Sunday, July 05, 2009

Stash Report Week 27

Nothing busted again, but I'm planning on serious busts starting Monday. Today will be cooking and doing some cleaning, and I seriously doubt I'll even touch the Bernina.

I did try to work on a BOM block yesterday, but the one attempt at chain piecing some HSTs was a disaster. I hadn't secured the bobbin in and had a bird's nest of thread on the back of the blocks. So those seams were unsewed and there they sit. Maybe today.

I thought I was purchase-free this week, but spotted an unopened box last night. A tower of Shirtings and a pattern. These fabrics will go well with patriotics or in the blue/shirtings quilt AND the basket blocks. So a good purchase. I love getting bundles - or towers, as I call them. Such a neat package of fabrics, but it's a lot of fabric. In this instance, 10 yards. Yikes!

Penny was such a big help to me yesterday while I was sweeping the patio. I swept all the leaves up in a pile and went inside to get a trash bag. Came back out and she was having a ball running through the pile and scattering them everywhere! It was funny ... she's funny ... yes, I had to sweep again. :) While I was on the phone with Jane last night, Penny decided she should play right by me with her talking ball and bark at it. She made us both laugh. :)

Year-to-Date Totals:

Busted: 124.75 yards
Purchased: 428.875 yards
Net YTD: <304.125> yards

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

That talking ball - the gift that keeps on giving, lol!
I love FQ towers too but I can't bring myself to use them. That's why I'm so happy they came out with charm packs - much less expensive.
Have a wonderful day.
xoxo, LadyBaltimore

Judy Laquidara said...

It's always great to have a helper! :) Your stash reports continue to make me smile!

Perry said...

You have been busy since I last checked on you. Let me know when you get all this food cooked up, and I will schedule a visit, lol. I agree with Judy L, your stash reports are awesome, just glad they aren't mine. I am trying despartely to get rid of some of my fabric.

whimzeestitches said...

Gotta love those little four legged helpers! Happy busting!

Darling Jill Quilts said...

Puppies are so much fun! Although, there is a lot to be said for aged pups who enjoy 'watching' while things are done.Mine especially enjoy watching from a quilt cocoon! :)

animal lover, quilt lover said...

I think all quilters love to get those packages of fabric in the mail, I know I do!!That is half the fun. It is like Christmas! Love your blog.

Yvonne said...

I so enjoy your stash busting. :) I'm glad Miss Penny makes you so happy.

julieQ said...

I love to read about someone else who stashbusts...or not! You make such lovely quilts!