Last week, while walking my grand-dog, I fell, HARD. It took several days before I could get into see the doctor. After an examination and x-rays, it was determined that I have 2 cracked / broken ribs on my right side. Consequently, I was informed that I was to rest and not do anything for the next 4-6 weeks.
Well, how boring is that?
However, I have discovered that I am able to sew without pain for short periods of time. The hardest part is standing up after sitting. Pressing with my mini Oliso (M3Pro) is still within my ability for small pieces, for a very short period of time.
Yup, I know, I’m not following my doctor’s orders very well. But, don’t they say that nurses make the worst patients?
All of this to say, I’m going to step back from blogging and sewing like a mad woman! My November project for the Island Batik Timeless Treasures Blog Hop will go live on the 11th. You can see the Blog Hop schedule HERE. I hope to continue posting my fellow ambassador’s projects on Facebook and Instagram.
I will be slowly working on my December Island Batik project … and most of my other projects will be put on hold.
Hopefully, I will be back in the saddle and quilting to my heart’s content in 4-6 weeks.
Thank you for understanding!
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.
Left-overs made into 2 zipper pouches and a placemat. The placemat will go to Meals on Wheels for their Christmas delivery. You can read more about them on THIS POST.
One of my Patterns
In early September, Teresa emailed me asking if I had the pattern for “Ivan’s Diamonds.” In a very short period of time, Teresa had paid for the pattern and quickly made it. She sent me pictures of her quilt … Isn’t it gorgeous? And the quilting is perfect!! Thank you Teresa for allowing me to share your pictures!
Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress
There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 5 are done. I’ve been procrastinating Week 6. The thought of making all those flying geese cutting small pieces does not interest me. I just might skip a row! I haven’t decided yet! You can access the Mystery 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!
So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post HERE ]
This is my current list of WIPS. I’d love to have them all finished by the end of WIPS-B-GONE!!
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 placemat and zipper bags used a yard.
Fabric used in the last week: 1 yard
Fabric Used in 2025: 202yards. {68 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 168.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from last week ago:
Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5,√ DONE 6 & 7. XX not done XX
Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something. √ DONE
Continue working on Island Batik November Challenge√ DONE
Continue to work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs in progress
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
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.
There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 4 are done. Week 5 is in progress! For Week 6, I need to make 96 small flying geese. Below is the current progress showing some of Week 5. You can access the Mystery HERE. No further progress …
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
Starting Island Batik November Challenge
Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
Quilting projects: none
WIPS-B-GONE
So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post HERE ]
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 byAnnie bag used a total of 3 yards!
Fabric used in the last week: 2.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 201yards. {67 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 167.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the a few weeks ago:
Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7. XX not done XX
Christmas Train: need to finish borders and “driver”, sandwich and quilt. √ DONE
Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something. in progress
Starting Island Batik November Challenge in progress
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.
My bag is finished and I’m in LOVE ♥️ . You can read about it HERE.
Christmas Train
The borders are going on the Christmas train that Simina from Essem convinced me that I needed to make. I’m figuring out the who or what the driver of the train will be …
Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress
There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 4 are done. Week 5 is in progress! For Week 6, I need to make 96 small flying geese. Below is the current progress showing some of Week 5. You can access the Mystery HERE
Magnificent Mystery Progress
September and October Clues are done. You can access the mystery 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!
Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
Starting Island Batik November Challenge
Work on a Test quilt for Songbird Designs
Quilting projects: none – unless I get the train quilt 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!
The byAnnie bag used a total of 3 yards!
Fabric used in the last week: 3 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 198.5yards. {64.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 165 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the a few weeks ago:
October Island Batik Challenge. … it’s in progress, but it’s SLOW going!!! VERY SLOW!!! This needs to be a priority for me!! √ DONE
Magnificent Mystery: Finish trimming September clue, work on October’s clue √ DONE
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Weeks 5, & 6 in progress
Work on Christmas Train quilt √ 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:
Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 5, 6 & 7
Christmas Train: need to finish borders and “driver”, sandwich and quilt.
Piecing scraps of Splish Splash (see here) for something.
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
WIPS-B-GONE
So far, I’m doing good!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post 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.
ByAnnie generously provided me with my chosen pattern and all the necessary hardware to make Switchback. The only criteria for choosing a bag was to make sure it had an Add-On Video!
Here’s a picture of everything I received from ByAnnie!
Before I began, I pressed all the fabrics with my wonderful Oliso m3pro iron!!! I LOVE this iron for quilting and used it during the making of Switchback when I needed to press a seam.
ByAnnie patterns come with a label sheet so you can label all of your cut pieces. This makes gathering the specific components easy. It is VERY important to do this. It saves lots of re-measuring and prevents future headaches. The picture below is of all my cut & labelled pieces. I pin these onto my design wall for easy access.
For the quilting, I did a wavy stitch with my walking foot. I used the same thread in the bobbin as in the top, that’s why you can see the quilting on the lining. The 2nd picture shows most of the quilted and cut pieces. Yes, I used a Schmetz needle! The 4th picture is close to the end … lots of clips to hold pieces in place! Unfortunately, I neglected to take other pictures as I went along.
Here are some pictures of the inside of the bag: Lots of pockets and extra hardware for keys or a carabiner. The 3rd pictures shows the extra hardware being used for extra security for the bag.
The Switchback can be worn as a backpack, an over-the-shoulder bag or as a cross-body bag.
Here is a picture of the finished bag! I’m loving it!
Oh dear!!! I sincerely hope this is not me!!! (but it could be …)
Teal Finish
I did finally finish this quilt. You can read about it HERE.
Christmas Train
I have started the Christmas train that Simina from Essem convinced me that I needed to make. It’s webbed together, but there’s still a ways to go!
Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress
There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 – 4 are done. Weeks 5 & 6 are still not started. Soon! You can access the Mystery 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!
Meadow Mist’s Magnificent Mystery: Still need to finish trimming the September blocks. Need to work on October blocks. You can access the Mystery HERE.
Island Batik October project: byAnnie bag. The pictures below show the fabric and I’m making the Switchback bag.
Quilting projects: none!
Sunday Stash
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
The Teal quilt used 5 yards of fabric.
Fabric used in the last week: 5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 195.5yards. {64.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 162 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
Make a decision regarding September’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green. XX NOT DONE XX
Start on October Island Batik Challenge. in progress
Work on Magnificent Mystery: Finish September clue, work on October’s clue in progress
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 3 & 4 √ DONE Week 5 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:
October Island Batik Challenge. … it’s in progress, but it’s SLOW going!!! VERY SLOW!!! This needs to be a priority for me!!
Magnificent Mystery: Finish trimming September clue, work on October’s clue
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Weeks 5, & 6
Work on Christmas Train quilt
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
WIPS-B-GONE
I’m off to a flying start with this!! My picture shows an orange petal each day that I clean for 15 minutes and the rest of the time is spent sewing … (the petals do not represent the exact time … but when I clean, I set my timer for 15 minutes and I stop when it goes off! [Leanne of Devoted Quilter has a fun way to track your progress. This is for October and November. You can download a form to colour in each day as you work your way through. You can go to Instagram and click on her post 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.
Yes, I finally finished this quilt. It took a LONG time to quilt, but I enjoyed every minute of it! You can read all the details HERE.
Christmas Train
I have started the Christmas train that Simina from Essem convinced me that I needed to make. I’ve started webbing it together.
Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress
There is a bit of progress on the quilt … Week 1 & 2 are done, Week 3 is started (the flying geese) and Weeks 4 & 5 will be started soon. You can access the Mystery 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!
Laundry Basket Mystery: Weeks 3, 4 & 5 (1 & 2 are done, the flying geese for #3 are done, but not sewn together, #4  are not even cut out.
Christmas Train: is cut out and I’ve started webbing it together
I need to trim Meadow Mist’s Magnificent Mystery September’s clue. You can find it HERE. And the October clue comes out on Thursday!
Quilting projects:
Teal blocks are sandwiched and need to be quilted. (Sorry, only a picture of one of the blocks)
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!
Splish Splash used 6 yards of fabric.
Fabric used in the last week: 6 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 190.5yards. {59.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 162 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the a few weeks ago:
Finish quilting and bind Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash√ DONE.
Piece together Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks √ DONE. It’s even sandwiched!
Make a decision regarding September’s Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green XX NOT DONE XX
Start on October Island Batik Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Work on Magnificent Mystery: September clue in progress
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 2 & 3. in progress. Week 2 is done, Week 3 is in progress
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE.
Make a decision regarding September’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green
Start on October Island Batik Challenge.
Work on Magnificent Mystery: Finish September clue, work on October’s clue
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 3 & 4 & 5
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.
Did you see my quilts for the Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) blog hop? You can read about them HERE.
Not ANOTHER Squirrel???
Yes, another squirrel!!! I was in Essem the other day and Simina convinced me that maybe, perhaps, a Christmas Train quilt would appeal … remember my Train Quilt?
Well I came home with all the fabric to make a top for a Christmas Train … a wall hanging size. I’m using a Christmas Sweet Water charm pack from Moda.
Laundry Basket Mystery Quilt Progress
There is little progress on the quilt … Week 2 is started and Week 3 &4 will be started soon. You can access the Mystery 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!
We were away for 11 days, so I missed sewing on the travelling days and a few other days when I was busy swimming and biking … But I did manage to sew for the days we were at my sister’s and for a couple of days when we were camping.
I need to sew Meadow Mist’s Magnificent Mystery September’s clue. You can find it HERE.
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting. And needs to become a priority as it’s a wedding gift and the wedding is less than a week away!
Teal blocks are sandwiched and need to be quilted. (Sorry, only a picture of one of the blocks)
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!
This week, I have the 2 Crazy Quilts that used at least 12 yards of fabric and the small baskets that used about 1/2 yard of fabric.
Fabric used in the last week: 12.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 184.5yards. {56.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 156 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the a few weeks ago:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.) √ DONE. I did the hand stitching over several evenings, watching tv!
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. In progress It’s sandwiched and the quilting has begun!
Piece together Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks √ DONE. It’s even sandwiched!
Make a decision regarding September’s Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green XX NOT DONE XX
Start on October Island Batik Challenge. XX NOT DONE XX
Work on Magnificent Mystery: September clue XX NOT DONE XX
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 2 & 3. XX NOT DONE XX
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! XX NOT DONE XX
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for this week:
Finish quilting and bind Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash
Quilt Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks
Make a decision regarding September’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green
Start on October Island Batik Challenge.
Work on Magnificent Mystery: September clue
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 2 & 3 & 4
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Island Batik Blog Hop
Lots more beautiful quilts will be shown this week!
September 26:Make sure to check Lumin Fabrics FB and IG post for a round-up of this week’s Threaded Chaos Quilts and enter to win some fabric!
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.
A few weeks ago, I told you that a squirrel wormed its way into my life. I chose the fabrics and cut out the pieces for the first block. While we were away, we were dry camping for a bit. But, we had to have the generator going so that we could have lights at night and operate the slide when it was time to go. SEW … I plugged in my sewing machine and sewed!! What else is a gal to do when the opportunity arrises? I managed to get the first block sewn … This is from Laundry Basket Quilts Mystery Quilt, Week 1. You can access it their blog 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!
We were away for 11 days, so I missed sewing on the travelling days and a few other days when I was busy swimming and biking … But I did manage to sew for the days we were at my sister’s and for a couple of days when we were camping.
Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics: need to web the blocks together
I need to sew Meadow Mist’s Magnificent Mystery September’s clue. You can find it HERE.
Quilting projects:
Splish Splash is webbed together and needs a backing, sandwiching and quilting. And needs to become a priority as it’s a wedding gift and the wedding is less than 2 weeks away!
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!
Nothing finished, but I did buy 4 yards of white and light beige flannel for backing baby quilts.
Fabric used in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 172yards. {56.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 4 yards
Fabric Added this year: 28.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 143.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the a few weeks ago:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.) In progress. Facing is on, I just need to do the dreaded hand stitching!
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX
Piece together Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks XX NOT DONE XX
Make a decision regarding September’s Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green XX NOT DONE XX
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:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.)
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Piece together Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks
Make a decision regarding September’s Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green
Start on October Island Batik Challenge.
Work on Magnificent Mystery: September clue
Work on Laundry Basket Quilt Mystery: Week 2 & 3
Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
September 26:Make sure to check Lumin Fabrics FB and IG post for a round-up of this week’s Threaded Chaos Quilts and enter to win some fabric!
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.
That’s right a squirrel invaded my sewing space. I did NOT need a squirrel to come worming its way into my life! But it promises to be a beautiful squirrel. You probably all know that I LOVE 🩷 LOVE mystery quilts. Laundry Basket Quilts is hosting a Mystery Quilt. You can access Week 1 on their blog HERE. Lately, I’m on a mission to use up my regular stash … not my Island Batik stash. I find that my regular stash is more difficult to work with, it doesn’t retain the shape easily and frays. BUT … I have it and I need to use it up … so I chose one of my older Fat Quarter Bundles … It was bundled with twine and no tag … but a couple of the fat quarters have a selvage that says “Judie Rothermel Presents Textiles inspired by the Old Sturbridge Village Collection for Marcus Brothers Textiles, Inc. I know that I bought it at a quilt store in Stanwood WA that no longer exists …
A Finished Quilt
I finished this quilt this week. It’s “Bloomers,” designed by Denise Looney. 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!
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 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!
I used at least 8.5 yards of fabric for “the Butterfly Quilt.”Bloomers.”
Fabric used in the last week: 8.5 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 172yards. {56.5 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 147.5 yards
To Do
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
To Do from the last week:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.) XX NOT DONE XX
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash. XX NOT DONE XX
Continue to work on Bloomers – get to flimsy stage √ DONE and finished!!!
Cut out Finish blocks for 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! XX NOT DONE XX
Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.√ DONE.
To Do for this week:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.)
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Piece together Rainbow Scrap Challenge – Teal blocks
Make a decision regarding September’s Scrap Challenge: Pastel blue & green
Start on October Island Batik Challenge.
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 beautiful quilt was designed by Denise of A Quiltery. It’s a sew along with free blocks every 2 weeks. Or, you can get the embroidery designs and make it in your embroidery machine. That is what I did! I used fabric from the “Radiant Burst” collection by Jerry Khiev, along with the Egg White neutral and solid white. The binding is scrappy fabrics from the collection.
It was free motion quilted on my domestic machine (Janome M7). I stippled around the flowers, used Silly Moon’s Rocket to do paradox lines in the hexies and half hexies. On the border, I free motioned flowers with different petals.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 48″ x 77″
Fabric: Island Batik: “Radiant Burst” by Jerry Khiev, with the Egg White neutral and solid white.
Thank you very much, Denise for the wonderful pattern!!! I’m in LOVE ♥️ with it!
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.
Purple was July’s colour for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge hosted by So Scrappy. See THIS POST for more details.
I have attempted to make at least one baby or comfort quilt for each month’s challenge … but unfortunately, I haven’t been totally successful. Here are the ones I’ve made so far: January: pink, February: Blue (3), March: yellow, June: Orange, July: purple (2) I did miss April: red and May: green. Does it count that some of the months I made 2 or 3 quilts? All of these quilts were made with Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics), Hobbs Batting, and pieced and quilted with Aurifil Thread.
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! Need to add the borders.
Rainbow Scrap challenge, Teal fabrics: making Jacob’s Ladder blocks … so pretty!
“Sliver of Silver” for the guild’s 25th Anniversary.
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!
I used at least 7 yards of fabric for the Butterfly Quilt.
Fabric used in the last week: 7 yards
Fabric Used in 2025: 163.5yards. {53 yards of non Island Batik fabric}
Fabric Added in the last week: 0 yards
Fabric Added this year: 24.5 yards
Net Fabric used: 139 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
Continue to work on Bloomers – get to flimsy stage √ DONE.
Cut out Finish blocks for 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:
Finish “Sliver of Silver” (this is a project for the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild’s 25th Anniversary.)
Piece backing, sandwich and quilt Jelly Roll Twist/ Splish Splash.
Finish quilting Purple for Rainbow Scrap Challenge & bind
Sandwich “Bloomers“
Get- Teal blocks to flimsy stage.
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.
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.
Quilting Gail 