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I've been doing a bunch of reading on Zero Waste life - and well - I have all this decor fabric and I'm going to make some bags and use them as wrapping for my gifts. Here are 2 toiletries bags and a gift bag. I did need to buy interfacing but that's it - everything else was from stash.
Give it some thought - especially if you've got big prints and can't quite figure out what to do with them. |
Gemm: Great use of the QSTs! Very nice quilt.
Rff1010: Great way to use up the decor fabric. |
Rff - that bag is great - such a super way to use a stunning graphic print.
ckcowl - thanks for including that tidbit about Ben's using graph paper to draft his quilts - I'm just starting to think about a new project and wasn't sure if graph paper would cut it, but now I'm encouraged to give it a try! There are so many great ideas out there - every time I log on here I find new inspiration. Thanks to everyone for being so generous with your projects, experiences and observations. :-D |
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Digging through stash I found some panels and kits I’ve probably had for years- put away in a tote of holiday projects. Managed to get this apron done before my machine had a problem. Also have a good start on a really cute tree skirt.
of course the tree skirt being mostly blue LittleBit is sure it’s for her |
I've been mostly working at my quitling down projects and getting ready for the Bonnie Hunter Mystery this year. When I designed the Froggy Beach project I found the perfect piece of fabric to use as the backing. Unfortunately, when I made the top larger the backing didn't magically grow in size and is now pretty much exactly the same size as the top. I've figured out a way to use more of that bolt of Olfa green solid to make the back larger so score -- use up more and no fabric bought!
I sent a box of fun fabrics out to a board member. As I say, it is a box of "weird and some better than usual stuff". Always a good day when fabric comes in the mail, even if it is adding to stash. I am fighting the temptations to indulge in retail therapy.., all the bright fabrics are calling to me but I'm not answering. |
Moving is stressful. It's forcing me to reevaluate my priorities. At my age of #$%^, I've got to be more realistic of what I'm capable of doing (including hunting in back corners), what I really want to accomplish and what time I have. Retail therapy: the need to get rid of stash is next to the drivers door of the car. A very visual reminder I'll probably have buyers remourse.
Reduced my stash by 3 lg flat rate UPSP boxes. Didn't make a dent. I'll talk myself into depression if I keep this up. Grab that next box, sort and shut it down for the move. Looking forward to the other end of the move. |
Ckcowl….such cute projects… satisfying when done quickly..
petthefabric….A good lesson for all of us, I suppose…I have really made a good dent in mine this year and ended up giving some away, too. But, still….bought stuff when I really shouldn’t have. Oh well! Continued good vibes for your move. I know it’s stressful |
Since I won’t have my sewing machine back from the shop until Wednesday I’ve been straightening, sorting and cutting, putting together little ( kits) of gift projects ready to be sewn. I will be ready to get lots of little things made when the machine comes home. I have 4 sets of pot holders ready, 3sets of placemats ( might get more prepared today) a couple candle mats, I am thinking about making a couple nice totes too. I have today to putz more and continue to use more stash fabrics.
I think I’ve made better progress making dents in the amount of fabric on my shelves this year. The previous years I’ve participated it never seemed like I was getting anywhere even though I wasn’t shopping. I still have a number of ufos to deal with but I haven’t created more of them ( until now with my little prepared kits) but the ufo topic is for a different post. ;) |
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CK - if your sewing space is anything like mine - some organization puttering is always needed!
I used Melanie Ham's box bag tutorial to make these 2. The left is with interfacing and the right with some scrap batting and I did some practice FMQ. 1) I hated the fabric originally - but it's grown on me. I think these came out downright cute! 2) for those of us with very little FMQ skills I think it was a great practice-with-a-purpose. Well it's not like I have a fabric shortage around here and Christmas is coming... |
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CK - if your sewing space is anything like mine - some organization puttering is always needed!
I used Melanie Ham's box bag tutorial to make these 2. The left is with interfacing and the right with some scrap batting and I did some practice FMQ. 1) I hated the fabric originally - but it's grown on me. I think these came out downright cute! 2) for those of us with very little FMQ skills I think it was a great practice-with-a-purpose. Well it's not like I have a fabric shortage around here and Christmas is coming... |
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