I have just joined the Nine Patch Challenge for 2011 - this will end on Sept 1 and all you have to do is finish your projects that have 9 patches... I joined this so that maybe get my 9 and rails done that my girlfriend had done and I really liked it so I thought that I would make one too... With all my projects that I have and material that I have, I can make about 5 quilts this year with out EVER having to buy more fabric... Isn't that great!
I have decided that I have to cut back on my spending as it seems to be all I want to do these days... I am going to have to make a list of what I want and what I need. So I guess if I don't have it for quilting I am going to have to save to get the want for quilting.
- Rotary Blades
- Batting
- Quilt Backing
- Quilt Classes (Appliqué and Hand Quilting)
- Quilt Books
- Special Fabric - Themed
- Muslin for Stitchery
- Wool for Crocheting
- Silk Pins
- Ruler 6x24 - last one is broken (currently duck taped to work)
So I have my list, and I have decided what is needed and what is wanted... Well I really don't need that much to keep me going and making quilts. The Rotary Blades I have to get today, as the one that I currently have has a nick in it and needs to be replaced. If I only new where I placed the blades that I have already purchased. The themed fabric, is because I am in a Christmas Block Swap and of course I need Christmas Fabric to build these blocks. And of course the Ruler, everyone needs a ruler and one that is not duck taped to work. My neighbour would get a chuckle out of seeing my ruler at the state that it is in...
My local quilt shop Traditional Pastimes, has some classes that I really want to take, but I am not sure if these are Need or Want that is why I have them in both colours... I really would like to now how to Appliqué and Hand Quilt as I think that all quilters should know how to at least Appliqué as they make great additions to any quilt - Don't you.
Well it is time to start my day and get my son, ready for the day ahead. Snowing here today so I will have to get out and shovel the deck - if my back will let me.
Here's to yet another cold day...
2 comments:
hahaha love the want and need list... sounds like you have set yourself a challenge xxx
I definitely need to make one of these.... I was in Traditional's yesterday and I really had to fight myself not to buy these pastel pink and black Lecien fabrics.
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