Stash Busting 2019 - I WILL use my mountains of craft stash before buying more!

emsi_b

Mrs moneypenny, so sorry to hear what a rough time you're having of it. I hope things get better for you all, and I'm glad you're managing some crafting, it really does help lift your spirits for a little while.

I have been plodding on. We've also had a tough time of it; my grandad died last week after a long illness, and my nan isn't doing so well bless her. We have been using her crafting to encourage her to get out of the house. I'm very worried she'll turn into a shut in, so me and mum hunted down some needle felting classes for her to go to in another town so she can get out but not have to see anyone she knows, as she doesn't want to bump into anyone.

I've been doing lots of cross stitch in the evenings. I enjoyed doing hubby's anniversary card, and I've nearly finished a Christmas card. It's got lots of fiddly backstitch on it though, and I hate that! I have started another little one for when I get fed up of the backstitch. I have also nearly finished some other sewing projects, although I'm saving one to do with nan (She has an overlocker, so that will be easier for hemming washcloths!)

ponypal

Thinking of you Mrs Moneypenny, I hope your son feels better soon. I love the rabbit!

I made three cards over the past few days for various occasions instead of buying them, pleased with that!

nimbo

I have taken a massive bag to the local scrap store. I may have then bought some bits to make purses.

I have finished off some notebooks and have cut out all of the pieces for a purse. It took an age - mostly because i kept realising that I needed more from the same fabric after I’d folded it all and I had to go to Tesco twice. Haha.

Im hoping to get it sewn up tomorrow. The pattern reckons it can be done in 2.5 hours - so I’m hopeful I can do that tomorrow seens as all the cutting is done. We’ll see.

105 / 400. With plans for tomorrow.

ponypal

Used up a bright green highlighter! I have had it for about 5 years haha so glad to be done with that.
I was gifted an adult colouring book last month but I have promised to use up the one I have before I start the new one, been doing it while I watch Netflix which is relaxing.

nimbo

Finished off a pen today. Such a space saver. Yay.

106 / 400.

Not going to get much sewing done. Power cuts. Boo. Also not cutting anything with my rotary cutter as the lights have been flashing on and off like a disco.

Tiggermad

Sorry to hear about your family troubles Mrs M and Emsi. Hope everyone recovers and manages as well as they can with their situations.

Lots of makes being made, well done everyone! I went to craft club again on Saturday and made another 5 cards and cut out more die cuts. I am struggling to get motivated at the moment, which is a shame as I have got this week off work and not a lot planned so was going to craft. Oh well, I'm out for the day tomorrow, then have another think on Thursday.

emsi_b

What horrible weather today! I have come down for grandads funeral a few days early to avoid the bad weather, and glad I've brought along a few projects, no walks today! I finished sewing up the teething pad last night (took me all of 30 seconds, why was I putting it off??) but need to sew the Velcro on with a machine as it's not sticky enough by itself.

I'm nearly done backstitching the cross stitch I was working on. It does look good, but blimey, it's been a pain. I've got another little one to start when that's done, so I might have finished a good few in time to justify spending my birthday money on a big one for my son's room. If I get all the little ones for cards done (7) then I can have told myself I can buy a big one, as I'll then have 2 smaller ones reserved for travel (a coaster and a little purse) but nothing else!

I did get a couple of bits for my birthday, but they are tools rather than things to be used up. I got a pair of pinking shears, stronger needles for my sewing machine and some tailors chalk. I watched the sewing bee last night so now I'm raring to go!

ponypal

Used up a muji pen refill and am now onto the next refill

rosie51

2 large bags of utter rubbish sorted from my stash and thrown into bin. Trying to be a bit more and get rid of stuff.
Little sewing being done as my cataract are much worse but will be in for surgery in about 4 weeks, no stopping me after that.

Wraithlady

Odd - thought I'd posted before.

Obviously not - 1 tea dress made for a family birthday out of material I'd forgotten I'd bought. Looks raterh good, if I say so myself - to the extent that my sister wants me to make her one! She has to buy the material though.

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