This has been a good year for making things with scraps or with things already in my stash. I'm pleased that I have been using things up, but am also being realistic enough to recognize that the size of my stash hasn't decreased much and the scrap bins appear just as full as ever. I've decided that's OK because I've been having lots of scrappy fun this year.
My spreadsheet as of Friday morning indicated I've made 998 blocks so far this year, and have finished 66 different projects. Not everything was scrappy, but MOST of those blocks definitely were. Some of the finished projects used LOTS of those scrappy blocks. There are currently 3 quilt tops waiting to be quilted that are totally scrappy, and there are blocks sets growing for several future quilts. Many thanks to the Rainbow Scrap Challenge again this year for challenging us to use our scraps. I get a lot of pleasure from this type of sewing.
Even though I've tried the last few years to be more careful with purchases of new fabric, it still happens. I have cut back on just buying fabric because I like it, but what fun would there be if I didn't do some deliberate stash enhancement? And this fall I've enhanced the stash quite a bit.
10 comments:
lovely projects...tula pink hard to resist...i caved on a layer cake earlier this year...lol
I'm impressed with your spreadsheet and your quilty accomplishments this year, Sara! You've made beautiful things! I love the book bag for your granddaughter, too - you found the perfect fabric for it.
Wow, that is a lot of blocks and projects! Congratulations on all that progress. Buying fabric to make things for grandchildren is absolutely allowed. In fact, I think it's a must! She will love the bag.
You had a busy year and were working too, next year could be even better!
That's a great philosophy! I think most of us can claim to be both rich and happy women as we play with our fabric scraps!
SEW many blocks and finished projects, Sara!! I'm looking seeing your RSC quilts come together. LOVE that darling gnome panel, too!!!
Hooray and Hooray for 998 blocks and 66 different projects finished. You rock, Sara!!!
You had a very busy and productive year! We are all so lucky to have a stash and scraps as prices continue to climb.
You've done a great job playing with and using up those scraps. The piano book bag is going to be so bright and fun. Hope you get lots done this week.
I have a mighty stash but I love my scraps as much. I decided if I had to choose, I'd be able to work from scrap bins and not use them up. Then I started making more and nearly used up my white/beige bin! That piano fabric is SO PRETTY. I love the little star blocks in the bottom left and center too
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