Funny, I was just thinking recently that in 15 years I will be 80 years old! YIKES! Of course, that’s if I make it to that age. And I have been pondering what can I accomplish in 15 years if I set that as a goal to use up my stash and finish all my UFOs? And there I am, stuck! It’s somewhat overwhelming! So, I have decided to go ahead and sort my larger bins full of scraps, about 6 of them, and organize them by size and color. At least 3 of them are 2.5 inch strips, full and partially cut. But then, I think I need to finish what I have going on first. I believe I am at 34 UFOs in various stages and I really want to get them finished. I am down from 63 from the beginning of this year, some were given away, actually finished or dismantled and put back in with the scraps. And I have 3 coming back next week from the quilter. So, I will do a combo of each day, a little sorting and a little sewing, at least for now. And I will continue to donate scraps and yardage to the guild. Oh, and that does not include projects that people leave for me to finish or those wayward UFOs that keep showing up at the Home for Wayward Fabric. I guess this is the long way of saying NO to new projects online or otherwise until I have nothing else to make. yeah, right.
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My name is Donna. My hubby and I are retired. We have twin daughters and are blessed with 4 grandchildren. We are owned by a cat, Purrl. who loves to supervise and is very nosy.
I have been quilting since 1996. In addition to making quilts for my family and friends, I also make charity quilts for Marjoree Mason Center and Valley Children's Hospital. Marjoree Mason Center is a local organization here that helps and supports battered and abused women and children get out of abusive relationships. Every Christmas I make several baby quilts for the women, with a small stuffed animal or toy.
I also belong to the San Joaquin Valley Quilters' Guild here in Fresno. Since I retired, I have been trying to finish most of my UFOs, but my stash is way out of control! I have lately gotten into designing quilts and enjoy that even more than sewing them! I love colors of all types and consider myself to be a true scrappy quilter and I do love playing with designs.
I am the owner/moderator of Scrappy Quilters on Facebook, where we are very active with many mystery quilts, challenges and swaps. I welcome you to come by and check us out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScrappyQuilters.
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I used to feel the same way but now I just really want to get them finished and on their way. Also, I have a goal of 24 donation quilts by the end of August and I only have 8 more to go!
I try not to think about whether or not I can use my stash in my lifetime, pretty sure it is not possible, yet that does not stop me from buying more and starting new projects.
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I used to feel the same way but now I just really want to get them finished and on their way. Also, I have a goal of 24 donation quilts by the end of August and I only have 8 more to go!
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I try not to think about whether or not I can use my stash in my lifetime, pretty sure it is not possible, yet that does not stop me from buying more and starting new projects.
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