The Universe According to Sara

Stash Report #4

2012-01-29T10:04:00.002-05:00

My quilting time this week was spent working on handquilting my father's Georgia Bulldog quilt so there was nothing used. Fortunately for my budget, there was no fabric added, either.

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 0 yards
Added this Week: 0yards
Added Year to Date: 42.91 yards
Net Used for 2012: -42.91 yards

For more stash reports, visit Judy Laquidara's http://www.patchworktimes.com/.

Stash Report #3

2012-01-22T08:56:00.002-05:00

Between work and not feeling well, it was a long and stressful week.

My iron died Monday - shooting a scary, hissing spark from the cord while I was using it!, so I stopped by Walmart (my *least* favorite place in the world!!) on my way to the dentist. After getting toothpaste, lotion, and my new iron, I walked by the fabric department. There, staring at me from the shelf, sat a bolt of each of the two new Georgia Bulldog fabrics. "I'll take 5 yards each, please." I also went home with some skateboard fabric for a charity quilt and some fairy tale fabric that was pegged for a charity quilt but will probably end up being a Me quilt.

The rest of the week was the long and stressful part. Too many after-school meetings, trying to finish the quarter's grades, a headache for three days, not feeling up to running, etc.

Yesterday was an awesome day! After getting up too darn early for a Saturday morning, I headed down south with my friends Lori, Jenna, and Robin for the Florida Breeze Shop Hop! The first shop on the list, A Material Girl, was beyond disappointing; I have a better selection sitting on my dining room table. The rest of the shops were great and I succumbed to temptation...repeatedly.

So...my stash report for the week is....drum roll, please....

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 0 yards
Added this Week: 37 yards
Added Year to Date: 42.91 yards
Net Used for 2012: -42.91 yards

Yes, I added 37 yards. Yes, I realize the point of the Stash challenge is to use what I have. I'd hang my head in shame except I'm totally happy with each and every new addition. I just know that I'll be using all of these fabrics really soon! ;)

For more stash reports, visit Judy Laquidara's http://www.patchworktimes.com/.

Stash Report: Week 2

2012-01-15T11:57:00.002-05:00

I finished my scrap quilt this week and hand quilted a bit on my father's Georgia Bulldog quilt. I didn't start anything new so didn't "use" any fabric. I did "add" some fabric...2.91 yards from The Lorax fat quarter bundle and 3 yards of a fabric with bones for another Georgia Bulldog quilt my father asked me to make as a housewarming gift (and that I'm hoping to get started on this week).

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 0 yards
Added this Week: 5.91 yards
Added Year to Date: 5.91 yards
Net Used for 2012: 0 yards

For more stash reports, visit Judy Laquidara's http://www.patchworktimes.com/.

Training Run: Going Long

2012-01-14T19:16:00.000-05:00

With the Donna 1/2 marathon just a month away, we're at the end of our training. Today's run was 12.5 miles. I made it about 10.5 before I just reached that point where there was almost nothing left; I ended up mostly walking the last 2 miles and was the last to finish. I'm actually okay with that. I've been sick for a week and haven't been able to train, I wasn't feeling well and was hurting, and I didn't give up! I've decided that a full marathon isn't on my bucket list, though!

New Fabric!

2012-01-09T17:52:00.002-05:00

I've been sick since I got home Friday but, since I had no fever today, I dragged myself to work. I managed to be a productive teacher until about 1:45 then it was Magic School Bus dvd time. (Hey...there are *science* lessons embedded in those videos!!) Came home with the intention of going straight to bed but found a package from Fat Quarter Shop that had to opened first. Look at the bright, cheerful bundle of fat quarters from Dr. Suess' The Lorax...

I'm not sure what I'll do with this yet but I know it will be fun to work with.

Stash Report, Week 1

2012-01-08T01:20:00.003-05:00

I've been working on a scrap quilt I started over the holidays. The top was finished on January 2nd so, technically, I did use some of my stash this week but I'm not counting it as it was already in progress and almost finished. I can't count the backing as it was bought in December specifically for this project.

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 0 yards

Added this Week: 0 yards

Added Year to Date: 0 yards

Net Used for 2012: 0 yards

BJP 2012: I've chosen my shape!

2012-01-02T18:48:00.000-05:00

I'm notorious for procrastinating so the fact that I've actually chosen a shape for my 2012 BJP - http://2012beadjournalproject.blogspot.com/ - is darn impressive! This year, I'm going to work with hexagons. I'll be using the smallest of my Marti Mitchell templates, which I think is a 1", to cut a Peltex base. The base will be covered with fabric then beaded. I'm not going to plan for a theme or color or anything beyond the shape. This year is all about, to the greatest extent possible, using what I have on hand AND being more creatively adventurous. I'm going to let go of planning and let my Inner Creative Goddess explore, experiment, and create without predetermined expectations and boundaries.

1st Run of 2012

2012-01-02T11:48:00.001-05:00

3.62 miles in 57:51.06 for 16:00 pace

Beautiful day...slightly cool with gentle breeze, sunny. Gotta say...it's really difficult to run when you need a bathroom! I did manage to shave off a few seconds in my quest to get home. ;)

Stash Report 2012

2012-01-01T18:16:00.000-05:00

I love almost everything about quilting...especially the fabric. I tend to buy a LOT of new fabric - darn those designers for making so many appealing patterns and colors! - and, because I'm not exactly a prolific quilter, it just gets stacked on shelves. One of my goals this year is to make lots of quilts using fabric I already own. To help me stay focused on making quilts with what I have (and saving some money!), I'll be participating in the Weekly Stash Report at Patchwork Times (http://www.patchworktimes.com/).

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 0 yards

Added this Week: 0 yards

Added Year to Date: 0 yards

Net Used for 2012: 0 yards

WELCOME 2012!

2011-12-31T19:41:00.000-05:00

Winding Down, Revving Up

2011-12-30T11:04:00.004-05:00

Less than 48 hours left in 2011.

Looking back: Overall, it was a good year...I had the love and support of wonderful family and friends, there were no major health problems with my family or me, I had a job/safe place to live/food to eat, and I was able to spend time/money on the things that make me happy (quilting, reading, running...). While each and every day might not have been Paradise, I recognize that I was genuinely blessed in 2011!

Looking forward: I pray that the blessings of 2011 carry into the new year. In the new year, I want to live each day as best as I can...accepting with grace and dignity (and peacefulness) what can't be avoided or changed and balancing the "work" with the "fun". This will be the underlying principle in each of my individual 2012 goals.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

2011-12-11T14:20:00.004-05:00

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