2018 Fabric Moratorium
#381
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,832
Conchalea; sounds like mindfull shopping to me. I think that's what this thread is about.
I have a tiny peace left of a fabric I've loved using. It's probably still out there and keep thinking of getting more. The yes/no scale is tipping again.
I have a tiny peace left of a fabric I've loved using. It's probably still out there and keep thinking of getting more. The yes/no scale is tipping again.
#382
Great purchase, Conchalea!!! You can really save with their coupons. They have inundated me with emails, flyers etc but a I have not been inside the store since around the first of the year. I'm going to need to purchase a new cutting mat soon. I've used the heck out it and I can tell it will not self-heal anymore in some areas. Plus, I want to buy a smaller cutting mat for traveling....
petthefabric.....if you want it...get it...and plan a project with it right away. See? Justified! If you stick it in your stash just because...well....drop and give me twenty... Lol!
petthefabric.....if you want it...get it...and plan a project with it right away. See? Justified! If you stick it in your stash just because...well....drop and give me twenty... Lol!
#383
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,832
No way am I able and it was going into stash, so I guess that's my answer. LOL
#384
Two backings made today from stash fabric (and nothing bought recently). I'm on a roll.
But one backing is annoying me. The remnant I had said "38"x108" on the label. My quilt is 60x60, and I figured I could make it work if I pieced a 10" strip into the backing. So, I found my leftover fabric, cut it all up into strips and made a piano key insert for the backing. Then I opened the remnant - it's 48"x108". Yes, I know, don't complain about 10 free inches of fabric. But I didn't actually need to make the insert! All that work spent needlessly. Oh well, I'm using it anyway!
The other backing was much easier. Picked a fabric I liked, opened it up to discover it was a wide back, the perfect size for the second quilt. Done!
But one backing is annoying me. The remnant I had said "38"x108" on the label. My quilt is 60x60, and I figured I could make it work if I pieced a 10" strip into the backing. So, I found my leftover fabric, cut it all up into strips and made a piano key insert for the backing. Then I opened the remnant - it's 48"x108". Yes, I know, don't complain about 10 free inches of fabric. But I didn't actually need to make the insert! All that work spent needlessly. Oh well, I'm using it anyway!
The other backing was much easier. Picked a fabric I liked, opened it up to discover it was a wide back, the perfect size for the second quilt. Done!
#385
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: East Kootenays, BC
Posts: 947
Rob, I have a Sweet 16 and finally got back to working with her. The only thing I don't like is that the machine sits lower than the table which makes ruler work bumpy. I actually bought the table overlay that they upsell. Don't know if HQ has fixed that with their line yet - they did with the Baby Lock Tiara. Just something to think about. I also bought the stitch regulator and would not spend that money now. The machine is so easy to use.
#386
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Posts: 1,914
I'm glad to re-read the guidelines, since it appears that buying sale fabric for charity quilt backings yesterday doesn't count! I found 8 yards of flannel at 75 cents per yard!
And yes, I AM using up some of my stash but there is so much of it that it doesn't show yet.
And yes, I AM using up some of my stash but there is so much of it that it doesn't show yet.
#387
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
A friend of mine just got the dreaded breast cancer diagnosis for the second time. This time it will end in a double mastectomy. She had mentioned a particular quilt that she really liked. I ordered the pattern and realized that I have NO fabric in my stash to sew this pattern in ANY color way. Drat!
#388
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,832
A friend of mine just got the dreaded breast cancer diagnosis for the second time. This time it will end in a double mastectomy. She had mentioned a particular quilt that she really liked. I ordered the pattern and realized that I have NO fabric in my stash to sew this pattern in ANY color way. Drat!
#389
So Sorry to hear about your friend Martina. Nice of you to make her a quilt. I'm sure it will comfort her when needed.
I've been busy working on five quilts. Three UFOs that the fabric came from my stash. It is a nice variety of blocks however it means all of them are slow. Hoping to get one of the quilt tops done this week and then to find some backing for it from my stash.
I've been busy working on five quilts. Three UFOs that the fabric came from my stash. It is a nice variety of blocks however it means all of them are slow. Hoping to get one of the quilt tops done this week and then to find some backing for it from my stash.
#390
Madquilter...how very scary about your friend and sweet of you to make her a quilt. You'll pick out something fresh and new and I'm sure will be beautiful. Lifted up a prayer for her and for you as you support her in the coming weeks.
quilting cat.....great bargain! Cannot beat that except when free. You done good!
quilting cat.....great bargain! Cannot beat that except when free. You done good!
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