elly66

I like the random as well Leta.
Thanks for the chuckle Rob. I know the feeling!! Still looking for backing and can't find what I want but others are tempting me. We'll see if I stay strong.

redstilettos

I vote for the mixing, too, Leta. Let us see when you are done

I did NOT buy anything from MDG....I swear buying fabric is a hobby all by itself!

MadQuilter

The mixed version is my favorite too.

letawellman

Mix & match it shall be then!! I will post more (hopefully BETTER) pics when I finish.

My willpower will be sorely tested in a couple of weeks. Foust Textiles is doing their "winter sale", where they are doing their "open to the public" sale on Friday and Saturday, Feb 4 & 5. They are usually a wholesale company, and you usually have to have a business license to purchase from them, but twice a year, they do this.
I feel certain I will be "falling off the wagon" at that time. If any of you want the "warehouse sale" experience, and live in a reasonable distance of Kings Mountain, NC, I HIGHLY recommend that you come to this sale.

Just an example... extra wide backing fabric (108" or more) usually runs us about $15-$18/yard, right? The bolt (15 yds) that I bought last summer was only (gasp!!) $5/yd. I can get 4-5 quilts from a bolt. Most of their stuff, you do have to buy the whole bolt... but they have a limited amount of precuts, and they also have "bundles", which is a multi-fabric pack where each fabric is 1-2 yds. Kind of like a FQ bundle on steroids, LOL!!

PaperPrincess

Leta, I really like the random version!

Teen

Leta....deals this good are justified in my mind. You cannot pass up some deals. Ask my DH. I have more cans of soup than we need cuz "these were really cheap"...but we'll eat them eventually. I venture to Road to Calif next week so it will be tough for me too!

I pulled my fabric for my next quilt and I have everything in my stash that is needed!!! Even backing!!!

JJBlaine

My SIL gave me The Big Book of Nickel Quilts for Christmas, so instead of buying fabric, I have been busy cutting my stash of fabrics down. Knowing I'll have the pieces cut to make at least 3 quilts from my new book has done wonders for my willpower.

I even went to Hobby Lobby today (to return yarn leftover from several projects rather than let those sit in my other stash ). I managed to resist the twinge of temptation, and, happily, not a single FQ followed me home!

NoraB

good job JJBlaine! You were in the belly of the beast (Hobby Lobby) and you resisted! Willpower!

MadQuilter

Leta, it's for Backings and that's allowed. So go forth and splurge without any sense of guilt, and should something else happen to jump into your cart - just giggle and move on.

What a nice and effective diversion, JJBlaine.

I am going to spend some time in my room today. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. I might just sit and stare at the mess. lol

oksewglad

I have sewn 140 HST blue and white together...this will make a 40 x 56 top...found a light blue small print to use as a backing when I get done...will donate to the local Binky Patrol coordinator. Won't be quilted until later this summer though.

GKids have a fundraiser later this month and I usually make 3 items for it. Going through some valentine and Easter stash to make a wall hanging, a mini quilt and maybe a table runner. 10 days to get them done, plus work, plus eoy farm books...yikes, what I get myself into!