I loaded a quilt on the long arm this weekend, so there's a bit of stash to report used in that backing. I did have some grief with it. I checked the fabric, and I had lots for what I needed. So I cut the lengths, sewed the 2 panels together, and headed for the ironing board. As I laid the backing out, I spotted big hole in the middle of it :( there was a flaw in the fabric that I hadn't noticed earlier. I had one piece left, but it wasn't long enough to replace the entire panel. So, best laid plans and all that - my backing now has 2 seams rather than 1. But at least I have a backing. And 5 yards used.
I did bring a little treasure home with me yesterday, too. I went shopping for fabric for this year's Border Creek Station mystery. I love how last years turned out, so I thought I would jump in again. It took forever to come up with these fabrics, and they are a long way from what the kit contains. But hopefully it will turn out as nicely as the last one did.
Total stash usage this year: 187 1/4 yards out
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What yummy fabrics you picked. Look forward to seeing how it goes.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you chose for the mystery quilt and look forward to seeing it come together. Congrats on great usage numbers.
ReplyDeleteYour choices are beautiful! I especially love the blue with the flowers! Melanie at 1000needles.com
ReplyDeleteYour stash enhancements are such a pretty grouping. Am looking forward to your mystery to see how they are used. Great numbers, BTW.
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