Well, life took an unexpected turn mid-year, and I haven't done as much quilting (or dancing) as I had originally planned. But with all that - it's very rewarding (if exhausting) to have my daughter and grandchildren with us. Children add just joy to life!
Taking stock of the year.
I added to my fabric stash - and that's while I was much more aware of what I was buying. I guess I must have been accumulating at a much higher rate before I started tracking last year. But I'm OK, because I used a significant amount, as well.
I finished 20 projects this year (I have one more at the hand-stitching the binding on the back stage, but don't expect to finish that this evening). Of those, 11 were UFOs. I added a few new projects, many of which were actually finished, and some (3) will carry over to next year's UFO list. I still need to decide on my top-12 to sign up for Judy's UFO challenge. I think I'll put mostly tops that still need quilting - those are the closest to finished.
All in all, I'm satisfied with where I am with my quilting projects. I finish some, and I start some, and enjoy what I do. One goal for 2012 will be to spend time in the sewing room more regularly. That will help me de-stress and get more accomplished.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Stash report - Week 52, 25 December 2011 - Merry Christmas!
A wonderful Christmas morning here. I had my whole family here with John up from North Carolina. The children unwrapped presents and have had a good day. I have lasagna in the oven for dinner for tonight, and homemade rolls ready. We had homemade cinnamon rolls (Cinnabon clone) for breakfast - YUM!
I've been doing a little bit of stitching this afternoon on the binding on one of the quilts I have sitting here waiting for a finish. This is the only sewing for the week, so no fabric used, but none bought, either.
Numbers for the last stash report of the year:
In this week: 0 yds
Out this week: 0 yds
In YTD: 96.72 yds
Out YTD: 60.53 yds
Net for 2011: 36.19 yds added to stash.
Check in with Judy at Patchwork Times to see how everyone else has done.
I've been doing a little bit of stitching this afternoon on the binding on one of the quilts I have sitting here waiting for a finish. This is the only sewing for the week, so no fabric used, but none bought, either.
Numbers for the last stash report of the year:
In this week: 0 yds
Out this week: 0 yds
In YTD: 96.72 yds
Out YTD: 60.53 yds
Net for 2011: 36.19 yds added to stash.
Check in with Judy at Patchwork Times to see how everyone else has done.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Stash report - week 51, 18 December 2011
One more week left in 2011. This has been a year of changes for us. With DD and the 3 grandchildren moving in with us, I haven't had much sewing time for the last 6 months, but the time with the grandchildren (and my daughter) has been priceless.
I did do a little sewing yesterday. The grandchildren are getting a toddler kitchen for Christmas, so I made an apron for the youngest (the other 2 got theirs last year), then made dishtowels and potholders for each of them (toddler size). That used almost 3/4 yards between them. I had a little more time, so made binding for the two quilts I quilted last week, and got the machine part of the binding done. I did start hand stitching the back side of the binding on one of the quilts this morning.
The fabric in is FQs of blacks I picked up Friday - I'm pondering doing Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay mystery, and my stash doesn't have very many blacks.
Numbers for this week:
In this week: 2.25 yds
Out this week: 1.31 yds
In this year: 96.72 yds
Out this year: 60.53 yds
Net for 2011: 36.19 yds ADDED to stash.
There's been a lot of discussion over the last couple of weeks about whether or not folks are doing the stash report next year. Over the last 2 years I've tracked stash, I've added both years, but am definitely more aware of what I buy. I've also been mostly focused on finishing UFOs and really think before I start something new. Of course, if I don't start something new, I'm unlikely to really rack up a lot of fabric use, other than as backings. I plan to continue tracking, because I've already shifted my mindset about buying fabric - and my storage drawers are full. I'll also continue to work on finishing UFOs, but plan to make more new starts in 2012 - and try to shop stash first.
Check in with Judy at Patchwork Times to see how everyone else is doing this week.
I did do a little sewing yesterday. The grandchildren are getting a toddler kitchen for Christmas, so I made an apron for the youngest (the other 2 got theirs last year), then made dishtowels and potholders for each of them (toddler size). That used almost 3/4 yards between them. I had a little more time, so made binding for the two quilts I quilted last week, and got the machine part of the binding done. I did start hand stitching the back side of the binding on one of the quilts this morning.
The fabric in is FQs of blacks I picked up Friday - I'm pondering doing Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay mystery, and my stash doesn't have very many blacks.
Numbers for this week:
In this week: 2.25 yds
Out this week: 1.31 yds
In this year: 96.72 yds
Out this year: 60.53 yds
Net for 2011: 36.19 yds ADDED to stash.
There's been a lot of discussion over the last couple of weeks about whether or not folks are doing the stash report next year. Over the last 2 years I've tracked stash, I've added both years, but am definitely more aware of what I buy. I've also been mostly focused on finishing UFOs and really think before I start something new. Of course, if I don't start something new, I'm unlikely to really rack up a lot of fabric use, other than as backings. I plan to continue tracking, because I've already shifted my mindset about buying fabric - and my storage drawers are full. I'll also continue to work on finishing UFOs, but plan to make more new starts in 2012 - and try to shop stash first.
Check in with Judy at Patchwork Times to see how everyone else is doing this week.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Stash report - 11 December 2011
No report for a couple of weeks because I hadn't done anything. This week I was busy! My fabric out is for backs for 2 quilts. I had Tuesday and Friday as vacation days this week, and got 2 quilts from my UFO stack quilted! Both still need trimming and binding, but I'm really happy with what I've accomplished this week. Not sure if I'll have a chance today to get back up into the sewing room to make any binding, but that will go on next week's report if I do.
Numbers:
Added this week: 0 yds
Used this week: 6.03 yds
Added YTD: 94.47 yds
Used YTD: 59.23 yds
Net for 2011: 35.25 yds Added to stash
I'm pleased with my number used, given how life is going this year. I haven't had as much time to sew as I had thought I would. I'm hoping to be able to do some more sewing while I'm on vacation around Christmas time.
To see how everyone else is doing, check in with Judy at Patchwork Times.
Numbers:
Added this week: 0 yds
Used this week: 6.03 yds
Added YTD: 94.47 yds
Used YTD: 59.23 yds
Net for 2011: 35.25 yds Added to stash
I'm pleased with my number used, given how life is going this year. I haven't had as much time to sew as I had thought I would. I'm hoping to be able to do some more sewing while I'm on vacation around Christmas time.
To see how everyone else is doing, check in with Judy at Patchwork Times.
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