SillySusan

Way to go, Ckcowl! I'm making bunches of baby quilt tops all from the squares I've been cutting from scraps during the past 3 weeks. Now they are being added to the UFO pile. Let's keep it up and maybe we can shrink our stashes!

MadQuilter

How cool. How many do you have?

Darcyshannon

It is okay to buy fabric that you have a plan for using and do use. Really, it is okay to buy fabric. This is just for those of us who know they need to get it under control. Pointing finger at me.

Anyway, I am getting ready for my first boom exchange and I am taking all fabric from stash. However, I did buy two yards of beautiful fabric on Etsy for the back of the completed quilt. It will be a Halloween quilt suited for a tween age girl. I found old Pumpkin Party from Alexander Henry and thought it would make a gorgeous swath in the back.

So my goal is to only buy fabric for backing, sashing and setting. I will need to start getting quilts made and out of my home before I can buy anymore just because. This is super hard. I may need to resort to trading. I have lots of yardage of batiks etc.

oksewglad

About 35-40...one has a band of petit point needle work..just lovely..others are "destination" thimbles given to her by friends....they are tucked away in closet right now.

MadQuilter

Cool. My new display case came in yesterday (already!!!) so when I have it hanging and all my treasures transferred, would you like me to send you my current display? I think it holds 40 - each in its own little cubby. It does not have a glass front though. Let me know - I'd be happy to pass it on.

Darcyshannon

Hey back Is the kona fabric still on sale? I am looking for some more kona black and Snow White.

Does it help to cut fabric into strips and squares without a project in mind?

oksewglad

Thanks, Martina, but I will pass...my display boxes also have no glass fronts and I'd rather have one to keep the dust out! Imagine that!

MadQuilter

I get it. I'll donate mine to a charity shop.

The one I ordered holds 180 thimbles. It has rows instead of cubbies which is better for my collection. I have some that are taller or wider than the normal thimble. The glass front is a wonderful addition.

Teen

My LQS had a limited selection by the time I got to the store. I can't remember what colors she had left but I know Navy Blue cuz I bought some of that. I don't recall white or black but she had about 7 bolts on Kona on sale. Here is her website. If not listed, email her....she's fantastic to work with...

https://www.easyquiltingcorner.com

Cutting scraps: I suppose it doesn't really matter. My rule of thumb is cutting fabric where I use the most of fabric available. As you start stashing different size precuts, you'll have lots of pattern options for strips, squares, and rectangles....which are what I precut mine into. And, all different sizes to boot... Only one size precut scrap in my stash is targeted for a specific pattern. The rest, I just keep,stashing away awaiting inspiration.

happylab

I haven’t bought anything in the last 2 weeks. I’m currently working on scrappy 6” 9-patches for a swap. I’m just beginning. I’ve gone through 1/3 of my scraps. I’m not sure how much more I have to cut. I need to sew lots more, I need 100 blocks for this swap. I’m looking forward to getting it done and swapping the project. I think I have my pattern figured out. I’ll wait and see. I’m trying to use only my stash for this project. It won’t be done for a while.
I’m also working on the fall star swap blocks. I’m making 25 blocks in fall colors, all of which will be from my stash. I have 5 blocks cut out and need to cut out 5 more and just sew them. That’s my weekend project.