Making A Lather

 This was my last thrift store find before starting the trip home. I can't imagine where I could use this, but it was so pretty.

fabric added this week: 1 yard

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  13 1/2 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 13 1/2 yards more than I used.

I have another tree finished. This is a big block with 5 trees on it. The first tree is finished.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

The house is done and I made it red.

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red house

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 Yep, I found this fabric at a thrift store. It is sad that there are so few quilting stores, anymore. At least here where I am vacationing. Which is odd since there are so many retired quilters here in Florida. Perhaps, they have way too much already. So do I, but occasionally, my resolve breaks.

2 1/2 yards

 stash report March 22, 2026

fabric added this week: 2 1/2 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  12 1/2 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 12 1/2 yards more than I used.

I sewed 0 days last week. I was doing touristy things

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

It's time to work on block 9. It looks pretty straight forward. These pieces are going to even out other uneven applique blocks in the quilt.

I have another tree finished.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

I am still working on the same house.

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this week

I wasn't going to worry with a border for my yellow string baby quilt until I returned home. But, I found this cute stripe shirt that I think will work. I paid a dollar for it.

 stash report March 15, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

I sewed 3 days last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

It's time to work on block 9. It looks pretty straight forward. These pieces are going to even out other uneven applique blocks in the quilt.

All I was able to do is trace and iron a new tree to applique.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

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Oh fun, a new house. It breaks up the monotony of the background. I counted 8 houses in the rug, and, this will be number 4.

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15 min to stitch at life in pieces

I didn't bring any red with me for the rainbow scrap challenge so I found a cotton sheet while thrifting that I could use. I didn't need a whole sheet, but I didn't find anything else in red.

We have moved locations on our vacation. I've packed up all my sewing and quilting supplies for a few weeks. I have not added any new fabricey thing to my supplies, except a recycled sheet.

 stash report March 8, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

I sewed 0 day last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

It's time to work on block 9. It looks pretty straight forward. These are going to even out other uneven applique blocks in the quilt.

1 tree is ready to use later when putting the quilt together.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

last week

this week

I am linking:

Slow Sunday Stitching

Oh scrap

sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

 March is here in record time.

We have moved locations on our vacation. I've packed up all my sewing and quilting supplies for a few weeks. I have anot added any new fabricey thing to my supplies.

 stash report March 1, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

I sewed 1 day last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

It's time to work on block 9. It looks pretty straight forward. These are going to even out other uneven applique blocks in the quilt.

new block

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

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Time to make friends with a new snowman, and decorate the Christmas tree.

this week

I bought these adorable chicks at the Florida quilt show I attended. They will pack flat, right?

 stash report February 22, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

I sewed 6 days last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

The block is done except for the embroidery that I will do later.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

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I am not in the mood to hook another fence..... so I won't

this week

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Slow Sunday Stitching

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sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

 I attended a Florida quilt show, here, where I am staying. It was huge. They had a huge boutique with guild members making donated items for sale. I found my happy place. I could buy little quilt gifties for gifts when I get home. They had brown sandwich bags filled with scraps. I bought a green bag, just in case I have time this month to cut some more for my rsc projects. All the pieces are small and different sizes. Otherwise, I didn't buy anything.

 stash report February 15, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

I sewed 5 days last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

I have small details to add, and the block will be done.

last week

this week

I am linking:

Slow Sunday Stitching

Oh scrap

sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

I was visiting a thrift store to find warmer clothes to wear, and found these two lovely bundles of white. I seem to be using a lot of white in my rainbow scrap challenge projects, and, was afraid I might run dry. They were 1.00 a yard. They had other random fabrics, even a scrap bag (my favorite) I carried them around for awhile, hearing them whisper "take me home". But, I left the store without them.

 stash report February 8, 2026

fabric added this week: 3 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  10 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 10 yards more than I used.

 I was in need of border fabrics for my blue skies quilt. I checked hobby lobby and was unimpressed with my choices in yellow and blue. It is a string quilt, so my next choice was thrift shirts. Some thrift stores here are very pricey. But I found these that were just right. I don't count shirt fabric in my yardage totals since I haven't bought any in a very long time, but I am away from home. I don't really want to do the math to add it now.

 stash report February 1, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  7 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 7 yards more than I used.

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

I finished the last block, so it's time to begin block 8. I traced the pieces on freezer paper and cut them out.

new beginning

Just a bit of rug hooking, too

last time

this time

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Slow Sunday Stitching

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patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

I didn't add any fabric purchases. But I did see a beautiful sunset.

 stash report January 25, 2026 

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  7 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 7 yards more than I used.

finished

 I am working on a quilt for the rainbow scrap challenge called flying home . I am nearly done with the top. I didn't bring any border fabric with me, so, drat, I had to go to hobby lobby for fabric. I really liked the flamingo fabric. It sure isn't my usual style ( if i have one) but, it came home with me.

 stash report January 18, 2026

fabric added this week: 2 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  7 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 7 yards more than I used.

last week this week

I am linking:

Slow Sunday Stitching

Oh scrap

sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

I ordered during black friday at missouri star quilts. I didn't take the time to unbox during the Christmas rush. My goal is to intentionally put it away where it belongs - it might take awhile....

 

stash report January 11, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  5 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 5 yards more than I used.

I sewed 6 days last week. I have my sewing machine next to the tv for evenings.  

I have decided to work on my an older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. 

It is starting to look like a cabin and I am more encouraged. 

last week

this week

I am linking:

Slow Sunday Stitching

Oh scrap

sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces 

 I really like the challenge of a weekly stash report. I like starting the new year fresh and watching the progress on keeping the fabric purchases low. It is fun to see how much I use. I spent a few years adding to my fabric retirement portfolio, now I have the chance to see it make wonderful quilty stuff.

I ordered during black friday at missouri star quilts. I didn't take the time to unbox during the Christmas rush. My goal is to intentionally put it away where it belongs - it might take awhile....

I love floral fabrics. I bought several pieces of this collection - wildflower bouquet. This a layer cake and  2 yards of the floral fabric.

 stash report January 4, 2026

fabric added this week: 5 yards 

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  5 yards  

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for  2026  o yards

I have added 5 yards more than I used.

last week

interesting

 stash report December 28, 2025 

This is the last Sunday for 2025. 

My 2024 numbers

 I added 102 yards of fabric. 

I used 698 yards of fabric so I used 596 yards more than i bought

 stash report December 28, 2025 

fabric added this week: 0 yards not yet

 fabric added year to date for 2025: 78 yards  i bought  25 %  less fabric - it's something

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 290 1/2 yards almost 70 % less from last year - the difference between finishing 41 quilts last year and 14 quilts this year.

212 3/4 yards used more than bought in 2025 -Also a smaller number left the stash.

I sewed  2 days last week  

I added more background

last week

I have decided to work on my an older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation. It will be great to see how far I can get on this project. Happy to have a new year and new projects.

where I left off in June

 A new wool mat has come to my house. I know wool mats don't actually wear out, but, they do look a little ratty. It was part of my black friday indulgences.

 stash report December 21, 2025 

fabric added this week: 0 yards not yet

 fabric added year to date for 2025: 78 yards

fabric used this week: 25 yards   holy toledo is finished

fabric used year to date for 2025: 290 1/2 yards  

212 3/4 yards used more than bought in 2025 

I sewed 2 days last week  - too much going on for Christmas and, 0f all things, I had an ear infection- aren't a little too old for that?

I cut more of a variety of navy background, and added it to the rug

last week

this week

I am linking:

Slow Sunday Stitching

Oh scrap

sunday stash at quiltpaintcreate
patchwork and quilts

wednesday wait loss

15 min to stitch at life in pieces