Stash Report Week 21, 2013

This weekend, Joann's had all of the Red Tag fabric on clearance for 50% off the clearance price and then we had a coupon for 10% off the total order. Last year, we shopped and got backings and this year, we did the same thing!

I got a lot of yardage that should be great for some of the quilts that I am working on or will be working on.



The fabric on the left is one that Regina put on the back of a quilt she made me. I see it all the time at JoAnn's and there must have been an entire bolt of it in clearance. I only got 6 yards.



There wasn't a ton of this cream and green plaid, but it was $2 a yard and it will work well for a fair amount of quilts.



I also got the backings ready for the two quilts for Regina's 4Patches4Hope so that I could deliver them this week.



So I may have gone a little crazy on the fabric, but it will all be put to good use eventually!

Fabric added this week: 27.71
Fabric added YTD: 68.70

Fabric used this week: 6.11
Fabric used YTD: 28.32

Net Fabric Used: -40.38

Quilts #8 and #9 quilted

Regina has been working on her 4Patches4Hope quilts and I told her to send me what she had so that I could quilt it for her with the new Avante. Today, I got to those quilts!

#8 is the pink 4 patch quilt. I used a white-ish So Fine in the top and the light gray Bottom Line in the bobbin. I am going to have to get some more of that light gray Bottom Line!



I just did a stipple on both quilts.



And I used this from my stash for the backing. It's a St Jude's fabric so very appropriate for cancer quilts.



And #9 is the blue quilt. I used the same thread combination for this quilt.





And Batman on the back. Again, from my stash.

Quilt #5 finished

Wednesday night, I loaded Lynn's second quilt on the frame. I used another new panto - Hubby Love - and I think that I am used to the process and how to drive the machine from the back now.



The only places I have to bury threads are where the bobbin ran out!



I used a white Glide on the top that was a sample from one of the Shipshewana retreats. And a pale gray Bottom Line in the bobbin.





Last night, I pressed the next quilt and I will load it and quilt it tonight. It's for Emily and is a baby quilt so I will be able to get it finished and load another one tonight as well!

I also pulled backings for 2 charity quilts for Regina and 4Patches4Hope. I am going to get those quilted and ready to be delivered to her the next time I go. Regina is still collecting 4 patches for anyone who is interested in helping out. :)

4 Patches from Retreat

Regina launched her 4Patches4Hope project in enough time for me to pick up some 4 patches from the other gals at retreat! There were several quilters who made 4 patches and one who donated some fabric. Woo hoo!

Here are all the stacks of 4 patches made by others at retreat. I'm so happy that others participated and gave me 4 patches to send to Regina!



And here is the fabric that was donated. It's already in 4.5" squares and will be helpful when it comes to assembling the quilt tops!



Thanks to the ladies for helping out with the project!

For more info, visit 4Patches4Hope!

Stash Report Week 45, 2011

I almost didn't post this week, but in cleaning up my studio I happened upon the 4 patches that I made last week. Four patches for a good cause and some fabric busted!



The patches on the left, I supplied the white and ivories and the stack on the right are all from my 2.5" scrap bin.

And this is a nice time to mention that if any of you quilters would like to help Regina with her 4Patches4Hope, you can find information on her blog here.

Fabric added this week: 0.00
Fabric added year-to-date: 125.22

Fabric used this week: 0.13
Fabric used year-to-date:115.70

Net Fabric Used: -9.52

Monthly Accomplishments - October 2011

What a month! It’s just amazing what you can get done when you have a retreat to prep for and a retreat to attend!

1. Finished the quilting on Regina’s Sunny Lanes quilt
2. Midget blocks – 19, 20 and 21
3. Got Max’s leg all healed so that I could go on retreat and leave him with a dog sitter
4. Finished the Argyle Holiday top and made Binding
5. Made 4 take along bags for the CMQG’s sale
6. Assembled the Bug jar quilt top and made the binding - l
7. Took youngest nephew to “Jingle Bells” for lunch. Also known as Taco Bell.
8. Started taking Vitamins including a B Complex and have acquired a tremendous amount of energy!
9. Made 2 take along bags to deliver at retreat
10. Machine stitched binding to a charity quilt
11. Quilted the blue quilt for Regina
12. Went to retreat and got lots done and met some great quilters!
13. Stitched all the purple appliqué on the Which Witch? blocks and started working on the boots which are now called Bitches’ Boots. Seriously – did you see all the detail on the boots?
14. Sewed my raffle quilt blocks
15. Did all the top stitching on the Doodle Bugs car blocks 
16. Cut out and began stitching pieces for an Ohio Star Challenge quilt. 
17. Only picked up 2 cuts of fabric and a pattern from Shipshewana!! 
18. Made some 4 patches and collected some from others for Regina’s 4patches4hope project.
19. Loaded and began quilting on a secret quilt. ;)

Books

1. The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith
2. A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard
3. Fatal by Michael Palmer
4. The Crossroad by Beverly Lewis
5. The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen
6. Rescue by Anita Shreve
7. Desperate Measures by Kate Wilhelm

Gosh, I hope that I can get this much done in November. I'm hopeful because there will be a 4 day weekend for Thanksgiving! :)

Regina's 4Patches4Hope

On Tuesday, Regina launched a tribute to her mom who lost her battle with breast cancer in July. It's called 4Patches4Hope.

I'm going to help Regina meet her goal. Will you?

Here's what it is all about...

4Patches4Hope began as a desire to use my passion for quilting, and the power of social media and word of mouth, to create quilts to comfort those undergoing cancer treatments and at the same time raise money for cancer research. The original timeline was to begin on Valentine’s Day, 2011 and culminate on my mother’s birthday –today - October 4, 2011.

For one reason or another, I did not get the ball rolling and start to get the word out about the project, so then I revised my start date to START on Mom’s birthday.

Unfortunately Mom’s cancer had a different timetable, and on July 12, 2011 her battle with this disease ended.

As I worked through the emotions that came after - I decided to forge forward with this project - as there are mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, daughters, nieces, friends and more who could benefit.

The concept is simple - Make a 4 Patch... Make a Donation... Make a difference.

How to Help:

1.  Make light-dark 4 patch block(s) using 2 1/2” squares (blocks should finish at 4 1/2” square).     
Use any colors you like for your “dark” but please try to use white or ivory for your “light.”

2.  Send the finished block(s) to: 

4Patches4Hope c/o Regina Arlauckas, PO Box 363  Churchville, NY  14428

3.  Please consider making a $4 donation for each block you make to the American Cancer Society via the link at The American Cancer Society or enclose a check to the American Cancer Society with your blocks. (Please do NOT enclose cash and be sure your checks are to the American Cancer Society.)

4.  The goal is 1000 blocks and $4,000 by February 28, 2012.

5.  Received blocks will be assembled into “comfort quilts” and donated to the Anderson Medical Center in Anderson, SC and the Pluta Cancer Center in Rochester, NY. 

6.  Each block donated will enter your name into a drawing for “participation prizes.”

7.  Donations of backing fabrics, batting and services are also appreciated.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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