New way to use stash
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Central NM
Posts: 1,596
New way to use stash
I hear so may of us say, " I will die with a huge fab stash". I've said this, too. I love making quilts and Project Linus is now my charitly of choice.
Making the top is probably the most fun for all of us but many quilters have issues with the quilting process.
So I had an AH HA moment yesterday.
Going forward I hope to make at least one TOP for for every 3 finished quilts I donate each month. There are several long armers in both groups that I sew with so I know the tops should find their way to a new quilter's house.
I mentioned this issue to one "leader" and she said, "GO FOR IT. Mary hates to piece but loves to quilt!"
I know I'll have to be more careful with my piecing and make sure to secure ends of each row but I think this is a great way to increase the donation numbers, decrease my stash, and more quilts for kids.
So this may be a triple solution.
Making the top is probably the most fun for all of us but many quilters have issues with the quilting process.
So I had an AH HA moment yesterday.
Going forward I hope to make at least one TOP for for every 3 finished quilts I donate each month. There are several long armers in both groups that I sew with so I know the tops should find their way to a new quilter's house.
I mentioned this issue to one "leader" and she said, "GO FOR IT. Mary hates to piece but loves to quilt!"
I know I'll have to be more careful with my piecing and make sure to secure ends of each row but I think this is a great way to increase the donation numbers, decrease my stash, and more quilts for kids.
So this may be a triple solution.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 847
You are lucky to have spare long arm ladies. The top is usually not the problem - it's the finishing. I'm even willing to do the backing. I have 4 hanging out right now waiting for sandwiching. My quilting is pretty basic - lots of straight lines and point to point. If I could hand off to someone who would do a better job.... Golden!
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 9,186
I make the tops, backing and binding for charity. My guild provides the batting and quilting. I like to use Fabric Cafe patterns for I can use 3 one yard pieces, 1/2 yard for binding and about 3 yards for backing. A good way to use up my stash.
#7
I just watched one of the Fabric Cafe tutorials and I am tempted to buy one of the books. I think the simplicity of patterns make the stunning fabric shine and impress. Blue Bell, do you have one pattern that you use or one book that is your "go to"?
#8
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 9,186
I am sure that you will be pleased with her patterns.