taking stock

every time i add a bit of new fabric to the stash--these are madison manor FQs from jo morton--time is spent taking stock of what's been used up.  my head was nearly hung in shame after last year's retreat when almost 40 yards of fabric came home with me...i know, it seems like a HUGE amount.  but since then, the plum solid and batik bali pop has been used, 3 yards of a green solid just about gone, 3 yards of a dark blue print also cut up waiting to be sewn that will incorporate many of the batiks bought, the mod FQs are disappearing slowly, the summer breeze blues/yellows made into the mondo bag, other solid FQs cut up for the amish style ocean waves, black/white prints were swapped, and bits of civil war repros used in various little quilts.  true, it hasn't all been used but feeling confident i haven't become a fabric collector.  my swap gift at retreat was a collection of blues/yellows batik charms, and those are going toward a pair of pillowcases--white with tiny 3" paper pieced stars--some time this summer probably.  rest assured i'll be sewing up a storm between now and this year's retreat...after all, i go to have fun and shopping for fabric is an absolute fun requirement!