I finished this quilt awhile ago, but I waited until the Rainbow Scrap Challenge featured purple for the month!!! I used the Accuquilt die, “Glorified 9 Patch.” This quilt was originally started as a demo on how to use the Accuquilt. The store offered the class and my intent was to use the pieces to demonstrate how easy it is to sew curved seams. However, apparently it was bad timing and the class was cancelled. I ended up sewing the quilt together. It definitely did not take long. The quilting was easy, I just followed the curves at approximately 1/2” intervals.
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 didn’t finish any quilting stuff this week … except for my unboxing video that I showed last week … you can see it HERE.
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
“Bloomers:” I decided to use fabric from the Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White and the first block is done. The Hexi and half Hexi blocks are started …
Island Batik’s September Challenge is the Threaded Chaos Blog Hop – a Crazy Quilt using Aurifil thread … It’s in progress, but I can’t show you YET … but I can show you a picture of the fabric I’m using …
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
Disappearing 9 patch using “ORANGE” and Island Batik’s solid grey for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
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 bought 2 yards of fabric for the backing of Splish Splash, but nothing was finished this week.
Fabric used in the last week: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 144yards. {45 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 2 yards
Fabric Added this year: 19 yards
Net Fabric used: 125 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” XX NOT DONE XX
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. …. bought the backing … but need to piece it (GROAN!!!)
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6! XX NOT DONE XX
Work on Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge in progress
Work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks in progress
Think about Island Batik September challenge. Started. 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:
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE”
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Finish piecing Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
Denise at Quiltery has done a fantastic job of designing this beautiful quilt! The 1st block for appliqué is now available HERE OR … if you want to purchase the embroidery designs, they are also available to purchase for some formats. (That’s what I’m doing!)
Here’s block #1 with the first half-hexi!
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.
Well, I don’t drink alcohol very often, but I do love to have virgin cocktails … Love the fruity taste!
Swan
I finished quilting the Swan. This pattern was from the book “Picture Patchwork” by JoAnn Lepore. Earlier in the spring, I wrote a review of this book HERE. This quilt called for 3″ squares, but since I wanted a smaller quilt, I raided my blue and neutral Island Batik scraps and cut 2 1/2” squares.
And here’s a close up of the quilting. Feathers in the white part of the swan and small curves outlining all of the other blocks in the quilt. It’s all free motion on my domestic sewing machine.
And, I have one more pattern from this book in progress – using Purple!
Quilt Stats:
Size: 50″ x 57″
Fabric: Island Batik: scraps of blue and neutrals, solid black and solid red.
My post from last Friday where I talked about this super cool use of Island Batik scraps? THIS POST.
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!
Disappearing 9 patch using “ORANGE” and Island Batik’s solid grey for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
“Bloomers:” I decided to use fabric from the Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. I’m going to Paper piece the Hexi blocks. See Denise’s website HERE to join in the fun!
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
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 buying this week. The swan used 8.5 yards.
Fabric used in the last week: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 144yards. {45 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 17 yards
Net Fabric used: 127 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Quilt & Bind Swan.√ DONE.
Web Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. in progress.
Web Jelly Roll Twist√ DONE.
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6! XX NOT DONE XX
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:
Sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6! XX NOT DONE XX
Work on Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks
Think about Island Batik September challenge
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
This has started!! It’s such a beautiful quilt!! I’m excited to have started!
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.
Surprise! This post does not contain any quilting! It does talk about batik fabric. And it’s still worth a read!
A good friend of mine is a very talented artist! She has an Exhibition “Gifts from the Garden” happening in Clearwater, BC. If you’re anywhere near Clearwater, it would be well worth the visit! (It’s on until the end of July!)
In the meantime, I’m VERY excited to show you her creation! A few years ago, Robin asked me to save all my scraps of Island Batik fabrics for her. The way I quilt, I don’t have much use for scraps smaller than a 2″ square. Everything that’s left over goes into my “Robin’s scrap bag.”
Oh, and yes, not only is she a fabulous painter, she’s also a great photographer! (Not to mention other talents, including mosaics … she has self-published a book of poems with illustrations that her mother did … visit her website to see more of her talent: HERE.)
These photos from her garden were her inspiration!
She painted white and black onto her board and used tweezers and glue to make the background (green) mosaic.
And here is the final piece!!! Isn’t it fantastic?
I love that I can pick out fabrics from various Island Batik collections that I have used over the years.
Well, this is ALMOST true!! I have no interest in having mice in my sewing space, nor a fox or a goat … but the rest is true!
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery
You can read more about this quilt HERE. It was a fun mystery quilt to make. Thank you Joanne (from Canuck Quilter Designs) for the fabulous directions and great mystery!
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’m using a 2 1/2” stack of Island Batik’s “Splish Splash.” It’s a recently release collection. I love the seahorses, fish, bubbles … well, I just love the whole line of these fabrics. I’m using a pattern from The Fat Quarter Shop called “Jelly Roll Twist” and you can get the free pattern HERE.
Disappearing 9 patch using “ORANGE” and Island Batik’s solid grey for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
I need to pull fabrics for “Bloomers“
Quilting projects:
Swan. is sandwiched, needs quilting and binding
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 … I used 7 yards for the Canuck Mystery.
Fabric used in the last week: 7 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 135.5 yards. {38.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 17 yards
Net Fabric used: 118 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Quilt it! √ DONE.
Make the backing and Sandwich Swan.√ DONE.
Work on Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. √ DONE.
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6! XX NOT DONE XX
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:
Quilt & Bind Swan.
Web Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Web Jelly Roll Twist
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6!
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
This officially starts soon!!!
I have done several of Denise’s Sew Alongs and they are always AWESOME!!! I’m going to be doing this one!! Are you going to join me???? I promise, it’s a beauty!!
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.
Joanne Kerton from Canuck Quilter Designs offered a mystery quilt this spring. I’m a sucker for mystery quilts and couldn’t resist doing it! She called it a “Colour Value Mystery” and offered 2 options: Modern or Traditional. I opted for the Traditional. I’ve done a few of Canuck Quilter’s Designs and they are always well written!
Here’s a few of the progress pictures: Fabric cut out, blocks ready to assemble and on the design wall prior to sandwiching.
And the Finished Quiilt:
Close up of the Quilting: A little free motion, but mostly ruler quilting.
Thanks Joanne for the fantastic mystery sew-along!
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.
Last year, my sister and 2 cousins and I went to Lori’s Country Cottage for their longest day of the year sale. It was a lot of fun. We went for the 10 pm part of the sale, where everything was 40% off! Yup it was fun! One of the employees climbed up on a cutting table and took this picture. They posted it on their Facebook page to advertise this year’s sale. (I’m the one in the white at the front of the picture and my sister is towards the back of the line … my cousins had already left as they were finished shopping). Unfortunately, I wasn’t in Edmonton to go this year, but my sister went to on Friday night and got lots of goodies!
Glowing Hearts Quilt Along
I often join in MMM Quilts sew alongs each spring. She always has interesting patterns and ways of doing something. This year did not disappoint! See THIS POST for details on my Glowing Hearts Quilt.
This used 13 fat quarters from “Bluebird” by Editya Sitar. There is Hobbs Batting 80/20 inside, Aurifil Thread #2600 (Dove Grey) and Schmetz Needles were used. The project was pressed with my Oliso Iron m3Pro. I used Silly Moon‘s “Cupid” for the quilting on my domestic machine!
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’m using a 2 1/2” stack of Island Batik’s “Splish Splash.” It’s a recently release collection. I love the seahorses, fish, bubbles … well, I just love the whole line of these fabrics. I’m using a pattern from The Fat Quarter Shop called “Jelly Roll Twist” and you can get the free pattern HERE.
Disappearing 9 patch using “ORANGE” and Island Batik’s solid grey for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Quilting projects:
Swan. needs sandwiching
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
No buying this week … although my sister was going to be going to a fabulous sale at Lori’s Country Cottage and planned to buy me some Island Batik fabric …
I used 13 fat quarters (3 1/4 yards) for the front of Glowing Hearts and 2 3/8 yards for the backing … So, I’ll say that I used 5 1/2 yards.
Fabric used in the last week: 5.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 128.5 yards. {36 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 17 yards
Net Fabric used: 106 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Sandwich it and Quilt it! in progress
Make the backing and Sandwich Swan.XX NOT DONE XX
Plan something for “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. in progress
Quilt MMM’s Glowing Heart√ DONE.
Work on Island Batik’s August challenge√ 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:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Quilt it!
Make the backing and Sandwich Swan.
Work on Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Work on getting scraps for placemats completed … there are at least 6!
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
I have done several of Denise’s Sew Alongs and they are always AWESOME!!! I’m going to be doing this one!! Are you going to join me???? I promise, it’s a beauty!!
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.
It is. If you take any pattern and change the colours, it’ll be a totally different look. I’ve been known to add more blocks or rows for a larger quilt, or take away blocks or columns for a smaller quilt. However, whenever I do this, I always credit the original designer because the basis of the quilt is their idea, not mine.
An Island Batik Challenge completed
I made two Funky Friend squirrels. You can read about their adventures HERE.
Another Left-over Finish
see THIS POST for details on these placemats:
This used fabric from Island Batik‘s (Lumin Fabrics) Tinsel Treasures and Midnight Blue (a foundation that is available all the time. There is Hobbs Batting fusible inside, Aurifil Thread #2600 (Dove Grey) and Schmetz Needles were used. The project was pressed with my Oliso Iron m3Pro.
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’m using a 2 1/2” stack of Island Batik’s “Splish Splash.” It’s a recently release collection. I love the seahorses, fish, bubbles … well, I just love the whole line of these fabrics. I’m using a pattern from The Fat Quarter Shop called “Jelly Roll Twist” and you can get the free pattern HERE. And, as I said earlier, “A Pattern is only a suggestion.” I’ll be making it a little bigger … it’ll be 7 blocks by 7 blocks.
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 buy 2.5 yards of fabric at “The Chicken Coop” in Mundare, Alberta and 1 yard at Emmaline Bags in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
The placemats used 1 yard and the squirrels used 2.5 yards
Fabric used in the last week: 3.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 123 yards. {30.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 3.5 yards
Fabric Added this year: 17 yards
Net Fabric used: 106 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Sandwich it! XX NOT DONE XX
Sandwich SwanXX NOT DONE XX
Plan something for “Green” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Get MMM’s Glowing Heart’s quilt to flimsy stage √ 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:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Sandwich it and Quilt it!
Make the backing and Sandwich Swan
Plan something for “ORANGE” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Quilt MMM’s Glowing Heart
Work on Island Batik’s August challenge
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
I have done several of Denise’s Sew Alongs and they are always AWESOME!!! I’m going to be doing this one!! Are you going to join me???? I promise, it’s a beauty!!
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.
When I made the Irish chain blog hop quilts, see HERE. I had some left-over squares. I finished this little zipper pouch … I had some more left-overs, but haven’t finished that project yet. Here’s a picture of the front and back of the zipper pouch.
This used fabric from Island Batik‘s (Lumin Fabrics) Tinsel Treasures and Midnight Blue (a foundation that is available all the time. There is Hobbs Batting 80/20 inside, Aurifil Thread #2600 (Dove Grey) and Schmetz Needles were used. The project was pressed with my Oliso Iron m3Pro.
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!
MMM’s Glowing Hearts I’m using a fat quarter bundle that I bought from Chitterchatter Fabrics called “Bluebird” by Editya Sitar. I used a total of 7 fat quarters for the hearts and 3 different fat quarters for the ‘darks.’ I’ll use a couple of the lighter fabrics for the sashing … and dark blue for the cornerstones.
Quilting projects:
Swan. needs sandwiching
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery, needs sandwiching
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 zipper pouch used 0.5 yards
Fabric used in the last week: 0.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 119.5 yards. {30 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 13.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 106 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Finish making the extra blocks to make the quilt bigger √ DONE
Sandwich Swan.XX NOT DONE XX
Plan something for “Green” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Get MMM’s Glowing Heart’s quilt to flimsy stage. In progess
Quilt Friend’s quilt √ DONE. (I’ll show you if I get permission!)
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:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Sandwich it!
Sandwich Swan
Plan something for “Green” Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Get MMM’s Glowing Heart’s quilt to flimsy stage
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Free Sew Along
I have done several of Denise’s Sew Alongs and they are always AWESOME!!! I’m going to be doing this one!! Are you going to join me???? I promise, it’s a beauty!!
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 was finished awhile ago, but this past week was the first time I posted about it on my blog. Check THIS POST for details. (photo credit: Jerry Khiev)
and maybe a 2nd …
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!
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Still need to work on this week’s clue: adding sashing and cornerstones.
Swan – still piecing it
A Secret project
Quilting projects:
Yellow – rectangles
Island Batik May
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 Petal Poetry quilts used a total of 8.5 yards.
Fabric used in the last week: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 89 yards. {24 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 9.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 79.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Finish catching up and complete the clue that comes out on Thursday. XX NOT DONE!!
Get Swan to a flimsy stage in progress
Island Batik May – sandwich and quilt in progress
Finish Island Batik Junein progress
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Finish catching up and complete the clue that comes out on Thursday.
Get Swan to a flimsy stage
Island Batik May – quilt
Finish Island Batik June
Quilt Yellow – rectangles
A Secret project – get to flimsy stage
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 was my only finish this past week!! It was a super fun quilt to make. You can read about it HERE.
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
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 train used 4 yards (or more) of fabric! No shopping, so nothing added!
Fabric used in the last week: 4 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 80.5 yards. {24 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 9.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 67 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Catch up on the clues in progress
Get Swan to a flimsy stage in progress
Island Batik May – get to a flimsy stage √ DONE.
Island Batik June – get ready to stuff. in progress
Sandwich and Quilt Train√ DONE.
Sandwich and Quilt Yellow Rectanglesin progress
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Finish catching up and complete the clue that comes out on Thursday
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Leaving Comments on my Blog
I appreciate each of you that leaves comments on my blog!! It’s fun to read about YOU!!
However, I know that many of you have difficulty leaving comments and I honestly do not know what to do about it. I moderate each of the comments (that’s why they don’t show up right away) so that you don’t have to read about the ugly stuff / junk that some try to slip in!
Anyhow, I notice that the vast majority of comments are “anonymous” and I have no idea who you are. If you could simply put your name after the comment, I’d appreciate it! Thank you! And Thank you to those that leave your name!
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.
Here are my Blue Blocks … all quilted and finished. It’s been raining so much, that I haven’t taken a picture outside, so all you get is a picture of it on my design wall. It’s made totally of 2 1/2” squares of Island Batik blue scraps … including aqua, light & dark blue and any scrap IB fabric with blue in it. Along with Island Batik solid white. Quilted on my domestic sewing machine (Janome M7) using a rounded swirl motif (that’s my name for the motif).
I’m off to a retreat tomorrow at Over the Rainbow Lodge. It’s an excellent place to retreat and I’m really looking forward to spending time with my quilting friends!! Of course, I’m taking more projects than I can possibly finish in a week, but I’m OK with that! The last 2 black & white photos are my May and June Island Batik challenges. I hope to get the May one pieced and we’ll see about June’s!
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!
Yellow – The sashing has been added and I’ve started to web the top!
Yellow – I’m making some Dresden flowers … no picture yet.
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. I’m loving the colours I’ve chosen. It’s all cut out! I’m doing the traditional one.
Quilting projects:
2 Blue Charm Star quilts – the borders are from Stash Builder rolls! No yardage cut for either of these quilts … well, except for the solid white background fabric!
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!
Nope, I still haven’t bought any fabric yet this year!!! However, since I’m going to a retreat at Over the Rainbow, that might change in the next week!
I used about 6 yards of fabric in this quilt.
Fabric used in the last week: 6 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 53 yards. {10 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 53 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Finish Binding IB April Project.√ DONE. I’ll be posting about this after I return from the retreat.
Sandwich & Quilt 2nd Blue charm star quilt. in progress
Quilt Blue 2 1/2” squares. √ DONE
Finish webbing Yellow rectangle squares. in progress
Start to get projects ready to take to a retreat: (no pictures yet)
Swan – cut all the squares. √ DONE
Train – cut all the pieces. √ DONE
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Pack for the retreat!
Work on projects at the retreat
Butterfly
Swan
Train
misc. projects
Island Batik: May
Island Batik: June
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Leaving Comments on my Blog
I appreciate each of you that leaves comments on my blog!! It’s fun to read about YOU!!
However, I know that many of you have difficulty leaving comments and I honestly do not know what to do about it. I moderate each of the comments (that’s why they don’t show up right away) so that you don’t have to read about the ugly stuff / junk that some try to slip in!
Anyhow, I notice that the vast majority of comments are “anonymous” and I have no idea who you are. If you could simply put your name after the comment, I’d appreciate it! Thank you! And Thank you to those that leave your name!
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.
Even though I’m sewing Every. Single. Day. This seems like the flow chart that’s appropriate for my life at the moment!
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!
Yellow – The sashing has been added and I’ve started to web the top!
Yellow – I’m making some Dresden flowers … no picture yet.
Canuck Quilter Mystery Quilt. Oh, yes, I’m a sucker for mystery quilts and I’ve done at least one, if not more from Canuck Quilter. Her designs are always fun to make! This mystery started on March 13, so obviously, I’m a bit behind. I’ve settled on 3 of the 4 fabrics needed. Once I’ve made the final choice, I’ll begin cutting. You can access the free pattern HERE.
Quilting projects:
IB April Project: I’m having fun quilting this one!
2 Blue Charm Star quilts – the borders are from Stash Builder rolls! No yardage cut for either of these quilts … well, except for the solid white background fabric!
Blue Blocks: sandwiched …
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
Nope, I still haven’t bought any fabric yet this year!!! I’m not sure, but this might be a new record for me!
I finished this little zipper pouch using Island Batik fabric, Hobbs 80/20 batting, Aurifil thread and Schmetz needles. The project used just over 1/2 yard of fabric.
Fabric used in the last week: 0.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 47 yards. {7.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 47 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Finish Quilting IB April Projectin progress
Sandwich & Quilt 2nd Blue charm star quilt. in progress
Quilt Blue 2 1/2” squares XX NOT DONE XX
Add sashing to Yellow rectangle squares. in progress
Start to get projects ready to take to a retreat: (no pictures yet)
May IB project – cut it out in progress
June IB project – cut out the pieces in progress
Swan – cut all the squares XX NOT DONE XX
Train – cut all the pieces XX NOT DONE XX
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Finish Binding IB April Project
Sandwich & Quilt 2nd Blue charm star quilt.
Quilt Blue 2 1/2” squares
Finish webbing Yellow rectangle squares.
Cut and start sewing Canuck Quilter Mystery Quilt.
Start to get projects ready to take to a retreat: (no pictures yet)
Swan – cut all the squares
Train – cut all the pieces
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
SAHRR Parade!
Make sure you come back to the blog tomorrow for the final wrap-up and start of the Parade!
Leaving Comments on my Blog
I appreciate each of you that leaves comments on my blog!! It’s fun to read about YOU!!
However, I know that many of you have difficulty leaving comments and I honestly do not know what to do about it. I moderate each of the comments (that’s why they don’t show up right away) so that you don’t have to read about the ugly stuff / junk that some try to slip in!
Anyhow, I notice that the vast majority of comments are “anonymous” and I have no idea who you are. If you could simply put your name after the comment, I’d appreciate it! Thank you!
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.
Yesterday was Worldwide Quilting Day, and for the first time in many years, I did not participate. The weather was very uncooperative … raining very hard … and I didn’t want to get soaked, nor did I want my quilts to get soaked and heavy and risk breaking the line. I will participate next year – providing the weather is half-decent!
Recent Finish
Did you see my most recent finish?
My Island Batik March challenge was a LOT of fun to make and running out of fabric made for an excellent chance to alter my plan. You can read about it HERE.
Another Finish. The quilt top was made by various members of the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild. I brought the top home and found backing and batting (Hobbs Batting: 80/20), then quilted it on my domestic sewing machine using Aurifil Thread (#2600, Dove Grey). It is quilted all over with various flower motifs. And bound with a striped fabric from my stash!
The blue floral border print was perfect for the backing!
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
Yellow – Here’s a picture of my 4 1/2” 10 1/2” rectangles. I need to sash them and sew them into a top
Yellow – I’m making some Dresden flowers … no picture yet.
Quilting projects:
IB April Project: I’m having fun quilting this one!
2 Blue Charm Star quilts – the borders are from Stash Builder rolls! No yardage cut for either of these quilts … well, except for the solid white background fabric!
Blue Blocks: sandwiched …
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
Nope, I still haven’t bought any fabric yet this year!!! I’m not sure, but this might be a new record for me!
2 finishes to add to my done list! The bear claw used 10 1/2 yards of fabric and the guild quilt used 3 1/2 yards for backing and 1/2 yard of binding from my stash.
Fabric used in the last week: 14.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 46.5 yards. {7.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 46.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Sandwich & Quilt 2nd Blue charm star quilt. XX NOT DONE XX
Quilt Blue 2 1/2” squares XX NOT DONE XX
Finish Quilting & Bind Guild Hospice Quilt.√ DONE
IB April Project: sandwich and quilt in progress it’s SLOW going … so far I’ve used 5 bobbins and I still have just over 1/4 of the quilt to quilt.
Cut up Yellow scraps. √ DONE
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Finish Quilting IB April Project
Sandwich & Quilt 2nd Blue charm star quilt.
Quilt Blue 2 1/2” squares
Add sashing to Yellow rectangle squares.
Start to get projects ready to take to a retreat: (no pictures yet)
May IB project – cut it out
June IB project – cut out the pieces
Swan – cut all the squares
Train – cut all the pieces
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Leaving Comments on my Blog
I appreciate each of you that leaves comments on my blog!! It’s fun to read about YOU!!
However, I know that many of you have difficulty leaving comments and I honestly do not know what to do about it. I moderate each of the comments (that’s why they don’t show up right away) so that you don’t have to read about the ugly stuff / junk that some try to slip in!
Anyhow, I notice that the vast majority of comments are “anonymous” and I have no idea who you are. If you could simply put your name after the comment, I’d appreciate it! Thank you!
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.
Someone asked me how many sewing machines I have! I have several … In my studio are:
Janome M7 for quilting
Janome 8900 for piecing
Janome Pro 4DX (serger)
Janome embroidery machine (500E)
In travelling totes:
a Janome 4120
a Singer featherweight
In the basement:
a hand-crank
SAHRR is almost done!
I will not be having a separate SAHRR post on March 3, but I thought I’d show you the results of participants that do not blog or have IG:
Carolyn said, ” I made a “checker” strip (1st initial of my name). Ready to quilt.”
Katie said, “I combined the last 2 prompts for my next border–quarter log cabins in the corners, and the kites in the center all finishing at 2″, so my top is now 20″ square. I think I’ll bind it with the darker brown.”
Robin
Judy said, “Top is finished – ready to sandwich”
Jacomina said “I would never have sewn anything like this if it was not for the prompts. But at least the remnant from the center block is repeated”
Come back on March 24th for the Final Parade!
A Favourite Finish for February
Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl hosts a monthly Favourite Finish. You can read about this Island Batik (Lumin) challenge featuring Studio 180 tool and the Radiant Burst collection HERE.
I did have several finishes in February, but I can’t show you until later in March or April or … Trust me, when I can show you, I will!
A Winner
A random winner was chosen for the fabric draw… C. will receive the fabric later this month! I’m 100% positive that she will enjoy using this beautiful “Radiant Burst” Island Batik fabric! (This is from this POST)
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!
Blue Blocks: Making blocks with 2 1/2” squares … Picture below … still have several 16 patch blocks to make and then add sashing around the 4 patch blocks … this will make a decent sized comfort quilt. (All the squares are from my Island Batik stash!)
IB April Project: as leaders & enders … and no picture!
Yellow – I’ll be cutting up my scraps for something … I don’t know what, yet!
Quilting projects:
2 Blue Charm Star quilts – the borders are from Stash Builder rolls! No yardage cut for either of these quilts … well, except for the solid white background fabric! But, it’s all Island Batik fabric!
Quilt Guild Hospice Quilt – the blocks were made by guild members and I believe Regina pieced them together.
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 changes in numbers this week because I can’t show you my finishes yet! 😁
Fabric used in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 10.5yards. {3 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 10.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Sandwich and Quilt Blue charm star quilts. XX NOT DONE XX
Get Blue 2 1/2” squares to flimsy stage XX NOT DONE XX
IB March Project: Finish: Quilt & Bind. √ DONE
Sandwich and Quilt Guild Hospice Quiltin progress. Quilt sandwiched
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for next week:
Sandwich & Quilt Blue charm star quilts.
Get Blue 2 1/2” squares to flimsy stage
Quilt Guild Hospice Quilt
IB April Project: get to flimsy stage
Cut up Yellow scraps and decide what to make … or I should probably decide first, before I cut! 😉
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
2 Blog Hops this Week
I’m participating in TWO blog hops this week. That’s correct 2! I urge you all to follow along as with these gorgeous fabric collections, the hops promise to be full of beautiful eye candy!
Meadow Hues
The first one, Meadow Hues starts today!! I’ll be posting tomorrow with my quilt!
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 would be an awesome drawer to have at my sewing station!!! Although, I fear it would be empty more often than not!
SAHRR is in progress!
We’ve had the Centre Blocks and 2 rounds so far. Tomorrow, Round #3 will be hosted by ME. Here’s where you can find each of my rounds, along with links to the co-hosts!
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!
Blue Blocks: This month’s rainbow scrap colour is BLUE … LOTS of cutting of my Island Batik scraps: a Charm Star quilt is started, 2 1/2” and 2″ squares … not sure what will happen with them yet!
IB March Project: as leaders & enders … and no picture!
Quilting projects:
SAHRR ’25: needs binding
Meadow Hues: a lap sized quilt for a blog hop hosted by Claudia Porter of Create with Claudia. It is using her newest signature collection.
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 had a finish last week!!! You can read more about it HERE.
Fabric used in the last week: 3.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 8.5yards. {3 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 8.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
I got a lot done last week, but much of it I can’t show you yet …
Work on Blue Blocksin progress
2025 SAHRR – bind it. XX Not Done XX
Sandwich and Quilt “Pink Blocks” √ DONE.
Sandwich and Quilt IB February Project√ DONE.
Work on IB March Projectin progress
Sandwich and Quilt Sunlit 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 next week:
Finish Blue charm star quilt
Decide what to do with cut Blue 2 1/2” and 2″ squares
2025 SAHRR – bind it
Get IB March Project to flimsy stage
Meadow Hues: Quilt & Bind
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Island Batik’s Runner Up Blog Hop
Started last week. Visit Lumin Blog (Island Batik) to see a recap of last week’s Runners! PLUS, an opportunity for YOU to win a fat quarter bundle.
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.
In September, when I was at a retreat at Loon Lake, I was given a little mini charm pack. I immediately arranged them and sewed them together as leaders and enders. It didn’t take long and I soon had a rectangle of cute little squares.
They have been sitting on my sewing table since the retreat. I’ve moved them a few times, more than a few times! A few months ago, I got out the fabric that would be the lining for a future little bag. Another day, I choose the zipper that I would use. These 3 components got moved a LOT, but always to a different spot on my sewing table.
Finally, I got sick and tired of moving them around! I found some scraps of Hobbs 80/20 batting and spent about an hour making this little bag!! YAY – it’s finally done!!!!!
And the opposite side, with a peak of the lining:
And, it is no longer on my sewing table!!!
Favourite Finish of the Month
Each month, Yvonne, @ Quilting Jetgirl, hosts a Linky party where people link a picture of their Favourite Finish of the Month. It’s well worth going to have a look!!! There is a ton of talent showcased and lots of eye candy.
This month, can you believe it? I only have one favourite finish!!! Usually I have several and can’t decide. You can read more about this quilt on THIS POST.
Don’t Forget:
I am 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.
As an Island Batik Ambassador, I receive a lot of thread from Aurifil Thread, plus, I have purchase lot of it from Carola when she vends at quilt shows. And recently, the small fabric store (Essem) that I occasionally teach and work at is also selling Aurifil thread. Yup, I do LOVE it!
Karen Neary is a Canadian Aurifil seller. She is prompt and thorough with her products. It’s well worth visiting THIS POST to see some beautiful creations using Aurifil Thread. I was able to purchase some Monofiliment (invisible) thread from her! Karen recently posted this picture on Facebook to illustrate the various thread weights.
From Left to Right, the weights are. 12. 28. 40. 50. 80. I use 50 weight for piecing and either 50 or 40 weight for quilting.
She also sent me this … which explains what the bottom (print side) or label on the Aurifil Thread spool is all about:
A Finish!
January’s colour for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge is Pink (see So Scrappy). I started 2 projects using my Island Batik Scraps … and this one is finished.
This quilt was made with the Accuquilt die “Glorified 9 Patch.” Of course, using the die makes sewing curves so very easy!!!
I used Aurifil Thread for piecing and quilting.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 35″ x 35″
Fabric: Scraps of pink Island Batik and Island Batik Solid White
I’m hoping to teach this quilt at Essem in March. Class participants will use the Accuquilt Die to cut PERFECT pieces and learn how to piece curves together easily. Contact Essem Textiles if you are interested in the class.
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.
The Centre Blocks were linked on THIS POST. Tomorrow, Round #1 will be hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing!
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!
Pink Blocks: just cause I’m trying to use Island Batik scraps. This might be combined with other colours in the near future. The pink blocks are cut 2 1/4” x 4 1/2” and the white strip is 1″ x 4 1/2“. This project was inspired by the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2025. If I have enough pink blocks, it will become a baby quilt. If I don’t have enough, it will be joined by another colour.
SunlitGarden: a small quilt for a blog hop hosted by Jennifer of Curlicue Creations … it will be her newest signature collection and it’s absolutely gorgeous!!! Unfortunately, until the blog hop, you’ll only see black and white!!
IB February Project: sorry, no picture, except for the Studio 180 tool and the fabric!
IB March Project: as leaders & enders … and no picture!
Quilting projects:
Test Quilt: SSB
Glorified 9 patch
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
I did finish my Helen Godden’s Christmas Countdown . You can read about it HERE. This project used over 1/2 yard of fabric … not a lot, I know, but it still counts!
Fabric Used in the last week: 0.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 0.5
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 0 yards
Net Fabric used: 0.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Finish: Helen Godden’s Christmas Countdown ’24. √ DONE.
2025 SAHRR – bind it. XX Not Done XX
Quilt Glorified 9 patch.√ DONE.
Work on “Pink Blocks“. in progress
Work on Sunlit Garden.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 next week:
2025 SAHRR – bind it
Bind Glorified 9 patch
Work on “Pink Blocks”
Work on IB February Project
Do IB March Project as leaders and enders … for now
Get Sunlit Garden to flimsy stage
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Teaching
I’m teaching at Essem today. It’s binding by machine and the class is full!!! If you’d like to take this class let Essem know.
OR … I might consider doing it on Zoom. If you’re interested, let me know!
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.
Yay!! I’m an Island Batik Ambassador for 2025! It is truly a great privilege to be invited back for another year.
I’ve had a few boxes arrive and here’s my unboxing video:
Here’s a pictorial view of what came in the boxes:
Box #1
The first box had a die from the Accuquilt company! This is an Irish Chain, Block on Board. With this cutting die, you can cut all the pieces necessary for the block at one time. They will be cut accurately with percision!
Box #2
This was a HEAVY box and contained the following: Oliso ProLight Iron and a carrying case, (mine is Coral), Schmetz Needles [Piecing & Quilting, Vinyl, and Universal], Aurifil Thread [#2605 -Silver Grey, #2735 -Medium Blue, & #6722 -Sea Buscuit]
Precut Fabrics:
10″ Stack of Tantalizing Teals from the Gradations collections
2 1/2” Strip Pack of Brilliant Blues from the Gradations collections
10″ Stack of Earthly Stories along with 2 yards of Cornsilk (Neutral) and 2 yards of Weave-Brownie (Blenders) … and I already have plans for this fabric!
1/2 yard cuts
Light Grey Solid
Universe (Marvellous Multis)
Dandelion-Wisteria (Blenders)
Colbalt Solid
Heavenly (Brilliant Blues)
Marble Aqua (Blenders)
Turquoise Solid
Azalea (Precious Pinks)
Dot Sky (Blenders)
Pink Solid
Eggplant (Playful Purples)
Cheerio-Navy (Blenders)
February Blog Hop: Here’s my 1/2 yard cuts of Radiant Burst, along with a 2 yard cut of Thistle (Playful Purples) and a 2 yard cut of Azure (Brilliant Blues). This fabric is for February’s Blog Hop using Studio 180 tools! This fabric collection will be shipping to shops in February!
Solids and Neutral: A package with 4 yards each of solid White, Black and Dark Grey. Along with a 6 yard piece of Platinum. I use a LOT of neutrals and these will be perfect in future projects!
Fabric for the May Blog Hop: It’s a Surprise!!!
A lovely story about this box: It was HEAVY. Very HEAVY. I have a lot of my parcels sent to a postal box in Blaine (just over the US /Canadian border). When I was struggling with the parcel as I opened it, a lovely young man offered to carry it out to my car, on the provision that I carried out his fly fishing supplies. I agreed and he carried my box to the car!! His kindness warmed my heart!
Box #3 & 4
A 2 1/2″ Strip set of Splish Splash with 2 yard cuts of Oatmeal and Blueberry. Doesn’t it look like fun fabric to play with?
Quilting Gail 