Howdy!
I was so happy to see the rain last Sunday that I had to go and take some pix. My rain barrel was filled once again - the water bill thanks you, Mother Nature! Isn't it lovely?!
This is a short post and I'm happy to say that my numbers have not changed. Well, allow me to clarify, happy that I haven't added any fabric. I have done some quilting this week and really need to get to the bindings, then I can post some positive movement in those numbers.
I spent some time organizing this week. I made a trip to the local Dollar Tree store and bought 12 five quart shoe boxes. They "ain't purty" but for $1 each they hold fabric and are small. I have two larger tubs and I always feel like I'm wrestling to drag them out to open them up. Then I have to sift through all the plastic bags holding different size strips and squares.
I cut 2.5, 2, and 1.5 inch strips. And I cut 5 inch squares. I had started cutting whatever size I could get out of a scrap but that's just too many squares to keep organized. I may start cutting 3.5 inch strips, too, we'll see. Bonnie Hunter has some great tips for taming your stash and making it usable.
Only 3 of the 12 are empty and 3 are completely full. The others have some room. However, if I actually get to cutting up all the scraps that I have in mind to cut up, well, I may need 12 more! Ssshhh - don't tell DH!
I tell you what, nothing keeps me from buying fabric more than looking in a few of these bins. All I need are some neutrals/whites and I could probably piece 4 large quilts easily.
What keeps you from buying too much fabric? (Besides that pesky ol' budget - I think most have one of those.)
To the Numbers:
Used this week: 0
Used year to date: 20.775
Added this week (purchased/won): 0
Added this week (inherited/gifted): 0
Added this week (inherited/gifted): 0
Added year to date (purchased/won): 29.381
Added year to date (inherited/gifted): 65.75
Added year to date total: 95.131
Added year to date (inherited/gifted): 65.75
Added year to date total: 95.131
Net used for 2012: -74.356
Please click over to Patchwork Times and see other stash reports.
Have a great week!
You're going to love Bonnie's system - I have used more of my fabrics in the last year than ever before, and have even actually cut down my purchases now that I can find what I have.
ReplyDeleteGreat organizing idea. Just $1 each? I need to go to the city I think...
ReplyDeleteBlest are you to get some rain! What keeps me from buying new fabric is space - I've run out of space and I've come to the realization I have two lifetimes of fabric now. LOL.
ReplyDeleteOff to close all the windows as it is near 80 and it's only 8:35am.