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:

• 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. Some blocks are done

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

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 

Linking to:  

• So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy
• 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