How true is that? But, I haven’t bought any fabric yet this year.

One Finish this week

I finished quilting the “Arabesque” Pattern from mmmquilts. I used 2 different sized Silly Moon Beanies and Rocket for the ruler work. The swirls were all free motioned without rulers.

This quilt pattern was Sandra’s (mmmquilts) SAHRR from 2025. If you take a look at my SAHRR (HERE) you would NEVER ever guess that she used the same prompts! If you want the pattern, you can purchase it from Sandra at mmmquilts etsy site.

And here is the back! And yes, the top left corner has the label for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild, so it’s destined as a donation quilt.

Quilt Stats:

• Size: 44″ square
• Block size:
• Fabric:  various fabrics from my stash!
• Hobbs Batting: Heirloom 80/20
• Aurifil Thread: 50 weight
  • Piecing: #2600 (Dove Grey)
  • Quilting: #2423 (Baby Pink).
• Silly Moon Rulers: Rocket, Beanie
• Schmetz Needles: Universal 80/12
• Oliso Iron

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!

Oh, it is so very nice to be sewing each and every day!

• January 16 / 31
• February: 1 / 1
• Total: 17 / 32: 53%

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:

• Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery: I’m all caught up, just waiting for February’s clue. Apparently we’ll be told which blocks to make and how to finish the quilt … I’ll find out on February 5
• SAHRR ’26
• Toni’s Garden – is a sew-a-long that started a couple of days ago … It looks pretty, so I decided to join in! (check it out HERE). All I’ve done so far is download the pattern … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
• Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge

Quilting Projects:

• Sedona Starburst: Test quilt for Songbird Designs
• Laundry Basket Quilts: Mystery

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 shopping so far this year!

The Arabesque quilt used 6 yards from my stash.

• Fabric used this week: 6 yards
• Fabric Used in 2026:     14 yards (6 yards from non-Island Batik)
• Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:   0 yards 
• Net Fabric used:             14 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

January’s colour is BLUE. Usually with blue, I would make at least a baby quilt, but I just made 7 nine patch blocks. The Island Batik 2.5″ squares were in my stash, no cutting involved! Just 3 different ways to do 9 patches with blues and a neutral.

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Sandwich and Quilt in progress
2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs Sandwich and Quilt. in progress. sandwiched and binding made!
3. Sandwich and Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts √   DONE
4. Work on Magnificent Mystery: November & December √   DONE. All caught up!
5. Work on 2026 SAHRR in progress
6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE.
7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week: needs to be updated.

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done! There’s too much to get done in a week!

1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Quilt and Bind
2. Work on Magnificent Mystery: February’s clue
3. Quilt Sedona Starburst: Test quilt for Songbird Designs
4. Work on 2026 SAHRR
5. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block
6. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
7. Prepare fabrics for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
8. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
9. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

SAHRR 2026

The SAHRR ’26 has started!! It’s not too late if you want to join in. See these posts for more details:

• About SAHRR
• Centre Block
• Round #1
• Round #2

My SAHRR so far:

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 @ 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