tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post5844707054506140126..comments2024-03-24T08:43:58.833-07:00Comments on Splish Splash Stash: learning curve and evolvinghydeeannsewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995021008434563956noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-60633971262195587042019-03-17T11:04:13.925-07:002019-03-17T11:04:13.925-07:00I couldn't agree with this post more---and tho...I couldn't agree with this post more---and those quilts that you've pictured in this post...well, yes, I want to make one of each of them. :) Flying geese are one of my most favorite blocks---and the stars---and the churn dash---well, yeah, pretty much most of the traditional, basic patterns. :DAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386388066709376768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-68471640252568689402019-02-18T17:43:24.399-07:002019-02-18T17:43:24.399-07:00Yes!! All the yes! I bought fabric because I was e...Yes!! All the yes! I bought fabric because I was excited. i bought half yard bundles of a collection because "it was pretty" and 6 years later it's still sitting there, because I don't like 1 collection quilts. I have jelly rolls and mini charm packs that I wish I could bin, but that feels like waste, but what on earth do you make with a charm square (or at least what can you make, that I'll actually like!). The only thing i'm grateful for is that I stopped buying collections and started buying blenders. Yes I have an epic stash (not as epic as some) but most of it is useful. Even just useful to round out a palette when doing a fabric pull.I love that you're taking the time to think about what you love and what makes give you joy (and what things bug you and need to be discarded). I started jettisoning my WIPs that were weighing me down so I could focus more on making the things that make me happy. I hope your epiphany leads you into more and more joyful sewing. E xxErin Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733465690557189717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-33047931739166530322019-02-11T17:15:23.394-07:002019-02-11T17:15:23.394-07:00Reading your post, I could swear that we share one...Reading your post, I could swear that we share one mind! I have been doing a lot of organizing of my fabric stash and creating to-do lists for my many, many WIPs. I started quilting a dozen years ago, and like you I bought a bunch of fabric and made a lot of quilts that just don't fit me now. The idea of just cutting ugly fabric into smaller pieces just doesn't do it for me. As much time, energy, and money as it takes to make quilts, I want Every piece of fabric to be one that I love. I disliked so many of my beginning quilts that I gave a ton of them away. Now, I only want to make quilts that sing to me. You are not alone! the arkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913283083812288705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-72712943016112291402019-02-11T06:00:47.844-07:002019-02-11T06:00:47.844-07:00Being true to yourself is, I think, the hardest pa...Being true to yourself is, I think, the hardest part of making. For me at least, I'm usually creating for others - baby quilts, birthday presents, demos for guild - and I know I don't put as much "Sarah" into them as I could. Sometimes just done wins. I hope you can find the new you in the older projects. (And if you do want to offload this collection, I'm a sucker for yellow with green. :D)Sarah Fredettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237639103024860254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-81250290923178665362019-02-10T09:43:47.606-07:002019-02-10T09:43:47.606-07:00Your tastes in colors, patterns align with mine. ...Your tastes in colors, patterns align with mine. I LOVE HST and Flying Geese. If you have not already discovered Deb Tucker’s HST and Flying Geese rulers you MUST. Tucker Trimmer is for HST and Wing Clipper is for flying geese. I’m NOT affiliated with Deb Tucker, I’m just a complete devotee/admirer. Her rulers will get you complete success with those two blocks. She also has more but I haven’t ventured to those yet.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984823516317592411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-51376052413066609792019-02-10T07:15:31.296-07:002019-02-10T07:15:31.296-07:00Hydee, you are so inspiring. Reading all of this, ...Hydee, you are so inspiring. Reading all of this, and looking at your marvelous creations is so exciting. Really!! Along this joyous path we learn and learn. I adore everything you shared and made here<br />Thank youRosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-37514558637350125092019-02-09T13:25:06.840-07:002019-02-09T13:25:06.840-07:00I've really enjoyed reading your blog I can...I've really enjoyed reading your blog I can't agree more with everything mentioned, I'm still just a newby to the sewing/quilting world but definitely recognise myself i.e. impulse buying, buying to much, not liking a fabric that I initially loved. <br />I will be taking a step back before I end up with a stash that might never be used. I've only just de-cluttered my knitting/crochet stash!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856536397152611323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702531234034114184.post-44231337110450592302019-02-09T11:51:40.568-07:002019-02-09T11:51:40.568-07:00Hydee I so enjoyed reading this post, I felt like ...Hydee I so enjoyed reading this post, I felt like I was nodding along through all of it!! I really like the solids you picked out and I think combining the prints with mostly solids would be a great way to achieve the look you want. I admire how honest you are and totally agree there is definitely such a thing as too much fabric!Lucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.com