OK, so last month I was faced with serious fabric temptation when Fabric Bubb announced her 9 year anniversary sale. You know I didn't need anything, and I was seriously conflicted, but the urge to support my friend in the best way I knew how won out. So mid-month, I just made sure I ordered less (6.25 yards) than I had already used (7.27 yards). I could live with that!
Mostly I focused on fabrics I could use to finish up my latest Bee Sewcial quilt (above), plus a couple of other blue solids, since I'm low on those. And then I treated myself to the last Tuscany View bundle (since restocked!), 1) because memories of our Europe trip last fall have helped to sustain me these last months, and I could remember this 'view' clearly; and 2) Kristina recently began stocking the full line of Cotton Couture by Michael Miller Fabrics, and this would be a chance to give them a try. All good, right?
I pushed myself on the last day of the month to make a quilt back for that bee quilt, and that pretty much secured a decent month's net usage - just under 10 yards. Respectable enough, eh?
August Fabric Usage
Used up: 17.62 yards
Brought in: 7.75 yards
Net: -9.87 yards
Year to date: -87.45 yards
Quite respectable!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a huge decrease even with your shopping. I like the colors of your new fabrics :) xo
ReplyDeleteGo you! I applaud you being accountable... I’m too chicken to do that! 🥴
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment.... and good of you to help friends ;-)
ReplyDeleteJust ordered a bundle of Tuscany View. Thanks for the temptation. Love your Bee Sewcial quilt.
ReplyDeleteTotally respectable..wow!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt.
ReplyDeletevery good usage I'd say!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for your purchasing restraint - in quantity. I've found that by unsubscribing to online sales, I've drastically cut down my purchases. I'll be interested to know what you think of the MM solids - I thought they seemed kind of thin. But then, I think Kona is too thick. :-)
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