So yes, I’m back. Breaking 2 ribs was quite the shock! I wallowed in self-pity for awhile, but one kind soul said, “It’s better than the alternative.” So very true! And …. I must thank each one of you for your kind wishes!

I have been able to go for walks and quilt. Both are very beneficial for my mental health! I still have pain and need to be careful with reaching and lifting. And laughing still hurts a LOT! However, I can cut fabric (in small doses) and can sew! I have another x-ray next week and hopefully, I will be able to do more!!

Now, back to our regular blog chatter:

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 6 are done. I had been procrastinating Week 6. I didn’t like the thought of doing flying geese stars without doing the no-waste method. So, I thought I could do a friendship star instead. It worked perfectly. 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!

The amount of sewing I’ve done this month is way less than usual. But that’s OK. I’m on the mend!

• January – October: 287 / 297days
• November: 15 / 30 days
• Total: 302 / 327 92%

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 7, 8 & 9
• Finish a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
• Work on a Test quilt for MMM Designs
• Work on Island Batik’s December Project

Quilting projects: none at the moment.

Favourite Finish of the Month

Yvonne, from Quilting Jetgirl host a link party each month with favourite finishes. I’ve only had one finish this month, so unlike other months, it wasn’t a hard decision!

End of Timeless Treasures Blog Hop

Do you want an opportunity to win some awesome Island batik fabric from Lumin Fabrics? Go to THIS LINK and vote for YOUR favourite quilt!

See all of the quilts up close together in one post before voting HERE.

Last day to vote is December 1st! Winners of the contest will be announced on December 2nd on Lumin Fabrics Instagram and Facebook pages. Good luck!

WIPS-B-GONE

WIPS-B-Gone has ended and I obviously did not complete it!! Next year!

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 did finish my November Island Batik project. You can read about it HERE. It used 12 yards of fabric.

• Fabric used since my last report: 12 yards
• Fabric Used in 2025:     214 yards. {72 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
• Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
• Net Fabric used:             185.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 6 √   DONE 7, 8, 9 XX not done XX
2. Make 5 grab bags for the guild √   DONE
3. 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: 7, 8 & 9. maybe ….
2. Finish Island Batik December Challenge
3. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
4. Work on a Test Quilt for mmmquilts
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:  

• Yvonne, Favourite Finish of the Month @ Quilting Jetgirl
• So Scrappy @ ScrapHappy
• 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