Stash Report and A Finish

This week has been good for getting things done.  I did a lot sewing, quilting and finishing up some projects before Christmas.

I've been working for a long time on one big Christmas present and now have it pieced, quilted and waiting for the hand stitching on the binding.  It's a large scrap quilt for the husband of my friend that passed away suddenly.  The quilt measures 106" x 106" so it may take a few evenings to get the binding done, but in time for Christmas.  That will make my stash numbers look a lot better. lol

Here's a peek of the quilt unfinished.  I will get a better picture of the whole quilt when the binding is all done, in a few days.

Another item on my list to finish this week was the block for Mary in my piecing group. Each person was given 2 colors to use on the outside of the block.  Mine were orange and green. I used the colors in the fish print to chose the rest of the colors for the block. The directions were a bit confusing to me, but I kept re-reading them until it finally made sense. It took a long time to make one block.  So glad I'm not making 48 of these for a quilt. lol  I think it turned out just fine, but it did tax my quilting brain a bit.  The pattern is called the "Surprise Quilt"

The backing to the Coming Home Mystery quilt is now finished too and waiting for it's turn to be quilted. That will have to wait until after Christmas because of other commitments due before then. I used many different fabrics in the same color families as was used on the front. That used up lots of older fabrics in my stash.

I haven't posted on the stash since Nov. 13, but this week has made up for that.  Two huge backings will get me over the half way goal I set this year.  I will not make my goal, but still am happy with what I've used.  Gee, if I could piece another 10 backings, I'd be there. lol

Stash Report - Dec. 4, 2016

Fabric Added since last report - 0

Fabric Added YTD - 4.5 yards

Fabric Used this week - 20.50 yds

Fabric Used in 2016 YTD - 104.11 yards

I'm linking up with Patchwork Times.  

I will have an update on the QOV Block Drive tomorrow.  Lots of blocks came in this week and more prizes to add to the pot, so come back and see what's new on Monday.

Stash Report and Retreat Projects

I attended our annual November retreat this week and it was a great time for making progress on several projects plus I used more of my stash.

First off, I have wanted to make one of these cute knitting bags that some in our guild made awhile back.  This retreat was a good place to tackle it, so with all the pieces cut out and help from two friends that had made it before, I got it finished.   Ta Dah

Front view with 'see through plastic'

Pattern is Whatcha Got? 
by Sherri K. Falls of This & That Patterns

It uses 2 1/2" squares, a couple of fat quarters and comes in two sizes. This is the smaller size (8"x 10") which will easily hold yarn, knitting needles, instructions and chocolate (a necessity while knitting a pair of socks). There is still room for a few more small things. It calls for a grommet on the front side so you can feed the yarn through to the outside, but I left this off.

Back view 

Another project that I worked on was piecing a backing for my Coming Home Mystery quilt that I made earlier this year.

Still in the planning stages, but using up lots of bits and pieces to go with the colors on the front.
Only counting fabric for the knitting bag since it's finished, but as soon as the backing gets to the right size, I'll add in those numbers (hopefully by next week).

I worked on more batik leaf blocks for my Pieces of Friendship quilt, but fabric won't be counted until top is finished.

Stash Report - Nov. 13, 2016

Fabric Added since last report - 0

Fabric Added YTD - 4.5 yards

Fabric Used this week - .75 yds

Fabric Used in 2016 YTD - 83.61  yards

I'm linking up with Judy's Patchwork Times  and Bag It.