November 8

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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!

We’re over half way through the challenge!

Here is the list of WIPS I’ve been working on:

  • 2 Guild Hospice Quilts – quilting. – done!
  • Toni’s Garden – started the sashing
  • Marigold Mystery – waiting to make November’s blocks
  • Rainbow scrap challenge – Blocks are sashed – quilting started
  • Monthly Colour block – need to do November’s block – printed out, fabric chosen
  • SAHRR ’26 (yes, I’m working ahead!)

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!

  • January – October: 235 – 303
  • November: 8 / 8
  • Total: 243 / 311: 78%

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:

Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

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!

Nothing finished this week. No shopping.

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     108.5 yards (72 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    18 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:            90 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: sashing done! Need to start quilting!

Garden Song

Garden Song started on September 28. I’m behind, but I’ve downloaded everything so far.

Each block is 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!

Here is another block. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

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. I have November’s fabrics cut out!

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.

I’ve started the sashing. I’m using a neutral around each block and then have started adding the blue between each block. The same blue will be used for corner stones …

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.

All the blocks so far:

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

  1. Quilt: Rainbow Scrap Challenge Not Done
  2. Finish Sashing for Toni’s Garden In progress
  3. Work on Section #2 & #3 of Garden Song: Section 2 √   DONE. Section 3 In progress
  4. Work on SAHRR’27 In progress
  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:

  1. Quilt: Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  2. Finish Sashing for Toni’s Garden
  3. Work on Section #3 of Garden Song appliqué
  4. Work on SAHRR’27
  5. Work on my Leader & Ender project: I’m teaching the class in March and need a finished quilt for display.
  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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