Strapping your feet down might give you a better result, Emma.

I think I will also start tracking. That is a good idea. But first, I am looking forward to unearthing my sewing room and doing some work in there. ANYTHING at this point is better than not being around my beloved quilting stuff.

Princess, I like the guidelines for next year. We will be getting new windows; our screens don't fit well anymore, aince the house settled, and I was stung twice this year inside the house by paper wasps. One summer at the lake, I was at the top of a 20' ladder to paint. Saw a loose nail, pulled out my hammer to nail it back in, and hit a yellowjacket nest under the siding. Said "just go slowly" all the way down the ladder.

Paper P rules sound good to me also. I did purchase 2 yards for a class with Sue Nickels a couple of weeks ago......but will try harder. Part of my problem is accessing my stash........will try and organize. Hope Paper P that your infection from the sting is improving. And you said another shop in Imlay City is open, have to check it out.........later all. Calla

We are in the cell phone lot waiting for the kids. I am so excited!! (Hope I don't wet my pants!!) We stopped at a quilt shop today and I have my passport for the January shop hop. The pattern is of 6 beach cabins and it's soooooo stinkin' cute. So I'm off the wagon before we even start. Well, after that I will behave! I will!
Emma, keeping an inventory of your stash sounds way painful. OWEE!
Laynak, I'll take lessons from you on reducing stash! Hmmm...maybe nailing shoes to the floor is the way to go.
OK. Everyone...Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah...celebrations abound and may you all stay safe, healthy and have a joyous holiday season. :cool:

Coopah: Enjoy your family! This must seem like an especially blessed holiday.

Thanks, Emma! They're sleeping in...not even the smell of bacon cooking is waking them up, so next it will be sugar cookies!!
Everyone stay safe and enjoy the holiday.

I did not get to finish what I was saying as got locked up las time.

Rules sound ok to me too. But I only get out of town to material store Thanksgiving week when I go visit my oldest son. I will only fall off a couple days early. Not planning to buy during year . Living out here in middle of nowhere in small town in gas/oil field. When I can get I stock. I am 83 as last month. I have backing material and some batts.

Just used 4 yards from my stash. Mailed off before I took pictures. Am girl doll bedding and quilt, a denim stocking and a flannel 44 x 52 quilt--now back to Santa's workshop.

Sounds like a pass to me. If you weren't ON the wagon, you couldn't fall OFF the wagon. Enjoy the family time.

I will join and try to do better than last year. I do have a friend who sells lovely fabric though, so I can't promise perfection. I will be busting stash, however, so I'm looking forward to that.