Left-overs

Left-overs made into 2 zipper pouches and a placemat. The placemat will go to Meals on Wheels for their Christmas delivery. You can read more about them on THIS POST.

One of my Patterns

In early September, Teresa emailed me asking if I had the pattern for “Ivan’s Diamonds.” In a very short period of time, Teresa had paid for the pattern and quickly made it. She sent me pictures of her quilt … Isn’t it gorgeous? And the quilting is perfect!! Thank you Teresa for allowing me to share your pictures!

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 5 are done. I’ve been procrastinating Week 6. The thought of making all those flying geese cutting small pieces does not interest me. I just might skip a row! I haven’t decided yet! You can access the Mystery HERE.

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 – September: 262 / 272 days
• Oct: 25 / 25 days
• Total: 288 / 298 96%

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:

• Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 6?, 7, 8 & 9
• Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs

Quilting projects:

• Island Batik November Challenge

WIPS-B-GONE

So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post HERE ]

This is my current list of WIPS. I’d love to have them all finished by the end of WIPS-B-GONE!!

• scraps from Splish Splash – done
• 5 grab bags for guild
• 5 Dove bags for guild
• scraps from byAnnie bag
• November Island Batik project
• December Island Batik project
• Test quilt for Songbird Designs

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!

The placemat and zipper bags used a yard.

• Fabric used in the last week: 1 yard
• Fabric Used in 2025:     202 yards. {68 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
• Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
• Net Fabric used:              168.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5,√   DONE 6 & 7. XX not done XX
2. Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something. √   DONE
3. Continue working on Island Batik November Challenge √   DONE
4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE.
6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: 6??? & 7, 8 & 9
2. Make 5 grab bags for the guild
3. Quilt Island Batik November Challenge
4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

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
• 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
• Oh Scrap @  Quilting is More Fun than Housework
• To Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmitt