Stash Report and Stitching Time 12/11/2022

None of the numbers for my stash report and stitching time in the last week were what I might have hoped, but it doesn't matter because it was a fantastic week! We spent several days in Wisconsin visiting family, topped off by an amazing party for my mother's 88th birthday last Sunday. The entire immediate family was there--four children and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and spouses/partners, and nine great-grandchildren, plus several cousins and friends. It was the perfect afternoon of love and family togetherness! I was so busy having fun that I didn't get any photos of the people there, but I did get this one beforehand.

My stash report took a hit this week with no fabric used and 10.25 yards added to the stash after a stop at Hancock's of Paducah on the way to Wisconsin. It's so rare that I get to shop for fabric in person these days, and I had the best time fondling fabric there. 

We also enjoyed seeing this granny square "tree" in downtown Paducah on the trip home.

2022 STASH TOTALS

Used last week:                0.0 yards

Used year to date:       135.25 yards

Added last week:           10.25 yards

Added year to date:       128.5 yards

Net used in 2022         6.75 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 stitching time. We've had a lot going on since we got back from Wisconsin, including a party with my former co-workers and an early Christmas gathering with family here.  My quilting time suffered, with only three days out of seven, but it was worth it for all the good times we've been having!

15 Minute Challenge for 2022: 

12/4 - 12/10            3 of 7 days

2022 Total        333 of 344 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

Stitching and Stashing--Week 20, 2021

I have been enjoying such a wonderful week! I flew to Wisconsin on Tuesday, visiting family that I haven't seen since November of 2019. It is such a joy to spend time with my mother, my sister and brother-in-law, their two daughters and their families. Best of all, I got to meet the two newest members of the family. This is Mariella and Rolan, who were both born last summer. (That is Mariella's big sister Clara in the background.)

As usual, a visit with my sister Karen meant an opportunity to visit some quilt shops. We went to three shops in two days, but I didn't go crazy buying fabric. I mostly stuck to light neutrals, with a total of 3.25 yards to add to the stash. I used 1.125 yards for the 30's Kaleidoscope blocks that I shared in yesterday's post.

2021 STASH TOTALS

Used last week:                            1.125 yards

Used year to date:                       97.875 yards

Added last week:                             3.25 yards

Added year to date:                         44.0 yards

Net used year to date               53.875 yards

Since I was going to be away from home for a week, I knew I needed a hand stitching project to bring along. I didn't have any hand applique or English paper piecing in the works, so I decided to start something new. I have been working on this little redwork embroidery project all week. Santa measures about 3.5" top to bottom. I finished him last night and have already started a new, larger piece.

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. For the first time all year, I did not get stitching time every day. There was one night of just watching TV and no energy to pull out the embroidery. My perfect record is over!

15 Minute Challenge for 2021: 

5/9 - 5/15                  6 of 7 days

2021 Total           134 of 135 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