tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post3602586118448456624..comments2024-03-16T02:54:17.745-07:00Comments on Cation Designs: Announcing the Stashbusting Sewalong!Cation Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-48844115992229148252013-07-14T16:09:21.514-07:002013-07-14T16:09:21.514-07:00This is really late, and I don't count it as a...This is really late, and I don't count it as actually joining the sew along because I haven't put it on my blog and I'm not on Flickr, but what the heck. I haven't bought fabric for months so I might as well make a pledge out of it.<br /><br />I Mira of Mouse Borg Designs swear that I will sew exclusively with stash fabric* for as long as I remain an unemployed teenager, owing to the fact that I only have $62.06 to my name and it must be saved for notions. I also pledge to sew as many things as I can with what I have, which is actually a lot more than what I thought, especially since it has recently absorbed someone else's stash. I can't really give a specific number of pieces. Receiving fabric as a gift does not count as buying new fabric.<br /><br />Not much of a pledge, but fully committing to this awesome sew along would be too difficult since it and the HSF both have different themes. Mostly I just need more incentive for the "sew as many things as I can" part. I get lazy in this icky summer heat.<br /><br /><br />*The curtains on my window and the wool blankets on my bed both count as stash fabric. Articles from my mother's stash count too as long as I ask for permission.Vincent Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854232669957741296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-39376953352850738582013-07-04T12:21:02.245-07:002013-07-04T12:21:02.245-07:00I, Kristin of SunnySewing,commit to using 30 piece...I, Kristin of SunnySewing,commit to using 30 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. I also commit to not buying any new fabric except for one big trip to Mill End Textiles in August or if I absolutely need it for a very specific project in which nothing else in the stash will suffice. Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-47207885459419397392013-06-30T12:46:41.743-07:002013-06-30T12:46:41.743-07:00Ooh I'm soo excited, as I've just started ...Ooh I'm soo excited, as I've just started blogging, now I can join the stashbusting and post about it aswell!<br />I, Kim, hereby pledge to use at least 15 pieces from my stash in the remaining months of 2013.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514435572278502420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-71061594034013593152013-06-19T13:40:29.207-07:002013-06-19T13:40:29.207-07:00Very late getting started, but I really want to ta...Very late getting started, but I really want to take part in this sewalong. I pledge to use 10 pieces from my stash in 2013.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781868419920123361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-55499884750948258582013-05-20T17:32:56.049-07:002013-05-20T17:32:56.049-07:00I just found your blog from your flickr post in ou...I just found your blog from your flickr post in our Great Gatsby Sewing Challenge. I am a bit late to the party but can certainly use a push to get my stash under control!<br /><br />To that end... "I, Jeri of My Modern Vintage,commit to cutting my stash in half in 2013. I also commit to only buying items such as notions and lining needed to complete my stash busting garments until my stash is under 20 pieces of fabric."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-27690969695884161612013-04-10T19:38:53.496-07:002013-04-10T19:38:53.496-07:00Ooh, hopefully this will keep me motivated and hon...Ooh, hopefully this will keep me motivated and honest!<br /><br />"I, Lyn of Poofytail, commit to using 25 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. I also commit to not buying any new fabric except for supplies needed to finish a project or fabric to make things for other people until the end of the year, with the exception that I can buy one new piece of fabric for my birthday."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-10020734496382842013-04-03T17:04:49.021-07:002013-04-03T17:04:49.021-07:00"I, Ebi of Mostly Raaw Edges, commit to sewin..."I, Ebi of Mostly Raaw Edges, commit to sewing only from stash fabric in April 2013, by creating projects for what I have. I commit to using at least six pieces of stash fabric this month, and buying fewer pieces of fabric than I use from my stash."Ebi Poweighahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026373137625603176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-63859324327951501402013-03-26T08:34:00.484-07:002013-03-26T08:34:00.484-07:00Jessica I like all you idea...except the garbage c...Jessica I like all you idea...except the garbage can! The thrift stores do not do so well with donated fabrics, but check out your local church. They always have one grand all-church yard sale/bazaar and would love your donation. I am sure that whatever denomination it is they would welcome your cast-offs and give a picker like me a chance at them! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387916194114744742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-86121591730179606442013-03-25T21:13:34.820-07:002013-03-25T21:13:34.820-07:00"I, Nancy,commit to using 9 pieces of stash f...<br /> "I, Nancy,commit to using 9 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. Additional option: I also commit to not buying any new fabric/patterns/notions except for back yard finds, church bazaar goodies, vintage patterns and lining fabrics until Jan 2014! Oh, and if somebody gives me fabric, I am keeping it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387916194114744742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-20855702520206781122013-03-25T15:35:47.207-07:002013-03-25T15:35:47.207-07:00I earnestly commit to making ten things in 2013 fr...I earnestly commit to making ten things in 2013 from yardage I already have. Easy Peasy. I will avoid fabric purchases, unless it is lining fabric..I don't have any of that. I also don't think yard sale fabrics and gifts of yardage count. There is never that much of it and I refuse to return gifts that I really want! <br /> I ,in addition, will commit to mixing and matching lining colors in order to use it all up. Should be interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387916194114744742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-23475501398487873722013-03-18T22:09:16.086-07:002013-03-18T22:09:16.086-07:00I've already used 12 so I think I can update t...I've already used 12 so I think I can update this to using at least 20 pieces of fabric.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06409673383518447394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-64354716630816600762013-03-12T00:53:49.119-07:002013-03-12T00:53:49.119-07:00I, Helen, commit to using 19 pieces of my stash th...I, Helen, commit to using 19 pieces of my stash this year. 2 per month, 1 for March, since it's part gone. I am aiming to use this as an opportunity for adventure, to try some ideas, if only to use up fabric. <br /><br />Getting my "acres" in, ala Kenneth King: If I were to say one thing and only one thing, it’s this: perfectionism is a disease, and a form of fear!<br />When learning the craft of sewing (which I believe is absolutely necessary in order to know what’s possible when designing), you should expect to destroy several acres of fabric before you get good. This is an acquired skill which can only be perfected by means of repetition—practicing over and over, learning from mistakes, learning when you can save something, and when you need to cut your losses and start over. Kenneth KingHellesewzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608102657781233659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-18973237930976126512013-03-06T21:49:10.616-08:002013-03-06T21:49:10.616-08:00I, Amanda, pledge to sew the next six garments I m...I, Amanda, pledge to sew the next six garments I make from my stash (excepting notions, muslin, and interfacing!).<br /><br />아만다https://www.blogger.com/profile/18429565605954259069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-74173155370802315672013-03-05T14:38:28.046-08:002013-03-05T14:38:28.046-08:00Is it too late to join? I just heard about this f...Is it too late to join? I just heard about this from Four Square Walls.<br />My pledge is to use up ten pieces of stash fabric for the rest of the year. I also pledge that the number of fabric pieces I buy must be less than or equal to the number of fabric pieces I use up every month.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104614839687611289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-63766493332452751852013-02-23T14:17:16.236-08:002013-02-23T14:17:16.236-08:00I, Pickled Weasel commit to using 10 pieces of sta...I, Pickled Weasel commit to using 10 pieces of stash fabric in 2013.<br />I'm a bit late joining, but I really ummed and ahhed when the stashbust was announced originally as I worried I wouldn't be able to honour any pledges I made. Only I just realised I've sewn three things with fabric from my stash already this year so maybe I can do it after all! And by a happy coincidence the last thing I made was for my daughter, so it qualifies for the Feb. challenge :)Pickled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314110021040229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-64292681536560889242013-02-23T01:47:02.788-08:002013-02-23T01:47:02.788-08:00I, Holly,commit to using 12 pieces of stash fabric...I, Holly,commit to using 12 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. <br />Additional: I also commit to using at least two thirds of all new fabrics that I buy myself this year. <br />I know I'm late to join, but I have been thinking about it, trying to come up with a goal that is challenging yet achievable. PolyCraftualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777851123314135341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-47791220725778239502013-02-18T04:38:22.515-08:002013-02-18T04:38:22.515-08:00I, Lise, commit to using at least 20 pieces of fab...I, Lise, commit to using at least 20 pieces of fabric from my enourmous stash by the end of 2013. I will not buy any new fabric this year, except what is needned to finish a project. I also commit to finish each project completely before starting a new one.Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155148588642879932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-40409120834082534832013-02-10T10:43:51.013-08:002013-02-10T10:43:51.013-08:00I, Vanessa, commit to using at least 6 pieces of s...I, Vanessa, commit to using at least 6 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. I also commit to finishing garments that have gotten stuck halfway through.<br /><br />I'm a bit late jumping on board, but I think this is a great way to keep me sewing all year long. I've only got 1 tub of fabric, but it has reached critical mass and my apartment can't afford to have it overflow.Vanessa Kamehamehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316471140208119383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-89475096722838429412013-02-10T00:42:48.414-08:002013-02-10T00:42:48.414-08:00I don't have much of a stash but its slowly ad...I don't have much of a stash but its slowly adding up, so.<br />I,Annei,commit to using at lest 6 pieces of stash fabric in 2013.<br />I will strive to use the fabric I have bought for certain patterns and make the item or use it for something that I will ware.<br />I will try to only buy fabric for clothing I will make not just because I like the fabric.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305797071729922636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-55938652810926470842013-02-07T00:24:22.822-08:002013-02-07T00:24:22.822-08:00I only have a small stash - just one box, but I do...I only have a small stash - just one box, but I do want to use it up, so here's my pledge:<br /><br />"I, Shannon, commit to using 4 pieces of stash fabric in 2013." <br /><br />I love the challenge ideas. I can't want to get started.<br /><br />The Finished Garment<br />http://finishedgarment.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-25234174577168760062013-02-07T00:21:13.547-08:002013-02-07T00:21:13.547-08:00I, Shannon, commit to using 4 pieces of stash fabr...I, Shannon, commit to using 4 pieces of stash fabric in 2013.<br /><br />I'm really just getting back into sewing and my stash is small-just one box. But I do want to use it all up. And I love the challenge ideas.<br /><br />The Finished Garment<br />http://finishedgarment.caAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492534135841820978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-26575639262998901632013-02-03T13:50:01.518-08:002013-02-03T13:50:01.518-08:00A bit late to the party here but I really wanted t...A bit late to the party here but I really wanted to think about what I wanted to do. I didn't want to set myself up for using a particular number of pieces of stash as I'm not al that productive and that seemed like a way to fail! And I've set myself a goal involving numbers already. <br /><br />But I DO want to use up stash pieces. So, after ponderification and mullingness, I, Joy of Charm of Magpies, commit to starting ALL of my crafting projects in 2013 (sewing, knitting, jewellery making, etc) from materials I own RIGHT NOW and turning to stash before external sources for all notions where possible. The one exception is my annual ball dress and any other event-specific garments that may have requirements my stash can't fulfill. I also commit to trying-really-hard to not buying new stash!<br /><br />It might be a bit lacklustre but I think it is achievable and that is what counts :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-34371567884104945832013-02-02T11:29:45.929-08:002013-02-02T11:29:45.929-08:00I, Anneloes, (aka Oes), commit to using up at leas...I, Anneloes, (aka Oes), commit to using up at least 10 pieces of stash. I also commit to finish each project and not buying any new fabric till june, except for lining, batting and sutch. <br />Since i'm due to give birth to our first in 2 weeks i hope to join the mothly themes and challanges, but i will be reasonable and kind to my self for the months march, april and may. I have no idea if i will be ableto produce anything in those first months. (I'm making something now for febuary, so unless the baby arrives in 3 days I'll manage the febuary challange)anne82https://www.blogger.com/profile/03845190730706841193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-74737968508355431512013-02-01T14:32:03.744-08:002013-02-01T14:32:03.744-08:00I, Becca, commit to using at least 10 pieces of st...I, Becca, commit to using at least 10 pieces of stash fabric in 2013, plus clean out at least 8 remnant pieces. I also want to use at least 7 of my current pattern stash.<br /><br />I'm not going to say that I won't buy more fabric, because I'm not overloaded stash wise, but I do want to rotate out some of my older pieces to make room for new pretties and also expand my sad wardrobe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479880960748887964.post-3088196167268828732013-01-31T15:52:36.125-08:002013-01-31T15:52:36.125-08:00I, Rachel,commit to using 12 pieces of stash fabri...I, Rachel,commit to using 12 pieces of stash fabric in 2013. For this year, I will only buy necessary fabric for any historical costuming, but it will be used right away and only bought on an as needed basis after the project has been completely planned out and I check my stash first to make sure that I don't already have something that would work.<br /><br />I think that's reasonable enough and I can keep to it. I'm not including notions in that, just fabric. Notions are a little trickier.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824751086238577923noreply@blogger.com