stash busting - I will use my mountains b4 buying more!

greentiger

Mooloo, that's fantastic. Good luck in your new (ad)venture.

As for me, I've not sone anything at all.

I have to confess, I went to Hobbycraft yesterday and I bought










NOTHING!

pigpen

I have just completed another project today.. I had to buy the 3 balls of yarn used so they are not included in my total but I've used


3 for baby cardies
6 for sisters shawl
4 for DD1's baby blanket
6 for a teachers blanket at school
3 for a pair of shorts and 4 for the matching top
and 1 large cone for 2 pairs of dungarees!


so 27 of my 50 pledged used up.. just deciding on my next project.

I have donated 12 balls of various wool to my daughter..

The_Cre8tor

Mooloo wrote: »

I haven't managed to sew a stitch since I got home from my holiday last Sunday. But I wanted to share with you the fact that I am going to be opening my own little shop, doing Alterations, repairs and using my stash to make and create things that I will sell in the shop along side my Retrend clothing!! So instead of Supplying to two shops I will be selling for myself!!!

This sounds brilliant! I wish you masses of good luck with your new shop. :beer: ~ T.C. x

nimbo

Rummer wrote: »

Made some activities for busy bags today too so I have cut through some of my general crafting supplies. Only thing was I was really disappointed in my new glue gun. The glue dried lumpy and super fast without actually sticking things together

:smileyhea

Is it possible the glue?

I know mine plays up unless I leave for a good long while to really melt the glue...

I have to hang my head in shame again - as I am feeling the stress from the move still (really is the last time I can use that one) I may have purchased some bits...

A craft table for my new craft room for £15 from a charity shop - a snazzy Formica topped one in red.

Went to a vintage stall which was selling fabric for £5 a freezer bag full - In mine I fit 3 table cloths (one has the markings to be embroidered on it) 2 cross stitches (one with a frame and threads and one pre-printed outline on it), several pillow cases which will be repurposed and lots of table mats which are embroidered also - as well as two lined doilies and some Aiada strip and offcuts... as well as some scrap fabric to decorate some old curtains for the craft room.

I then felt bad and yesterday used up two sheets of pre-cut decoupage bits for cards (which I will finish tonight using up odds and sods of card stock to add to the total)...

so now 39/50 and this will be the last spending until I have completed all 50 projects - even if I have to sit and finish 11 things that should wait to get there...

and have reprioritised to say sorting the craft room is number one...

Savvy_sewing

The_Cre8tor wrote: »

This sounds brilliant! I wish you masses of good luck with your new shop. :beer: ~ T.C. x

Thankyou. I'm rushing around trying to get the furnishings together now. Bought a huge mirror and a steam press today. Have some glass display shelves too.
I have been in a whirlwind for days. I did manage to sew this morning, a few alterations, and two huge cushion covers for a lady out of my stash. Charged £5 for the cushion fabric, which I got in a huge job lot earlier this year. For £30. Reckon I paid about 35p a piece on adverage! So a profit. Also used buttons and poppers from my stash.

*Jellie*

Time for me to join in again- lots of stash to bust and I must steer clear of the shops. Maybe I should delete some websites from my favourites too!

Mooloo- so excited to see your new venture. I hope it all runs smoothly for you x

Rummer

How exciting Mooloo, I wish you all the best in your new venture

I went to a local crafting shop yesterday as I had a voucher and I now have the material to make my DS a quilt. Not feeling guilty though as my main focus is to reduce my yarn stash

xNinax

I found myself browsing online stores for watercolours after seeing *Jellie's* card on the other thread but talked myself out of buying any. Will have to wait for Santa:rotfl:

I have added some more things here and have figured out how to add a signature so have updated that accordingly.

nimbo

Well I have tackled 8 cards tonight for Christmas... Only counting as 2 though as finished off 2 part packs of cards...

I still have loads of important stuff to get sorted - haha but have tackled the small issue of the craft room having no light bulb before dark set in at least so in the last ad breaks I have at least managed to get the table up...

Will have to move shoes next...

I cannot wait to be properly moved in... And finally sorted... haha

Savvy_sewing

Thanks for all the good wishes!
I already have the keys!! 23 days ago I hadn't even seen the shop!
Crazy!
I've hardly had time to sew, and I need to make stock to sell!!!