I did a bit of both. I can never resist buying XMas Charm packs off EBay from a favorite little quilting fabric shop and buying FQ bundles at Joann's. I needed really vibrant base fabrics for the umpteen stockings I made so most of that fabric came from what I got at Joann's except for the linings. The charms and other fabrics from my stash went into other gift creations and a quick fix tree skirt I made for this little potted XMas tree I adopted. Pathetic I know, but I named him (yes it's a him) - "TREE" (how original, LMAO). I can't help it, LOL - I get attached to cute things.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress