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Sunday Summary: February 15

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Such a cute pin cushion! I love the pun!

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt

I thought I had shown you this quilt already, but I can’t find it in my feed. Did I delete the post? I don’t know … but, you get to see it again! It was the fall mystery from Laundry Basket Quilts, but I changed the star blocks and didn’t do a couple of the final rounds.

There is a mixture of ruler quilting and free motion. Here are some close up pictures of the quilting. I really enjoyed quilting this one!! There’s a LOT of ruler quilting! And all quilting is done on my domestic machine (Janome M7).

Quilt Stats:

  • Size: 66″ square
  • Block size: mostly 6″ x 6″
  • Fabric:  Fat Quarter pack bought eons ago
  • Hobbs Batting: Heirloom 80/20
  • Thread:
    • Piecing: Aurifil 2600 Dove Grey
    • Quilting: Glide: Linen
  • Silly Moon Rulers: Rocket, Charming
  • Schmetz Needles: Universal 80/12
  • Oliso Iron

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!

Oh, it is so very nice to be sewing each and every day!

  • January 16 / 31
  • February: 15 / 15
  • Total: 31 / 46: 67%

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:

  • Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery: Starting to sew the blocks
  • SAHRR ’26
  • Toni’s Garden – is a sew-a-long that started in January … It looks pretty, so I decided to join in! (check it out HERE). All I’ve done so far is download the pattern … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  • Leader’s & Enders Scrappy Irish Chain with Stars
SAHRR 26

Quilting Projects:

  • None at the moment!

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!

No shopping so far this year!

I think the fabric from Laundry Basket quilt was already included in these totals.

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     34.5 yards (26.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:   0 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             34.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

February’s colour is GREEN. I’ve sewn (8) 9 patch blocks … using scraps of Island Batik fabric.

Leaders and Enders

I’ve been working on a Scrappy Irish Chain with Stars as my Leaders and Enders … I’m using scraps of Island Batik fabric and solid white to make the blocks …

Well, as with all Leaders and Enders, there comes a point when it all of a sudden becomes a current work in progress.

I started with lots of squares and made the chain rows, and smaller squares and half-square triangles for the stars and viola, I have 2 blocks.

Hopefully, it will be a quilt soon!

Meadow Mist: Magnificent Mystery

The final clue came on Feb. It was a few days before I could start assembling it. I’m liking it so far! Here are the first 2 blocks:

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

  1. Work on Magnificent Mystery: February’s clue in progress
  2. Work on 2026 SAHRR in progress
  3. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block NOT DONE
  4. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge NOT DONE
  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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done! There’s too much to get done in a week!

  1. Work on Magnificent Mystery
  2. Work on 2026 SAHRR
  3. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block
  4. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
  5. Leader’s & Enders Scrappy Irish Chain with Stars
  6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

SAHRR 2026

SAHRR 26

The SAHRR ’26 has started!! It’s not too late if you want to join in. We’re only half way done! See these posts for more details:

My SAHRR so far:

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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Round #4 for the 2026 SAHRR

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Did you see all the Round #3’s from last week’s Link Party? You can see them at  The Darling Dogwood

This week is Round #4. Wendy has chosen “Curved Block.”

This is what she says, “This week let’s show off our curves! Curved blocks, that is! Make a curved block border for your quilt this week. Curved blocks can be intimidating, but they really are easier than they look. Here are just a few ideas for constructing your blocks: 

  • Use templates to cut and piece
  • Use the improv method (no templates, just your rotary cutter)
  • Use applique method
  • Think out of the box – fabrics with a curved print? Bias tape curves? 

Once the blocks are done, there are several ways they can be arranged into a border, so play with them a bit before you sew up your border. Have fun!

I chose to make circles … lots of circles and put them on a curved line on each side of the quilt. I don’t have an accuquilt die that cuts circles, so I used a plastic template and cut circles 1 1/4” in size. Because I did them by hand, they are not perfect … but they are close enough. I glued them on the border with a dab of Elmer’s Disappearing Purple glue, but I didn’t trust them to stay in place. I used the largest stitch on my machine and basted them in place. Once I quilt the quilt, they will be well secured!

And here is my SAHRR so far:

Be sure to link up your Round #4 on Wendy’s blog: Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts

The fabric I am using for this years SAHRR is Lumin Fabrics (Island Batik) “Radiant Burst” by Jerry Khiev, along with the Egg White neutral and solid white.

You can see my previous SAHRR ’26 posts at these links:

The Schedule

  • January 14   Each of the co-leaders will be sharing their centre blocks (you will have to visit each of their blogs to see them). I will host the first linky party where you can show your centre block.
  • January 21:  1st Round:    Brenda @ Songbird Designs
  • January 28:  2nd Round: Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
  • February 4: 3rd Round: Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
  • February 11: 4th Round:   Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
  • February 18: 5th Round:  ME!!! @ Quilting Gail 
  • February 25: 6th Round:  Anja @ Anja Quilts
  • March 25:   Parade: showing all of your finished SAHRRs!

We have Sponsors!

We reached out to several companies that we all LOVE and many of them agreed to sponsor the SAHRR 2026!!! (That means prizes for YOU!!!). We will keep track of all of the participants that link to our Linky parties each week. We will make a list and use a random number generator to choose the winners for each prize! So, if you link up to 3 Linky parties, you will have 3 opportunities to win! If you don’t have a blog or Instagram account, contact me, or one of the other co-hosts, and we will post your SAHRR on our blog. This way you still have an opportunity to win!

Other’s Progress

Robin added cats to her quilt … why am I not surprised? She will fill in the middle once she finds out what this week’s prompt is!

Donna added 2 moose to the side of her quilt:

Dena Emeneau posted this on IG, but sent the link to me. (Dena, could you please send me your email address – thx!)

Katie said, “I had a hard time with the animal theme–I finally decided on a fish, but had trouble making one small enough–this one finishes at 1-1/2″ high and it stll looks huge compared to the sailboat”

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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Sunday Summary: February 8

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Another Finish this week

Sedona Starburst is a pattern by Songbird Designs. Isn’t it fantastic? I used an older fat quarter pack to make this quilt. I have no idea what the line of fabric is … but I know I got it around 2017 or earlier. If you would like the pattern, visit Songbird Designs and she will tell you how to get the. pattern for yourself!

There is a mixture of ruler quilting and free motion. Here are some close up pictures of the quilting. I really enjoyed quilting this one!! There’s a LOT of ruler quilting! And all quilting is done on my domestic machine (Janome M7).

For the back, I used the left-over fat quarters. I love how the quilting shows up on the back!

Quilt Stats:

  • Size: 64″ square
  • Block size: mostly 12″ x 12″
  • Fabric:  Unknown fat quarter packs
  • Hobbs Batting: Heirloom 80/20
  • Thread:
    • Piecing: Aurifil 2600 Dove Grey
    • Quilting: Glide: Linen
  • Silly Moon Rulers: Rocket, Beanie 4″, Charming & Cheesie 1 1/2“
  • Schmetz Needles: Universal 80/12
  • Oliso Iron

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!

Oh, it is so very nice to be sewing each and every day!

  • January 16 / 31
  • February: 15 / 15
  • Total: 31 / 46: 67%

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:

  • Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery: Starting to sew the blocks
  • SAHRR ’26
  • Toni’s Garden – is a sew-a-long that started in January … It looks pretty, so I decided to join in! (check it out HERE). All I’ve done so far is download the pattern … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge
SAHRR 26

Quilting Projects:

  • None at the moment!

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!

No shopping so far this year!

Sedona Starburst used 6 yards from my stash.

  • Fabric used this week: 12.5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     34.5 yards (26.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:   0 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             34.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

February’s colour is GREEN. I’ve sewn (3) 9 patch blocks … the top right block is actually a dark dark green. These are from my Island Batik scraps.

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

  1. Work on Magnificent Mystery: February’s clue in progress
  2. Quilt Sedona Starburst: Test quilt for Songbird Designs √   DONE.
  3. Work on 2026 SAHRR in progress
  4. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block NOT DONE
  5. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge NOT DONE
  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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done! There’s too much to get done in a week!

  1. Work on Magnificent Mystery
  2. Work on 2026 SAHRR
  3. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block
  4. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
  5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

SAHRR 2026

SAHRR 26

The SAHRR ’26 has started!! It’s not too late if you want to join in. We’re only half way done! See these posts for more details:

My SAHRR so far:

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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Quilting for a Friend

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Most of my friends know that I will NOT quilt their quilt(s). I always encourage them to do it themselves … or … quilt it by cheque! (ie send it to a long armer!)

However, when my dear friend (Heather) was in palliative care, I was told about a quilt that she started when her eldest daughter was 12 or 14. The quilt sat for many years, but Heather had worked hard that summer to complete the quilt … but alas, it didn’t get finished. Heather was a well known costume designer/sewer in the Abbotsford/Chilliwack area and she definitely knew how to sew. Her 1/4” seam was perfect! The blocks were all exactly the same size! Totally amazing for her first quilt!

Oh, and I must tell you that this eldest daughter is over 50 and a grandma herself! So, it’s obvious the quilt languished for many many years. Also, when the daughter was around 5 or 6, my husband and I babysat her and her sister … and they were so easy to take care of and such lovely kids, that it was soon after that when we started our own family!

I agreed to finish the quilt. It needed quilting and binding.

I was given the quilt in mid-November. No promises were made as to when it would be finished (this is when I was dealing with my fractured ribs). However, I managed to finish quilting and binding it by late December. They were having the memorial service for Heather on New Years Eve.

So, once the quilt was finished, my husband and I took the quilt and gave it to Heather’s husband a few days prior to the service. What a true honour it was to finish this quilt for them!!

Here are some pictures of the daughter receiving the quilt and it’s place of honour at the memorial service.

And a picture of the completed quilt:

Here is a close-up of the back where I used Silly Moon’s “Drop” ruler for the flower and “Rocket” for all the straight lines.

As I said previously, it was a great honour to be able to finish this quilt for Heather.

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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Sunday Summary: February 1

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How true is that? But, I haven’t bought any fabric yet this year.

One Finish this week

I finished quilting the “Arabesque” Pattern from mmmquilts. I used 2 different sized Silly Moon Beanies and Rocket for the ruler work. The swirls were all free motioned without rulers.

This quilt pattern was Sandra’s (mmmquilts) SAHRR from 2025. If you take a look at my SAHRR (HERE) you would NEVER ever guess that she used the same prompts! If you want the pattern, you can purchase it from Sandra at mmmquilts etsy site.

And here is the back! And yes, the top left corner has the label for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild, so it’s destined as a donation quilt.

Quilt Stats:

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!

Oh, it is so very nice to be sewing each and every day!

  • January 16 / 31
  • February: 1 / 1
  • Total: 17 / 32: 53%

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:

  • Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery: I’m all caught up, just waiting for February’s clue. Apparently we’ll be told which blocks to make and how to finish the quilt … I’ll find out on February 5
  • SAHRR ’26
  • Toni’s Garden – is a sew-a-long that started a couple of days ago … It looks pretty, so I decided to join in! (check it out HERE). All I’ve done so far is download the pattern … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge
SAHRR 26

Quilting Projects:

  • Sedona Starburst: Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  • Laundry Basket Quilts: Mystery

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!

No shopping so far this year!

The Arabesque quilt used 6 yards from my stash.

  • Fabric used this week: 6 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     14 yards (6 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:   0 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             14 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

January’s colour is BLUE. Usually with blue, I would make at least a baby quilt, but I just made 7 nine patch blocks. The Island Batik 2.5″ squares were in my stash, no cutting involved! Just 3 different ways to do 9 patches with blues and a neutral.

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Sandwich and Quilt in progress
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs Sandwich and Quilt. in progress. sandwiched and binding made!
  3. Sandwich and Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts √   DONE
  4. Work on Magnificent Mystery: November & December √   DONE. All caught up!
  5. Work on 2026 SAHRR 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: needs to be updated.

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done! There’s too much to get done in a week!

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Quilt and Bind
  2. Work on Magnificent Mystery: February’s clue
  3. Quilt Sedona Starburst: Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  4. Work on 2026 SAHRR
  5. Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block
  6. Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
  7. Prepare fabrics for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  8. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  9. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

SAHRR 2026

SAHRR 26

The SAHRR ’26 has started!! It’s not too late if you want to join in. See these posts for more details:

My SAHRR so far:

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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Sunday Summary: January 25

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This is true!

I’ve been MIA for awhile

I know that I have not posted much in the last month … I’ve had that horrid flu / cold that was going around. I’m finally on the mend and feeling much much better! So, I’ll try to catch you up to what’s happening!

For each of my weekly updates, I’ll be starting fresh!

Two Finishes

I have 2 finishes this month:

The quilt I made for the Starry Seas Blog Hop, along with the magnetic bowls see THIS POST.

And the Helen Godden Countdown to Christmas ’25. (See all the youtube videos HERE.) I have been doing her countdowns for several years. This was the 3rd year that my sister and I have done it together. We often do it between Christmas and New Years, but this year we did it this past week. As we are zooming, we watch the videos together and then quilt the various components.

I used Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) solid white fabric. The project was traced onto the fabric using a Sharpie “Stained” marker (doesn’t bleed like a regular sharpie). The lines were all stitched with Aurifil #2692 (black). The various sections were coloured with Inktense pencils and Aloe Vera. Hobbs 80/20 was used as the batting. All of the micro quilting was done with black Aurifil thread. The quilt was bound with Island Batik’s solid black fabric.

And here is the finished project!

I always learn a LOT when doing these projects! It’s a LOT of fun and it doesn’t matter if it’s not perfect! It just gets 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 know that for at least 2 weeks, I didn’t go into my sewing room. I was too sick. And the rest of the time was hit and miss, so I’m going to take a wild guess that I have probably sewed for 30 minutes at least 10 days so far this month. I know it’s a low percentage for me, but it will get better!

  • January 1 – 25: 10 /25
  • Total: 10 / 25: 40%

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:

  • Meadow Mist Magnificient Mystery: I’m all caught up, just waiting for February’s clue. Apparently we’ll be told which blocks to make and how to finish the quilt … I’ll find out on February 5
  • SAHRR ’26

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!

No purchases so far this year!

The Starry Seas quilt and magnetic bowls used 7.5 yards and the Helen Godden Christmas used half a yard.

  • Fabric used this year: 8 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     8 yards
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:   0 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             8 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

January’s colour is BLUE. Usually with blue, I would make at least a baby quilt, but I just made 3 nine patch blocks. The Island Batik 2.5″ squares were in my stash, no cutting involved! Just 3 different ways to do 9 patches with blues and a neutral.

To Do

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

To Do from last year ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Finish Week 7 √   DONE. It’s ready to be sandwiched and quilted
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs get the quilt webbed together. √   DONE. It’s ready to be sandwiched and quilted
  3. Sandwich and Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts in progress
  4. Finish Quilting Friend’s Quilt √   DONE.
  5. Work on Magnificent Mystery: November & December √   DONE. All caught up!
  6. Work on 2026 SAHRR in progress
  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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done! There’s too much to get done in a week!

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Sandwich and Quilt
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs Sandwich and Quilt
  3. Finish Quilting and bind Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts
  4. Work on 2026 SAHRR
  5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

SAHRR 2026

SAHRR 26

The SAHRR ’26 has started!! It’s not too late if you want to join in. See these posts for more details:

My SAHRR so far:

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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Sunday Summary: December 28

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I wish!

Another Finish

My husband has been bugging me to make a quilt for the grand-dog. I had made one a few years ago, but it went home with her mama. I decided to make one, using some dog fabric that I had left over. I kept it a secret and the grand-dog got it for Christmas. It’s 28″ x36″ and has a plush backing. Although it’s difficult to see, there are bones quilted all over it. You might be able to see them better on the backing!

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 – November: 302 / 327
  • December: 25/ 28 days
  • Total: 327/ 361 92%

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:

Songbird Designs

Quilting Projects:

  • Arabesque Pattern from mmmquilts 
  • I’m currently quilting a quilt for a friend. I’ll show it to you when it’s finished … I’ve got a ways to go.

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!

No purchases this week, but the dog quilt used up 2 yards.

I was hoping to make it to 200 yards used … but I’m 2.5 yards short. Oh well. My stash isn’t going anywhere, so hopefully I can dream and make 200 yards next year.

  • Fabric used since my last report: 2 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     226 yards. {72 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             197.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7 in progress
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
  3. Quilt on a Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts XX not done XX still needs to be sandwiched.
  4. Finish Quilting Friend’s Quilt 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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done!

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Finish Week 7
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs get the quilt webbed together.
  3. Sandwich and Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts
  4. Finish Quilting Friend’s Quilt
  5. Work on Magnificent Mystery: November & December
  6. Work on 2026 SAHRR
  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 

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Island Batik projects 2025

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As an Island Batik (Lumin) Ambassador, I receive a LOT of wonderful fabric and quilting supplies from Island Batik and industry partners. This post is a compilation of the projects I created in 2025 using Island Batik fabrics. Thank you Island Batik for a wonderful year!

Here’s a l pictures of everything I received in my first January box. The 2nd box contained all the wonderful  Hobbs Batting and a tool from  Studio 180 Designs. You can see the video and individual pictures on THIS POST.

This was my first finish 2025: Helen Godden’s Christmas Countdown . You can read about it HERE. 

January’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge colour was Pink. This was my first Pink quilt to answer that challenge. See THIS POST for more details.

This was my 2nd quilt to January’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge (Pink). You can read more about it HERE.

This was my runner for February’s Island Batik (Lumin) challenge featuring Studio 180 tool and the Radiant Burst collection. See HERE for more details.

Claudia Porter from Create with Claudia asked me to make something with her feature fabric. Of course, I said “yes.” This quilt used the beautiful Meadow Hues collection. See HERE. for more detail.

This pretty quilt was made with Jennifer Thomas’s (of Curlicue Creations) signature fabric, Sunlit Garden. See THIS POST for more details.

March’s Island Batik challenge was “It’s All Up to You.” We made anything we wanted. The choice was ours. I made this bear’s paw quilt. See THIS POST for more details.

This zipper pouch was easy to make for a quick gift. See HERE for more details.

This was my SAHRR quilt. THIS POST has most of the details, with links to other posts containing details of each round.

The Rainbow Scrap Challenge for February was Blue. This is one of the quilts I completed for February. You can read about it HERE.

April’s Challenge was to make a quilt using a Drunkard’s Path block. You can read more about it HERE.

And, here’s a smaller version!

I reviewed a book called “Picture Patchwork” and this train was one of the quilts in the book. You can read about it HERE.

This quilt was made for the Island Batik Catalogue. You can read about it on THIS POST. (photo credit: Jerry Khiev).

A 12″ mini quilt was made for the Hobbs Batting booth in Houston … It’s likely the only quilt that I’ll have that hung in that quilt show!! LOL!!!

Blue was Rainbow Scrap Challenge for February. These 2 quilts were finally finished in May. This POST has more details.

This quilt was for the March Yellow Rainbow Scrap Challenge . You can read about it HERE.

This quilt was made for a dear relative dealing with cancer. You can read more about it on THIS POST.

This is one of the TWO quilts I made for the Irish Chain Blog Hop. You can read about it on THIS POST.

This is the back of the first quilt.

This is the 2nd quilt:

I made this little zipper pouch (front & back shown) from left-overs from the above quilt. See THIS POST for details.

The June Island Batik challenge was to make a soft toy using a Funky Friends pattern. See HERE for the adventures of these 2 squirrels!

These placemats used more of the left-overs from the Irish Chain quilts … This POST has all the details.

This was a mystery quilt from Canuck Quilter. You can read more about it on THIS POST.

I made this Swan Quilt using a pattern from the “Picture Patchwork” book. You can read about it HERE.

This quilt was made with scraps of purple and solid white. You can read about it HERE.

I used leftover strips to make these donation placemats. See THIS POST for details:

This quilt was made for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Orange was the colour for June … but it didn’t get finished until the end of July. See details HERE.

This is my August Island Batik Challenge: to decorate the wool Oliso carrying case. I also made a reversible bag to put my Alpaca/wool mat in. See HERE for more details.

This butterfly quilt was fun to make. See details HERE.

I made this quilt using Embroidery designs by Denise Looney and the fabrics were all from Island Batik. More details HERE.

These quilts were made for the Threaded Chaos Blog Hop, featuring crazy quilts using Aurifil Thread. THIS POST has all the details.

This quilt was made with a strip pack of the Splish Splash collection. You can read more about it HERE, and see lots of close-ups of the quilting!

The October challenge was to make a byAnnie bag. I made ‘Switchback.’ You can read about it HERE.

These were left-overs from the Splish Splash quilt (above) you can read about them on THIS POST.

The November challenge was Timeless Traditions. We were instructed to choose at least 5 traditional blocks and make a quilt. You can read about it on THIS POST.

When I made the Switchback (ByAnnie bag) earlier this fall, I had some left-over quilted fabric … one an incorrect panel. I couldn’t resist using them to make these too Clam Up bags. (See HERE for details)

December’s Island Batik challenge was totally up to us! We could make whatever we wanted. The fall colours were so vibrant this year, that I couldn’t resist making this maple leaf scrappy quilt. See THIS POST for details.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

WOW!! A total of 46 projects made with Island Batik fabrics!! This wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Lumin Fabrics and the industry partners!

So a HUGE THANK YOU to Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and Industry partners! They have supplied the products for free as my role as an Island Batik Ambassador! Island Batik, Aurifil Thread, Hobbs Batting, Schmetz Needles, Oliso Iron, Studio 180 Designs, Accuquilt, and Funky Friends. ByAnnie

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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Sunday Summary: December 21

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A Finish

I did finish my Level 2 Tote. This is a pattern by Krista Hennebury of Poppy Print (@poppyprint). The fabric and cork came from Emmaline bags. The lining came from my stash. The pattern is extremely well written and easy to follow! (If you’d like the pattern, contact Krista via Instagram.)

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 – November: 302 / 327
  • December: 19 / 21 days
  • Total: 326 / 354 92%

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:

Songbird Designs

Quilting Projects:

  • Arabesque Pattern from mmmquilts 
  • I’m currently quilting a quilt for a friend. I’ll show it to you when it’s finished … I’ve got a ways to go.

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!

No purchases this week, but the Maple Leaf Quilt HERE used 7 yards and the Clam up bags HERE. used 1 yard. The 2 Level Tote used 2 yards.

  • Fabric used since my last report: 8 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     224 yards. {72 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             195.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7 XX not done XX
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
  3. Quilt on a Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts XX not done XX
  4. Finish Level 2 Tote √   DONE
  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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done!

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  3. Quilt Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts
  4. Finish Quilting Friend’s Quilt
  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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It’s All Up to You!

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The final challenge of the year allowed the ambassadors to do whatever we wanted! Sometimes, this can be very difficult and at other times it’s super easy! This time, it was easy!

I knew that I wanted to do something scrappy.

This fall, I was very inspired by the fall colours of the trees and the leaves. They seemed more vibrant than other years. The following pictures were taken by my friend, Stella MacDonald. (And, she’s hoping that me posting them will make her famous!!). Aren’t the colours rich?

I used the Accuquilt die “Maple Leaf” to cut everything out. (See HERE). This die has the blocks finishing at 8″. I used the free Accuquilt Table Runner pattern as a guide, but I doubled the size and made it scrappier!

Here is the finished quilt:

The “Oh Canada” quilting ruler (from Silly Moon) was ideal for doing an “all-over” pattern on the quilt! Aurifil Thread #4650 was the perfect variegated thread to use on this quilt. It has lots of greens, red, and yellow! I actually laughed out loud when I read that the name of the thread was “Leaves!” Hobbs 80/20 batting is in the middle.

The Janome M7 has a maple leaf stitch and I used it on the binding!

Quilt Stats:

Thank you!

Thank you to the generosity of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and Industry partners! They have supplied the products for free as my role as an Island Batik Ambassador! Island Batik, Aurifil Thread, Hobbs Batting, Schmetz Needles, Oliso Iron, Accuquilt

Island Batik Ambassadors

Visit the other Island Batik Ambassadors to see what they made this month:

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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TGIFF and a Matching Finish!

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TGIFF is an acronym for Thank Goodness It’s FINISHED Friday. It is hosted by a variety of different bloggers that show their finished quilt or project for that week. You can visit THIS LINK to see who is hosting each week. This week, I am the host!

I made 2 of the Small Clam Up byAnnie bags. You can get the pattern HERE. When I made the Switchback bag in October (see THIS POST), there was some quilted fabric left over. I couldn’t just throw it out. These bags used the perfect amount of quilted fabric! I had used fabric from the “Frosted Folliage” collection by Tiffany Hayes of Needle in a Hay Stack and Whip Cream (an Island Batik foundational fabric).

I know that I’m biased, but I think they turned out so very cute! I will likely use one with my Switchback and will give the other as a gift in the future.

Here they are with my Switchback bag:

It’s YOUR Turn

Link up your finished project!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter

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 

Sunday Summary: December 7

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A Winner!

My last post was about the Arabesque Pattern from mmmquilts that I tested. The winner from commenting on my blog is Joyce Carter! Sandra will be sending her a free pattern.

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!

Almost back to normal!

  • January – November: 302 / 327
  • December: 6 / 7days
  • Total: 308 / 334 92%

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:

Songbird Designs

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.

  • Fabric used since my last report: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     214 yards. {72 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             185.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: 7, 8 & 9. maybe …. XX not done XX
  2. Finish Island Batik December Challenge √   DONE. post coming soon!
  3. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
  4. Work on a Test Quilt for mmmquilts 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:

I have my list, but I’m not going to stress about getting it done!

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Work on Week 7
  2. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  3. Quilt on a Arabesque Quilt for mmmquilts
  4. Finish Level 2 Tote
  5. Work on left-overs from Switchback bag
  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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Sunday Summary: November 30

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So yes, I’m back. Breaking 2 ribs was quite the shock! I wallowed in self-pity for awhile, but one kind soul said, “It’s better than the alternative.” So very true! And …. I must thank each one of you for your kind wishes!

I have been able to go for walks and quilt. Both are very beneficial for my mental health! I still have pain and need to be careful with reaching and lifting. And laughing still hurts a LOT! However, I can cut fabric (in small doses) and can sew! I have another x-ray next week and hopefully, I will be able to do more!!

Now, back to our regular blog chatter:

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 6 are done. I had been procrastinating Week 6. I didn’t like the thought of doing flying geese stars without doing the no-waste method. So, I thought I could do a friendship star instead. It worked perfectly. You can access the Mystery HERE.

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!

The amount of sewing I’ve done this month is way less than usual. But that’s OK. I’m on the mend!

  • January – October: 287 / 297days
  • November: 15 / 30 days
  • Total: 302 / 327 92%

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:

  • Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 7, 8 & 9
  • Finish a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  • Work on a Test quilt for MMM Designs
  • Work on Island Batik’s December Project

Quilting projects: none at the moment.

Favourite Finish of the Month

Yvonne, from Quilting Jetgirl host a link party each month with favourite finishes. I’ve only had one finish this month, so unlike other months, it wasn’t a hard decision!

End of Timeless Treasures Blog Hop

Do you want an opportunity to win some awesome Island batik fabric from Lumin Fabrics? Go to THIS LINK and vote for YOUR favourite quilt!

See all of the quilts up close together in one post before voting HERE.

Last day to vote is December 1st! Winners of the contest will be announced on December 2nd on Lumin Fabrics Instagram and Facebook pages. Good luck!

WIPS-B-GONE

WIPS-B-Gone has ended and I obviously did not complete it!! Next year!

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 did finish my November Island Batik project. You can read about it HERE. It used 12 yards of fabric.

  • Fabric used since my last report: 12 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     214 yards. {72 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:             185.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 6 √   DONE 7, 8, 9 XX not done XX
  2. Make 5 grab bags for the guild √   DONE
  3. Island Batik November Challenge √   DONE
  4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs 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. Laundry Basket Mystery: 7, 8 & 9. maybe ….
  2. Finish Island Batik December Challenge
  3. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  4. Work on a Test Quilt for mmmquilts
  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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Timeless Traditions Blog Hop

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Here’s what Island Batik told us about this challenge:

  • Project Type: Quilt
  • Size: Lap or larger
  • Fabric: Must use Summer 2025 fabric bundle
  • Must use as many collection SKUs as possible
  • Technique: Traditionally pieced and any other technique you want to include – applique, foundation pieced if applicable. Must use a minimum of 5 different blocks in your quilt
    • Four Patch Quilt Block 
    • Nine Patch Quilt Block
    • Half Square Triangle Block
    • Quarter Square Triangle Block
    • Friendship Star Block
    • Flying Geese Quilt Block
    • Variable Star Quilt Block
    • Ohio Star Quilt Block
    • Nine Patch Chain Quilt Block
    • Pinwheel Mosaic Quilt Block

I received a “Surprise” package that contained my Summer ’25 bundle. I hadn’t looked it up, so it was a total surprise to me when I opened it!

Here’s what I found when I opened the Surprise bundle:

Isn’t it gorgeous?? This collection is Garden Gate (a Kate Colleran original) and the 2 yard accompanying fabrics are Sparkles-Multi Pink Yellow and Gravel-Purple Regal, both from the collection.

I planned the quilt in EQ8. The blocks I chose to make: All of them are 9″ square, except for the 9 patch that finishes at 3″ square.

  • Friendship Star
  • Pinwheel Mosaic (paper pieced)
  • Pinwheel (paper pieced)
  • Friendship Star Variation
  • Double Pinwheel Whirls (paper pieced)
  • Ohio Star
  • Ohio Star Variation (paper pieced)
  • 9 patch

along with a tiny 9 patch as corner stones:

And yes, there was an “Opps” block … I wasn’t following the colours on the paper piecing … this was suppose to be a pinwheel in the centre …

Here’s a picture of the layout on the design wall before I had all the blocks made:

When I paper pieced, I printed out one set templates for each block and re-used them. I paper piece without sewing on the papers.

Quilting in progress on my domestic machine (Janome M7).

And without further rambling, here is the finished quilt:

And closeups of the custom quilting of each block:

Quilt Stats:

Thank you!

Thank you to the generosity of Island Batik and Industry partners! They have supplied the products for free as my role as an Island Batik Ambassador! Island Batik, Aurifil Thread, Hobbs Batting, Schmetz Needles, Oliso Iron

Island Batik Ambassadors

Visit the other Island Batik Ambassadors to see what they made this month:

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

Timeless Traditions Blog Hop

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Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) is hosting the Summer 2025 Blog Hop, featuring all of the new collections! Each one is gorgeous!! Make sure that you follow each of the ambassadors and see the quilt that they made for the Timeless Traditions Blog Hop!

November 3: 

November 4: 

Preeti Harris @ Sew Preeti Quilts

November 5: 

November 6: 

November 7:

(Island Batik posts: Blog Hop Week 1 Round Up + giveaway)

WEEK 2

November 10: 

November 11: 

November 12: 

November 13: 

November 14:

(Island Batik posts: Blog Hop Week 2 Round Up + giveaway)

WEEK 3

November 17: 

Lisa Pickering @ Lisa’s Quilting Passion

November 18: 

Connie Kauffman @ Kauffman Designs

November 19: 

November 20: 

November 21:

(Island Batik: End of Blog Hop + Final Round Up)

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 

Sunday Summary: October 26

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Left-overs

Left-overs made into 2 zipper pouches and a placemat. The placemat will go to Meals on Wheels for their Christmas delivery. You can read more about them on THIS POST.

One of my Patterns

In early September, Teresa emailed me asking if I had the pattern for “Ivan’s Diamonds.” In a very short period of time, Teresa had paid for the pattern and quickly made it. She sent me pictures of her quilt … Isn’t it gorgeous? And the quilting is perfect!! Thank you Teresa for allowing me to share your pictures!

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 5 are done. I’ve been procrastinating Week 6. The thought of making all those flying geese cutting small pieces does not interest me. I just might skip a row! I haven’t decided yet! You can access the Mystery HERE.

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 – September: 262 / 272 days
  • Oct: 25 / 25 days
  • Total: 288 / 298 96%

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:

  • Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 6?, 7, 8 & 9
  • Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs

Quilting projects:

  • Island Batik November Challenge

WIPS-B-GONE

So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post HERE ]

This is my current list of WIPS. I’d love to have them all finished by the end of WIPS-B-GONE!!

  • scraps from Splish Splash – done
  • 5 grab bags for guild
  • 5 Dove bags for guild
  • scraps from byAnnie bag
  • November Island Batik project
  • December Island Batik project
  • Test quilt for Songbird Designs

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 placemat and zipper bags used a yard.

  • Fabric used in the last week: 1 yard
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     202 yards. {68 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:              168.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5,√   DONE 6 & 7. XX not done XX
  2. Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something. √   DONE
  3. Continue working on Island Batik November Challenge √   DONE
  4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs 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. Laundry Basket Mystery: 6??? & 7, 8 & 9
  2. Make 5 grab bags for the guild
  3. Quilt Island Batik November Challenge
  4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  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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A Left-Over Friday

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When I made the ‘Splish Splash’ quilt, I had a few partial blocks left- over. (See HERE to read more about this quilt).

I’m really trying to use up the left-overs in a somewhat timely manner. It doesn’t always work, but in this case, I made a placemat and 2 zipper pouches as leaders and enders as I worked on my November Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) challenge.

The fabrics are from “Splish Splash”. The inside of the placemat and the larger zipper pouch is scraps of Hobbs Thermore and the smaller zipper pouch has scraps of Hobbs 80/20.

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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Sunday Summary: October 19

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Christmas Train

The train is done! And Rudolph is the driver!

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 4 are done. Week 5 is in progress! For Week 6, I need to make 96 small flying geese. Below is the current progress showing some of Week 5. You can access the Mystery HERE. No further progress …

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 – September: 262 / 272 days
  • Oct: 19 / 19 days
  • Total: 281 / 291 96%

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:

  • Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7
  • Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
  • Starting Island Batik November Challenge
  • Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs

Quilting projects: none

WIPS-B-GONE

So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post 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!

The byAnnie bag used a total of 3 yards!

  • Fabric used in the last week: 2.5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     201 yards. {67 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:              167.5 yards

To Do

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

To Do from the a few weeks ago:

  1. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7. XX not done XX
  2. Christmas Train: need to finish borders and “driver”, sandwich and quilt. √   DONE
  3. Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something. in progress
  4. Starting Island Batik November Challenge in progress
  5. Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs 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. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7.
  2. Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
  3. Continue working on Island Batik November Challenge
  4. Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  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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Sunday Summary: October 12

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Sew Stylish Challenge with byAnnie

My bag is finished and I’m in LOVE ♥️ . You can read about it HERE.

Christmas Train

The borders are going on the Christmas train that Simina from Essem convinced me that I needed to make. I’m figuring out the who or what the driver of the train will be …

Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress

There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 4 are done. Week 5 is in progress! For Week 6, I need to make 96 small flying geese. Below is the current progress showing some of Week 5. You can access the Mystery HERE

Magnificent Mystery Progress

September and October Clues are done. You can access the mystery HERE.

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 – August: 269 / 279 days
  • Oct: 12 / 12 days
  • Total: 279 / 289 96 %

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:

  • Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7
  • Christmas Train: need to finish piecing the top
  • Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
  • Starting Island Batik November Challenge
  • Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs

Quilting projects: none – unless I get the train quilt sandwiched.

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 byAnnie bag used a total of 3 yards!

  • Fabric used in the last week: 3 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2025:     198.5 yards. {64.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    28.5 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:              165 yards

To Do

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

To Do from the a few weeks ago:

  1. October Island Batik Challenge. … it’s in progress, but it’s SLOW going!!! VERY SLOW!!! This needs to be a priority for me!! √   DONE
  2. Magnificent Mystery: Finish trimming September clue, work on October’s clue √   DONE
  3. Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Weeks 5, & 6 in progress
  4. Work on Christmas Train quilt √   DONE
  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. Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7
  2. Christmas Train: need to finish borders and “driver”, sandwich and quilt.
  3. Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
  4. Starting Island Batik November Challenge
  5. Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
  6. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  7. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

WIPS-B-GONE

So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post HERE ]

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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Sew Stylish Challenge with ByAnnie

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ByAnnie generously provided me with my chosen pattern and all the necessary hardware to make Switchback. The only criteria for choosing a bag was to make sure it had an Add-On Video!

Here’s a picture of everything I received from ByAnnie!

Before I began, I pressed all the fabrics with my wonderful Oliso m3pro iron!!! I LOVE this iron for quilting and used it during the making of Switchback when I needed to press a seam.

ByAnnie patterns come with a label sheet so you can label all of your cut pieces. This makes gathering the specific components easy. It is VERY important to do this. It saves lots of re-measuring and prevents future headaches. The picture below is of all my cut & labelled pieces. I pin these onto my design wall for easy access.

For the quilting, I did a wavy stitch with my walking foot. I used the same thread in the bobbin as in the top, that’s why you can see the quilting on the lining. The 2nd picture shows most of the quilted and cut pieces. Yes, I used a Schmetz needle! The 4th picture is close to the end … lots of clips to hold pieces in place! Unfortunately, I neglected to take other pictures as I went along.

Here are some pictures of the inside of the bag: Lots of pockets and extra hardware for keys or a carabiner. The 3rd pictures shows the extra hardware being used for extra security for the bag.

The Switchback can be worn as a backpack, an over-the-shoulder bag or as a cross-body bag.

Here is a picture of the finished bag! I’m loving it!

Bag Stats:

Thank you!

Thank you to the generosity of Island Batik and Industry partners! They have supplied the products for free as my role as an Island Batik Ambassador! Island Batik, ByAnnie, Aurifil Thread, Schmetz Needles, and Oliso Iron.

Island Batik Ambassadors

Visit the other Island Batik Ambassadors to see what they made this month:

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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