In July, my Island Batik box contained a surprise package of Celtic Fields by Kathy Engle. It came with Doughnut (the neutral, on the left) and Celtic Mini Knot Red-B (from the Celtic Fields collection, on the right). I used some of the fabrics from this collection to make the 2 Take a Stand bags (see HERE) (I was given extra for this) and I still had the ¹/₂ yard cut of the collection. It was the perfect collection for a Turkey Trot Blog Hop where I chose to feature fall fabrics.

I used the Hunter’s Star Accuquilt die to cut out all the pieces for this quilt. There wasn’t enough of the ‘Doughnut’ neutral for this, so I added several other Island Batik neutrals to the mix. Some were unlabelled small pieces, but larger pieces of Snow and Egg White were added in.

My intent WAS to make a scrappy Hunter’s Star quilt. Then, when I was dividing the blocks up by colour, it emerged into this:

I decided to border 2 sides of the quilt with “Large Netting Pineneedle” (dark green) and the other 2 sides with Celtic Mini Knot Red-B (from the collection).

My quilting friends decided that I should call it “Disappearing Hunter’s Star.” But, since the Hunter’s star block wasn’t actually cut (like most disappearing blocks), it has morphed into “Vanishing Hunter’s Star.” That’s it’s official name now. 

Quilt Stats:

• Size: 65″ x 75″
• Fabric collection: Island Batik Celtic Fields, Doughnut and various neutrals
• Binding: Island Batik “Doughnut”
• Pieced with Aurifil #2600 (Dove)
• Quilted with Glide Shell using Silly Moon Rulers: Drop & Rocket for the blocks and 6″ Beanie on the border. 
• Batting: Hobbs 80/20

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 –November:  316 / 333
• December:  24 / 24
• Total:  335 / 357
• Percentage: 93%

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!

The Vanishing Hunter’s Star used 14 yards of fabric.

Yearly Total:

• Fabric Used since the last report: 14 yards
• Fabric Used in 2023:    254 yards  from non-IB: 105
• Fabric Bought this week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:    37 yards 
• Net Fabric used:             218 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.

To Do List from Last Week

1. Finish Quilting and Binding “Not a Hunter’s Star“ ”Vanishing Hunter’s Star“. √   DONE
2. Sandwich, Quilt and Bind “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt” not done
3. Piece “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt” quilt partially done … piecing in progress
4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE
5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

This Week’s To Do List:

1. Sandwich, Quilt and Bind “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt”
2. Finishing Piecing & adding borders “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt”
3. Work on SAHRR ’24
4. Finish Quilting “Gardenia“
5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
6. 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. Sorry, no pictures to share!

Piecing projects:

1. Island Batik “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt”
2. SAHRR ’24 (yes, I’ve started!)
3. Plan White Rabbit Blog Hop Quilt

Quilting:

• “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt”
• Finish Quilting “Gardenia“

Here’s a picture of Gardenia prior to being a flimsy and partially quilted. This was started in February. It’s hard to say if it will be totally done before the end of the year.

Upcoming Blog Hops

Just Let Me Quilt: White Rabbit (January 23. 2024)

Moose Stash Quilting: It Moose be Love (February 20, 2024)

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail