I’ve tried it … and those mis-matched pieces stay mis-matched!

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 – started the sashing
• Marigold Mystery – October blocks done
• Rainbow scrap challenge – Blocks are sashed – needs to be quilted
• October’s Monthly Colour block – done
• SAHRR ’26 (yes, I’m working ahead!)
• Guild Quilt #1 – finish quilting
• Guild Quilt #2 – sandwich and quilt

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: 18 / 18
• Total: 221 / 290: 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 . Sashing in progress
• Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. waiting for November!
• Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. waiting for November!
• A Quiltery – Garden Song – need to get started! It promises to be a beauty!

Quilting Projects:

• 2 Guild Quilts
• Rainbow Scrap Challenge

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 Pot O’Luck Mystery table runner … you can read about it HERE.

• Fabric used this week: 3 yards
• Fabric Used in 2026:     106 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:            87.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: sashing done!

Garden Song

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?

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 are the blocks: January – October:

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.

Need to show blocks with the sashing light:

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.

All the blocks so far:

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: √   DONE. 
2. Sash the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks √   DONE. 
3. Make the last Toni’s Garden block. √   DONE. 
4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts. In progress
5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner. √   DONE. 
6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song Not Done
7. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
8. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

1. Quilt: Rainbow Scrap Challenge
2. Quilt and bind Guild quilts (2)
3. Finish Sashing for Toni’s Garden
4. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song and start applique
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 

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