I continue to thank you all for your kind words and condolences. Quilting is very therapeutic during stressful times. And the endorphin rush from bargain fabric acquisition is not to be discounted. I have recent experience with both.
Chris called to offer me several bags of fabric. I bought a huge quantity from her a couple of years ago. She found more and for payment asked if I would make a quilt for her new great-grandson. Of course!
Her gift included bags of flannel that I have given away. I kept this yardage. The blue, yellow, and pink pieces in the front are 36"w vintage. Aren't the blue bears adorable?
I used some of Chris's fabric in the baby quilt. (But not the blue bears. I want to admire them some more.) This is my go-to I Spy design. The blocks are 4.5" unfinished.
That was the final project for April. Here's the stash report:
Fabric IN, April: 252 yards, $22.00. That's .09 (9 cents) per yard.
Fabric OUT, April: 192 yards.
Fabric IN, YTD: 417 yards, $80.00, .19 per yard.
Fabric OUT, YTD: 466 yards. Net used: 49 yards.
By weight, 169 yards. $45.00. That's .27 per yard.
Mostly strips and squares, a fair amount of Kaffe Collective. A few FQs.
I also bought a vintage picnic basket for $2.50 (comparable on eBay $45), some fudge, and two loaves of homemade sourdough bread.
Yesterday I enjoyed spending the day with my sister at the Kane County Flea Market. It's at the fairgrounds the first weekend of every month. I got two vintage Fiesta plates, two Toby mugs . . . and fabric (14 yards, $25). Because, well . . .
I made 20 Ohio Stars for the other rainbow project. And, how 'bout that? I have the backing fabric ready to go.
The one monthly goal for May: (a) figure out what to do with the guild mystery blocks (I'm not wild about them) and (b) sort and file all the recent fabric acquisitions.
Linking up with Design Wall Monday OMG 2025 Oh Scrap! Monday Musings
I am so sorry to hear of Stevens. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate the necessary steps to carry on. I do know that the therapy that comes with sewing/quilting is healing and pray that you feel the love of the Lord as you move forward. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
Thinking of you, still.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute I Spy quilt - great blocks for featuring cute prints! I agree, Nann - sewing is very therapeutic. Glad you've gotten some time for that, and the day with your sister at the Flea Market, too. We've also enjoyed going to the county fair to see the animals over the years!
ReplyDeleteAlways thinking of you and your strength and endurance throughout your dear husband's decline and passing.
ReplyDeleteYour latest baby I-spy quilt is so lovely, especially the fussy-cut pieces. The blue corners are the perfect foil for all the colorful prints.
yup i would hang onto those teddie bears also....sooo cute....
ReplyDeleteCan’t keep a good woman down! I enjoyed reading Stevens’ memorial obituary. It sounds as though he was a very learned and hard-working man. I’m glad you two had so many years together. Love tour green projects!
ReplyDeleteUm, personal question here -- do you ever sleep? Hopefully this bounty of sewing and handling new fabric is over two weeks or so. Your baby quilt is very cute. But the Ohio Stars really shine. You did a great job of using various greens. They go so well together.
ReplyDeleteThose bears will have to go into a special project (or maybe several?). Glad you're keeping busy and doing some things that are enjoyable. Be good to yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt's like you have fabric radar! I'm glad you are pursuing a course of sewing therapy. And yes, the swine barn is always a highlight of county fairs.
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Glad you're finding comfort with the fabric, sewing, and outings. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteSewing and stash acquisition are both great stress reduction strategies. Glad you got in a bit of both. The baby quilt is really bold and bright. Hopefully you have more stitching time on the calendar for this week.
ReplyDeleteYour I Spy quilt is really cute, Nann. I'm glad you were able to spend time with your sister and thanks for sharing the sweet memory of Stevens at the county fair. I always enjoyed the swine barn at the county fair growing up, and the exhibition center with the crafts too! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteSewing and quilting can sometimes be like a little island away from everything else, with a choice of an easy block for thinking, or a harder block for concentrating. I think you have both.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful fabrics. I love the little bears, almost like I remember them from a pair or pajamas or a little quilt my mom might have made.
That's a great baby quilt!
I surely wish there were fabric sales around here like the ones you attend. (Not that I need more fabric, though....)
So sorry to hear about Stevens. It is so difficult to navigate after a loss like that. But I am sure you will continue to move forward with your cherished memories. On another note, I think you are the QUEEN of shopping. And you are always so generous with your finds!
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