Way back in January 2012, I started Just Takes Two. It was a BOM by Sentimental Stitches. The pattern is now available for purchase HERE. Anyway, I did not purchase the recommended quantity of fabrics for a couple of reasons: 1 – would I stick with the project and 2 – the fabrics I picked were “basics” on the calico wall at Hobby Lobby. As to stick with the project — well, not really – the last time I stitched on this was in January 2013. But I want to have it finished by this time next year, so there is hope. As for the fabrics being available, I went back in May 2012 and bought a few more yards and periodically over the years checked to see if the fabrics were still available and they were, so I wasn’t worried. Until now.
Last week on my way back from Hunter’s Fabrics in Centerview and their Fabricpalooza IV sale, I stopped in at Hobby Lobby. I found the gray fabric, but there was no turquoise to be had. OH NO!
Today I sat down and added up the fabric requirements for the blocks. The pattern doesn’t come with a border. Did a best guess border estimate. Measured what I had in my box and what I got from the auction a few weeks ago. I could probably get all the blocks, but no border, binding or pillow cases. I really need another yard or so. Expecting to need to search destash sites, I took this photo:
Sky blue is the Crayon color. The DMC floss is # 3844 — but given the floss was bought in 2012, there is no guarantee the color is the same now.
After work I ran by the local Hobby Lobby and discovered they were putting out clearance fabric for $3/yard. Perched on top of the basket was a bolt of my fabric! I bought 4 yards. I may be going back in the morning for the rest of it if it works with my On Ringo Lake — but I’ve got to locate it! I apparently moved that bag.
While I was there I bought the rest of the gray fabric they had (I still want/need 2 more yards) and picked up some bright white — which is what my original excuse to go to Hobby Lobby was. Hope to be able to show that quilt tomorrow.