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Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-18-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Final tally for 2014: quilts (start to finish)...

Final tally for 2014: quilts (start to finish) completed = 15, quilt tops completed = 3, and 1 beading project 1/2 way done.
Spent 62% less this year than in 2013. (Not bad since at least 2/3 of my...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
09-07-2014, 04:19 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

My record purchase: 23.5 yards for $23.00. ...

My record purchase: 23.5 yards for $23.00. Christmas, kids & toddlers, stripes, geometrics, gem colors, and waves. Each purchase was at least 3 yards and a few 5. These will be great for community...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
09-03-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I just received a call from a woman (I don't...

I just received a call from a woman (I don't know) who said I was a contact she had to notify about a local fabric sale being held this weekend for $1 a yard quilt fabric. Okay!!! Future backings for...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
08-31-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I went shopping yesterday for backings for 4...

I went shopping yesterday for backings for 4 quilts, plus one border and binding. I bought 3 and will wait to get the 4th backing for free with 'points', which won't be available till the Labor Day...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
07-18-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Well, I was on a sabbatical from my moratorium in...

Well, I was on a sabbatical from my moratorium in June. But, our LQS had a 25% 1-day sale last Saturday.....Sure found some nice fabrics I couldn't resist. I didn't even try to resist! So, if I just...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
07-03-2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Hi Paper Princess, Do you know how many have been...

Hi Paper Princess, Do you know how many have been keeping their commitment so far this year? I'm just curious....this is such a challenge (I didn't quite keep). Yet, the discipline is a worthwhile...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
06-16-2014, 05:31 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

What a perfect weekend....broke all rules with...

What a perfect weekend....broke all rules with LQS shopping, quilt expo shopping, and on to a wonderful quilt retreat for 3 days in the mountains at a beautiful home, great teacher for 8 students,...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
06-10-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Darn, I stuck with using my stash for a quilt...

Darn, I stuck with using my stash for a quilt that featured really cute cat fabric. But, my stash coordinating fabrics were limited and making up a pattern for the cat fabric was difficult. I made...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
06-08-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I agree with you, Rhonda! I'm thankful for this...

I agree with you, Rhonda! I'm thankful for this moratorium because I simply had lost self control on impulse shopping for beautiful fabrics. And, they still keep coming out every week in LQS's. I've...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-26-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I've been quite good : ) But, I'll be needing to...

I've been quite good : ) But, I'll be needing to buy backing for a queen size quilt that's almost done (Thimbleberries). It's nearly 'perfect' piecing and includes 138 flying geese around the main...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-05-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I did go shopping yesterday but it's for a...

I did go shopping yesterday but it's for a special request baby quilt a friend asked me to make for her (she's paying me back). So....I don't think it counts, right?
It's gorgeous: purple background...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-18-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Well...after my 'bird fabric' purchase with $$ my...

Well...after my 'bird fabric' purchase with $$ my hubby gave me on our anniversary, I designed the quilt top and found I needed some additional 'textured' fabric for blocks between the birds. So, I...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
04-02-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Made it through March without any purchases,...

Made it through March without any purchases, amazing! My 'savings' are now supporting some nonprofits I appreciate. It's fun to realize there's more money left in my regular monthly budget for other...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
03-03-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Other than receiving the 'anniversary gift money...

Other than receiving the 'anniversary gift money for fabric' (which I immediately spent), I've been really good with no other fabric buying. I've finished 3 quilts in 2014. One, which I'd had the...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
02-19-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

A good thing about this resolution is if/when we...

A good thing about this resolution is if/when we fall off this wagon we can jump back on again for the ride. Right? Maybe we can count the days we refrain from buying, like 364, or 363, or 362.......
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
02-16-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Bending the rules??? My LQS is celebrating their...

Bending the rules??? My LQS is celebrating their 9th anniversary with a 20% off the bolt (any bolt) plus 50% off some fabrics. It was our 16th anniversary and my husband reminded me of the sale (how...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
02-03-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Smile 1/12 of the way

I'm able to say I made it through January without buying any fabrics or notions! I'm just completing the binding on the BOM quilt from last year. The custom LAQ is done and it's gorgeous. I also...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-22-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I've made it so far without buying fabric this...

I've made it so far without buying fabric this year! Good thing since I have a custom LAQ project that I'll be paying for in a couple of days. That's at least 3 months of any fabric buying 'budget'...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-09-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

Smile BOM to Finished Quilt -- Absolutely!

The blocks each month are different so finishing the quilt feels like completing a mystery quilt (though we did see a sample B/W photo of a complete quilt from the blocks at the start of the year). ...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
01-08-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 88,795
Posted By laynak

I told a few friends this would be a resolution...

I told a few friends this would be a resolution this year. They didn't believe me for good reason. But, I haven't bought any fabric yet. I like your parameters because backing and borders aren't...
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