I was away on holidays … did a bit of sewing then, but most of it is secret sewing … so no pictures.
Design Wall
Piecing:

#1. Secret Sewing: Island Batik
#2 Secret Sewing: BBQG mystery quilt
#2. Scrappy Improv … another variation of the hot air balloon quilt
Quilting:
#1 November Island Batik project is being quilted
Stash Report

I was in Edmonton while I was away … Lori’s Country Cottage had a 40% sale on selected fabrics … I did not behave myself … It was fun to be in a fabric store … it was fun to shop … here’s a picture of the damage ….

I could justify each purchase … the fabrics on the left were for one of the guild’s mystery quilts and the fabrics on the right were all flannels … necessary for backings …
- Fabric Used this week 0 yards
- Fabric Used this year: 99 yards
- Fabric Bought this week: 12 yards
- Fabric Added this year: 39.75 yards (my husbands amounts as well)
- Net Fabric used 58.25 yards
- Husband’s purchases: 0 yards (which are added into my total amount of Fabric added this year). For those of you who don’t know … my husband often buys more fabric than I do … so, I’m keeping track! Unfortunately, he doesn’t sew!
Stitchin’ Time

While away, I managed to sew for 5 days … and for 6 days, I did not sew.
- January – August – 235 / 242
- Sept – 20 / 26
- Total: 255 / 268
- Percentage = 95 %
For more Stitchin’ Time, you can check out Kate’s blog: Life in Pieces
TO DO

Linda from Texas Quilt Gal is now hosting “To Do” every week. You can check out her blog HERE.
The last To Do list: (from weeks ago)
OK … so I had over 2 weeks to accomplish my To Do list – a little bit of everything got done!
- Finish quilting Island Batik’s November project Partially done!
- Finish 3rd Project from Scrappy Improv Partially done!
- Work on Island Batik’s December project Partially done!
- Write the directions for the guild’s Fall Mystery quilt √ done
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! √ done
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes √ done
This week’s list:
- Finish quilting Island Batik’s November project
- Work on 3rd Project from Scrappy Improv
- Work on Island Batik’s December project
- Quilt Secret Sewing BBQG mystery quilt #1
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes
PHD in 2021


Table Scraps
I have 2 Table Scraps for this month … First is my table runner and 2nd is the coaster.
This Table runner was made with scraps of Island Batik fabric … mostly from the Autumn Wings collection. Quilted with Aurifil thread, Hobbs Batting and Schmetz needles.

This coaster was made with a free pattern from Kreative Kiwi … Island Batik fabrics, Hobbs Batting and made in the hoop on my embroidery machine.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
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Another wonderful post Gail. How wonderful to get in to a shop and find some perfect fabrics. Great finishes for your fall table.
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Thanks, Carol!
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Fun coater, and I LOVE the bunny fabric.
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Thanks, Donna!
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An excellent two weeks. Sometimes you need a break from the sewing stuff too, it can amp up your motivation if you step away from it and just enjoy other fun things. Love that coaster, very pretty. Happy stitching this week.
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Thanks, Kathy!
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So many secret projects! hahaha! That’s a really pretty table runner you did. Great finish.
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Thanks, Sue!
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Well, boy howdy, you’ve been a busy bee! Fun to see the projects, I’m looking forward to seeing the secret sewing, and that little mug rug is too cute!
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Awe, thanks, Wendy!!! Secret sewing will be shown – eventually! 🙂
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