I guess I can't count fabric out, if I never counted it in. This is my challenge quilt from the retreat a few weeks ago. I picked up an extra package of fabric, in order to make the top and bottom borders for the quilt. Top is done, at about 52x74" - unless I decide it needs another border - and will get added to my ever-growing pile of tops to be quilted.I have had a productive time with my longarm lately - finished two quilts this week, and another one well under way. I have one of my own that I need to get quilted, so I can take it back to the shop as a sample for a class I'll do in the fall. Have to fit that in somewhere, so I'm trying to get ahead of my schedule right now. However, the 3 quilts arriving today could make that challenging.
Fabric came in this week. The LQS had a finish the bolt sale, and I just could not resist the pile of neutrals I found. There is no way I'm ending this year in the black, but let's just consider it part of my retirement plan. What I buy now, I don't have to buy later :)
Stash totals for the year:
402 1/4 yards in
68 1/2 yards out
Total: 333 3/4 yards in
Drop by Judy's blog for more stash reports.
The colors you used in your retreat quilt are gorgeous! You will be grateful later for the fabric you are buying now - I did the exact same thing and so very glad I bought fabric years ago. Thanks for sharing and I hope you are able to get a top or two of your own quilted soon.
ReplyDeleteYour retreat quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteWith the price of fabric these days, I think your"retirement" stash idea is worthwhile. I'm following the same plan any time I find sale fabrics.