In the past week, I was away at a nursing reunion. How can it be over 50 years since we graduated? Yes, a lot of water has gone under the bridge, but 50 years? really? 10 of us met at a resort on Vancouver Island and had a blast!!!

OH MY!!! talk about a lot of belly laughs … lots of reminiscing … remember when the streakers ran through the residence? I do, but I didn’t see them … but the house-mother was asked by the police to describe them … all she could say was that one of them was wearing a tie and she described the tie … (I hope you’re giggling now!). Then my roommate from 2nd year and her hubby came to the mainland for a few days … lots of visiting and more story telling! We definitely had a fantastic time!

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 – August: 179 / 242
• Sept 1-13: 21 / 27
• Total: 200 / 269: 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 . The final 2 blocks are printed out!
• Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. September’s is done … waiting for October!
• Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Purple for September … in progress …
• Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Need to cut out the next blocks!
• Garden Song – A Quiltery

Quilting Projects:

2 Guild Quilts

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:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
• Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
• Fabric Added this year:    13 yards 
• Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have 3 purple blocks completed and another in my “Leaders and Enders” pile.

A New Squirrel

For those of you that do not know, a squirrel is any project that distracts from what you are already working on. They are the tempting projects that you do not need … but are too tempting to resist!

This Squirrel starts on September 28. Each block will be available for free for 2 weeks and if you miss a block, you will need to pay for it! You can access the info about the quilt HERE. I have made several of Denise’s designs and have loved each and every one!

Are you going to join me?

Maybe a 2nd Squirrel

I’m considering it … but I’m not positive I’m going to do it …

It’s Allison Glass’s Color Study … The information is HERE. It’s free … It’s 1 block a week, studying colour … I think I would learn a LOT!

Monthly Colour Challenge

No change. Waiting for directions for October. 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 #11 is done … it’s a Magpie or Pee-Wee and she said to make it a bird that visits your yard. I thought about a stellar jay, but it’s blue and there is already a lot of blue in the quilt, so I just made it similar to the Magpie.

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.

No change. Need to make the September blocks.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks. not done
2. Sew together purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done.
3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden blocks. Partially done. (Printed out)
4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!  not done I’m going to start “Garden Song.” And I also did the “Pot O Luck” mystery from Lori’s Country Cottage.
5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks.
2. Finish the purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden blocks.
4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts.
5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner.
6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song
7. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
8. 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
• 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