A UFO Finish … actually 2
Yes, I finished 2 UFOs. I had listed it as one in my chart … Upholstery wallets. I attempted to finish these when I was at the retreat, but I had neglected to take some extra lining fabric. Once home, I found the fabric I needed and cut out the pieces. then it was a matter of finishing them. The pattern is The Necessary Clutch from Emmaline Bags. I have made this wallet twice before out of cork. So far, it’s my favourite wallet!
The outside fabric is upholstery fabric from samples I had from … when I worked at a fabric store in Courtenay? That’s over 20 years ago. The stripy fabric on the inside of the left one is from my stash and the lining of the one on the right is from my Island Batik stash. I used the same Aurifil thread #2325 (Linen) on both of them.
Mystery Quilt is happening!
- Clue #1 is on THIS POST.
- Clue #2 is HERE.
- Clue #3 is on THIS POST
- Clue #4 is HERE
- Clue #5 is on THIS POST
- Clue #6 is HERE
WIP-B-Gone
Leanne, of Devoted Quilter is hosting a WIPS-B-Gone ’23 challenge. This fun challenge started October 1, 2023! It’s not too late if you want to join! You still have most of November to do it! It’s totally up to YOU as to how you want to use the challenge.
I’m not running out of things to tidy … it’s definitely an on-going job! However, it’s really nice to have several thread drawers tidy! Embroidery, Aurifil, CanSew, Glide, serger and miscellaneous thread (Metler / Gutterman) drawers are organized! Yes, I do have a stash of threads … but for some reason, I never have the exact colour of thread that I need! LOL
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
- January –October: 287 / 304
- November: 5 / 5
- Total: 292 / 309
- Percentage: 94%
Stash Report
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 Upholstery Wallets used a total of 1 yard each, for a total of 2 yards. The Boxy Zipper tote used 1 yard of fabric. No shopping, no buying.
I was gifted a stack of Shweshwe blue & white fat quarters and a yard of white at the retreat. It was a gift, I did not buy it. They are indigo blue and one white one! (in the pic, the white looks beige, but it is the same white in the prints below!!) LOVE 💙 them. Since they were a gift, I’m not adding them in … but I wanted to show you the beauties!
Yearly Tally:
- Fabric Used since the last report: 3 yards
- Fabric Used in 2023: 182 yards from non-IB: 81
- Fabric Bought this week: 0 yards
- Fabric Added this year: 17.5 yards
- Net Fabric used: 173.5 yards
Just an FYI: I do not count any fabric that is given to me (Island Batik), but this year, I am going to count it as fabric used.
To Do Tuesday
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
The To Do list from last week:
- Finish Upholstery Wallet. √ DONE
- Work on “Turkey Trot” project. progress, but not finished
- Cut out Malted Mystery Fabrics. Not done
- Quilt and bind “Dashing Through the Snow” started quilting, nowhere near finished
- Complete next “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt” clue. √ DONE and the post is ready for Wednesday!
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √ DONE
This week’s list:
- Work on “Turkey Trot” project
- Cut out Malted Mystery Fabrics
- Finish quilting and bind “Dashing Through the Snow”
- Complete next “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt” clue.
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Design Wall
Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week. Sorry, no pictures to share!
Piecing projects:
- Work on “Turkey Trot” project
- Cut out Malted Mystery Fabrics
Quilting:
“Dashing Through the Snow”
Upcoming Blog Hops
Moose Stash Quilting: Sew It – Show It: Turkey Trot (November 13 is my day)
Just Let Me Quilt: Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange and Christmas Blog Hop (December 4)
Just Let Me Quilt: White Rabbit (January 23. 2024)
It’s in the Bag Blog Hop
Are you following along with Island Batik’s November Blog Hop? This past weeks hop was short, with 3 different bags shown. My bags were one of them. It’s a byAnnie pattern “Take a Stand.”
Next week’s giveaway is already live! Go to Island Batik’s blog (click HERE) and follow the Rafflecopter prompts. YOU could win a Fat Quarter Bundle of Limerick or Country Charm.
Here is the Schedule for Week 2 of the Blog Hop:
November 6:
November 7:
November 8:
- Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine
- Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood
- Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights
November 9:
November 10:
Blog Hop Round-Up Week 2 and Giveaway
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy
- Sunday Stash @ quiltpaintcreate
- Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework
- Frédérique @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
- 15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces
- Sew and Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
- Design Wall Monday @ Small Quilts and Doll Quilts
- Monday Musing @ Songbird Designs
- To Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmitt