dancing bear Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 you know, it's been said that the FBI/CIA etc., can tell a lot about a person just looking at their checkbook ... mine is Publix grocery stores and fabric shops ... having said that, if they would just combine the two I'd be in Heaven!!! One-stop shopping! Groceries, fabric ... groceries, fabric ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 BOGO fabric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Here is a pic of a Stash Buster quilt three of us; my Sister-In-Law and LisaE. made as a New Year's Challenge. We cut them out together just after New Years and each completed on their own as we all live in different communities. We found the pattern at a retreat where the shop owner was completing her border. It is a Glad Creations pattern called Piecer's Puzzle. It required 3/4 yard of 20 fabrics and 3+ yards of background. These were entirely out of our stash; none are quilted yet; however, I pieced my backing since it is a Piecer's Puzzle. 2016-03-31 10.24.16 by Lisa C., on Flickr 2016-01-09 10.17.01 by Lisa C., on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Lisa C. that is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 SUCCESS, drove past my favorite quilt shop and did not stop although the temptation was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Here is a pic of a Stash Buster quilt three of us; my Sister-In-Law and LisaE. made as a New Year's Challenge. We cut them out together just after New Years and each completed on their own as we all live in different communities. We found the pattern at a retreat where the shop owner was completing her border. It is a Glad Creations pattern called Piecer's Puzzle. It required 3/4 yard of 20 fabrics and 3+ yards of background. These were entirely out of our stash; none are quilted yet; however, I pieced my backing since it is a Piecer's Puzzle. We had so much fun we are going to do another stash buster quilt! Here's mine on the design wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Love it! This is a definite keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 OH MY GOSH......I CAVED!!!!!! The internet is my undoing....is that a word? I get emails from Missouri Star Quilt Store with the "Deal of the Day" I have been able to just enjoy the deal of the day every day....but not buy....until today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Spill the beans, Mary Beth....what caught your fancy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 This.....https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/61495/henry-glass/holly-hill-quilt-designs/journey-to-versailles-10-squares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Oh yeah, I can see why you caved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I looked at it the first time, then I pulled up the sample picture that shows all the fabrics included. Then I went to a different website, all the time saying "don't do it! don't do it!!" Then, before I knew what was happening I was back at MSQS. And then I pushed the button. You know what it is....it's Pay-Pal....makes it way, way too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 They are doing it again. It is a charm pack this time. Nomally I don't go for charm packs, but it is Patrick Loose.....did I spell his name right? Anyway, you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 But it's so pretty...... Today I had a cortison injection in my lower back. I came home, took two pain pills, and the last thing I remembered was crawling under the covers. I woke up when my DH opened the garage door at 5:05. I came dragging down the stairs, went right to the fridge and fixed a sandwich and bowl of soup. Mid bite....I remembered the delivery. I had to act cool. I had to school myself not to let beads of sweat pop out on my forehead. Jason Bourne would have been so proud of me. DH said he would take the dog for a walk after dinner. I was drumming my fingers....waiting....waiting....he decided he could not get his wedding ring off. REALLY!!!!!! He goes on a search for Windex because he heard it would work....it did....take the dog for a walk. Finally, he did. He drives her over to the local high school and they walk around the football/baseball/soccer fields. As soon as his truck left our street, I hobbled out to the mailbox and retrieved my fabric order. Whew!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Mary Beth: You better not look at MSQC Daily Deal today, because you can order two verses the normal one at the special low low price. Either that, or you better start preparing for a clandestine mailbox rendezvous to recover your stash. Its your mission if you accept it. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecrust Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I will not buy fabric, I will not buy fabric, I will not buy fabric.........but I did enter the FABRIC FOR LIFE sweepstakes on the Keepsake Quilting webs site. Boy, winning that would sure undermine my determination to stash bust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thank you for all of your words of wisdom, and your helpful hints, for hid...I mean not buying fabric. I have learned some things on this journey. 1. I live really close to MSQS. If I order from them, I must not leave town for a few days. 2. Always go to the mailbox or check the front porch as soon as I get home from work. 3. Always, always, on Modays, bring the recycle bin back into the garage....if "He" sees it on the curb, he will go get it, and check the mail, since the recycle bin sits next to the mailbox on Mondays. 4. Ask other family members....who have mailboxes....if you could have a package delivered to their house. You don't need to tell them what it is....just let them believe it is a gift for....Him. People always like to be a part of a "scheme" or surprise. I am sure I have other tricks up my sleeve....but this is all I can think of for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 1. Burner phone bought with cash, to make untraceable orders. 2. Visa/Master Card gift card purchased with cash. 3. Clandestine PO Box in a nearby town, paid for using gift card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yay....always willing to learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Have packages delivered to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I work for Garmin...the GPS company...they will not allow us to have personal deliveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I guess I am a dormitory dub! I really can go into a fabric shop, anyplace selling decent fabric, and not buy any. I do have a large stash. I give some scraps to a gal in our guild, and have even taken a lot to the Salvation Army, and our oldest daughter, alias "quilt monster", also shares my stash. Right now we are trying to quilt, label and bind a butt-load of UFO Tops. It is hard finding fabrics large enough for a backing and I hate making them patchwork style. If I can find and count them all, I will post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Im a fabricaholic was thinking need a personal shopper. Needed 1/2 yard of burgandy fabric, quilt store didnt have have but still spebt 120.00 dollars. Sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Well, nothing personal....but I am thinking maybe you are! Lol...but you are not alone, if that helps....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 ohhhh quilt backings.....I am getting quite the pile of those in my stash...I look on the sales shelves at all my local shops....and look for those bolts that have a lot on them and which I think would be great for backings....often get them 50-60% off the yardage...but alas...sometimes I decide nothing I have will do...so off to the shop to get one of those extra wide backings.....actually for a lot of my scrappy quilts...I do use those backings....it really isn't too hard to seam them together as I have one of those large folding tables and find by folding the end of the bolt over and measuring half the length of what I need, that I can get the 2-3 pieces I need to stitch together...I don't like trimming the salvages because often times they really aren't straight but I do the best I can....and use my walking foot for those seams...and most times I have a backing that is fairly square...where possible, I use the salvage ends that I did not have to trim as the edges to use to load the backing unto my frame....oh my, I really should stop here and get down to Lucey and load another of my tops.....Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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