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A Haunting Stash Report

October 31, 2025 9:53 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Although I’ve cut all the fabric except for the borders of Twirling Leaves, I’m not counting it in this month’s stash report.  Yesterday I finished piecing the turquoise block, but I have not put the curves in.  I’ll wait to do that until the rest of the blocks are made. Perhaps tonight I’ll spend more time in the Quilt Studio.

As for the Haunting Stash Report, it includes all the yardage I bought at Fabricpalooza. For tracking I convert wide yardage into 45″ wide equivalent.  Just remember there are at least 10 and up to 12 backings in this number.

The Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 87.4565 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  319.5135 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 17.25
Fabric Used to Date: 197.719 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 121.795 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report, Twirling Leaves

What I’m Working on Wednesday – 10/1/25

October 1, 2025 4:46 pm ⋅ 1 Comment ⋅

It’s Wednesday and the 1st of the month so this will be a 2 for 1 post – What I’m Working On and the Stash Report.

First up binding.  On the machine is Sheryl. The binding is attached to 2 sides.  Waiting in the wings are Monterrey Medallions and Cascades.  The binding for the last two are sewn together and need pressing.

I’m also trying to decide what fabric to use in the Twirling Leaves class I’m taking later this month through the Gulf States Quilt Association. I plan to pull from my stash and am leaning towards batiks.  The question is a light background or a dark background.

I’m leaning towards the purple.

add 37.615

used 33.33

 

The Stash Report

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 37.615 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  232.057 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 33.33 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 180.469 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 51.588 yards

I suppose I should also report on my September goals and list my October goals, but I’ll save that for another post.

Posted in: binding, Cascade, designwall, Gulf States Quilt Association, Monterry Medallion, Sheryl, Stash, Stash Busting Report, Twirling Leaves

Catching Up

September 9, 2025 8:51 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

The time simply has gotten away from me.  Between work, quilting and filling in at my friend’s shop, blogging has fallen to the bottom of the list of things to do.  First up, the August Stash Report.

The Stash Report

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 13.759 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  194.442 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 32.67 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 147.139 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 47.303 yards

So did I meet the the August Goals? Some of them.

    • Finish Cascades. It just needs the borders before it can be quilted. – It still needs borders.
    • Keep up with the KTQ A Vintage Sampler Quilt Quilt along.  I’m currently 2 blocks behind. Looking at the schedule we should finish the top by the end of the month. – Quilted!
    • Monterrey Medallions.  I’d like to get the blocks made for this quilt. – In progress.
    • Sheryl. I just need to sew the binding strips together and get this one bound. – Still waiting
    • Auction Quilt Top. It’s a bad picture, but I need to rip out what little quilting I’ve done. – Still needs ripping
    • Shop Samples.  Yes there are two quilts in the picture and I want them done by Monday! Guess what I’m doing first? – Accomplished!
    • There is a customer quilt on the frame. I should get it done tonight – I don’t think there are any thunderstorms expected. – Accomplished!
    • Decoupage fabric to glass for a friend. – Accomplished! 
    • Prepare the mystery quilt clues (the next one is due Monday!) – Accomplished!

This is my Vintage Christmas Sampler by Kansas Troubles Quilters.  I caught up, got the borders on and even got it quilted over the long weekend.  It was promptly put in the stack to be bound and I started Monterrey Medallions. There are 4 different blocks in this quilt – the center star, Woodpile, Floating Stars and Jacob’s Ladder blocks. The floating stars are up next.

So what’s on the agenda for September?

  • Finishing instructions for the guild Mystery Quilt
  • Finish customer quilt which is on the frame
  • Borders and quilt Cascade
  • Finish and quilt Monterrey Medallions
  • Quilt Ruby’s Vintage Christmas Sampler
  • Mini Bow Tucks
  • Kit Clara
  • 20 Zipper Bags (take to retreat)
  • Rip out quilting from Auction Quilt
  • Kandy Korn Kitty Top  (take to retreat)
  • Assemble Riviana (take to retreat)
  • Bind Vintage Christmas Sampler
  • Bind Sheryl

I’m thinking some of this is not going to get done this month.

 

Posted in: A Vintage Christmas Sampler, Auction Quilt Top, Bags, Clara, goals, Kandy Korn Kitty, Machine Quilting, Mini Bow Tucks, Monterry Medallion, monthly goals, mystery quilts, Rivanna, Sheryl, Stash Busting Report

July Recap

August 1, 2025 3:37 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I started off July with a long list of goals. The question is did I meet them?

  • Keep up with A Vintage Christmas Sampler Quilt A Long.   –  I am officially 2 blocks behind.  I did not get the Stockings made and yesterday the Candy Twists were shown. I hope to get caught up before then next blocks are shown.
  • Bind Wonky Trees  
  • Decide where I’m going to hang the framed backing. – It’s is hanging over my kitchen buffet.
  • Quilt the American quilt on the front of the frame. completed
  • Complete the Cascades quilt top.  – still needs borders 
  • Make Hummingbird Napkins – Done
  • Cut RWB Napkins – Done
  • Cut Strips for RWB Jelly Roll Rug – Done
  • Complete the Sheryl top
  • Add top coat to barn quilt. – did not do. I’ll bump this it next month.
  • Finish the prep work for the Wonky Tree class. Class cancelled, so no need to complete
  • quilt & bind the Auction Quilt Top I bought last year – pulled off the frame due to machine issues.
  • finish the mystery quilt clues (the next one is due Monday!) – I got this done, but now another one is due!
  • help Ruby put up her design wall (I’ve got to find my other flannel sheet) – postponed due to water

Overall I’m happy with what I accomplished in July. Now for the Stash Report.

The Stash Report

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 21.75 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  180.683 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 11.833 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 114.469 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 66.214 yards

 

Posted in: goals, Stash Busting Report

Stash Report for June 2025

June 30, 2025 10:05 am ⋅

 

I started to compile the stash report this past Friday and realized it had been nearly a month, so I decided I’d just wait to do the report since I was expecting fabric to arrive Saturday.  Well, fabric arrived, but it was not what I ordered, so an email was sent and I’ll call them later today. I also realized that since they fabric was paid for, I had already accounted for it in my #s.

The above piece I picked up in Iowa on my way home earlier this month. It was on the clearance rack.  I have 4 of these squares.  I thought they would be great practice pieces for free-motion/ruler work.

The purchase #s are up – but then again I did go to 2 quilt shows and did a little shop hopping on my trip.

The Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 49.873 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  158.933 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 10.917 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 97.885 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 61.048 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Stash Report for Week Ending 6/7/2025

June 10, 2025 8:05 am ⋅

Yes, I’m a little late in the report.  But I want to get it in before I hit the quilt shows and shops and my numbers go the other way.  No new fabric was purchased — but have you seen the neutrals from the Free Spirit Complements line?

Complements - Fat Quarter || Complements

My LQS brought the whole line in and I’m drooling. I don’t need any of it. I want all of it.  I’ll have to see how much of it she has when she gets back from her 3 show road trip.

Cacophony was a complete stash quilt 8 1/2 yards for the top, backing and binding.

The Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  109.15 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 95.468 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 13.682 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Two Finishes

May 25, 2025 6:04 pm ⋅

Or 3 if you count the kitchen.

I think it was Thursday that the vent hood was finally installed. There are a few touch ups that need to be done, but essentially, the kitchen if finished.  I love the backsplash behind the range.

My washer and dryer have been moved back into the laundry room.

And the plastic has been removed from the doorway.  Now I just need to get all the kitchen stuff back into the kitchen and give this place a deep clean to clean up the construction dust.

The first quilt finish is Compass Star. This quilt is 19 1/2 years in the making.  The plan was to use Quilt As You Go, but it is not my favorite was of quilting, I finally decided to get it done this year for my sister’s 60th birthday.  It was quilted by then, but it took a few more days to get it bound. I’ll deliver it to her in a few weeks.

This took 7 bobbins of Glide. I used Mercury thread.  Nearly 187,907 stitches. 4 different patterns.  Betty’s Border / Corner MI-120 in the outer border. The Corner in the corner of the Lemoyne Stars.  ST-025-8-pointed-star-w-frame.  This I split using the center for the Lemoyne Stars and the Compass Star.  I used the the frame in the center, then added a few stems to fill up the space. The sashing is “lola sash”, the yellow inner border had a flat curve. I can’t remember what I used in the triangles of the stars.

The quilt measures 81 1/2 x 81 1/2 before washing. Legacy 80/20 batting. The binding was stitched to the back and flipped to the front.

This project is completely wrapped up.  I’ve dealt with the scraps and have an empty bin.  It’s the 6th quilt on my 2025 Brandon Quilters UFO list and my MQA list.

The empty zipper bag is from my 2nd quilt finish this weekend.

Dancing Dragonflies.  It is now bound with both a hanging sleeve and label.

  • Started 5/11/25 – Finished 5/25/25
  • used just over 1 bobbin of Glide in Mint
  • E2E – Dancing Dragonflies
  • Measures approximately 37″ x 55″
  • Stitch count 61165 at 11 spi

Although not on a UFO list, ‘a panel project’ was on my 2025 goals.  All of the fabric I purchased when I purchased the panel has now been put away and the scraps dealt with.

This brings me to the W

The Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  82.58 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 1.46 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 77.7105 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 4.869 yards

I’m itching to just push fabric through the machine.  I just looked at my 2025 goals, and I think I’m going to attempt to finish the last 2024 Brandon Quilters BOM. It, and and Auction Quilt are the only 2 project left on that list. I can quilt the top when I get back from Kansas City and it would be great to have another BOM done before I go and speak to the Candlelight Quilters.

 

Posted in: 2024 Brandon Quilter, 2025 Brandon Quilters UFO, Compass Star, DragonflyDanceWallhanging, House, Stash Busting Report, UFOs

Stash Report for Week Ending 5/10/25

May 11, 2025 11:20 am ⋅

This week I’ve focused on the Compass Lone Star.  One more border and it will be ready to quilt.  Looks like I will have it done by the 18th.  The Borders have been cut (hanging over my chair). I just need to determine what style I’m going to use – mitered, long horizontal, or log cabin.   I’ve also pieced and loaded the backing of the quilt.  After I cut the binding I’ll have less than 1/2 of fabric left for the stash.

The Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  82.58 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 10 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 75 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 7.58 yards

 

Posted in: Compass Star, Stash Busting Report

Chubby Charmer & Stash Report for Week Ending 5/3/25

May 4, 2025 10:41 am ⋅

The first Saturday of the month there is a sew day for Rankin County quilters.  Both my quilt guilds are in Rankin county.  I haven’t been in a position to attend frequently, but made the effort this month as they were having a class to make a large charm bag tote. I cut my own squares from my stash, using the lining fabric as my inspiration.

Yes, this is the backing fabric I bought 9 yards of for quilts, then 2 more for other projects including my stove backsplash.

I used 2 pieces of each fabric laid out in this formation.

It was a fun bag to make.  I think next time, I’ll skip the flap, and may use fusible foam instead of multiple layers of fusible fleece.

I’m considering attaching this Dorset button I made to the flap.  I learned the basics at the Quilters By Hearts Desire meeting last month.

Now on to the Stash Report.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  82.58 yards  — this number is higher than last weeks apparently the math was off at some point.

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 8.2575
Fabric Used to Date: 65 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 17.58 yards

 

Posted in: Charm Tote, Stash Busting Report

Stash Report for the Week Ending 4/26/2025

April 27, 2025 3:05 am ⋅

This past week was very quilty. A total of 5 quilts were quilted – the 2nd, 3rd & 5th quilt pictured above, plus one for my SIL and one for a customer. But this is the Stash Report. From my stash I pulled the backing for all three of the quilts I quilted and ALL of the fabric for the center quilt.  I can put it off no longer. It is time to bind.  Two of these quilts have been waiting for binding since before the first of the year.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  77.25 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 20.627
Fabric Used to Date: 56.743 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 25.837 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report