Give Thanks, with a grateful heart … 🎶
WIPs B Gone 2026
I need to focus on the projects that are currently ongoing … NO new squirrels! I’m joining Devoted Quilter’s WIPs B Gone 2026. If you sign up, Leanne will send you an email with a link to a folder with several different trackers you can use. How fun is that? Plus, each Monday, she will send motivational emails to help you get those projects done!
This year I have chosen the “Button” tracker.
Here is the list of WIPS I’ve been working on:
- Toni’s Garden – block #13 is done
- Marigold Mystery – September’s blocks are done … October blocks in process
- Rainbow scrap challenge – Blocks are partially sashed
- October’s Monthly Colour block – done
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 – September: 203 / 272
- October: 11 / 11
- Total: 214 / 283: 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:
- Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Blocks are done … now for Sashing
- Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. October is done!
- Rainbow Scrap Challenge: sashing in progress
- Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. working on October
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!
The little fabric store that I occasionally work at is closing. 😟 I am sad about it! However, it did not stop me from buying 5 meters of porcelain fireside. I love fireside for backing! I also bought some fabric for my sister, but since it’s for her, it doesn’t count.
- 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: 18 yards
- Net Fabric used: 84.5 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Sashing in progress
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’ve decided to not do the Allison Glass Color Study. The information is HERE…. I’ll be following, but not doing the blocks. I know, I know, you’re saying “but it’s only a block a week.” But at the moment, I don’t have time for a block a week … or to be more specific, I don’t want to take the time right now … Yes, I would learn a lot, but my head is not in the space to do so right now …
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).
October’s block is the Pumpkin Toadlet.
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 #13 is done …
All of the blocks to date; now to add sashing and corner stones!
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.
September’s blocks are all done:
The start of October’s blocks:
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
- Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September and October blocks. in progress
- Sash the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks. in progress
- Make the last Toni’s Garden block. √ DONE.
- Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts. not done
- Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner. not done
- Make Background Blocks for Garden Song not done
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √ DONE.
To Do for this week:
- Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make October blocks
- Finish sashing the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks.
- Sash the Toni’s Garden blocks.
- Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts.
- Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner.
- Make Background Blocks for Garden Song
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
- 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
