Emma S

I really like that Labyrinth pattern. There was a site that said they were going to offer it so I signed up to be notified when it was available. What colors do you think you will use?

irishrose

Stonehenge flecks in cream, green and rust. It's all bagged together - I'm not sure what else is in there. I have a pretty rust with handpainted flowers, but it's only a yard so I doubt if it can go in this quilt. The pattern is available in several catalogs, but I'd rather not pay shipping. Right now I'm taking a break from FMQ a UFO. First and last time to try pebbles. I don't like backtracking so I can start the next circle. Takes away the 'free motion' feeling.

Foxflower

Good ideas for sticking to the plan irishrose. Stay strong!

nancia

mad quilter-- pm me your address and i'll send you some black kona. suddenly i deem to have enough to share!
my turning twenty is becoming 25. most of it is on the design wall and it just needs to be wider.

nancia

hey, irish! you are one of the strongest willed people i know, so if you say you aren't going to buy any fabric, i believe it!! you can do this!! ( not taking any money is good, too). i'm thinking i might wear gloves to the store next time i go. sight is bad enough, but touch really sinks my resolve!!!

MadQuilter

Thanks for the offer nancia, but it's too late for me. I went with all good intentions but I had coupons and you all know how that goes. BUT I only bought for binding and in manageable quantity. (Wiping brow with relief)

omacookie

I have not bought fabric in over a year except for 2 FQ.... Am happily playing in my stash. Really happy and completing UFO'S. Hugs and happy quilting

nancia

madquilter-- i had a chance at rehab, and now that's gone. lol. i am evidently considered an enabler. imagine that! lol. we all have to do the best we can with what gifts we are born with! my gift is making up plausible excuses. i learned it from my son. 8-)

oksewglad

That is fantastic. Although I have cut buying down considerably I haven't gotten to this level of success.

mrshalibut

I'm just reading this for the first time, and noticed in the rules that it's OK to buy fabric for backing. I wanted to share what I've started doing: I always have big pieces of fabric left over from each project that I sew together and use for the back. Sometimes it's just three fabrics in big sections (like a regular back would be sewn anyway) but sometimes I like to piece a few more. Sometimes I use fabric I bought for the quilt top, but ended up not liking it so I "get rid of it" on the back. If I use up scraps from the top, I figure in the future it COULD be used to repair a spot on the front. I've really been enjoying using up more fabric this way. I hope this is helpful for someone.