quarters. It may increase though, I am aiming for 3 yards total. Each pile is a hodge podge collection from my stash that I haven't used yet. I am planning on mailing 2 prizes this weekend and delivering the other 2 next week.

Another place to give away fabric is to your local philanthropy group, check with your local quilt guild or quilt shop. I am giving to Manteca Quilters, my guild. They make cute quilts out of 6" squares and then use the 3" x 6" rectangles to make variation of Chinese Coins. I have been cutting excess fabric into these two groupings to be delivered this week.

I am also revisiting my Mod Quad quilt this next week. Look for a new varation on that soon!

And The Winner IS...

2008-09-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

All 4 who left a comment! I decided since I have A LOT of Stash and Scrap to Eliminate the everyone will be a winner.

So with that the winners will be receiving a prize from me in the next 2 weeks. I will be contacting each of you to find out colors you would like you prize in. After I know that all packages have been received I will post here what they won. Most likely around the beginning of October.

Thank you all for sharing your ideas on Scrap Elimination!

Side note, Scott's laptop would not let me log in yesterday to post this on the first.

Extra Quilt Batting

2008-08-29T20:23:00.000-07:00

After you sandwich your quilt what the heck do you do with that Extra Quilt Batting (EQB) you trim off??? Don't toss it out!!! I have a few uses for it!

Okay the first one is a no brainer, I sandwich it between two pieces of muslin to practice my free motion quilting. I also have used a piece from the back of my quilt, sandwich my extra batting and do some test run quilt on it before I start my quilt. This way I make sure my tension is set correctly and that my thread is a good choice.

Next, some of my pieces are big enough to hang onto for a wall hanging or a small baby quilt. I have even piece 2 extra pieces together to do a baby quilt. I have also made Poop a little book from a panel, it called for a yard of batting. Not me I had EQB for the whole thing!

A fun one that I enjoy is the base for a quilted purse/bag. That fusible stuff is $6 to $8 a yard. Use your EQB, a little quilt basting spray and you are in business!

I made a bag last night that had batting in the straps. I pulled out the box of EQB, the piece in the perfect size just waiting for me on top of the stack.

The Promises Surprise!

2008-08-24T08:43:00.000-07:00

So I am having a little contest. It will start today. All you have to do is leave a comment on what you do with your scraps! Weather it is fabric, paper or any other hobby that has scraps.

I will leave this open for one week. Everyone that post a comment will be put into my drawing for a fun prize! I will hold the drawing on September 1st! So lets hear those ideas!

Scrap Gift Tags!

2008-08-24T08:20:00.000-07:00

Okay now that you have used your old paper to make some fabulous boxes, what do you put in them? How about some cute little scrap gift cards.

I used Christmas paper to make my box and I had an extra piece of the paper to make my cards. My cards simply say To and From on the inside. Everyone need gift tags round the holidays. Great little gift to have on hand.

My card base is Card stock that I cut at 3" x 6". One Sheet of 12" x 12" card stock will make you 6 cards. I folded my card base in half, now 3" x 3". I used my circle scallop punch for the card stock backing on my image. Stamped my image on white card stock and punched with a circle punch. If you need them to tie to your package punch a small hole in the corner and thread through a piece of floss or ribbon.

Picture is coming.

Beautiful Budget Backs

2008-08-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

I have been asked how do I come up with my backs. This tutorial is my method of creating Beautiful Budget Backs. I hate spending money on 3 to 9 yards of fabric that I am not creating with. So I usually do one of three things:

1. Yardage that was on sale that I like.
2. A large print that I like but wont use on the front, the pinup girls is a good example of this.
3. Pieced backs with leftovers.

I made this back with my leftovers from the front and 1 yard of Black Kona Cotton from my stash. The front measures 42" x 48". I would need to purchase about 3 yards of fabric to make the back. This back measures 48" x 54".

First thing I do is dig out the pile of scraps I have left from making the front. I also get into my stash to see what I have that might work with the scraps. In this case I choose to use Black Kona Cotton. I sort my pile into groups, triangles, squares, and then matching size chunks. This is what I started with, plus the yard of black.

I decide to start with a center medallion for this one. When I choose to start with a center medallion I usually make it symmetrical. The reason I choose the square in a square block is because I had 4 equal sized triangles left over from bias piecing a set of border together.
This is where I made a mistake. I cut my Black and White print fabric BEFORE I finished my center block. They ended up to small to border the center block, so I moved them to try them out elsewhere. The black stripes size were decided by how big I could make my corner stones, the pink.
I needed filler for my Black and White corners. I was thinking of some sort of grid. Because of the size of the rectangles and the pink cornerstones I decided I wanted some stoppers too.
After I made the grid I wanted to try it out with the stoppers(top). I also wanted to make sure it was long enough for my center(bottom). If is wasn't long enough I would have added black on both ends to make longer.
For the sides it was a matter of which chunks were big enough to fill in the sides.
At this point I still need about 5 to 6 inches all around my quilt and most of my fabric is used up. I did still have one long stripe, 35", of the black, pink and white fabric and about 20" stripe of the stripe fabric. I decided with the amount of fabric that I had left that the long sides would be black and the short sides pieced. I tried my fabric out to see what I liked best. The top is with the stripes next to the print and I was going to put black on the ends. The bottom is using the stripe as cornerstones with black in between it and the print. I went with the cornerstones to continue the flow of the back.
This is my finished back. Once it is quilted I will trim it down. I try not to put too much into the last border since that is the one that will be cut off in the trimming.
This is all that is left of my pile of scraps and the yard of Black Kona Cotton.

As a side note I always keep 10 yards of Kona Cotton in White and Black in my stash. I also keep 3 yards of Kona Cotton in Snow in my stash. I do buy it at JoAnn's when it is on sale 50% off. There is a small color difference between the White and Snow. The Snow is more creamy that the bright White.

Paper Boxes

2008-08-08T17:45:00.000-07:00

Just a few tips to improve on the video: Cut the bottom sheet of paper down to 11 1/2" x 11 1/2". That will fit the 12" x 12" paper for the top. Also I cut the flaps for both sides of the box before folding it together.

I love these little boxes! I am using up a "Stack" of paper that I bought a few years ago. The paper that I don't really like I am using the back, white side, for the bottoms! I love the idea of also stamping the back side of the paper if you aren't going to use the printed side. I am planning on making about 60 boxes for Christmas gifts. That is 120 sheets of paper!

Ugly Fat Quarters EDIT

2008-08-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

My camera is missing so I can't give you a tutorial, so I am going to give you some ideas on what to do with Ugly Fat Quarters. You know the ones you get for free on a shop hop, the one in the pack of eight that you don't like, or that stack you won at Quilto!

1. Cut them into 2 1/2" stripes and use them in place of a Jelly Roll. They will look great in a scrappy quilt. There are some great quilt books out for Jelly Roll quilts or Can of Worm quilts.

2. Cut them into 6" squares and make a quilt for Philanthropy, 7 squares across and 9 squares down. You will feel good for making something for someone in need.

3. Cut them into smaller squares, I use 3" size, and make a scrappy 4 patch.

4. Throw them into a bag and sell them at the next Boutique for $0.50. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

5. Sew them together for a quilt back. Remember 4 Ugly Fat Quarter is 1 yard of fabric. People love seeing scrappy quilt backs. I have people commenting on mine all the time.

6. This tip came from Barbara, she heard it in a class on Saturday. Cut 2 1/2" Stripes, bias sew them together, and save them in a roll, similar to a Jelly Roll. When your roll is big enough you have Scrappy binding for your beautiful Scrappy Quilts! What a great Idea! Thanks for sharing Barbara!

Travel Pillow Tutorial

2008-06-15T12:15:00.000-07:00

I ended up with 4 extra 6 1/2 inch blocks after making a X block quilt for Sarah. So to eliminate Stash and Scraps I made her a matching pillow case for a travel pillow. My sewing instructions are an adaptaion of my friends Liz's Pillow Case Directions.

Supplies:

Extra Quilt blocks
2- 2 1/2 x 32 inch strips for framing block, you will need wider stripes if using 9 or 10 inch block
1- 2 x 32 inch accent strip
1- 9 x 32 inch cuff
2- 16 1/2 inch squares, 1 to line your block and 1 is the back of your case.
1 Travel Pillow, can be purchased at Walmart or Joann's
1. Sew blocks together to make 12 1/2 inch block, or start with a 12 1/2 inch block. If you have a smaller block 10 or 9 inch make a bigger frame in step 2.

2. Cut 2 2 1/2 inch wide stripes to frame out you block. If using a 10 inch cut them 3 1/2 inch wide and for a 9 inch cute them 4 1/2 wide. Frame out your block. Any method you choose. Finished size should be 16 1/2 inch, raw edge.
3. Cut 1 16 1/2 inch piece fabric to back your block. This is to cover up all of your seams. I lightly quilted my block. I ditched the frame and quilted a flower in the center pinwheel to match the quilt. This is the back of the lining.
4. Cut another 16 1/2 inch piece of fabric to be the back of your pillow. Now you are going to french seam the front to the back. With Wrong Sides Together you are going to sew 1/4 inch seam down one side. Press seam open. Fold Pillow Case Right Sides Together and sew the same seam at 3/8 inch. This enclosed your seam and you have no hanging threads.
5. Measure the top edge of your pillow case, it should be 31 3/4 inch. Now cut your accent piece 31 3/4 x 2 inches and cut your cuff 31 3/4 x 9. Press both pieces in half. Now open your cuff ONLY and place right side up. Matching raw edges pin accent piece to cuff.
6. With Right sides together pin top edge of pillow case to the raw edge of the accent and cuff. Roll the pillow case up onto the cuff.
Fold over remaining edge of cuff and pin. Your pillow case in now on the inside of the cuff tube. This is okay. Sew a 1/4 inch seam down the edge of your cuff. It is a good idea to back stitch at each end of the tube.
7. Flip the case out of the cuff tube. I use kitchen tongs for this. I place the tongs in the center of the tube and gather down the tube. I then clamp about 2 inches in the tongs and gently pull them out. It makes the flipping easy. Or use a kid with skinny arms to reach though and pull it out. Once flipped I pressed my pillow case.

One more french seam and we are done!

8. With Wrong Sides Together sew a 1/4 inch seam across the bottom and up the open side. I then trip all my long threads. Also you need to clip the two bottom corners.
Flip your pillow case Wrong Side Out and stitch your seam at 3/8 of an inch.
You are now finished!!! Go travel and test it out!

Memorial Day Project

2008-06-03T15:32:00.000-07:00

I have decided I needed to try to make a few quilts just using what I have. That means no buying stuff for them, NOTHING not even thread. So this is my frist quilt to do that with. The pattern is called Mod Quad and can be picked up at Ladybug's Quilts in Manteca. There is over 100 different fabrics in it and no repeats. I did have to get 1 dark piece from my mom.

It did take me longer to cut out this quilt than it did to sew it up. It was a lot of fun. Finished size is 48 x 60, a nice throw. It is down at the quilt shop for display. I am going to quilt it when I get it home. I think it would be cute to do in Pink and black too. Hmmm. I am seeing another quilt coming.

I didn't forget!

2008-05-01T21:09:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I have been busy sewing stuff for others and not really working on my scrap elimination, I have done some stuff though.

I have finished a four patch baby quilt made with my scraps, picture to be posted this weekend. The red and orange were from my stash but ALL the white and other colors were from my scraps. The outer border, black and white stripe, was a half yard left over from another project. The green flannel backing and binding was also left over form another project. This quilt is being mailed to a friend on the Paper Crafts Magazine message board. She found out the day I started the quilt that she was going to be a first time grandma.

I have also working on my Paper Scrap storage. I have decided to separate my scraps by color. Then I used 9x12 manila envelopes to keep the scraps in, I wished I used the next size up though. I also labeled each envelope with the color of paper inside. This has made it super easy to use up some of those scraps.

I have started a Cream of Wheat quilt with some of my fabric scraps. I have made 2 blocks I think I am going to need 300 to make a big enough quilt. I have also started my funeral quilt. I decided that I am going to make a Postage Stamp quilt for my casket. Let me say that I do not have anything wrong with me and have NOT been given 6 months to live. I have figured that to make a Postage Stamp quilt big enough I am going to need over 1000, inch and a half squares and I should start now. My idea with the Postage Stamp is I want it to represent my life's worth of work. I would like people to see it and say remember the quilt she make when I graduated, got married, had my babies, went into chemo, or won all that money with.

On the fifteenth, I promise, come back and I will have some cute cards out of scraps and an idea on what to do with you extra quilt blocks!

First Real Post

2008-04-01T14:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you for coming to visit. I have started this blog to record my progress of Scrap & Stash Elimination. Now if you quilt you have some sort of "Scrap Basket" for all of those little pieces of fabric you cut off and just can't throw away. And if you paper craft you have a pile of paper scraps that are left over from a project you can't part with either.

So this blog dedicated to projects that are made from 75% or more of my scraps and 25% stuff from my stash. This is just excess stuff I have on hand. I have too much and need to start using it up! Now any of my projects I post here will be made with "stuff" I have on hand. I will not purchase any new product to make something here. I will not include my UFO's here, these are all new projects.

I will be updating this blog two times a month, the first and fifteenth of each month. It will have completed projects, ideas to help you eliminate your stuff, and much more. It will be Sewing and Paper Crafting stuff. I will keep track of gift of scraps, thread spools finished, four patches and other stuff that comes up as I go.

The first project idea I will share with you is my four patch project. I have been making four patches with my scraps to help use up leftover fabric, ends of bobbins, and almost finished spools of thread. I have been trying to use up my solid white scraps, it also helps keep some uniformity to your project. I choose 3" squares because that was the width of most of my white stripes. You can make your squares and size you choose. Just remember to make them all the same size.

First cut 2 squares 3x3 of each white and colored fabric.

Sew one white square to colored square. Repeat with second set. Press seam toward colored fabric.

Rotate one set of squares, match center seam and sew together. Press seam to one side.

Now make more!

Also if you would like to be a guest Blogger let me know. I would love to here others ideas on S.S.E.P.

Welcome!

2008-03-20T20:26:00.001-07:00

News of SSEP will be posted soon!