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April 22nd, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - the final check in

It’s Earth Day my lovely readers, and do you know what that means?  The end of the De-Stash Challenge!
I’ve kept my promise, I haven’t bought any fabric since the challenge began, on March 17th.   Those of you who know me well, know that isn’t the easiest thing for me :-)  I’ve only been seriously tempted […]

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April 14th, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - week four check in

Hello my lovely readers - it’s the last week of the De-Stash Challenge!  I haven’t bought any fabric, but last week was so busy that I didn’t get a chance to make anything either.  Don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic week - but I was out every single day and my studio definitely […]

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April 7th, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - week three check in

So my lovely readers, how is the de-stashing going?  I’m still being a good little de-stasher and haven’t bought any fabric for myself.  I will however need to buy some fabric to complete a commission…  I’m not sure how this works into the De-Stash Challenge, but since it’s technically not for myself, will you forgive […]

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March 31st, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - week two check in

How are you doing with the de-stashing?  I’ve treated myself to several patterns (hey, when they’re on sale for $1.99 you can’t help it!) but I’ve been very good and not bought any fabric.
I have run into one little problem though…
I’ve bought a couple of dress patterns, (including this one) and would like to make […]

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March 25th, 2008

playing with your fabric stash

I wanted to mention that I’m not trying to make people feel bad by holding a De-Stash challenge!  I’m just trying to be more mindful when I’m shopping :-)  Have fun with your fabric stash - in fact, I want you to go and play in it!
When was the last time you dug through your […]

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March 24th, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - weekly check in

It’s time for the weekly check-in!
Did you stray?  Was there a yard of something lovely that you couldn’t put down?  Did that that ball of yarn “magically” appear in your shopping basket?
I was surprisingly well-behaved this week…  My favorite fabric store had a sale on some pricey patterns this week, and so I dropped in […]

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March 18th, 2008

day two of the De-Stash challenge

So how are you all doing?  Got the fabric shakes yet :-)
I’ve found some great ideas for “stash busting” projects out there:

Got some spare ribbon?  How about making a ribbon bracelet.
Use covered button forms, fabric & embellishments to create earrings.
Does your watch band look a little shabby?  Try fabric!
Check out this charming little bird brooch.

Now […]

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