Stash Report and Stitching Time 8/27/2023

My stash reduction efforts showed good progress this week, most of it centered on my projects for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I used just under 2 yards for three yellow A Maze Zing blocks, one strippy/scrappy yellow placemat, and the sashing/border on the Tribbles tablerunner. You can see photos of all these projects in yesterday's post.

My other project, which used a little over a yard from my stash, was a set of four Christmas placemats. These were made from a panel that I picked up at a quilt guild meeting, and they have been given back to the guild for donation to Meals on Wheels. I added the batting, backing and binding from my stash.

For the first pair of placemats, I quilted around the designs in the print and stippled the background areas. Double click on the photo above if you want to see more detail. The fabric with gingerbread houses and teddy bears was used on the back.

The second pair of placemats were quilted much more simply, with diagonal lines stitched in golden yellow thread. It was a good way for me to practice free-motion quilting straight lines with a ruler. The backing is a very old Jinny Beyer border stripe. I still have another panel of this same poinsettia print, so you will probably be seeing more of these before too long.

2023 STASH TOTALS

Used last week:                        3.00 yards

Used year to date:                   76.25 yards

Added last week:                       0.00 yards

Added year to date:                66.875 yards

Net used in 2023:                 9.375 yards

Kate's 15 Minutes to Stitch Challenge at Life in Pieces has us tracking how many days each week we get in at least 15 minutes of quilting time. It has been way too hot to spend time outdoors, and I have taken full advantage by spending even more time than usual in the sewing room.

15 Minute Challenge for 2023: 

8/20 - 8/26           7 of 7 days

2023 Total      228 of 238 days

Check out more stash reports at quiltpaintcreate and join the 15 Minutes to Stitch Challenge at Life in Pieces. 

Happy quilting everyone!

Julie in GA