Stitching from Stash Challenge Support/Confession Thread

[NeedleAndFork]

Well, I had a bit of a "startism" hissy fit this morning so I went into my charts and cover kit bins and found 2 charts that I can stitch to cure my addition! One is called "Somebunny to Love" from the Cross Stitch Card Shop and the other is Stoney Creek Pattern of the Month Series "Offer Hope" which has a snowman and birdhouse with a bird. I will make this into an ornament. While stitching, I can gradually feel the tension disappearing. Now to make it to the end of Jan!
9 more days to go..... until Feb!





There you go! make an ornament, avoid spending on stash and have your first ornament for our SAL done! Double Win!

socialsue

[fccs]

My grand total spent was $2.40 for 6 skeins of floss. Big spender, me, yes?

Oh shoot...I was so proud of my $9 (hanging head in shame). But $9 is better than what I've been spending.

[Rose]

Ohhhhhhhhh that snowman one is adorable!!!!!!

I am going to send Mel a message tomorrow so I will let you know if needles count against our stash or off supplies are exempt.

[fccs]

the other is Stoney Creek Pattern of the Month Series "Offer Hope" which has a snowman and birdhouse with a bird.
socialsue

Oh, let us know how "Offer Hope" stitches up. I have the full set of charts and I think I want to do them as the full "welcome" on one piece of fabric. Until I decide, I'll just admire the charts and the fibers, and wait to see yours.

[Rose]

I have sent my report in to Mel so as soon as I hear back then I will tell you what I find.

[Allyn]

Oh shoot...I was so proud of my $9 (hanging head in shame). But $9 is better than what I've been spending.

No shame there! Be proud of your $9. Woohoo!

[fccs]

Am I the only one who somewhat struggled to stay within budget? I don't know if it's because I really wanted (notice I didn't even claim to need!) things, or is it because if you tell me I can't have something, I want it even more?

[NeedleAndFork]

Well.. even though I spent a total of $20.41, it was from christmas money.. so that puts me at $0 for the month! And I still have some christmas money left, as well as some micheal's gift cards.

[Allyn]

Am I the only one who somewhat struggled to stay within budget? I don't know if it's because I really wanted (notice I didn't even claim to need!) things, or is it because if you tell me I can't have something, I want it even more?

And this is only the first month. Eleven more to go.

[Rose]

Am I the only one who somewhat struggled to stay within budget? I don't know if it's because I really wanted (notice I didn't even claim to need!) things, or is it because if you tell me I can't have something, I want it even more?

You know surprisingly I was ok with not buying any stash. Yes I could not resist the keeper/minder set but that was more because of my snowman obsession and not my stitching obsession. Now this is only the first month so I will see how it goes as the months go along.

[Busy_B]

I really haven't had a lot of time to stitch. I haven't bought anything this month even though there is a pattern I'm tempted to get eventually.

[msufly]

This month I went a little nuts buying stash because I had xmas gift money. I spent just under $59 on fabric, patterns & floss but after the gift money, my Jan total is $15.91.

I've got 5 projects of varying sizes on my "to stitch" list that are all ready to go (fabric & floss) plus my current WIP "Victorian Xmas Eve" so I should be good to go for awhile. But I can see myself succumbing to buy XS magazines in the next few months.

[Rose]

Have you all gotten the e-mail from Mel explaining what is and what is not considered stash. She did quite a nice job of explaining most all of the do's and don'ts I will of course follow her guide lines but I must say that the whole gift giving not counting as stash I do not agree with. Ho-hum it is not my call on the rules so like I said I will follow her lead.

So with her explaination then the month of January I did stay with in budget by spending $20 of the $25 allowed on the Fob/minder set. Looks like that makes me the big spender from our board this month.

Hand over heart I promise to be a better example from here on.

[stitchingmae]

As of now I spent 3.40 yay !!!
I got a skein of floss that was intended to go for a gift project but instead I am just going tomkeepmit for my selfish self it is a caron wildflower collection lol
and a pair of .60 scissors that I thought were a steal but instead I was robbed they are not sharp enough to cut butter they were on clearance ina craft section folding embroidery scissors HA

[fccs]

So with her explaination then the month of January I did stay with in budget by spending $20 of the $25 allowed on the Fob/minder set. Looks like that makes me the big spender from our board this month.

Hand over heart I promise to be a better example from here on.

Nope, I outspent you...I bought two needle minders that pushed my total to $21.

My goal is to try for zero dollars in February...good thing it's a short month, right?

[stitchingmae]

So with her explaination then the month of January I did stay with in budget by spending $20 of the $25 allowed on the Fob/minder set. Looks like that makes me the big spender from our board this month.

Hand over heart I promise to be a better example from here on.

Nope, I outspent you...I bought two needle minders that pushed my total to $21.

My goal is to try for zero dollars in February...good thing it's a short month, right?

Actually....it is longer.....I thought it was shorter too lol but....Since we posted on the 28th of Jan that was only 28 days . now we will have the rest of jan and then 28 days of feb boo! BuT....march will only be 28 days... hehehehe

[Rose]

So with her explaination then the month of January I did stay with in budget by spending $20 of the $25 allowed on the Fob/minder set. Looks like that makes me the big spender from our board this month.

Hand over heart I promise to be a better example from here on.

Nope, I outspent you...I bought two needle minders that pushed my total to $21.

My goal is to try for zero dollars in February...good thing it's a short month, right?

Actually....it is longer.....I thought it was shorter too lol but....Since we posted on the 28th of Jan that was only 28 days . now we will have the rest of jan and then 28 days of feb boo! BuT....march will only be 28 days... hehehehe

You guys always make me laugh. And today I really needed that. Was a tough day ..... had to go to a dear mans funeral. So unexpected and what a loss he will be.

[fccs]

Actually....it is longer.....I thought it was shorter too lol but....Since we posted on the 28th of Jan that was only 28 days . now we will have the rest of jan and then 28 days of feb boo! BuT....march will only be 28 days... hehehehe

Noooooo!

[perftangel]

Have you all gotten the e-mail from Mel explaining what is and what is not considered stash. She did quite a nice job of explaining most all of the do's and don'ts I will of course follow her guide lines but I must say that the whole gift giving not counting as stash I do not agree with. Ho-hum it is not my call on the rules so like I said I will follow her lead.

So with her explaination then the month of January I did stay with in budget by spending $20 of the $25 allowed on the Fob/minder set. Looks like that makes me the big spender from our board this month.

Hand over heart I promise to be a better example from here on.

Well, if it wasn't for a random amount on a gift card I would have spent $37.85 if that makes you feel any better?

[Rose]

Who else keeps checking the Blog wondering how the group did and were your spending hits in the average amount spent. Also wondering who gets the first prize?????????