Stash Busting 101

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The object of "stash busting" was to make as many items as possible from my already "too large to count" stash. Why too large to count, you ask? Because I have it hidden in so many places - by the time I find another rubbermaid tub to go through, I remember where there is more fabric (forgot about the bolts under the bed.

So this year - I am going to sew, sew, sew, and not buy, buy, buy. Well, except for this week. This week - while check Craigs List for quilting cabinets (one day I'll own one of those dream Koala type cabinets) I saw quilting kits for sale. Good quality, quilt shop quilt kits. For silly cheap prices. Even if I let the kids learn on one or two of these kits - it was worth the investment. So, sad to say, I did add to my fabric count this week - but I still have 11 months to use it and still end up in negative numbers. If you want to join in the fun and bust your own stash - post your figures with Judy at the Patchwork Times !

So - my January totals so far

Used this Week: 6.5 yards
Used year to Date: 6.5 yards
Added this Week: 30 yards
Added Year to Date: 30 yards
Net Used for 2010: + 23.5 yards (ooops)

I also bought another kit online - but it hasn't been delivered yet. It's a gift for a wonderful lady who is hosting a small group of online friends at her home in Texas for a wonderful, relaxing weekend. I didn't add that in yet - because I haven't received it ! But, isn't this just a wonderful quilt - I hope mine turns out that well - I'm not real big on applique !

Comments

Mary-Kay said…
I was looking at those quilting cabinets and they are way too expensive. There are other possibilities out there. Use your imagination. I bought a cutting table from IKEA and it's a kitchen island. http://mk.luckydot.org/2009/09/26/610/ and you can see all the IKEA products I have for fabric storage. The rest of my storage is from Home Depot-kitchen cabinets. All cheaper than a Koala cabinet. The only thing with built-in style cupboards is that I probably have to leave them here if I move and I'm not planning on doing that any time soon.
January 24, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Kim West said…
I want one of those quilting cabinets too... but only when I can get my own room and don't have to share with my husband (oh and we are done moving for a while since we are in the military, those movers are notorious for not treating stuff very nice.) Currently I am just using a 6' folding table and I like it.
January 24, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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