Hey Lauren!

I'm just going to call you Miss Stashbuster from now on! This is a perfect example of why we should NEVER toss any fabric. You found the perfect backing in your stash from 35 years ago. There was a reason you bought that fabric. It took just a little while to figure out what that reason was but the fabric waited patiently for you to remember! Fabric is kind like that. That's why I love fabric!

Your quilt is beautiful! You have inspired me to sift through my collection of fabric and find something that would work with this pattern. I think I might have something that would work.

My stashbuster attempts have been focused on this box of 2 1/2" squares of random Christmas fabric, dating back to who knows when, that I found in the cabinet. I've been using them as leader/enders and am going to create a stashbuster Christmas quilt. I've got about 20 blocks made and really haven't put a dent in the collection!

I've also been very busy trying to complete some wips. The American Patchwork and Quilting's UFO challenge has really helped me cross some things off my finish list. Of course that means I have lots of tops that need to be quilted but that will come eventually! I made three lists to finish...kits, wips and quilts that need to be quilted. The only one I'm behind on is the basted tops that need to be quilted. 

My wip for April was a Lucky Stars quilt that i had already made enough blocks to make a king size quilt. It's just took me more than a few years to sew them together.

This is only half the quilt...it's huge!

My kit for April was a pack of red and white fabrics that I bought to make the No Point Stars quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew. It's a free pattern on her website and I decided it would be perfect for my collection.

I've got enough blocks to add another row or two but they all have a light backgrounds and would mess up my light/dark pattern. I think I'll put them on the back.

And because I don't have enough to do, I made a potholder!

I see more in my future. They're no brainers.

I'm sorry that you're grieving you Grabbit magnet. I had no idea that they lost their magnetic-ness. I'm here for you if you need to talk.😀

Here's a little something that's waiting for you when we see each other next. A huge pile of 2 1/2" strips for your stashbusting heart.

BTW - you will never BE old! We are going to be young at heart and up for adventures until we can't!