A Challenge Completed!

This was my August September Island Batik project. We were instructed to decorate an Oliso carrying case! See THIS POST for more details.

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 – July: 207 / 211 days
• August: 10 / 10 days
• Total: 217 / 221 98 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

• “Bloomers:” I decided to use fabric from the Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. Here are blocks 9 & 10 and the birdhouse.
• Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics … (no picture)
• I’ve cut out the pieces for the Magnificent Mystery by Meadow Mist Designs (See HERE … it’s definitely NOT too late to join!). I used fabrics from my stash … they are OLD. I bought them at the Wild Rose Quilt store in Orting, WA, many, many, many years ago! Some of it is from a collection called “Buttons and Blooms” and some are from the back wall where the reproduction fabrics were.

Quilting projects:

• Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
• Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge : It’s sandwiched

Sunday Stash

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!

I used about 1.5 yards of fabric for the ironing mat cover and the decorations for my Oliso iron.

• Fabric used in the last week: 1.5 yards
• Fabric Used in 2025:     155.5 yards. {49 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
• Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:    24.5 yards 
• Net Fabric used:              131 yards

To Do

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

To Do from the last week:

I didn’t accomplish much on my To Do list this week. I was focused on completing my September Island Batik project … and it got done! YAY!

1. Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist / Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
2. Quilt  Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge XX NOT DONE XX. Still need to quilt it.
3. Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks in progress
4. Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. Finish it! √   DONE. 
5. Decide on Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal √   DONE. 
6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! XX NOT DONE XX. I got distracted and decided to definitely do the Meadow Mist Mystery!
7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

1. Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist / Splish Splash.
2. Quilt  Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
3. Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks
4. Cut out Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal
5. Start on October Island Batik Challenge
6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

Free Sew Along

Denise at Quiltery has done a fantastic job of designing this beautiful quilt! The directions come out every 2 weeks. If you want to purchase the embroidery designs, they are also available to purchase for some formats. (That’s what I’m doing!)

Don’t Forget

I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

Linking to:  

• So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy
• Frédérique  @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
• Sunday Stash @  quiltpaintcreate
• Oh Scrap @  Quilting is More Fun than Housework
• 15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces
• Design Wall Monday @  Small Quilts and Doll Quilts
• Monday Musing @ Songbird Designs
• Sew and Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
• Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do
• To Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmitt