Stash Report, Mail & A Giveaway

STASH REPORT WEEK 27

Fabric added during this week: 0 yard
Fabric added year to date: 118 yards

Fabric used during this week: yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.75 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+38.25)

I consider it a victory if the "added"
yardage didn't increase.


These lovely fat quarters arrived from Yellow Bird Art I thought I had posted about them, but couldn't find it. They have a lovely hand to them and I love green.

If you're thinking Christmas in July, this is the place to look. Barb has a wonderful collection of Christmas items being offered for a comment.

Giveaways

Lori is giving away a neat package here.

Found another great giveaway here at Cactus Needle. You'll receive this pattern, a jellyroll and some yardage.

Stash Reports & A June Finish

STASH REPORT WEEK 24, 25 & 26

Fabric added during these weeks: 4.5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 118 yards

Fabric used during this week: .5 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.75 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+38.25) Looks like I'm not even trying. :-(




I did finish a quilt this past week! That's exciting for me as I haven't had a finish in awhile. This string quilt was made back here.

It immediately went into my 'to quilt' pile which moves very slowly. Then in March
of this year, Joanne offered a Quilters Stimulus deal. I was fortunate to have my name put on her list. Here she shows the latest quilts she has done and mine is among them. I finished the binding on Friday and it feels so good to have accomplished something quilty. Thanks again to Joanne for her generosity and fine work.

BOM Pattern Giveaway

Helen has another wonderful pattern for us. This is a Christmas BOM called 'Twas The Night Before Christmas'. Go check it out here.

Another giveaway!

Quilters Qua is having a "Tell A Friend" giveaway. I'm telling.....

Giveaways

Sheree has four, wonderful gifts to send out. Check her blog for more info.

How about a Quilt-opoly game?
Click on over to Quilting on a Budget.

One more opportunity for fun mail can be found here. Jackie is celebrating her birthday and giving away presents.

In addition to two adorable grandchildren, I have five grandcats. Here is Hugo.


Hugo is a very affectionate and friendly cat, but this photo sure doesn't show that.

Stash Report & Odds & Ends

STASH REPORT WEEK 23

Fabric added during this week: .5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 113.5 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.75)
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Last week we attended our granddaughter, Abby's 8th grade graduation in Wisconsin. She is one special, talented young lady and I'm not the only one who thinks so. How did she grow up so fast? Abby and her classmates are visiting Washington D.C. and more for their class trip. I'm sure she is having lots of fun.




























Mary bought a mini Rebecca Barker puzzle in Paducah and is passing it around our Bee. I had my turn at the 7x9 puzzle and will give it to someone else on Monday. The little size is even cuter than the regular ones.

My daughter, Kari and I shopped briefly at Target last week. This thong caught Kari's eye first and I had to take a photo. Isn't it what every well-dressed quilter takes to a retreat? VBG

Vickie's Giveaway

Vickie has four gifts to send out. One could be for you!

Back home from Wisconsin. More later....

STASH REPORT WEEK 22

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 113 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.25)

I am filling a bag to give away. It seems the
best way to get that busted down going in the
right way. :-)

Stash Report 21

STASH REPORT WEEK 21

Fabric added during this week: 18.5 yards (sales too good to pass up)
Fabric added year to date: 113 yards

Fabric used during this week: 1yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.25)

It's pathetic!

A Little Stitching

There isn't much sewing going on lately in my house, but I did finish this cute stitchery that I received from May Britt in her polka dot exchange package. The fabric had the design printed on it so it was ready to go. I'm not sure if I will frame it or use it in a bag, but I sure enjoyed doing the stitching while watching the Tiger ballgames.

Last Saturday, Connie, Lori, Judy and I (the Aunts) gave a bridal shower for our niece, Alie. She and Andy will be married in August. Alie's colors are hot pink and orange which was fun to use in our decorating. We had gerbera daisies in the chosen colors for the tables and they became the prizes.

Stash Report & Photo Caption Winner

STASH REPORT WEEK 20

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 94.50 yards

Fabric used during this week: 4 yards
Fabric used year to date: 78.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+16.25)

Now for the drawing... I wrote the names on slips of those who had sent photo captions and put them into a bowl. I wanted the kitties to 'draw' the winner, but neither would come when I called. Jim suggested baiting the dish with a few kitty treats. Well, Annie immediately waddled in to check out the noise and then surrendered her chance to select the wining slip to Jasper. Jasper chose Beth and then ate the treats. Congratulations, Beth. I have your address from the PIF we did and will get your package in the mail this week. I really enjoyed reading the captions sent in by everyone. Thanks for playing.

Mother's Day, Stash Report & Contest

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day. Simone and Mike came for lunch (Simone to cook, Mike to eat). Simone makes the most wonderful crepes filled with ham and cooked asparagus and topped with hollandaise sauce. Two of these will fill you for hours. They also gave me a gift certificate to my LQS, The Quilted Cottage. JJ and the kitties, Jasper and Annie also gave me certificates to The Quilted Cottage. (I wonder where they got that idea?) From Wisconsin, Craig, Kari, Abby and Ian sent me a beautiful bouquet of pink flowers in a pink, plaid vase. They're so pretty. I also received phone calls from Kalamazoo and Wisconsin.

Mike and I beat Jim and Simone - best two out of three in Euchre, the four of us walked to my folks and visited with my mom and dad, and my Tigers won again, sweeping Cleveland. I had a great day!

STASH REPORT WEEK 19

Fabric added during this week: 18.25 yard There was a sale during Moda U class!
Fabric added year to date: 94.50 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (20.25)

"Caption the Cats" Photo Contest
Now to distract you from my failing stash report, I'm going to have a contest. It will be called "Caption the Cats" Photo Contest. I just know Jasper and Annie were having a heavy conversation while they watched the bird feeder the other day from the kitchen window. I'd like to hear what you think they were saying. To enter, make sure I can contact you with an email address. You may enter multiple captions, but post them individually, please. The winner will receive fabric, yet to be chosen. The contest will end Saturday, May 16th at midnight. Get those thinking caps on and send me your thoughts. Here is the photo.

Friday Flowers

I've been sewing all week on a round robin addition and should finish it today. Unfortunately, I can't show it until fall when they are given back to their original owners.

In my yard, you can see tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinths, violets, lots of weeds and a cat or two. Jasper loves to hide in the tiger lilies. The window picture looks like they are studying the guests at the bird feeder.

Have a wonderful week-end!

Stash Report 18

STASH REPORT WEEK 18

Fabric added during thise week: 0 yard
Fabric added year to date: 76.25 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: -2 yards

An easy one this week.

The Great Inklingo Giveaway

THE GREAT INKLINGO GIVEAWAY


Have you heard about Inklingo? Would you like to try it with a small project? Visit the Great Inklingo Giveaway and comment on which items you would like to win. Isn't this a fun idea?

Two Giveaways & Stash Reports

Dawn is offering this book:












Lyn has a lovely giveaway here.














Stash Report - Weeks 16 & 17 I'm sneaking this in at the bottom of the post. Remember I spent time in Shipshewana and Paducah!

Fabric added during these weeks: 41 yards
Fabric added year to date: 76.25 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: -2 yards

Bits of vacation

Our Minnesota buddies, Deb and JoAnn brought a mystery project to work on at the Shipshe Retreat. We were barely through with the first couple of steps when JoAnn blurted out "my chicken is puffy". You can read JoAnn's guest blogger report here.
The mystery turned out to be this cute little chicken made from the pattern "Pollo Loco" (Miss Rosie's)

LuAnn has some great photos from Shipshewana on her blog.

There's a wonderful overview of Paducah and the AQS Show here. The AQS Show winners are shown here. I can't imagine being a judge!



Each person on our bus to Paducah was given a kit from our tour leader, Sandie, to make a cute flower corsage. They only took about 20 minutes to do. You need one strip of fabric cut 2 1/2" by 16" and another cut 1 1/2" by 10". Sandie said she folded the strips into quarters and then using a pinking shears, cut a scallop. Next, you gather both strips tightly and sew together along with a circle cut from a one inch square of fabric and a button. Add a safely pin on the back and you're ready to wear your flower. We received many compliments on these during the show.

We were fortunate to meet "Quiltman" this year and he graciously posed with us for a photo. Here you'll see my DSIL, Lori, (first trip) me, Quiltman, sister, Connie, and cousin, Mary (first trip).

Loot Report

What a wonderful two weeks of adventure! Shipshewana was the best and the AQS Show
in Paducah awesome, as always. I really need to catch up on life in general, but here are a couple of photos of my loot. The fabric hasn't been counted yet for my stash report, but it will be. The last photo shows the flyer from a great exhibit at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. If you are in the area, I highly recommend it. More soon.... It's great to be home.

Stash Report 15 & Giveaway

Stash Report - Week 15

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 35.25 yards

Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: 39 yards

Nothing in or out last week, but the numbers should change for this week and next. Unfortunately, not in the busting stash direction. I'll be in Shipshewana, IN for the spring Dear Jane Retreat and the following week is Paducah! I'll try, though.

Renae is having a giveaway on her blog. The drawing will be April 20th.

Happy Easter

First Flower & Kitty Fabrics

Here are four cute and wonderful kitty fabrics that were sent to me by Phyllis Dobbs. I was remiss is posting them sooner. Thanks, Phyllis. I love the kitty fabrics.

The second pic shows my one and lonely flower outside. I hope a few more will brave the temps and pop up soon.

Giveaway

Would you like to add 30 fat quarters to your stash? Thearica is celebrating her daughter's 30th birthday by having a fabric giveaway. Click here to join.

Wisconsin Week-end

We left Friday for Wisconsin to attend our granddaughter, Abigail's confirmation on Palm Sunday. Twenty one young adults reaffirmed the faith that was spoken for them at their baptism. Our 'little' granddaughter is so grown-up. She looked beautiful and did a wonderful job speaking her chosen Bible verse in front of the large congregation. The pictures show Abby with her three Pastors, Kari, Abby and Craig and the third one is Jim, Abby and me.

We left for home around 5:30 hoping to beat the storm that was headed our way. Although it snowed and rained through Chicago and Indiana, it wasn't until we hit Kalamazoo that the roads deteriorated to the point where we couldn't see the lanes so we had to stop. After dropping JJ off at his home, we checked into the motel for a much needed rest. This is what we saw in the morning. Thankfully, the roads were clear.

Stash Report 14

Stash Report - Week 14

Fabric added during this week: 3 yards
Fabric added year to date: 35.25 yards

Fabric used this week: 3.5 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: 39 yards