I’ve been really good with my buying and have sewn mainly from my stash for more than two years now, ever since I found Judy on the Internet and joined the Stash Busting group.
However…in the last couple of weeks, I have been very naughty. It all started with this fabric, which I just had to get to make a dust cover for my sewing machine that stays out all the time.
And then, I was lucky enough to make the acquaintance of two very nice ladies who were selling fat quarters and half-yard cuts for such good prices that I couldn’t resist, and I got this fabric, too.
Look at all that brown fabric! I blame Judy for that. ;-) Before we did the Monochromatic challenge for March, I thought I didn’t like brown. Now I’m infatuated with it!
That’s 14 yards total, so that brings the status of my Stash Report to:
- Used this week: 0 yards
- Used this year: 5.5 yards
- Added this week: 14 yards
- Added this year: 16.5 yards
- Net used: -11 yards
I have been sewing a little bit but haven’t finished anything, as I just started a new job and haven’t got the new routine organised yet. But soon, soon! 🙂
To see how other quilters are progressing with their Stash Busting, please visit Judy’s blog.
Happy Quilting!
The fabric is too cute. I am always looking for I Spy fabric and it looks like you have some that would be great. I hope you post a picture of your sewing machine cover when it is finished. Have a great day!
Karen
I love the sewing machine fabric. I just saw some of it yesterday. I’m holding back!
The greens, browns and neutrals are such staples that you can’t go wrong buying them. As much as fabric prices have inceased, I think it’s a good idea to buy when the buying is good.
the fabric is great – looking forward to pic tures of the sewing machine cover. I probably need to make one since it is always out on the table.
A sewing machine cover is a good idea. Mine is sitting out all of the time too! I know that has to make a difference on the upkeep.
Love those sewing machines! When the price is right, well, we just have to stash, don’t we?
I love that sewing machine fabric , wow can you tell me whose fabric it is so I can track it down!!!!
thanks
Kathie who is a huge fan of using browns!!!!
Hi Kathie, that fabric is called “Mrs. Sew & Sew” by Dan Morris, copyright 2010 RJR Fabrics. It really is cute — I hope you can find it! Take care. 🙂
That’s some fun fabric, and if you’ve been mostly busting for two years, you need to have a little splurge now and then!
the sewing machine fabric, no one could resist it! Browns, my brown stash is used A LOT. Its a very small section because I use it so much. And I really like the red quilt!
Thanks for all your nice comments and especially the support and encouragement about buying new fabric! Those are all the things I keep telling my husband! 😉
I found a cute free pattern for a sewing machine cover on the Internet. When I write about it, I’ll share the link with you.
Take care.
Great fabric finds!!! With the price of fabric going sky-high, I think this was a smart investment;)
Oh, with fabrics that adorable, who could blame you?!😉
I’ve been buying more brown the last few years too. At first to use with Pink but now I like it with other colors too and while Chris was here we picked a brown to use for the sashing and border of his quilt.
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