Island Batik

Staring doesn’t work!

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

WIPs B Gone 2026

I need to focus on the projects that are currently ongoing … NO new squirrels! I’m joining Devoted Quilter’s WIPs B Gone 2026. If you sign up, Leanne will send you an email with a link to a folder with several different trackers you can use. How fun is that? Plus, each Monday, she will send motivational emails to help you get those projects done!

This year I have chosen the “Button” tracker.

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

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

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – September: 203 / 272
  • October: 18 / 18
  • Total: 221 / 290: 76 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Sashing in progress
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. waiting for November!
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. waiting for November!
  • A Quiltery – Garden Song – need to get started! It promises to be a beauty!
Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

Sunday Stash

Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!

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

  • Fabric used this week: 3 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     106 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    18 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:            87.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: sashing done!

Garden Song

For those of you that do not know, a squirrel is any project that distracts from what you are already working on. They are the tempting projects that you do not need … but are too tempting to resist!

This Squirrel starts on September 28. Each block will be available for free for 2 weeks and if you miss a block, you will need to pay for it! You can access the info about the quilt HERE. I have made several of Denise’s designs and have loved each and every one!

Are you going to join me?

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here are the blocks: January – October:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Need to show blocks with the sashing light:

All of the blocks to date; now to add sashing and corner stones!

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

All the blocks so far:

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

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

To Do for this week:

  1. Quilt: Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  2. Quilt and bind Guild quilts (2)
  3. Finish Sashing for Toni’s Garden
  4. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song and start applique
  5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

Don’t Forget

I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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A Finish for Friday!

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I’ve been working on a lot of projects and sometimes it seems like nothing gets done. However, I finally had the opportunity to sandwich this table runner and quilt it! My sister and I made them at the same time, via zoom. It was a Mystery table runner from Lori’s Country Cottage called Pot O’Luck. You can access the complete pattern HERE.

My sister started quilting hers and I followed her lead. There are a ton of pebbles in the background. Of course, by the time I had spent 10 minutes on the pebbles, I was groaning, complaining and contemplating taking them all out!! But I LOVED the texture on the grey fabric! So, I quit groaning and complaining (maybe …) and finished the pebbles. The straight lines on the intersecting portions went quickly, but I decided to leave the purple areas free of quilting.

I used Silly Moon’s “Rocket” to outline all of the colours. Wow! Do I ever LOVE ♥️ this ruler for straight lines! I think I use it on almost Every. Single. Quilt.

On the binding, I used a fancy stitch that resembles pebbles. Ta Da!! It’s done, done, DONE!!!

And, a close up of the quilting:

Quilt Stats:

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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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

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Give Thanks, with a grateful heart … 🎶

WIPs B Gone 2026

I need to focus on the projects that are currently ongoing … NO new squirrels! I’m joining Devoted Quilter’s WIPs B Gone 2026. If you sign up, Leanne will send you an email with a link to a folder with several different trackers you can use. How fun is that? Plus, each Monday, she will send motivational emails to help you get those projects done!

This year I have chosen the “Button” tracker.

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

  • Toni’s Garden – block #13 is done
  • Marigold Mystery – September’s blocks are done … October blocks in process
  • Rainbow scrap challenge – Blocks are partially sashed
  • October’s Monthly Colour block – 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 sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – September: 203 / 272
  • October: 11 / 11
  • Total: 214 / 283: 75 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

2 Guild Quilts

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 little fabric store that I occasionally work at is closing. 😟 I am sad about it! However, it did not stop me from buying 5 meters of porcelain fireside. I love fireside for backing! I also bought some fabric for my sister, but since it’s for her, it doesn’t count.

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    18 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:            84.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Sashing in progress

A New Squirrel

For those of you that do not know, a squirrel is any project that distracts from what you are already working on. They are the tempting projects that you do not need … but are too tempting to resist!

This Squirrel starts on September 28. Each block will be available for free for 2 weeks and if you miss a block, you will need to pay for it! You can access the info about the quilt HERE. I have made several of Denise’s designs and have loved each and every one!

Are you going to join me?

Maybe a 2nd Squirrel

I’ve decided to not do the Allison Glass Color Study. The information is HERE…. I’ll be following, but not doing the blocks. I know, I know, you’re saying “but it’s only a block a week.” But at the moment, I don’t have time for a block a week … or to be more specific, I don’t want to take the time right now … Yes, I would learn a lot, but my head is not in the space to do so right now …

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).

October’s block is the Pumpkin Toadlet.

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Block #13 is done …

All of the blocks to date; now to add sashing and corner stones!

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

September’s blocks are all done:

The start of October’s blocks:

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

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

To Do for this week:

  1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make October blocks
  2. Finish sashing the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks.
  3. Sash the Toni’s Garden blocks.
  4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts.
  5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner.
  6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song
  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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I Can’t Clean my Sewing Room …

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WIPs B Gone 2026

I need to focus on the projects that are currently ongoing … NO new squirrels! I’m joining Devoted Quilter’s WIPs B Gone 2026. If you sign up, Leanne will send you an email with a link to a folder with several different trackers you can use. How fun is that? Plus, each Monday, she will send motivational emails to help you get those projects done!

This year I have chosen the “Button” tracker.

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – September: 203 / 272
  • October: 4 / 4
  • Total: 200 / 269: 74 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Need to finish the final block
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. October’s pattern is printed …
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Putting some blocks together
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Need to finish September blocks and start on October’s blocks
  • A Quiltery: Garden Song – the 1st section is printed … I need to pick out the fabrics, cut the design pieces and appliqué them!
Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

2 Guild Quilts

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 little fabric store that I occasionally work at is closing. 😟 I am sad about it! However, it did not stop me from buying 5 meters of porcelain fireside. I love fireside for backing! I also bought some fabric for my sister, but since it’s for her, it doesn’t count.

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 5.5 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    18 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:            84.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have the perfect number of blocks made for a donation quilt. I need to sash the blocks …

A New Squirrel

For those of you that do not know, a squirrel is any project that distracts from what you are already working on. They are the tempting projects that you do not need … but are too tempting to resist!

This Squirrel started on September 28. Each block will be available for free for 2 weeks and if you miss a block, you will need to pay for it! You can access the info about the quilt HERE. I have made several of Denise’s designs and have loved each and every one!

Are you going to join me?

Maybe a 2nd Squirrel

I’m considering it … but I’m not positive I’m going to do it …

It’s Allison Glass’s Color Study … The information is HERE. It’s free … It’s 1 block a week, studying colour … I think I would learn a LOT!

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).

October’s block is not done. Here are the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Block #12 is done …

All of the blocks to date:

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

August’s blocks are all done: September’s blocks are in progress!

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks. In progress.
  2. Finish the purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. √   DONE
  3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden blocks. In progress
  4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts. not done
  5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner. not done
  6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song not done
  7. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  8. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September and October blocks.
  2. Sash the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks
  3. Make the last Toni’s Garden block.
  4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts.
  5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner.
  6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song
  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 

Linking to:  

Sunday Summary: September 27

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In the past week, I was away at a nursing reunion. How can it be over 50 years since we graduated? Yes, a lot of water has gone under the bridge, but 50 years? really? 10 of us met at a resort on Vancouver Island and had a blast!!!

OH MY!!! talk about a lot of belly laughs … lots of reminiscing … remember when the streakers ran through the residence? I do, but I didn’t see them … but the house-mother was asked by the police to describe them … all she could say was that one of them was wearing a tie and she described the tie … (I hope you’re giggling now!). Then my roommate from 2nd year and her hubby came to the mainland for a few days … lots of visiting and more story telling! We definitely had a fantastic time!

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – August: 179 / 242
  • Sept 1-13: 21 / 27
  • Total: 200 / 269: 74 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

Monthly Colour Challenge
Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Marigold Mystery
Garden Song

Quilting Projects:

2 Guild Quilts

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!

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    13 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have 3 purple blocks completed and another in my “Leaders and Enders” pile.

A New Squirrel

For those of you that do not know, a squirrel is any project that distracts from what you are already working on. They are the tempting projects that you do not need … but are too tempting to resist!

This Squirrel starts on September 28. Each block will be available for free for 2 weeks and if you miss a block, you will need to pay for it! You can access the info about the quilt HERE. I have made several of Denise’s designs and have loved each and every one!

Are you going to join me?

Maybe a 2nd Squirrel

I’m considering it … but I’m not positive I’m going to do it …

It’s Allison Glass’s Color Study … The information is HERE. It’s free … It’s 1 block a week, studying colour … I think I would learn a LOT!

Monthly Colour Challenge

No change. Waiting for directions for October. And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Block #11 is done … it’s a Magpie or Pee-Wee and she said to make it a bird that visits your yard. I thought about a stellar jay, but it’s blue and there is already a lot of blue in the quilt, so I just made it similar to the Magpie.

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

No change. Need to make the September blocks.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks. not done
  2. Sew together purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done.
  3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden blocks. Partially done. (Printed out)
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!  not done I’m going to start “Garden Song.” And I also did the “Pot O Luck” mystery from Lori’s Country Cottage.
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks.
  2. Finish the purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
  3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden blocks.
  4. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind 2 guild quilts.
  5. Sandwich and Quilt & Bind “Pot O’Luck” table runner.
  6. Make Background Blocks for Garden Song
  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 

Linking to:  

Sunday Summary: September 13

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Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – August: 179 / 242
  • Sept 1-13: 13 / 13
  • Total: 192 / 256: 75 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . The block is printed out!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. September’s is done … waiting for October!
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Purple for September … fabric is cut … needs to be sewn
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Need to cut out the next blocks!
Marigold Mystery

Quilting Projects:

None

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 added a yard to my stash! Our guild had a de-stash sale … I sold a few things, but the table next to me had a panel that I quilted for Essem Textiles. I LOVED quilting it and decided that it’s definitely a panel I’d LOVE to quilt again!

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 1 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    13 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have one purple block completed.

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).

September’s block is nicknamed the Chocolate frog. However, since I used a brownish fabric for August, I decided to go with a dark teal block:

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #11 is printed …

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for September.√   DONE.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks not done
  3. Sew together purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done.
  4. Make the latest Toni’s Garden block Partially 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. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks
  2. Sew together purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
  3. Make the latest Toni’s Garden block
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  5. 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: September 6

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My niece sent this pic to me in a text. She said she thought of me as soon as she saw it! I LOVE 🩷 it!! Then last week, I got a package in the mail with no return address. It had a magnet photo of this picture and a paper photo … However, upon checking my texts, I was able to confirm that it was from her! It was so very sweet of her to send them to 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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – August: 179 / 242
  • Sept 1-6: 6 / 6
  • Total: 185 / 249: 73 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . The block is printed out!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. The fabrics are cut for September!
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Purple for September … fabric is cut … more needs to be sewn
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Waiting for the September clue …
Marigold Mystery

Quilting Projects:

None

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 was finally able to post the “Dog on my Quilt.” It used 5.5 yards of fabric … all from my stash!

  • Fabric used this week: 5.5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     103 yards (69.5 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    13 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           87.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: I have one purple block completed.

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.

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is all of the blocks so far …

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

August’s blocks are all done:

These are my August blocks for the Marigold Mystery from Meadow Mist Designs. See my blog for more details.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for August. √   DONE. 
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Finish making August’s blocks √   DONE. 
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done.
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for September.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Make September blocks
  3. Sew together purple 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
  4. Make the latest Toni’s Garden block
  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: August 30

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A Fun Surprise!

A few weeks ago, I had an email from Brandy Maslowski, the podcast host of “Quilter on Fire” asking if I would write a review of her podcast. And, if I did so, I might get a free t-shirt from her. I wrote the review, and when it was time to submit my size for the t-shirt, I got the message that no sizes were left. I thought, “oh well,” at least I wrote a decent review …

Then, last week, I got a package in the mail … it was a t-shirt with a note that said, “Sorry you couldn’t pick your size.” I laughed because the size that was sent was the perfect size for me! Thank you Brandy!

Now, if you have not listened to “Quilter on Fire” podcasts … you absolutely MUST do so!!! They are excellent! Brandy interviews people from all over the world, some of them famous, some I’ve never heard of! They are fun to listen to as you sew, walk … or whatever!

Some other info about Brandy: She’s a fellow BC resident and lives in a lovely town called Summerland on the south-west shore of Okanagan Lake. There was a HUGE wildfire near her home recently and she was evacuated for over a week. Thankfully, her home and many near her were spared … however, many many more lost everything. Anyhow, when you get an opportunity, make sure to listen to Quilter on Fire! 🔥

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 19 / 30
  • Total: 178 / 241: 73 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Block #11 is printed … need to gather fabrics and sew!
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. Waiting for September’s block!
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: need to cut purple fabric for September
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Need to finish August’s blocks.
Marigold Mystery

Quilting Projects:

None

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!

A friend of a friend was having a stash clearing sale … I went … I saw … and I bought!

I bought a total of 9 yards of fabric … the 2 fabrics in the plastic are wide back and the 3 flannels are 1 yard each. I didn’t show you the quilting rulers (for fmq) that I bought.

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     97.5 yards (64 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 9 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    13 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           82 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Here are a few of my yellow blocks. The ones with the orange/red, have yellow background.

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here is August’s block:

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #11 is printed …

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

I have the flying geese blocks done …

To Do

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

To Do from last week:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge block for August. √   DONE. 
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Finish making August’s blocks Partially done
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. √   DONE. 
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge block for September
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Finish making August’s blocks
  3. Gather purple scraps for Rainbow Scrap Challenge for September.
  4. Make Toni’s Garden Block #11
  5. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  6. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

Don’t Forget

I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

Linking to:  

Sunday Summary: August 23

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Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 14 / 23
  • Total: 173 / 234: 73 %

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:

Marigold Mystery

Quilting Projects:

None

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!

Did you see my “Dancing Shadows” quilt? It used 7 yards and you can read about it on THIS POST. And you can get the pattern  HERE.

  • Fabric used this week: 7 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     97.5 yards (64 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           93.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches … a few blocks are started

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).

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here are the 10 blocks together.

Marigold Mystery

Marigold Mystery

You can access the clues HERE. And if you’re not a ‘mystery’ person, you can actually take a sneak peek at what the quilt will look like.

I have the flying geese blocks done … And yes, I’m using my Kansas Troubles stash.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for August. Partially done.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks. Partially done
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Partially done
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √   DONE. 
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √   DONE. 

To Do for this week:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge block for August.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Finish making August’s blocks
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  5. 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: August 16

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Something Fun

As I was preparing this blog for publication, I was reading Melva’s blog post. (Melva Loves Scraps). She had written a post for “Quilting Through the Generations” about me. It was fun go go back and read it! You can read it HERE. Thanks for the reminder of great memories, Melva!

The pictures below are my Grandma, the quilts I made with her fabrics, and one of the quilts that she started and I finished.

Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 9 / 16
  • Total: 168 / 227: 74 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . Waiting for the next block on August 28.
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge. The fabrics are cut!
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Yellow for August … fabric is cut … needs to be sewn
  • Meadow Mist- Marigold Mystery. Fabrics cut, ready to sew

Quilting Projects:

None

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!

  • Fabric used this week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     90.5 yards (61 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here is July’s block: (Jen’s block is black and white … but since I want to use black in the sashing and borders, I don’t want to use it in a block … so I switched it to a dark teal green and white print.

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #10.

Here are the 10 blocks together.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Finish Dog on my Quilt (quilting, binding and label). √   DONE. (but I won’t show it until it’s gifted).
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for July and August. Partially done. July is done
  3. Finish sorting through Island Batik Scraps and organize them √   DONE.
  4. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks. Partially done. Fabrics are cut
  5. Toni’s Garden – Make block #10 √   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:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for August.
  2. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks
  3. Sew together yellow 9 patches for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
  4. Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! 
  5. Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.

Don’t Forget

I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

Linking to:  

Sunday Summary: August 9

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Stitching Stuff

Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 5 / 9
  • Total: 164 / 218: 75 %

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:

Quilting Projects:

Dog on my Quilt

Sunday Stash

Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!

I finished the “Twilt-a-whirl” quilt! The fabric from this quilt was all from my stash. You can read about it HERE.

  • Fabric used this week: 5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     90.5 yards (61 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           86.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are on my cutting board. Ready to be cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

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).

June’s block is the Black Rain Frog. I know, I know … there is no black in this block. However, I want to use black in the sashing and border, so I chose 2 shades of purple. My choice, right?

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Block #10 is printed … now to choose the fabrics …

Public Service Announcement

Update: Last week, I told you about my experience with the cap on my jug of Terial Magic. I notified the company and this is what they said, “This is the first time we have ever seen something like this in well over a decade of selling Terial.  It’s probably not a deteriorating cap.  It’s probably just a cap that had a manufacturing issue.” Well, although I didn’t respond back, my thought was, “It’s still a malfunctioning cap on YOUR product.”  

About 3-4 years ago, I bought a large jug of Terial Magic. I use it often for embroidery. It stiffens the fabric and I can use way less stabilizer.

However, my husband moved the jug and realized that the cap had deteriorated. UGG!!! It’s not a product you want spilled anywhere!!! And because my husband is anal and saves all sorts of things, he was able to replace the cap. So, just as a warning to you, if you use Terial Magic, make sure that your caps are intact.

To Do

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

To Do from last week ago:

  1. Finish quilting Dog on my Quilt Partially done
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks forJune and July and August. Partially done
  3. Sort through Island Batik Scraps and organize them Partially done
  4. Cut out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cutting directions come out on Thursday. 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 know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:

  1. Finish Dog on my Quilt (quilting, binding and label)
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for July and August.
  3. Finish sorting through Island Batik Scraps and organize them
  4. Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cut fabrics and make August’s blocks
  5. Toni’s Garden – Make block #10
  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: August 2

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A Finish!

I finished Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter quilt. I bought this fabric on a whim in May. This quilt made up quickly. I quilted it using Silly Moon’s Drop 2 ruler and free motioned loops in the sashing.

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!

I sew when I can, but it definitely isn’t every day!

  • January – July: 159 / 211
  • Aug: 1 / 2
  • Total: 161 / 211: 76 %

Design Wall Mondays

Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week.

Piecing projects:

  • Toni’s Garden – Check it out HERE . The next block comes out on Friday (the 7th)
  • Patterns by Jen – 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge.
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Yellow for August … some fabric is on my cutting table

Quilting Projects:

Dog on my Quilt

Sunday Stash

Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!

I finished the “Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter” quilt!

  • Fabric used this week: 5 yards
  • Fabric Used in 2026:     85.5 yards (56 yards from non-Island Batik)
  • Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
  • Fabric Added this year:    4 yards 
  • Net Fabric used:           81.5 yards

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

Rainbow Scrap Challenge: yellow fabrics are on my cutting board. Ready to be cut into 2 1/2” squares for 9 patches

Monthly Colour Challenge

I have participated in the monthly colour challenge with Patterns by Jen in past years. There was a break last year, but Jen is back with the monthly blocks this year. The theme is frogs … here is what Jen says about the theme: This year our color inspiration is coming from the amazing frog. I was a little concerned as I started researching frog colors that there wouldn’t be enough colors for the year, I mean, they are all green, right? 😉 Imagine my delight when I found frogs of (almost) every color of the rainbow, as well as a black frog that makes me want to take him home and love him.

Each month, the patterns are free, but when the month is over, there is a $1 fee to pay for the pattern. I am using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics).

Here is May’s block:

And each of the blocks so far this year:

This is a Sew-a-long by Red Boot Quilt Company. I’m using scraps of Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics). Each of the blocks have trapunto and the appliqué is adhered with a small zig-zag stitch.

Here is block #9. I was surprised to see that we needed a whole square for this block, not the ones with the piecing at the bottom! But, it was a fun block to make!

Here are the 9 blocks together. Obviously the sun will have to go in the centre!

Public Service Announcement

About 3-4 years ago, I bought a large jug of Terial Magic. I use it often for embroidery. It stiffens the fabric and I can use way less stabilizer.

However, my husband moved the jug and realized that the cap had deteriorated. UGG!!! It’s not a product you want spilled anywhere!!! And because my husband is anal and saves all sorts of things, he was able to replace the cap. So, just as a warning to you, if you use Terial Magic, make sure that your caps are intact.

To Do

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

To Do from several weeks ago:

  1. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks for May and June AND July. Partially done
  2. Make the 1 quilt label I need to do √   DONE
  3. Quilt Carola’s 5 Fat Quarter Quilt √   DONE
  4. Pick out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery 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:

I know what my coming week is like, so the To Do list is short:

  1. Finish quilting Dog on my Quilt
  2. Make the 2026 Monthly Colour Challenge blocks forJune and July and August
  3. Sort through Island Batik Scraps and organize them
  4. Cut out fabric for Meadow Mist Designs Marigold Mystery Quilt: Cutting directions come out on Thursday.
  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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Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #15

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Purple Pizzazz

Day 15: Today’s prompt is “Purple Pizzazz.”

When this prompt came up, I could only think of one purple quilt … this one, made with the Glorified 9 patch Accuquilt die and Island Batik purple scraps.

However, when I went searching, I found a couple more. The first one is a paper pieced pattern (by Carol Doak) and was given to my niece. The 2nd one is a pattern from Teresa Down Under (HERE) and was given to a friend’s sister battling cancer. (Happily, she is doing OK now!)

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 

Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #14

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Pets and Quilts

Day 14: Today’s prompt is “Pets and Quilts.”

At the moment, we don’t have any pets … however, we do dog sit my daughter’s dog. She travels for work and takes holidays and we get the dog!! I LOVE it!

This is Daphne, on the quilt that I made her. When she’s here, its the quilt that she snuggles under.

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 

Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #13

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Smallest Quilt

Day 13: Today’s prompt is “Smallest Quilt.”

This is my smallest quilt … although I’ve made mug rugs, but I don’t really consider them quilts. However, this was quilted with intention. It is 12″ x 12″. It was made for Hobbs batting and actually hung in a booth at Houston. (I know it’ll be my only claim to fame to be in the Houston Quilt show!). It was made with scraps from the Petal Poetry collection.

And here’s a picture of it hanging in Houston!

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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Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #12

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Scraps, Beautiful Scraps

Day 12: Today’s prompt is “Scraps, beautiful scraps.”

I ♥️ scrap quilts. Years ago, I was all about dumpster diving at sewing events, pulling out those scraps others were throwing away. Then, I made a scrap quilt without using a single scrap of my own. That was the end of my dumpster diving days. I had, and still have, a plethora of scraps. I do not need other people’s scraps!!

I have LOTS of scrappy quilts … but I’m only posting a few of them today!

This is one of my favourite scrap quilts. In fact, I will be doing a workshop on this quilt in March at the guild.

In the Fall of 2022, I hosted a mystery scrappy quilt … this was my prototype. I originally made this quilt for an Island Batik challenge using the  “4 Patch Square Up” tool by Studio 180.

Then, in 2021, Kelly Young’s of My Quilt Infatuation, had her “Scrappy Improv Quilting” book published. You can read about it HERE. (And it’s a fabulous, wonderful book!)

I have made several quilts from this book:

Then there are the BOMs with Patterns by Jen:

As I look at these pictures, I realize that they are all made with Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) scraps.

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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Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #11

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Glorious Greens

Day 11: Today’s prompt is “Glorious Greens.”

Leanne said “Mint…forest…emerald…olive…lime…There are so many fabulous shades of green! How have you used green in your quilts?”

When I was considering green quilts, I knew that I haven’t made many ‘green’ quilts. Yes, lots of quilts have green in them, but other than the “Shakespeare in the Park“ that I showed the other day for my largest quilt, I couldn’t think of a single one. Then I went searching … The first one is puff quilt that I made for an Island Batik challenge in 2023, and it’s back also has a lot of green in it. Then there is the baby quilt and finally a picture of the unfinished Labyrinth quilt that I finished in 2017.

Do you have many green quilts?

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 

Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #10

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

In the Stars

Day 10: Today’s prompt is “In the Stars.”

Since I already showed you a few star quilts (because stars are my favourite block), I thought I’d just scroll through my media gallery and pick out star quilts that I haven’t shown you recently.

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One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #9

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Binding Beauty

Day 9: Today’s prompt is “Binding Beauty.”

I know I’m strange, but I do enjoy putting binding on a quilt. It’s the last step (and I often attach the label with the binding) and it’s nice to know that the end is in sight!

There are 3 bindings that I use regularly … and one occasionally

  • First, a simple binding that coordinates with the quilt. All the same fabric
  • A scrappy binding, using strips of varying lengths that are left-over from the quilt
  • A flange binding
  • Occasionally: a self binding, where I use the backing fabric and turn it onto the front of the quilt

All of my bindings are 2 1/4” in width. I find that 2 1/2” is just too wide and 2″ is a bit too tight (but will do in a pinch if I’m short on fabric.

This quilt has a simple binding … it’s the same fabric as the inner border. (you can read more about this quilt HERE)

This quilt is a fun one. I tested this “Starry Path” pattern for Brenda at Songbird Designs. (See HERE). And the binding is scrappy.

Flange quilts take a bit longer to do, but can be very effective!

Don’t Forget!

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One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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Lazy Summer Quilt Camp: Day #8

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Leanne, from Devoted Quilter is hosting the Lazy Summer Quilt Camp. She always has fun challenges and this one peeked my interest immediately!!!

Favourite Block

Day 8: Today’s prompt is “Favourite Block.” Oh my … how in the world is one suppose to pick a favourite block? I mean, there are so many.

This is what Leanne said about today’s prompt, “Is there a particular block you find yourself drawn to again and again? One you’ve used for multiple quilts or that you love making when you just need to sew mindlessly?”

I LOVE star blocks … any kind of star block … but some of my favourite are ones that I have in several patterns I’ve written. But I also love pinwheels, 4 patches, 9 patches and the list goes on and on …

I will limit myself to showing you only 3 star quilts!

The first quilt is the very first quilt I made using an Accuquilt. It was so very easy to put together. I’ve been in LOVE with my Accuquilt ever since making this quilt. This quilt also has 4 patches and pinwheels … other favourite blocks!

The 2nd one is “Baby Stars.” I made this for an Island Batik catalogue several years ago.

The 3rd one is a quilt that was published in a magazine. However, most of the blocks are quarter-square triangles with the end result being a star quilt.

Do you like star quilts?

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