The fabrics for my Bears in the Art Museum quilt top are all from stash, but I didn’t have a nice backing, so I just had to buy some fabric this week. My husband helped me choose this fabric. It feels very soft and luxurious, and I think it will look pretty. It’s called “Imprints,” designed for the Balson Hercules Group.
I also started working on Judy Laquidara’s new stash project. She is doing her quilt in bright colours, but she said we could use any colours we like. Mine is going to be all blue and yellow. I’ve been dreaming of ways to use my collection of blues and yellows together, and this pattern will be perfect. I have finished 16 Flying Geese blocks already. Judy recommended Patti Anderson’s method for No-Waste Flying Geese, and I think it is brilliant and so easy to do.
Since it’s time for the Weekly Stash Report, I’ve also been thinking about ways of reporting stash usage. I’ve changed my mind again about how and when to count fabric used. I think Judy Laquidara’s method is really the most sensible for me (actually counting it when I use it — otherwise I will forget), so I am going to count my Bears fabric in this week’s stash report. That will bring my totals for Week 16 to:
- Bought 6 yds
- Used 8.5 yds
- YTD Bought 16.75 yds
- YTD Used 76 yds
Happy Sewing!
Your blue/yellow flying geese are fabulous! That’s going to be a dynamite quilt!
Can’t wait to see yours done in the blues and yellows. It’s going to be so pretty! Good job on the stash report too!
Love the blue and yellow. And great Stashbusting results!
I used to only count fabric when the quilt was finished but now I count it when the top is finished and then when I piece the back and binding and them all together for quilting.
I’m tempted to play along with Judy’s stash project but I’ve got a lot on my plate through May so I’m going to focus on my to do list instead.
The blue/yellow quilt will be beautiful. I can’t wait to see the finished product!