Sunday Stash Report, December 20, 2020

Forever In Blue Jeans has been in a hold until all kinds of things happen with the termite fumigation.  I do have the batting and printed squares ready to go.  Just need that precious time to sit down and do in my sewing room.  My Sister today sent the song by Neil Diamond to learn if their is something "Kish" to name this project!

Mom sent me a few fabrics this past week.  She's de-stashing to me!  I hope to find something to do with these cute fabrics.

Janet O makes for a special group of family and friends soaps.  I'm honored to be part of this group.  I also received from her the nice sewing bag with the moniquer "Quilter's Rule!...don't we?  Thank you Janet for keeping me in your thoughts.

Midway Wool purchases came in during the week.  I ordered the kit for the candy cane and the snowman.  My tree in 2021 is planned to be full of wool created ornaments.  There is more to come from Etsy in the next few days.  Do be kind to Midway Wool one of our small business across the US borders.  They are entirely online and are awesome in helping you get just what you need from them.  For me they started with the Beware! It's Halloween" BOM started at the 2020 Road to California Quilt Show.  They really care for their clients.  Make them your #1 Wool Team.

Coffee Break is in production.  Kerry provided her scraps from the projects she made.  I've added to them and we shall see what results.  This is a Sunshine Quilt Guild 2020-2021 UFO Incentive Project #7.  It needs to be done before the next meeting in January.  I've got to work it fast so that Kerry's Quilting has enough time to do her part and get it back to me for binding and a label.  Keep your fingers crossed for me as time is not on my side during the holidays!

Koils was returned to me this week along with Kollective Kolors.  Both by the way coined by my sister...  I finished Koils and still stitching Kollective Kolors.  I just love the difference Kerry's Quilting made with the rows of quilting being different.  Something new to both of us for our similar projects.

There has been nothing different to change the stats this week.  Maybe next =^.^=

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD:  156.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  23.75 yards

Net used in 2020: 132.5 yard

Sunday Stash Report, December 13, 2020

Kreepy Kompanions is finished.  My sister has come up with some very clever "K" names for the projects I'll share with you today.  Kreepy Kompanions is one =^.^=  My Mom likes to dress up her table with table runners and this gives her one for next Halloween.  It is Spooky Friends by Peggy Gelbrich from McCall's Quilting Sep/Oct 20.  The background fabric was a little bit of a challenge to locate.  Honestly I'd much prefer shopping at one of our local quilt shops than online.  This one will be off to Kerry's Quilting tomorrow.

You will begin to see this project each month.  I am not certain when I will start, but the perfect way to get just the right amount of fabric needed for each of the blocks.  BOM 1 brings six blocks.  And you know I will be asking as time moves along just what to call my project...

Koils has returned from Kerry's Quilting along with Kollective Kolors.  My sister Karen gets credit for the name.  Koils is Variegated Thread by Laundry Basket Quilts and a 2020 UFO.  One of the "koils aka coils aka spools" gave me a time.  I started off with two, too dark "threads".  Well needless to say I had two of them in my project that was made smaller than the original design.  I decided to leave one in to remind me and stitched together a new one.  When I share it after adding the binding, sleeve, and label you will have to look for that too dark koil.  You will also have to look at the quilting that is different than any before it.

Kollective Kolors was in the same box as Koils from Kerry's Quilting.  Karen dreamed up this name.  I am thrilled with how this project came out.  Kollective Kolors is Rainbow Radiance by Donna Lynn Thomas.  The project had a rough start in pulling fabrics from my stash.  I was ever swayed to choose primary colors based on the patterns cover.  After several attempts separated by a day or two, Mom suggested it might look nice in batiks.  With that tip and the knowledge of what my stash held, the pilfering began in colors to match my family room for a new lap quilt.  The next hurdle was to someway overcome the shortfall in the neutral fabric.  Overcome this I did with five different neutrals.  You will have to look for them when I share it soon.  This project completes my list of 12 2020 UFOs!

So a good week to report something changes in the USED.  I have been working a little on Krooked Kreek, Bonnie Hunter's Winter Mystery Grassy Creek.  Part 2 is all cut and waiting for sewing.  Part 3 needs fabrics pulled.  This week when Part 4 is announced will be a busy day for me.  Looks like I will fall behind, but I will catch up of that I am positive.  Two new projects to share with you tomorrow, hope to see you back here =^.^=

Used this week:  3.75 yards
Used YTD:  156.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  23.75 yards

Net used in 2020: 132.5 yard

Sunday Stash Report, November 21, 2020

 

This is a completion of #9 UFO for 2020.  Just one left to go and UFO 2020 List will be complete.  YIPPEE!  It has been awhile since I have been able to finish all 12 projects in a UFO year.  I'm still looking for the right "K" name for this project...think spools, variegated, thread, batiks, antique...  These are the thoughts behind this project.  It is Variegated Thread by Laundry Basket Quilts scaled down to a smaller size.

The next project in my queue is the last UFO for 2020.  #11 Rainbow Radiance.  This one is by Donna Lynn Thomas and finishes at 56" x 66".  I plan to make it the full size as a thrown for the family room.  

My color choices use batiks where I had at least a FQ.

I will substitute a bunch of neutrals for the requirement.  Unfortunately I do not have enough of one fabric for the entire project.  I will worry about the borders once the 9" blocks are stitched.

The project uses two rulers Omnigrid On-Point Ruler is one of them and the standard ruler in my case by Creative Grid.  I do have to learn again the ins and outs of the On-Point Ruler since I have not used it in awhile.  There will be more on this project tomorrow.

Today though I turn the dial on my Stash Stats!  Always a good day =^.^=

Used this week:  2.75 yards
Used YTD:  142.5 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  23.75 yards

Net used in 2020: 118.75 yard 

Design Wall Monday, November 16, 2020

 

I have the pieces mostly figured out for this next UFO project.  It is #9 on the 2020 List.  Variegated Thread by Laundry Basket Quilts.  I decided to use the colors in my home from scrap stash.  The background has been a wonderful gift from someone at my Mom's guild.  I have used it and used it and used it for many projects.  It was a lot of yardage.  My spools will be three colors; oaky brown, gray, and a darker brown.  

Some of the "thread" will be variegated shades of the same color and other "thread" will be a mix of two colors.  This will be interesting!  The fun of 1/2" finished pieces eight of them on a spool will be a challenge for sure.

Next post you'll see how I'm doing =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, November 15, 2020

It has been a busy week.  Also a short work week that is always OH SO NICE!.  As I mentioned yesterday in my late Design Wall post, a second orphan project was in the works.  I have it done now.  The blue blocks were the orphans plus a few of the nine patch blocks.  I spent the day digging out 2" squares from my scraps to come up with the rest of the units that were needed.  Imagine my excitement to find this is part of the Sunshine UFO Challenge!  It is #5 on my list.  So now I'm ahead by two UFO projects in this challenge.  This one and the earlier finish this week head to Arizona tomorrow.

I also got the second 2021-2022 Opportunity Quilt block done and headed to El Cajon earlier in the week.  This is going to be a spectacular quilt.  With a winner take it in June 2022.  Doesn't that seem like a far away date?

Right now this is the 2020-2021 Opportunity Quilt that will see a new owner in June 2021.  If you want a chance to win it just let me know.  Tickets are available six for $5 or one for $1.

Earlier this week in FaceBook I posted how you could tell the difference between the three types of cactus - Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter.  Of course this happens to be when the cactus blooms in the US.  My porch is alive with pink!

It is pretty obvious this one is a Thanksgiving cactus.  I took a photo of the two that I have; up close to see if Beth had given me a different variety.  It is a bit new to bloom.  I sort of think it is another Thanksgiving cactus.  What do you think?

New Cactus

Time to start working on my 11th UFO for 2020.  This one is by Laundry Basket Quilts called Variegated Thread.  

I have a creamy background to use and will be pulling the thread part of the block from my strip stash.  Each strip starts at 1" and will finish in the eight strip spool at 1/2".  I'll be pulling colors from around the house so my smaller version will fit anywhere in my home.  Mine will be three spools across by three spools long.  Probably go for the more traditional oaky color for my spool holders.

Until tomorrow =^.^=

Used this week:  8.75 yards
Used YTD:  139.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  23.75 yards

Net used in 2020: 116 yard