Purple was the Rainbow Scrap Challenge for July. This is hosted by So Scrappy. I do know it’s August, and Teal is the colour for this month. But sometimes, things don’t get done right when I want them to and they need to wait to be finished! This is the Butterfly quilt from the book Picture Patchwork book by JoAnn Lepore. This is the 4th quilt I have made from this book. Hmmm … I think I highly recommend that you buy it!
And here’s a close up of the quilting. I used Rocket for the straight lines, and free motioned the curves on the dark purple and swirls on the lighter purples.
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 finished these 2 Retreat Bags this past week. The blue hexi one is the small size and the bee one is the large … even though the pictures don’t look like it. See THIS POST for more details.
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 Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. All the embroidery blocks and hexi and half hexi blocks are done!
Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics: making Jacob’s Ladder blocks … so pretty!
I’ve cut out the pieces for the Magnificent Mystery by Meadow Mist Designs (See HERE … it’s definitely NOT too late to join!). I used fabrics from my stash … they are OLD. I bought them at the Wild Rose Quilt store in Orting, WA, many many years ago!
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash (an Island Batik fabric strip pack) is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge : It’s 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!
I used about 1 yard of fabric for the 2 retreat bags (see above).
Fabric used in the last week: 1 yard
Fabric Used in 2025: 156.5yards. {50 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 132 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
Quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge in progress
Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks √ DONE.
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. Finish it! √ DONE.
Cut out Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal √ DONE.
Start on October Island Batik Challenge 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:
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Finish quilting Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge & bind
Continue to work on Bloomers – get to flimsy stage
Cut out Finish blocks for Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal
Start on October Island Batik Challenge
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 directions come out every 2 weeks. If you want to purchase the embroidery designs, they are also available to purchase for some formats. (I used the embroidery designs!)
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 August September Island Batik project. We were instructed to decorate an Oliso carrying case! See THIS POST for more details.
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 Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. Here are blocks 9 & 10 and the birdhouse.
Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics … (no picture)
I’ve cut out the pieces for the Magnificent Mystery by Meadow Mist Designs (See HERE … it’s definitely NOT too late to join!). I used fabrics from my stash … they are OLD. I bought them at the Wild Rose Quilt store in Orting, WA, many, many, many years ago! Some of it is from a collection called “Buttons and Blooms” and some are from the back wall where the reproduction fabrics were.
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge : It’s 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!
I used about 1.5 yards of fabric for the ironing mat cover and the decorations for my Oliso iron.
Fabric used in the last week: 1.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 155.5yards. {49 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 131 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
I didn’t accomplish much on my To Do list this week. I was focused on completing my September Island Batik project … and it got done! YAY!
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
Quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge XX NOT DONE XX. Still need to quilt it.
Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks in progress
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. Finish it! √ DONE.
Decide on Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal √ DONE.
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! XX NOT DONE XX. I got distracted and decided to definitely do the Meadow Mist Mystery!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for this week:
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks
Cut out Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal
Start on October Island Batik Challenge
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 directions come out every 2 weeks. If you want to purchase the embroidery designs, they are also available to purchase for some formats. (That’s what I’m doing!)
Don’t Forget
I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.
I finished the Estrella bag!! I’ve used it for a few days and am LOVING it! Yes, I know that I put the “Handmade” in the wrong place, but at least it was easy to turn it over and put it right side up!
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 Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. Here are blocks 1-5 (with #2 reversed). The Hexi and half Hexi blocks are done.
Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics …
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge : It’s 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!
No purchases this week, but I used 4 1/2 yards for the orange/grey disappearing 9 patch and I don’t think I added in the fabric from the Estrella kit, so I’m not going to use those amounts.
Fabric used in the last week: 4.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 154yards. {49 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 129.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE“. √ DONE. quilted and posted!
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge XX NOT DONE XX. Still need to quilt it.
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks √ DONE.
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. 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:
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Continue to work on Bloomers – finish embroidery blocks
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. Finish it!
Decide on Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal
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 and 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 #5. I’m in love with these flower blocks!
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 is ALMOST all true!! However, I don’t think I’ve EVER tidied the sewing studio to avoid starting a new project!! I might tidy before starting a new project so that I can a) find space on my ironing board or b) find space on my cutting table or c) find space to actually work on the project!
A Quick Finish
These placemats were completed for a “Christmas in July” blog hop. See HERE for more details.
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 Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White. Here are blocks 1-4 (with #2 reversed). 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 …
Estrella bag (I bought a kit at Emmaline Bags – see HERE)
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. I have the backing … it needs sandwiching.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge I have the backing … it 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!
No purchases this week, but I used about 2 yards of fabric for the placemats.
Fabric used in the last week: 2 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 149.5yards. {47 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 125 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE“. XX NOT DONE XX
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge √ DONE.
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks in progress
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge. 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.
Sandwich and quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks
Continue to work on Island Batik September challenge.
Work on Estrella bag
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 and 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 #3 and #4. I’m in love with these flower blocks!
And the bottom row of half hexis!
Don’t Forget
I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.
I finished this quilt awhile ago … but I just shared it this week because it’s got purple in it and July’s colour for the rainbow scrap challenge is purple. You can read more 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!
“Bloomers:” I decided to use fabric from the Radiant Burst collection! And the main blocks are started with Eggwhite and Solid White and the first and 2nd blocks are done. I did 2 of the 2nd block and reversed them. 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 … gorgeous, isn’t it?
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. I have the backing … it needs sandwiching.
Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge I have the backing … it 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!
I bought 5.5 yards of fabric for the backing of Disappearing 9 patch using “ORANGE” and Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Fabric used in the last week: 3.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 147.5yards. {46 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 5.5 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 123 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Make backing, sandwich and quilt Disappearing 9 patch: “ORANGE“. XX NOT DONE XX
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX. still need to piece the backing
Finish piecing Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge √ DONE.
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks 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.
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge
Continue to work on Bloomers – make Hexi and half-Hexi blocks and other embroidery blocks
Continue to work on 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
Denise at Quiltery has done a fantastic job of designing this beautiful quilt! The 1st block for appliqué is now available HERE and 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 and 2 of Block #2. I’m in love with these flower blocks!
Don’t Forget
I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.
I 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.
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.
June is a fun month!! Pauline McArthur from Funky Friends Factory has partnered with Island Batik and each ambassador is to make a Funky Friend. We could choose from a LOT of Funky Friend patterns. I have made several Funky Friends in the past. This year, I chose to make Sue the Squirrel. Squirrels are famous in the quilting world … all the distractions of new projects are called ‘squirrels,’ This BLOG POST talks more about squirrels. I figured I needed a ‘real’ squirrel in my sewing area!
Sue the Squirrel is an Instant Download and you could start making yours today! See HERE.
Funky Friends patterns come with very clear directions. Sue the Squirrel also has a photo tutorial to help if you find the directions confusing! The link is in the pattern.
After I received the pattern from Funky Friends. I pressed my fabric with my Oliso M3Pro Iron (which I LOVE). and then started cutting. I decided to make 2 squirrels, a brown and a purple one.
Lavender (part of the Playful Purples – always available)
unknown purple from my scraps
Brown Squirrel:
Earthly Stories – (2) 10″ squares from a 10″ stack (a collection released this year).
Weave – Brownie (a blender – always available)
It is super important to mark all of the edges, so when the directions say, “Sew from F to G,” you don’t have to go back to the original pattern to figure out where F and G are. I use a Frixion pen and make sure that I mark only within the seam allowance. Normally I highly dislike Frixion pens because they can leave small white lines on the fabric. However, they are perfect to use in the seam allowance!
With a Schmetz Needle and Aurifil Thread in my machine, I started sewing. Here are some progress pictures: (the ears // arms // and the face with safety eyes already inserted)
Once they were made and stuffed, Sue (purple) and Sam (brown) agreed to a photo shoot. The first one is in the sewing room with their Simply Stuffing from Hobbs Batting. It’s wonderful and they said they really liked it! They wanted to go outside. They were really good until they decided to hide in the maple tree.
Then we went into the backyard and they posed really nicely with Daphne (our grand dog). Then they scampered away and were climbing the tree. Daphne told them “Get down!”
That was enough of their misbehaving! ** Until ** we went on a trip and they snuck into the truck! They were good travellers! But they really liked the window seats best!
Sue and Sam were really good at my sister’s and enjoyed Brûlée (a real cutie!), until they started to climb around!
We went shopping at Emmaline Bags in Spruce Grove and Sam and Sue very politely asked if they could sit in the Adirondack chairs in their Canadian display. The chairs were a perfect fit, but they were not for sale. Sam was a bit grumpy that he couldn’t take a chair home, but Sue told him that he would be better off sitting on the couch than sitting in a wooden chair!
As we headed home, they asked if they could have their picture taken at the Jasper sign. As soon as the picture was taken, they scampered off and ran up the trail towards the town. I did manage to catch up and caught a few pictures of the 2 of them …
Sam sat on a rock, enjoying the scenery while Sue sat on the bench.
And their final portrait …
Here’s a peek at my previous Funky Friend projects: Randy the Rhino, Alice Alpaca, Ella Elephant, Gregory Gorilla, and Taylor the Tiger.
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.
From the mess in my studio, you can bet there is a LOT of creativity happening!
A Special Finish!
This has been gifted – so I can show it off. It’s a bitter sweet quilt. The reason is bitter, the sweet is who it went to and the quilt itself! Read more 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!
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Putting the extra blocks together.
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.’
Quilting projects:
My priorities have shifted. I’m quilting (slowly) a beautiful quilt that a friend of mine made. I’ll show pictures when it’s done.
Swan
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 finished quilt (above) used 10 yards. I did buy the fireside backing.
Fabric used in the last week: 10 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 103 yards. {30 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 4 yards
Fabric Added this year: 13.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 89.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Make the extra blocks to make the quilt bigger in progress
Sandwich Swan.XX NOT DONE XX
Island Batik May finish quilting and do the photoshoot. √ DONE.
Plan something for “Green” Rainbow Scrap Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Get MMM’s Glowing Heart’s quilt to flimsy stage. 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:
Canuck Quilter Colour Value Mystery. Finish making the extra blocks to make the quilt bigger
Sandwich Swan
Plan something for “Green” Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
Get MMM’s Glowing Heart’s quilt to flimsy stage
Quilt Friend’s quilt
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
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.
Early in the spring, a dear relative was diagnosed with cancer. Oh … so young (in their 30s) … a heart-wrenching diagnosis. Of course, once I decided exactly what quilt I was going to make, I plowed ahead, putting almost all the other quilting projects aside. It’s called prioritizing. It’s not often I work on one quilt at a time, but other than a few enders and leaders, this one was worked on … quilted and bound.
My idea was to make a quilt that was cheerful and warm. I wanted it to provide LOVE and HUGS. I wanted it to be big enough to provide warmth during chemo, without toes peaking out.
The quilt has arrived at it’s destination so I can now post about it!
Hocus Pocus by Studio 180 Designs
Supply List: This Post [I did not use fat quarters. I used (1) 10″ Stack and 2 yards of neutral) I omitted the border]
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 Rainbow Scrap Challenge for February was ‘blue.’ I made a few flimsies and finally have them quilted and bound. They will both be donation quilts for the guild. The first picture is them on the line together and the next is individual pictures.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 44″ square
Fabric: Island Batik: Blue scraps, Borders were from Stash Builder bundles, solid white.
Yvonne, from Quilting Jet Girl, has a link party each month where bloggers can share their favourite finish! Island Batik’s April Challenge was a Drunkard’s Path … I had a LOT of fun making this quilt. You can read more about it HERE.
Don’t Forget:
I am now a Silly Moon affiliate! So what does that mean? When you use my affiliate code Quiltinggail2024 at Silly Moon, you will receive 10% off your order and I will receive a small commission.
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.
I sent this design into Island Batik in February 2024 and it was accepted for the Fall/Winter ’24 Catalogue. The quilt was made last spring and then sent to Island Batik in California for it’s special photo shoot! (Thank you, Jerry Khiev). If you recognize the pattern, it’s because it was the Fall ’23 Mystery quilt on my blog. (Pattern is now removed).
For this quilt, I used a BEAUTIFUL collection called Petal Poetry (by Jerry Khiev for Megan Best of Best Quilter) and the additional dark fabric is “Raven.”
Petal Poetry fabric should be in stores now. (see the store list below)
Here is the quilt:
And, some close ups of the free motion flower quilting:
I was asked to use left-over fabric from the above quilt to make a 12″ square quilt for Hobbs Batting to display in the International Quilt Show in Houston. I made this mini and sent it to Hobbs. When the Quilt Show was over, Hobbs sent it back to me. By the time it arrived at my door, UPS said that I owed $175 for customs and duty. I refused!!! The quilt was eventually returned to Hobbs and they sent it to a friend of mine. She took it to the retreat that I attended at the beginning of the month. Hobbs Batting graciously sent a crib size wool batt with the mini! (Thanks, Steph!)
Here’s a list of stores that will have Petal Poetry:
Quilting Gail 