Sunday Summary: November 15

/ quiltinggail

I’m off to a quilt retreat this week!! 5 days of sewing, laughing, chatting, games, eating … and so much more!

But I’m wondering … since I rarely drink, why do I end up with blocks like the one on the right sided meme?

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:

  • 2 Guild Hospice Quilts – quilting. – done!
  • Toni’s Garden – sashing and setting triangles are done – needs sandwiching
  • Marigold Mystery – need to make November’s blocks
  • Rainbow scrap challenge – done!
  • Monthly Colour block – done!
  • 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: 15 / 15
  • Total: 250 / 318: 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
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE .

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!

Rainbow Scrap Challenge is done!

  • Fabric used this week: 6.5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     115 yards (72 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    18 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:            96.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: is done! I just need to put a guild label on it. It will be a donation quilt.

And here’s some closeups of the quilting! I used the 6″ Beanie for the orange peel flowers and Rocket for the straight lines. (Both rulers from Silly Moon.)

Quilt Stats:

Garden Song

Garden Song is coming along slowly. I’ve decided to trapunto the blocks, so that will slow me down even more.

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’s November’s block:

Here are the blocks: January – November.

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.

Sashing is done and cornerstones are added, but I forgot to take a picture!

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 √   DONE
  2. Finish Sashing for Toni’s Garden √   DONE
  3. Work on Section #3 of Garden Song appliqué √   DONE
  4. Work on SAHRR’27 In progress
  5. Work on my Leader & Ender project: I’m teaching the class in March and need a finished quilt for display. In progress
  6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Sandwich Toni’s Garden
  2. Work on Section #4 of Garden Song appliqué
  3. Work on SAHRR’27
  4. Work on my Leader & Ender project: Irish Chain and Star: I’m teaching the class in March and need a finished quilt for display.
  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 

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