Sunday 5 March 2017

Stash-Busting WIP-Finishing 2017 - Jan/Feb

I mentioned in a previous post that a bit of a goal I have for 2017 is to try to use crafty items from my stash, and to finish projects I've had hanging around a while.  Meanwhile, attempting not to buy more supplies unless they have an imminent purpose.

So... how did I do in January and February?


Not too badly!

STASH-BUSTING

There was the stabby granny made with very old stash.  I actually made a couple more, so I need to continue and try to turn them into a useful object!

I made a finger sloth using a pattern I bought last year and materials from my stash, with no extra purchases required.

I also made a zipped pouch using materials from my stash, again with no extra purchases required.

WIP-FINISHING

I blogged about my very long-standing WIP - the stripy blanket.  It was two-thirds through when I posted that, but I've made a bit more progress since.  I've done 4 colour stripes, of the 15 I had left to go.  Which equated to 14 rows of 60.  46 rows to go!  This is the most progress I've made on it in a long while, so - although it's not a finished WIP - I'm pleased that I've progressed with it.

PURCHASES

Did I buy anything, though?  Yes, I'm afraid I did!  However... it was for a purpose - the baby blanket for a friend's new baby.  I did not have the yarn required in my stash, so had to buy what I needed.  The blanket has been finished (in record time for the Slowy McSlow-Slow I am!) and I will show you more soon.

What I bought:

  • 7 balls of aran yarn (5 colours, 2 white).  (All used for the blanket: PASS)
  • Knitters/tapestry needles (pack of 2) - I needed some larger ones than the ones I had.  (Useful tools, rather than usable craft stash: PASS)
  • Daisy button - I was trying to break into the next postal bracket to get cheaper postage!  (Not required: FAIL - cost 26p)
Here is that naughty button - an unnecessary craft purchase!



I just better make sure I use it, eh?!

And... despite my baby blanket yarn being a "necessary" purchase, with a purpose in mind that has been fulfilled... the leftovers still add to the stash!


I am now left with the above, which I did not have before, adding to my craftroom stock.  So, now I need to try to use this up too - it's a tricky business, this stash-busting!

Check back soon to see the finished baby blanket!




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4 comments:

  1. Easy peasy getting rid of that stash - make baskets! Two colours at the same time and it will be gone in the blink of an eye. And you are left with something useful! And for 26p I think you are forgiven re the daisy button. Actually it will come beautifully to use decorating one of your new baskets! Problem solved! xx

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    1. Ha - well, that solves the whole problem in one hit!! An orange/yellow basket will look very cheery and summery, that might have to be my next project! xx

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  2. I made the same promise to myself! But Friday I noticed a little variety store going out of business. 40% off, I bought hooks, fabric ($2 a yard!), and yarn - a huge bag of yarn. Its still in the car...hiding! I want to say "shame on me" but I know I will use it and it was such a good deal.

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    1. You couldn't exactly miss an opportunity like that now, could you?! And, like you say, you know you'll use it, so it was worth going for the bargain!

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