2020 Fabric Moratorium
#1261
A last minute Christmas project that used up about 3 yards of Christmas fabric. It was a tradition in my family started by our master quilter before she passed to make fabric gift bags for our family gifts. Over the years the bags have been passed on and on and on until now we don't have any. So, this year I restarted the tradition and made bags for my brother and SIL for their gifts. They are just simple bags with a ribbon draw string. Some have squared bottoms others not and they are all different sizes from small 5 X & to 22 X 26. I have already started making bags for my nieces and nephews for Christmas 2021. Each bag will hold two potholders.
Shame on me, I did not take any photos of the bags. Will post photo when I finish more. Such an easy gift and it sure saves on the cost of gift wrap the just goes in the trash every year!!
Shame on me, I did not take any photos of the bags. Will post photo when I finish more. Such an easy gift and it sure saves on the cost of gift wrap the just goes in the trash every year!!
#1264
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ranger, Texas
Posts: 788
Good use of stash, everyone! I spent time organizing my stash & gave some to K's daughter. But she gave me more, plus yarn, so I have more than I did before the trade. I did reduce my yarn stash a little by making & gifting 3 scarves, so the yarn stash is about the same.
#1265
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Central NM
Posts: 1,582
Unsubscribed from the web sites that I shop from...occasionally...and get daily teases showing their special of the day. Organizing my fab and I have no business buying any fabric. Confession...today I did type M to see their special and Q for the other web site but didn't order anything .
#1266
Unsubscribed from the web sites that I shop from...occasionally...and get daily teases showing their special of the day. Organizing my fab and I have no business buying any fabric. Confession...today I did type M to see their special and Q for the other web site but didn't order anything .
When fabrics.com or Jordan Fabrics or JoAnn's or whoever send me deals or bargains, DELETE! I seldom open them and if I need a specific fabric, I do the search and don't allow the shop to lure me into buying what I like but don't need. Not good for those businesses I understand but good for reducing my stash.
#1267
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,828
Last night I ordered a whole lot of fabric. Planning a house warming quilt for daughter and SIL. Picked a pattern. Got their approval and color choices. Shopped my stash. Then shopped and ordered. Felt good to be in control of the purchasing process.
#1268
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 840
Making those Bear paws and I bought some khaki for background but the rest is stash. (I started with a half yard piece thinking that would be enough for the hats...but no....!) I can't get over how easy it was to put together. Not huge but meditative, non stressful sewing. Boy do I have scraps tho! I'm making a checkerboard border on 2 sides. All the colors coordinate so it's better than adding to the scrap pile!
#1269
Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ranger, Texas
Posts: 788
I'm happy to see people buying mindfully, if at all.
I did buy5 jelly rolls & 1 layer cake this year, but I've used a lot of strips from each JR. I pulled several more tonight for a jelly roll quilt, Ripples, from FQS. Do I have 3 quilts already planned or in progress? Why, yes I do. But I really think this will be a fun & fairly fast quilt to make. Plus, it will reduce my stash, so I'll start it tomorrow!
I did buy5 jelly rolls & 1 layer cake this year, but I've used a lot of strips from each JR. I pulled several more tonight for a jelly roll quilt, Ripples, from FQS. Do I have 3 quilts already planned or in progress? Why, yes I do. But I really think this will be a fun & fairly fast quilt to make. Plus, it will reduce my stash, so I'll start it tomorrow!
#1270
Super Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ballwin, MO
Posts: 4,221
Wow, I'm so impressed with how everyone is powering through their stash! I'm doing the BH mystery first time all from stash, except had to buy some lighter neutrals, as I mostly had the tan variety. Looking forward to a new year of conscientious buying. It helps so much to be in this inspiring group!