Stash Busting 2016 - I WILL use my mountains of craftstash before buying more!

Maisie_M

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

Just finished sewing squares together
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b0/a8/b7/b0a8b75afd41ba8871355c4f1fc409ea.jpg
Need to put the wadding and backing on now then bind the edges and do all the hand quilting of the individual squares.

Mrs M this is absolutely amazing and so much work has gone into it.

Maisie_M

ziggy2407 wrote: »

Another quick update

16 more basic cards

https://www.facebook.com/christine.lockley.3/posts/10208320052896000


Lots of scraps used and now have a big dish of shapes - stars, elephants, birds, hearts, butterflies - all punched from scarps of paper and used coloured envelopes so that has made quite a bit of space in one drawer. Whilst sorting have discovered that I have over 200 card blanks

I need to pick a new target too.

Keep up the great work everyone, night x

What a lovely selection of cards. I am sure you will quickly use up the card blanks at that rate of making cards

craftingmad

Hi all,


It's great to see everyone busy stash busting and all your creations are fab! Well done everyone


Rosie51 - I remember from the previous thread you working on that bunting


ziggy - welcome. I love all your creations


kit1 - you can also print similar tiles here http://www.fuzzimo.com/free-hi-res-wooden-scrabble-letter-tiles/#more-1357.
I have an old craft robo machine which I like but don't use anywhere near as much as my manual die cutters, the big shot and grand
calibur.


ms moneypenny - that quilt is amazing. I can only dream of having sewing skills like yours


bubblesmum - welcome


nimbo - I LOVE bunting and you have inspired me to make some more I might even make up a few kits to sell on my craft stall for the lesser mortals with hardly any craft stash As for dusting - your far too busy stash busting. That's way more important and so much more fun


kitty - you are forgiven


winspiration - welcome. I have thought about making some Christmas cards too


DuranGirl - love the cross stitches. I wish I could cross stitch


evuka - welcome


I think I have finally managed to add all participants so far but I have not updated your totals. Could you please let me know so that I can update all our progress on the first page.


Thanks

craftingmad

I'm declaring another 8 makes.
3 x valentine days cards(one for hubby and each of my kids)
3 sets of shaped crayons and
2 x receipe holders made from large binder clips which have been in my stash for ages


That takes me to 84/2016 - a long way to go yet but at least I have not added to my stash since this challenge began

mrs-moneypenny

Thank you for the lovely kind comments about the quilt squares, I must be honest. In time bc (before children) I was a fully trained sample machinist at a rather prestigious ladies clothing factory. So I was well taught
I do love sewing and don't get my machine out often enough so this has been a labour of love reintroducing me and my machine to each other as I have neglected it for a while.

Maisie_M

Another 4 makes for me. Two are valentines for OH and the boys and a couple of Christmas cards made.

snowman and cocoa by Maisiecm, on Flickr

snowman and cocoa 2 by Maisiecm, on Flickr

OH Valentine's card by Maisiecm, on Flickr

valentines for the boys by Maisiecm, on Flickr

So that is me 20/52. Almost half way there already

I also used up another kit from a magazine but to be honest the stamps were rubbish and the inks were poor so I binned it. Magazine was not up to much either so I tore out a couple of pages to keep for reference and then binned the magazine so that is another one gone as well.

greentiger

hi, crafting mad, I'm at 86/2016 now. I keep a running total in my signature.
Your head will be spinning keeping that page up to date - well done and thank you.

nimbo

I have managed to whip up a valintines card and a giant bow for my partners prezzie.

Been feeling full of cold today so stayed in and felt sorry for myself. MIGHT have forgotten it's v day tomorrow and I apparantly said if I didn't at least get a card I would be miffed. Can't argue. It does sound like I would say that. So when he went to bed I had to quickly whip up a cross stitch card - just a simple heart but on the tiniest fabric scrap (I'm not a cross stitcher) and wrapped some aftershave I got in the sale up. I may have over compensated for forgetting with a giant bow - but I used meters of ribbon so counting it as a complete item. Haha

My total is now 57 / 500

Ps I'm glad you're all inspired to make bunting. It was a rewarding experience. It's been on the list for ages. I even hung it and dusted the dresser (well the top half any way haha )

I will remember my Flickr password so I can post pics.

That quilt is spectacular. And huge. And did I mention spectacular?

rosie51

Well done to everyone with their latest makes.
Craftingmad- amazing you remember so far back, seem to take an age with the bunting but it was double sided. It was passed on to someone else for a party and is as far as i know still doing the rounds. Although i say it myself it was very well made and much better then some bunting i see on sale.
I got my latest copy of Quilt Now through the post this week how i love this magazine. Inside their on page 42 was Petula Lark the mod chick just waiting to be made. Just completed her as a gift for hubby. To old for a real hot chick but miss Lark will fit the bill, has a 60s poncho, John Lennon style hat and kinky white boots.
Total makes from stash 20.

craftingmad

rosie51 wrote: »

Craftingmad- amazing you remember so far back,

I'm amazed too rosie


Well done on your makes :T