Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!
Day 4
Day 4: Loved One’s Favourite. My husband absolutely LOVES Kansas Troubles fabrics!! The top one is his favourite and the other 3 run a close 2nd! The first and last quilts are all mystery quilts from Meadow Mist Designs … and yes, I’m doing her mystery again this year … but not with Kansas Troubles …
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.
Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!
Day 3
Day 3: Texture For Days
I wasn’t sure what to do for this prompt … until I read, “or some dense free motion quilting.” Well, yes, I have a quilt with dense free motion quilting. (To be honest, I no longer have it … a friend of mine loved it – so it’s hers!)
This quilt was done for an Island Batik challenge using “Pompeii Red,” a 3 colour builder pack. There was a LOT of heavy stitching … apparently I used 10 bobbins … It’s a small mini, 16″ x 18″. I named it “Mt. Vesuvius Eruption.” You can read more about it 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.
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!
It’s hard to find time to sew when you’re focused on other projects …
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!
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 80.5yards (51 yards from non-Island Batik)
Here is the top half of the baby quilt … hopefully, I can show you the flimsy next week!
Monthly Colour Challenge
May and June blocks are not done … hopefully by next week!
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 7 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto (with 2 layers of Hobbs 80/20) and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
Here is block #7
Here are the first 7 blocks together.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June NOT DONE
Make the 1 quilt label I need to do NOT DONE
Make Toni’s Garden – block #7 √ DONE.
Work on Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quiltpartially done It’s a flimsy!
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:
I know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:
Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June
Make the 1 quilt label I need to do Make this a priority!!!
Make Toni’s Garden – block #8
Sandwich Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quilt
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.
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’ve been busy working on getting rooms ready to paint and haven’t spent much time in the sewing room!
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!
Lyra used 4.5 yards
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 80.5yards (51 yards from non-Island Batik)
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from a few weeks ago:
Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June NOT DONE
Make the 2 quilt labels I need to do partially done one label is done … the quilt needs to be mailed
Make Toni’s Garden – block #7 NOT DONE
Work on Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter QuiltNOT 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:
I know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:
Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June
Make the 1 quilt label I need to do
Make Toni’s Garden – block #7
Work on Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quilt
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.
And we always have a TON of ideas, dreams of future projects, not to mention the projects in 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!
I was away 2 weeks … I sewed for 2 days with my 1937 hand crank while we were at Lac Le Juene camping. No electricity, so hand cranking it was. I was strip piecing “Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter” quilt.
Did you see the “Lyra” quilt that I posted last week? It was a free quilt-a-long offered by Sandra at MMMQuilts. (I love doing her quilts!) You can read about it on THIS POST.
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!
Lyra used 4.5 yards
Fabric used this week: 4.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 80.5yards (51 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 4 yards
Net Fabric used: 76.5 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have a few more orange blocks to make for May and need to pick out some pastels to make for June
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).
My fabrics are chosen for May … but where did I put them? FOUND THEM this morning!
June’s colours are inspired by the Cope’s Grey Tree Frog.
Here are the January – April blocks:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 6 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
Here are the first 6 blocks together.
Block #7 is printed out!
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from a few weeks ago:
Sandwich and Quilt Lyra√ DONE.
Find the fabrics that I pulled for the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge and make the block. Partially done. The fabrics are found but the block is not made! 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:
I know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:
Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June
Make the 2 quilt labels I need to do
Make Toni’s Garden – block #7
Work on Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quilt
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.
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.
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!
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. Here are the 4 quilts I made:
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 4 quilts, but none of the fabric came from my stash, so it doesn’t count.
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 76yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
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). May’s frog is the Blue Poison Dart Frog. It’s a pretty blue frog. You can see it on Jen’s blog post HERE.
My fabrics are chosen … but where did I put them? Still looking!
Here are the January – April blocks:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 6 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
For the 6th block … we had a choice of a cat, a racoon and a fox. I chose the fox.
I picked out my fabrics from my Island Batik stash and had them cut out before attending a retreat. Even though all the directions are not out, I did piece together the top. And as usual, when I see the final picture, I can see what I could have done to improve it. The corner stones in the border should have been one of the purples or else the very light purple. But the top is together and I’m not changing it!
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from a few weeks ago:
Finish binding Heather’s Fabric Quilts. √ DONE.
Sandwich and Quilt Lyra.NOT DONE
Find the fabrics that I pulled for the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge and make the block.NOT DONE
Make Block #6 of Toni’s Garden√ 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:
I know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:
Sandwich and Quilt Lyra
Find the fabrics that I pulled for the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge and make the block.
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.
On THIS POST, I told you all the details of the “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” challenge quilt. It won both 1st and 2nd place! WOW! That really surprised me!
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!
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 baby quilt challenge used 4.5 yards of fabric. I did buy 4 meters of fabric for curtains, but since it’s not quilting cotton and not going in my stash, I’m not counting it.
Fabric used this week: 4.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 76yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 4 yards
Net Fabric used: 71.5 yards
Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. Two of the tops are complete. I’m working on binding the other 2. Pictures soon!
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: March’s colour is ORANGE. I have 1 – 9 patch block done. Nothing more yet!
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). May’s frog is the Blue Poison Dart Frog. It’s a pretty blue frog. You can see it on Jen’s blog post HERE.
My fabrics are chosen … but where did I put them? I’m still looking!
Here are the January – April blocks:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 5 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
Here are the first 5 blocks together. I left a bit of space on the design wall because this quilt will need sashing and it looks better than with them all crunched next to each other!
I picked out my fabrics from my Island Batik stash and had them cut out before attending a retreat. Even though all the directions are not out, I did piece together the top. And as usual, when I see the final picture, I can see what I could have done to improve it. The corner stones in the border should have been one of the purples or else the very light purple. But the top is together and I’m not changing it!
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
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:
Finish binding Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Sandwich and Quilt Lyra
Find the fabrics that I pulled for the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge and make the block.
Make Block #6 of Toni’s Garden
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.
At the Boundary Bay Quilt show, there is always a baby quilt challenge. This year the challenge was “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” I pondered this theme for several weeks. My sister saw this quilt on Facebook, but neither of us could find the original designer or pattern.
Update: It appears that it might have been designed by Cozy Quilt Patterns.
Obviously to fit in the theme of the quilt, I changed the moon to a star.
I used many fabrics from different Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) collections. The main border and binding were “Midnight Blue.” The 2 1/2” strips were cut and sewn in an order that I liked. My thoughts were that stars often appear in the night sky before it’s totally dark on the horizon.
The 8 point star was drawn and the puppy was printed out and traced. After the strips and borders were sewn, the star and puppy were appliquéd on using a small zig-zag stitch.
It was a fun quilt to quilt!! Clouds and stars in the sky, grass on the ground. And here are some close ups of the quilting.
Surprise!
I was extremely surprised when it won both 1st and 2nd place in the challenge. The comments I heard was “it was the puppy dog!”
Quilt Stats:
Size: 39.5″ x 44″
Fabric: Island Batik: Strips from various collections plus a 10″ yellow square from “Opulent Oranges” (for the star) and “Midnight Blue” for border and binding.
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.
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 did not sew at all on the 2 days of the quilt show. Talking with people, shopping and having a good time all while surrounded by quilts are an appropriate substitute for not sewing!
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 fell off my “no buy” wagon!
While at our quilt show … I was really, really, really good … I resisted lots of temptation!!! That was the first day! Then on the 2nd day, Carola‘s booth had some beautiful teal fat quarters … which will make a super lovely quilt … and I caved and bought them, along with a coordinating meter of fabric!! THEN, the next weekend, I attended the Langley Quilt Show … and Cozy Cottons had a bundle of 7 Canadian Fat quarters … I had seen them the previous week at our quilt show … but couldn’t resist!
Fabric used this week: 1.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 71.5yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 4 yards
Fabric Added this year: 4 yards
Net Fabric used: 67.5 yards
Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. Two of the tops are complete. I’m working on binding the other 2. Pictures soon!
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). May’s frog is the Blue Poison Dart Frog. It’s a pretty blue frog. You can see it on Jen’s blog post HERE.
My fabrics are chosen … but where did I put them?
Here are the January – April blocks:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 5 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
Here are the first 5 blocks together. I left a bit of space on the design wall because this quilt will need sashing and it looks better than with them all crunched next to each other!
I picked out my fabrics from my Island Batik stash and had them cut out before attending a retreat. Even though all the directions are not out, I did piece together the top. And as usual, when I see the final picture, I can see what I could have done to improve it. The corner stones in the border should have been one of the purples or else the very light purple. But the top is together and I’m not changing it!
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
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:
Finish binding Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Sandwich and Quilt Lyra
Find the fabrics that I pulled for the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge and make the block.
Make Block #6 of Toni’s Garden
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.
Amy Kraan, a fabulous quilter, is the featured quilter. I think it’s a wonderful tribute in her memory! Her quilting is exquisite! You have to see it to believe it!
There will be over 200 quilts to see! Including Challenge quilts and Community Quilts. There are 3 raffle prizes, plus awesome grab bags and wonderful raffle baskets! At least 12 venders will be selling fabric and notions and much more!
Banners
I made some banners for the show. The black is Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) solid and the letters are from scraps.
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!
We had company this week and I decided it would be more fun to visit with a friend that I hadn’t seen in ages than to sew! So, I missed a day of sewing!
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’m wondering how long this will last?
The banners used 1.5 yards of fabric
Fabric used this week: 1.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 71.5yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 71.5 yards
Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. 2 of the tops are ready for sandwiching. The first one was extra backing from the quilt I quilted, the 2nd one was a bunch of left-over pieces sewn together. I am now working on the 3rd top. I’m in the process of quilting the one on the right.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). April’s frog is the Mexican Dump frog. What a fun name, eh?
Here is this month’s block!
And all 4 blocks, January – April:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 4 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the flowers have trapunto and the applique is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
And here are the first 4 blocks together on the design wall. Yes, it’s way too busy … what should I use for sashing?
A Canadian Sew-a-Long
This one is by Sandra Walker of mmmquilts! I need to pick out my fabric! You can access the Fabric Requirements HERE.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Finish adding Hanging Sleeves to my quilts for the BBQG quilt show. √ DONE
Pick out fabrics for the Lyra quilt along XXX Not Done
Quilt Heather’s Fabric Quilts #2 In Progress!
Make banners for Quilt show. √ 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:
With the quilt show coming this weekend, I’m keeping my list short …
Finish quilting Heather’s Fabric Quilts #2
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.
This quilt used left-over bonus half-square triangles from the Tilt-a-Whirl pattern, plus a bunch of 4 1/2″ squares. I absolutely LOVE 🩵 the apple blossoms that are starting to show!
And a Close-up of the quilting:
Quilt Stats:
Size: 44″ x 44″ square
Block size: 4″
Fabric: the prints are both from the “Sweet Dreams” collection (by KANVAS Studio) … one is “Stacked Sheep” and the other is “Dreamy Clouds.”
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!
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’m still wondering how long this will last?
Fabric used this week: 5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 75yards (54.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 75 yards
Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. 2 of the tops are ready for sandwiching. The first one was extra backing from the quilt I quilted, the 2nd one was a bunch of left-over pieces sewn together. I am now working on the 3rd top.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). April’s frog is the Mexican Dump frog. What a fun name, eh?
No change from last week! Sewing has started, but the block isn’t complete yet!
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 4 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the flowers have trapunto and the applique is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
And here are the first 4 blocks together on the design wall. Yes, it’s way too busy … what should I use for sashing?
A Paper Pieced BOM
Adventurous Quilter’s Block of the Month: Australiana Adventures Quilt. This is from Australia, featuring Australian wildlife. Marianne Jeffrey is the designer. I’m looking forward to improving my paper piecing! You need to join via Facebook. I’m still picking out my background fabric. As soon as I do, I’ll be working on the first block!
I tried the first block 3 times … unfortunately, some of the pieces were so very tiny (like 1/16″) that it was too small for my aging eyes! I have let Marianne know. Dang, I’m sad … but if my post inspired you to join, I’d LOVE to see your leaves … and of course the quilt!
A Canadian Sew-a-Long
This one is by Sandra Walker of mmmquilts! I need to pick out my fabric! You can access the Fabric Requirements HERE.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Finish adding Hanging Sleeves to my quilts for the BBQG quilt show. In Progress
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
Here’s a picture from our zoom meeting where we used a random number generator to chose the prize winners.
Top row is Wendy & Kathleen
Middle row is Anja & myself
Bottom row is Brenda and Emily
The SAHRR prize winners are:
Andree
Betty C
Carol A
Carolyn B
Cathy L
Daryl
Dena E
Diann
Donna R
Janine
Kat
Laura R
Leanna
Linda
Lynn B
Nann
Pat
Sara
Sharon
Yvonne
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.
Or maybe it might be! If I chat with you while ripping out a seam, it’ll make the task easier!
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!
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’m wondering how long this will last?
I didn’t finish any quilts this past week (that I can show), so my number totals will not change.
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 70yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 70 yards
Heather’s Fabric Quilts
Last fall, I quilted a quilt that a friend had made. You can read about it HERE. She had LOTs of fabric left over, and since none of the kids quilt, I offered to make quilt(s) with the left-overs. 2 of the tops are ready for sandwiching. The first one was extra backing from the quilt I quilted, the 2nd one was a bunch of left-over pieces sewn together. I am now working on the 3rd top.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).
April’s frog is the Mexican Dump frog. What a fun name, eh?
Sewing has started, but the block isn’t complete yet!
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 4 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the flowers have trapunto and the applique is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
And here are the first 4 blocks together on the design wall. Yes, it’s way too busy … what should I use for sashing?
A Paper Pieced BOM
Adventurous Quilter’s Block of the Month: Australiana Adventures Quilt. This is from Australia, featuring Australian wildlife. Marianne Jeffrey is the designer. I’m looking forward to improving my paper piecing! You need to join via Facebook. I’m still picking out my background fabric. As soon as I do, I’ll be working on the first block!
A Canadian Sew-a-Long
This one is by Sandra Walker of mmmquilts! I need to pick out my fabric! You can access the Fabric Requirements HERE.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
Pick out background fabric for Australiana Adventures quilt. Start making block 1.
Pick out fabrics for the Lyra quilt along
Quilt Heather’s Fabric Quilts #1 and #2
Finish piecing Heather’s Fabric Quilts #3
Finish top made with bonus triangles and left-overs from “Tilt-a-Whirl”
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR team got together last Saturday by zoom. We used a random number generator to pick out the winners. An email has been sent to each winner. Once the winners have accepted their prizes, they will be sent out.
I must admit that the SAHRR parade is pretty awesome!! I LOVE ♥️ the variety of all the quilts! It’s pretty extravagant! Everyone made a wonderful unique quilt! Such fun!
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.
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!
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’m wondering how long this will last?
I didn’t finish any quilts this past week (that I can show), so my number totals will not change.
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 70yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 70 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: March’s colour is PINK . I’ve pulled a few fabrics, but haven’t cut anything.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).
April’s frog is the Mexican Dump frog. What a fun name, eh?
I’ve cut the fabrics for this block:
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here are the first 3 blocks. Using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the flowers have trapunto and the applique is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.
And here are the first 3 blocks together on the design wall. At this point in time, I’m thinking they will need sashing.
A Paper Pieced BOM
Adventurous Quilter’s Block of the Month: Australiana Adventures Quilt. This is from Australia, featuring Australian wildlife. Marianne Jeffrey is the designer. I’m looking forward to improving my paper piecing! You need to join via Facebook. I’m still picking out my background fabric. As soon as I do, I’ll be working on the first block!
A Canadian Sew-a-Long
This one is by Sandra Walker of mmmquilts! I need to pick out my fabric! You can see the quilt and access the Fabric Requirements HERE.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece March block. √ DONE.
Quilt Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star). √ DONE.
Get “Tilt-a-Whirl” test quilt for Songbird Designs to a flimsy stage. √ DONE.
Finish adding hanging sleeves to the ‘Featured Quilter’ quilts for the guild show. √ DONE.
Add Hanging Sleeves to my quilts for the BBQG quilt show. Not Started
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Pick out background fabric for Australiana Adventures quilt. Start making block 1.
Pick out fabrics for the Lyra quilt along
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR team got together on Saturday by zoom. We used a random number generator to pick out the winners. An email has been sent to each winner. Once the winners have accepted their prizes, they will be sent out.
I must admit that the SAHRR parade is pretty awesome!! I LOVE ♥️ the variety of all the quilts! It’s pretty extravagant! Everyone made a wonderful unique quilt! Such fun!
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.
Which speed do you sew at? Depending what I’m doing, I can sew at both speeds!
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!
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’m wondering how long this will last?
I finished the SAHRR (you can see the post HERE). It used a total of 8.5 yards of fabric.
Fabric used this week: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 70yards (49.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 70 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: March’s colour is RED . I have two 9 patch blocks using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and a quilt using fabric from my stash.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Here is my March block and the other blocks so far.
Now, I’m patiently waiting for April’s block … I wonder what colour it will be?
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here is the 2nd and 1st blocks. I did a small zigzag to attach the applique and there is batting behind the flowers for a slight trapunto look. However, it doesn’t show in the photos …
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Finish binding and labeling a guild ‘Hospice’ quilt. √ DONE.
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece February block. √ DONE.
Quilt Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star). Not Started
Finish adding hanging sleeves to the ‘Featured Quilter’ quilts for the guild show. In progress
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:
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece March block.
Quilt Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star).
Get “Tilt-a-Whirl” test quilt for Songbird Designs to a flimsy stage.
Finish adding hanging sleeves to the ‘Featured Quilter’ quilts for the guild show.
Add Hanging Sleeves to my quilts for the BBQG quilt show.
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR is almost finished for 2026. If you want to join in (better late than never!) the links are below. The parade of all of the assembled quilts is happening now at Kathleen McMusing‘s blog.
The SAHRR team will be using a random number generator to select prizes from our sponsors. Hopefully, next weekend!
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.
Link your 2026 SAHRR at Kathleen McMusing ‘s blog! And see all the wonderful quilts that have been made!
Other’s Finished SAHRRs
Thank you to all the participants that sent me pictures of your quilts! I love the variety of each of the quilts and how each one is unique and special!
Sharon Gratz’s quilt is being long-armed:
Rosie used leftovers from hourglass round to make stars for the corners and then added borders to bring it to QOV size.
Jan H’s is quilted and bound!
Katie Y says, “I added uneven 9 patches and one of my larger fish to try to balance out the yellow.”
Robin’s is quilted and bound!
And here’s Donna R’s
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.
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!
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). The first is fused and needs to be sewn down. Am deciding if I want to trapunto the flowers?
Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Red for March
Quilting Projects:
Guild Baby Quilt Challenge
Bind Hospice quilt that is quilted.
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! No finishes that I can show! So the main numbers do not change this week!
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 61.5yards (46.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 61.5 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
March’s colour is RED . I have two 9 patch blocks using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and a quilt using fabric from my stash.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Here is my March block and the other blocks so far.
Did you know there were AQUA frogs?
This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. Here is the first block, fused, but not sewn. I am using Island Batik fabrics.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
AMAZING!!! I was able to tick √ DONE. for every item on last week’s list!
To Do from last week:
Finish quilting and binding Dancing Shadows Test Quilt for Songbird Designs. √ DONE.
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block √ DONE.
Finish adding hanging sleeves to the ‘Featured Quilter’ quilts for the guild show.
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR is almost finished for 2026. If you want to join in (better late than never!) the links are below. There will be a parade of all of the assembled quilts on March 25 at Kathleen McMusing‘s blog.
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.
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!
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). I’ve downloaded the first 3 clues and I’ve cut fabric for 2 of them …
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 posted 4 Clam-up bags (2 yards) and 1 quilt 3.5 yards this week! For a total of 5.5 yards
Fabric used this week: 5.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 61.5yards (46.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 61.5 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
March’s colour is RED . I have two 9 patch blocks using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) and a quilt using fabric from my stash.
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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Here is my January block and February blocks:
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block NOT DONE
Piece February and March’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challengein progress
Work on Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) in progress
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:
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!
Finish quilting and binding Dancing Shadows Test Quilt for Songbird Designs
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block
Piece March’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
Work on Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR is almost finished for 2026. If you want to join in (better late than never!) the links are below. There will be a parade of all of the assembled quilts on March 25 at Kathleen McMusing‘s blog.
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.
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!
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 patterns for the first 2 blocks … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
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 Magnificent Mystery used up 12.5 yards from my stash!!! I love using up my stash!
Fabric used this week: 12.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 56yards (43 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 56 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
March’s colour is RED . I have one 9 patch block sewn, 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 small fee to pay for the pattern. I got behind on sewing the blocks, but did download the patterns for the first 3 months this year. As with all my previous monthly colour challenges, I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Here is my January block:
Meadow Mist: Magnificent Mystery
You can access all the clues at THIS BLOG POST. Here it is, all quilted and bound! I didn’t have much of the red/burgundy fabric left. The binding fabric was cut at 2″ and I had a total of 14″ left when it was finished! Yup, I was playing binding chicken! and I WON!!
And a close up of the quilting:
Quilt Stats:
Size: 60″ x 72″
Block size: 12″
Fabric: from my stash … most of it was bought at Wild Rose (in Orting, WA) years before they closed.
Claudia is having a give-away, so make sure you check in with her! Create with Claudia
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR is almost finished for 2026. If you want to join in (better late than never!) the links are below. There will be a parade of all of the assembled quilts on March 25 at Kathleen McMusing‘s blog.
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.
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!
As I was doing the numbers for this week, I realized that I had goofed the % for last week. It’s fixed now!!
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 patterns for the first 2 blocks … hopefully I’ll be able to show you my first block soon!
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 finished quilting my SAHRR, but I won’t count the yardage until I post it (on March 25)
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2026: 43.5yards (30.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 43.5 yards
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
March’s colour is RED Nothing sewn yet … haven’t even attacked my scrap bag! But soon!
Leader and Ender Scrappy continues …
When I finished my Irish Chain with stars, there were several partial components, so I’m going to continue to use the same blocks for my next leader and ender project.
Meadow Mist: Magnificent Mystery
The blocks are being webbed together. Ready to quilt … sorry, no picture.
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week:
Finish Webbin Magnificent Mystery and sandwich it. √ DONE.
Work on 2026 SAHRR√ DONE.
Work on Toni’s Garden – piece January block NOT DONE
Piece January & February’s blocks: Jen’s Colour ChallengeNOT 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:
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!
Piece January, February and March’s blocks: Jen’s Colour Challenge
Work on Baby Challenge Quilt for Boundary Bay’s Quilt Show (theme is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR 2026
The SAHRR ’26 is almost finished. All of the rounds have been announced and participants have until March 25 to assemble (and possibly quilt) their projects!
Claudia is having a give-away, so make sure you check in with her! Create with Claudia
Don’t Forget
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