Much Needed Stash Manifesto

Ok. So I've been away from my sewing "den" let's call it, for about 5 days while being away for my work. I've been primary working from my stash for the last six months or so. But I have also been purchasing a few fabrics here and there still. I enjoy buying fabric and quilty things. I will not deny anything. But I realize that my fabric buying has pushed my sewing "den" to the capacity limit. I've even taken pictures of the proof of this. I'm starting to feel like a hoarder....

Evidence Picture #1 - 4 shelves full of fabric...see that second shelf from the top, I have to reach between the fabric piles to turn on my heaters.....

Evidence Picture #2 - These shelves are not as plentiful but still hold an abundance of fabric. There are also 2 quilt tops on this stand that need to be quilted.

Evidence Picture #3 - This is my under the bed tote packed with FQs....Can you guess why I left the Bargain Lover's Club?

Evidence Picture #4 - Here is where all my flannels reside and a few cotton panels.

Evidence Picture #5 - A Layer Cake and some other "Special" fabrics.

Evidence Picture #6 - Fabrics for one particular project. 

Evidence Picture #7 - These are my scrap bins. I actually have 9 scrap bins...some are hidden in the picture. 

So after seeing the hard truth of my abundant stash, I've decided that I NEED to make a Stash Manifesto. These are going to be quick and simple rules.

1. Pull from my stash at every available opportunity while doing a project.
2. Backing, batting, thread and fabric will be purchased when needed to complete a project.
3. Fabric may be purchased to fulfill the Birthday Bonus Club if I cannot pull from my stash.
4. Vacations will have a fabric budget (I may regret this one)
5. If I happen to slip, I will pick myself up and continue on.

Linking up with Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge

Goal #4 Quilt Top Done

Well I have just finished my Quilt Top for Meadow Mist's Midnight Mystery Quilt-A-long. I am beyond excited. I was a few months behind with the pattern but managed to catch up in the last couple of weeks. It was such a fun quilt to make!

Here are some progress pics.

And finally the finished top!

I'm hoping to get some outdoor pictures tomorrow depending on the weather of course. Not sure how I will quilt this one. I'll be putting it aside to work on another top that needs to be quilted. 

Feels really good to be working towards those 2016 goals! Goal #4 is almost complete!