Your stash

[Jilli]

Well, I went to a Goodwill today. Was hoping to get some clothes 50% off. Well that didn't go well. The items that were on sale were either wrong material or they were just way too ugly lol. I did find a few more sheets to use as backing. So it wasn't a complete loss. I am hoping that I will be able to get to a different one soon. I can only make some tops once I get enough. In the mean time, I will be going through our clothes and pulling out what is too little or stained. Gonna make an effort to get enough scraps for a scrappy top.

I do have another question though, hope you don't mind. lol

Is it possible to hand sew an entire quilt without a hoop or frame? I'm afraid that it will be too loose. And then it will fall apart in the washer. And that would be heartbreaking!!!

[Tamara J Liddell]

Yes it is possible to sew a quilt completely by hand. Just be sure and get your stitching 1/4 inch from the edge.
I did my nieces Hexagon lap quilt completely by hand. Well all except for the binding. Its in y completed projects album.
She still uses it, and I checked in this past July when I was in Colorado. Its still holding up.

[auntiemern]

Are you talking about quilting it or piecing it? I know a lady that does not use a hoop to quilt. You don't need a hoop to sew the pieces together. When you are shopping clothes, etc., try to get 100% cotton or at least cotton blends. Also just because something makes an ugly article of clothing does not nescessarily mean it won't look good in smaller pieces in a quilt, lol

[Jilli]

auntie, I guess I am not thinking outside of the box yet then. LOL Cause some of that was just oh my gosh what were they thinking!

I seen alot of items that felt oh so soft but they were 100% Argon..not sure if I am spelling that right. I know it started with an A lol And I didn't know if it was sew-able. Is that a word? lol

Tamara I will try to go find that! I want to see a completed quilt that was done by hand. I have a quilt that is pieced together, I just gotta trim in up better. Pinned and ready to go when the baby isn't walking/climbing around. I just took 2 old sheets and a thicker blanket/quilt, and I think I am going to tie it.

[Lisaau]

G'day Jilli ...........l havent finished my quilt but l started this in a class l was doing. Ive never sewed before either ....both my mum and grandmother tried teaching me how to sew but l wasnt interested as a kid. But now l am so here is a couple of blocks that l've done by hand. I started learning with a local class and the tutor made sure everyone did their 1st quilt by hand. It isnt hard mate you just gotta start. This hasnt bene finished yet l've only got 2 or 3 blocks to go But l've had some health problems which have stopped me inmy tracks with the hand sewing. Anyhow have a look hope you like them.

[Jilli]

Lisa those are beautiful! I wouldn't be able to tell that those were hand sewn. I guess that just means the pillows I made years ago weren't hand sewn well enough. LOL

Thank you for posting those pictures.

[mommadeb]

I decided that I couldn't be a quilter.....until I actually started doing something. So I took 2 old sheets and pinned them to an old blanket-that is kinda quilt like, it was fluffy. Got them cut down, with a little left on the edges. I'm proud of my little quilt. And as soon as I have more time I will start sewing. Doing things by hand for now. No machine. And the baby is moving around like he's getting ready to wake up, so it will have to wait.

I feel better about it now. I have always done things different so why should I change now. The only camera I have is on my phone so I have no clue how to upload pictures. It will be cute. One side is yellow with little lady bugs, dragon flies and butterflies and the other side is plain ole white. My 5 yr old daughter is telling the other kids that it's hers. LOL

My first quilt was also done with two sheets like that. It's still around as far as I know. When I got divorced, it disappeared, but I think my youngest daughter has it now. It rode in a semi for many years.

[Davidsgirl08]

I'm also a mom of 5 and totally understand what your going through. My stash didn't really build til recently. If you have small boys or girls I'll be happy to help your stash with some novelty scraps. When I started I had no idea what to buy and I bought a bunch of novelties for the kids quilts and didn't use a 3/4 of them. All mine but 1 are teenagers. I have been trying to use up the scraps and have already started a grandchild collection of quilts lol I know crazy. I used to make the girls clothes when they were younger and had left over material I just made a quilt out of fleece, homespun, flannel, jean and corduroy. It has turned into everyone favorite quilt. You can make a quilt out of anything...Pm me your addy if interested and I will be more then happy to share some scraps!! Also Marshelldrygoods.com is great for a budget its the same fabric on other sites for 1/2 the price. Keep an eye on the daily deal here and if you love it, shipping is fantastic, add a 108 wide backing piece in a solid at the same time. 1 yard of the 108 is really 3 yards at half the price of 45" material. A cheap way to build up and the solid can be used as sashing for any quilt you decide to make. Good luck and Happy quilting!!!

[Davidsgirl08]

Forgot to add ...if your doing by hand look up English paper piecing!!

[Claire Hallman]

I accidentally added to my stash today, I broke the zipper on my summer robe so that is going to be part of a quilt some day.