A Finish

I did finish my Level 2 Tote. This is a pattern by Krista Hennebury of Poppy Print (@poppyprint). The fabric and cork came from Emmaline bags. The lining came from my stash. The pattern is extremely well written and easy to follow! (If you’d like the pattern, contact Krista via Instagram.)

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: 302 / 327
• December: 19 / 21 days
• Total: 326 / 354 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:

• Finish a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
• Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery
• Laundry Basket Mystery: No progress this week … Week 1 – 6 are done. You can access the Mystery HERE.
  

Quilting Projects:

• Arabesque Pattern from mmmquilts 
• I’m currently quilting a quilt for a friend. I’ll show it to you when it’s finished … I’ve got a ways to go.

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!

No purchases this week, but the Maple Leaf Quilt HERE used 7 yards and the Clam up bags HERE. used 1 yard. The 2 Level Tote used 2 yards.

• Fabric used since my last report: 8 yards
• Fabric Used in 2025:     224 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:             195.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7 XX not done XX
2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
3. Quilt on a Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts XX not done XX
4. Finish Level 2 Tote √   DONE
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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done!

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7
2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
3. Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts
4. Finish Quilting Friend’s Quilt
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:  

• 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