Why the blog name ?

For my first foray into blogging, I've decided to keep a progress journal for my quilting projects, many of which have been languishing for months [or much longer, in some cases] in cupboards, bags and other hiding places.  This means owning up to a large stash of PhD's, which are defined as projects half done, a term I prefer to the usual quilters' term for unfinished projects, UFO's.

My nickname is stashqueen because I've become addicted to collecting fabric, books and magazines since I was first introduced to patchwork about 11 years ago.  I only throw away offcuts that are less than 1" wide, so my  bags of scrap fabrics keep multiplying as I work on a  large range of projects at a time.   I like being able to work on something that inspires me, so I find it suits me to have a variety of projects on the go at the same time.  I am not one of those fortunate, disciplined crafters who start and finsh one project, before beginning their next item ... but I'm happy being me.

This year I was fortunate to meet a lovely quilter, Dawn, who writes a blog 'As sweet as cinnamon', and her website has truly inspired me to make an inroad on my PhD's.  I made a commitment at the beginning of May to complete a wallhanging started nearly 5 years ago, and last night I finished it.   I am so pleased with the result.

This is my version of Julie Haddrick's wonderful art quilt "WedgeTailed Eagle" pattern, and it is made for my husband's birthday.   He has waited very, very patiently for this gift, and finally the eagle can fly to a suitable place in our gallery of eagle photos and pictures.

I am now ready and inspired to tackle the next item hiding in the double wardrobe.

Progress report soon with another completed item photographed - maybe even 2 small ones?