Month: August 2026

Sunday Summary: August 23

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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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 14 / 23
  • Total: 173 / 234: 73 %

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:

Marigold Mystery

Quilting Projects:

None

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!

Did you see my “Dancing Shadows” quilt? It used 7 yards and you can read about it on THIS POST. And you can get the pattern  HERE.

  • Fabric used this week: 7 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     97.5 yards (64 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           93.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches … a few blocks are started

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here are the 10 blocks together.

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

I have the flying geese blocks done … And yes, I’m using my Kansas Troubles stash.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for August. Partially done.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks. Partially done
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge block for August.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Finish making August’s blocks
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  5. 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 

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Dancing Shadows

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Dancing Shadows is a quilt designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs.

In January 2024, my Island Batik box contained a strip pack of Lavandin (designed by Claudia Pfeil) along with 2 yards of Milkshake (neutral) and Turtle (green). However, in my Island Batik strip pack container, the Lavandin was paired with Oatmeal (a very light yellow) and the Turtle. I went with it!

This quilt was easy and quick to piece together. The directions are fantastic! You can get the pattern from Brenda @ Songbird Designs. HERE.

Here is the finished quilt. I used Oatmeal for the light shadows and the binding!

And a close up of the free motion quilting. It’s an all over 3 finger open loop with echoing.

Quilt Stats:

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 

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Sunday Summary: August 16

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Something Fun

As I was preparing this blog for publication, I was reading Melva’s blog post. (Melva Loves Scraps). She had written a post for “Quilting Through the Generations” about me. It was fun go go back and read it! You can read it HERE. Thanks for the reminder of great memories, Melva!

The pictures below are my Grandma, the quilts I made with her fabrics, and one of the quilts that she started and I finished.

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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 9 / 16
  • Total: 168 / 227: 74 %

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:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Waiting for the next block on August 28.
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. The fabrics are cut!
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Yellow for August … fabric is cut … needs to be sewn
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Fabrics cut, ready to sew

Quilting Projects:

None

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!

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     90.5 yards (61 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here is July’s block: (Jen’s block is black and white … but since I want to use black in the sashing and borders, I don’t want to use it in a block … so I switched it to a dark teal green and white print.

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #10.

Here are the 10 blocks together.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Finish Dog on my Quilt (quilting, binding and label). √   DONE. (but I won’t show it until it’s gifted).
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for July and August. Partially done. July is done
  3. Finish sorting through Island Batik Scraps and organize them √   DONE.
  4. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks. Partially done. Fabrics are cut
  5. Toni’s Garden – Make block #10 √   DONE.
  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:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for August.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  5. 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 

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Sunday Summary: August 9

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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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 5 / 9
  • Total: 164 / 218: 75 %

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:

Quilting Projects:

Dog on my Quilt

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 finished the “Twilt-a-whirl” quilt! The fabric from this quilt was all from my stash. You can read about it HERE.

  • Fabric used this week: 5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     90.5 yards (61 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are on my cutting board. Ready to be cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

June’s block is the Black Rain Frog. I know, I know … there is no black in this block. However, I want to use black in the sashing and border, so I chose 2 shades of purple. My choice, right?

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Block #10 is printed … now to choose the fabrics …

Public Service Announcement

Update: Last week, I told you about my experience with the cap on my jug of Terial Magic. I notified the company and this is what they said, “This is the first time we have ever seen something like this in well over a decade of selling Terial.  It’s probably not a deteriorating cap.  It’s probably just a cap that had a manufacturing issue.” Well, although I didn’t respond back, my thought was, “It’s still a malfunctioning cap on YOUR product.”  

About 3-4 years ago, I bought a large jug of Terial Magic. I use it often for embroidery. It stiffens the fabric and I can use way less stabilizer.

However, my husband moved the jug and realized that the cap had deteriorated. UGG!!! It’s not a product you want spilled anywhere!!! And because my husband is anal and saves all sorts of things, he was able to replace the cap. So, just as a warning to you, if you use Terial Magic, make sure that your caps are intact.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Finish quilting Dog on my Quilt Partially done
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks forJune and July and August. Partially done
  3. Sort through Island Batik Scraps and organize them Partially done
  4. Cut out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cutting directions come out on Thursday. NOT 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 know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:

  1. Finish Dog on my Quilt (quilting, binding and label)
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for July and August.
  3. Finish sorting through Island Batik Scraps and organize them
  4. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks
  5. Toni’s Garden – Make block #10
  6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  7. 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 

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Tilt-a-Whirl

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This was a test quilt for Brenda of Songbird Designs. You can see her more colourful quilt and order the pattern HERE.

I was going to use a layer cake (10″ stack) as directed by the pattern, but I decided to use yardage from my stash instead.

These fabrics had be languishing in my stash, waiting for their opportunity to shine.

I must say, this quilt was super easy to put together and sewed up quickly!

Here it is:

And a close up of the quilting … I used Silly Moon’s Turkey in the white blocks and echo’d it. The straight edge of charming was used for the straight lines on the prints and border.

Quilt Stats:

  • Size: 40.5″ x 53″
  • Block size: 12″
  • Fabric: the prints are both from the “Sweet Dreams” collection (by KANVAS Studio) … one is “Stacked Sheep” and the other is “Dreamy Clouds.”
  • Hobbs Batting: Heirloom 80/20
  • Aurifil Thread: 50 weight
    • Piecing & Quilting: #2600 (Dove Grey)
  • Silly Moon Rulers: Turkey and Charming
  • Schmetz Needles: Universal 80/12
  • Oliso Iron

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 

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Sunday Summary: August 2

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A Finish!

I finished Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter quilt. I bought this fabric on a whim in May. This quilt made up quickly. I quilted it using Silly Moon’s Drop 2 ruler and free motioned loops in the sashing.

Quilt Stats:

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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 1 / 2
  • Total: 161 / 211: 76 %

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:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . The next block comes out on Friday (the 7th)
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge.
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Yellow for August … some fabric is on my cutting table

Quilting Projects:

Dog on my Quilt

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 finished the “Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter” quilt!

  • Fabric used this week: 5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     85.5 yards (56 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           81.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are on my cutting board. Ready to be cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here is May’s block:

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #9. I was surprised to see that we needed a whole square for this block, not the ones with the piecing at the bottom! But, it was a fun block to make!

Here are the 9 blocks together. Obviously the sun will have to go in the centre!

Public Service Announcement

About 3-4 years ago, I bought a large jug of Terial Magic. I use it often for embroidery. It stiffens the fabric and I can use way less stabilizer.

However, my husband moved the jug and realized that the cap had deteriorated. UGG!!! It’s not a product you want spilled anywhere!!! And because my husband is anal and saves all sorts of things, he was able to replace the cap. So, just as a warning to you, if you use Terial Magic, make sure that your caps are intact.

To Do

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

To Do from several weeks ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June AND July. Partially done
  2. Make the 1 quilt label I need to do √   DONE
  3. Quilt Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quilt √   DONE
  4. Pick out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt √   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 know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:

  1. Finish quilting Dog on my Quilt
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks forJune and July and August
  3. Sort through Island Batik Scraps and organize them
  4. Cut out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cutting directions come out on Thursday.
  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 

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