I went to pick up my machine today, which I had left at the shop with the quilted dust cover I made. The repairman told me several customers had inquired about purchasing one, so he agreed to display them in his shop if I stitched up a few.

I knew I had used up all of my sewing-related fabric, so I made a stop at Joann's. I managed to get out with exactly the 2 yards I need for a pair of machine covers. I didn't even buy any extra for the backing!

Half of me is proud of myself, the other half is kicking myself in the pants for not taking advantage of the 70% off quilting fabrics sale!!!!!

My sister arrived. She's a beginner. She finished a qayg project she started in class. I helped her with trimming & binding. She wanted to go to LQS to start another. She found plenty in my stash for the quilt. So another 6 yds out of here. And we didn't walk into temptation.

WTG, Pet! Six yards out & your sister saved $$ at the same time. JJ, you have a plan to use that fabric immediately, so it isn’t going into stash. I give you a pass.

Thank-you teen for the hand up and the tarp. I think I will need that for the next few months.

Everyone is doing so well either not purchasing or purchasing just what you need for a project. Way to go! I'm still here and still haven't purchased any fabric. It was a close call at JoAnns yesterday, but thankfully they didn't have exactly what I wanted in their sale priced fabrics. Then when I got home and looked through my stash more carefully I found a fabric that will work nicely. I've made 4 quilts since the beginning of January all from stash. Will post pics later.

belfrybat; way to go! Congratulations.

Accountability and encouragement.... just what I need.... You're great.

Very industrious, Belfrybat! Four quilts in 2 weeks-do you sleep?

I am attempting to squeeze in a trip to a Road to Calif. next week in and amongst my moving prep chaos. I'm buying a ticket in hopes I can swing it and make it happen. If so, I pledge to limit my spending to only what can fit in my open sewing room box. Lol... Quilt shows are an exemption, right?

I used 1.3 yards on a non-quilting project but, at least, it is used. :)

I serged the double-sided receiving blanket and the 2 burp cloths. One book panel is also gone. Wahoo! Just in time for the neighbor’s baby shower on Saturday.

RetiredTeacher, those baby things are fantastic! They certainly count in reducing stash... Congrats to you!