Monday Moments: September 4

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More from my trip

We went to Fogo Island for a day. While touring around the scenic villages, we stopped in 2 different quilt shops.

Mona’s Quilt and Jam Shop and yes, I bought jam.

The Lookout: And look at that door! I bought a rug hook kit and thought I’d give it a try. I tried and gave up. I didn’t help that I’m allergic to burlap! My husband tried and gave up … but never fear, the kit will be passed on to my nephew’s partner’s niece.

Once back on the ‘mainland’ of NF, in Bay Roberts, we visited “Sew it Seams.” Literally, the smallest quilt shop I’ve been in, but one of the friendliest! And she sells lots of gifts and souvenirs as well!

A Special Stop

We stopped in Nova Scotia for a brief, but fantastic visit. We ended up going to a cottage on the beach at Two Islands. I was COLD on our trip, but I warmed up by the wood stove, with great company and a fantastic view. When we entered the cottage, I spied, with my little eye, a QUILT!!

The blue quilt was fun to see and I even recognized a fabric that I had, back in the day … Then Erin brought out a quilt that her grandfather (97 or 98 years old) had received as a Quilt of Valour! This was super special to me as I have donated a few quilts to QoV and it was great to see someone across the country in NS had received one as well!

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

  • January – August:  225 / 242
  • September:  3 / 3
  • Total: 228 / 245
  • Percentage: 92%

Stash Report

Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!

Nothing purchased, nothing finished …

Yearly Tally:

  • Fabric Used the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2023:    146 yards  from non-IB: 59.5
  • Fabric Bought this week:  0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    17.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             128.5 yards 

Just an FYI: I do not count any fabric that is given to me (Island Batik), but this year, I am going to count it as fabric used.

To Do Tuesday

Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.

The To Do list from last week: 

  1. Get “Splendor” Quilt to flimsy stage: FIX those mistakes !!!!! Not done
  2. Work on September’s IB challenge. progress, but not finished
  3. Work on Pin Dot Floral Quilt. progress, but not finished
  4. Cut out Malted Mystery Fabrics. Not done
  5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE
  6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. Not done

This week’s list:

  1. Get “Splendor” Quilt to flimsy stage: FIX those mistakes !!!!!
  2. Finish September’s IB challenge
  3. Work on Pin Dot Floral Quilt
  4. Cut out Malted Mystery Fabrics
  5. Work on “It’s a Dog’s Life” project
  6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

Design Wall

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week. This hasn’t changed since the last report.

Piecing projects:

  1. “Splendor” Quilt: Fix mistakes and adding borders
  2. Work on another Pin-Dot Floral quilt
  3. Work on “It’s a Dog’s Life” project

This picture shows “Splendor” with it’s mistakes still glaring at me!

Quilting:

  • September’s IB challenge

Upcoming Blog Hops

Island Batik: Pieced to Perfection (My day is September 11)

Just Let Me Quilt: Sew It – Show It: It’s a Dog’s Life (September 18 is my day)

Moose Stash Quilting: Sew It – Show It: Monster Mash (My day is Oct 26)

Moose Stash Quilting: Sew It – Show It: Turkey Trot (November 13 is my day)

This blog hop starts tomorrow. I’m SEW excited to see everyone’s quilts!

But, first, you have an opportunity to win a Fat Quarter bundle of the complete Island Batik collections – Chromatic by Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design or Blushing Garden by Kathy Engle!

Visit Island Batik’s blog for an opportunity to win!

WEEK 1

September 5

Elita Sharpe, Busy Needle Quilting

Denise Looney, For the Love of Geese

September 6

Sandra Starley, Textile Time Travels

Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique

September 7

Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs

Brenda Alburl, Songbird Designs

Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting! 
Gail 

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16 thoughts on “Monday Moments: September 4”

  5. Looks like a very fun trip. You’ve done well with al your quilting metrics this year. With the change over to September, I’m feeling like we are at years end already! You are in a great position to finish all your goals for the year.

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  6. Hi Gail! Oh, what a wonderful trip you had. That blue quilt is gorgeous, and how special about the QOV. I have plans to visit Prince Edward Island next year. I find it interesting to hear that it was that chilly in August (or even July?). The cold doesn’t bother me one bit, but I doubt I would have thought about packing mittens or even a heavier coat without reading about your experience. I look forward to seeing your blog hop finish! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne

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  7. Wow, some fun and original places to visit, and to look at pretty quilting stuff, jam and other unexpected items! I love that door too 😉 Precious times in the cottage, quilts are definitely designed to bring people together.
    Thank you for sharing these happy days, and linking up.

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