Wednesday Workings, September 10, 2025

 

Today was aqua aerobic swimming.  I have missed my routine this past week and a half.  Afterwards I head to TSA Pre application appointment.  I figure with my three trips a year it is worth the expense.  It will cut lots of worry getting through Security on time.

Yesterday I made Raggedy Robins cookies for the first month of my guild's 2025-2026 membership year.  I had a lot of quilts to share that have been finished since our last month of the 2024-2025 membership year that was in June.  The cookies were a departure from the ice cream the board members usually offer at the beginning of membership year.  I think it was received well.  We discussed a lot of guild business, shared projects, ate cookies, and had a make a name tag or stitch a cat ornament activity.

I have the Seasonal Opportunity Quilt for September/October to offer chances on.  I made a second Millie's Dresses with leftover scraps from the group of us who swapped dresses/border/binding.  This drawing will be in October.

The guild also distributed $20 worth of tickets (part of the membership fee) on this lovely Opportunity Quilt.  This drawing will be in June 2026.  I have tickets should you be interested.

Well it is time to get some much needed laundry done.  Sit back and catch up on Krowkissed.

Happy Wednesday =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, September 8, 2025

 

Today is a travel day to home sweet home.  I have my Kittens cross stitch project with me, but I think I will take a nap instead.  If I do wake my ear buds and my audio book Yellowface are within my reach.  I have a window seat just behind the wing so I can get fairly comfortable.

My flight arrives at 3pm with hubby picking me up.  I sure hope he plans on taking me out for a late lunch that will likely turn into an early dinner as well.

Nothing to share today.

Sunday Stash Report, September 7, 2025

 

My sister had a surprise for me during our drive to mom and dad's home on Saturday.  We stopped at a quilt shop she just learned about called the Quilters Studio.  I certainly enjoyed our hour plus stop.  It is a very nice store with lots of great fabrics.  It happened to be the last day of the Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop and I was gifted their pattern offering.  Karen gifted me an early Birthday present.  Thought I'd try out the wool mat cleaning tool.

Karen gave me a new project.  This one is cute, Santa's Hat Shop Quilt by Melissa Mortenson.  I picked up a few backgrounds and the binding (stripe).

She fell in love with the Four Seasons table runner project by Jacqueline de Jonge.  I'll be picking up all the colors from my stash except for blue when I make it for her.  This will be her Birthday present.  Her Birthday is just two days away from mine in early October.

Nothing changes my stash this week.  Gift fabric is not part of the count!

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 225.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 104.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 121 yards

Bingo was last night as it is each and every Saturday night.  There were no winners at our table although everyone was close.  Kwiltnkats Kloset arrived YIPPEE!  I sewed down the binding and hand stitched until 2am. I sewed the rest this morning and the sleeve during the drive to sister's home.  So happy to have this need to be done project done.

Had a tasty dinner at a restaurant managed by my nephew.  A popular place to dine in the area.  Did catch the football game, but left before all the unexpected win by the Buffalo Bills.  I'm a fan of Josh Allen :).

Tomorrow I fly home.  Sad to leave my family, but excited to be home with my man and my cats.  I will be returning in December for another week stay.  First part of that trip will be in Tampa where my brother and his wife reside.  I haven't visited them at their home and it's always hit or miss in Maryland.

Happy Sunday=^.^=

Wednesday Workings, September 3, 2025

While at mom's home these projects were found.  Mom isn't doing too much sewing except for pillow cases these days.  I sent them home to finish.

Today I attended mom's quilt guild.  They had a wonderful presentation on Calvert County's Barn Quilt Trail.  I was very impressed by what I heard.  These Barn Quilts are displayed on barns all over the United States I have come to learn.  Here is a glimpse of a few of the Barn Quilts in Calvert County, Maryland.

We also brought in dozens of patterns and yards of various fabrics for members to take for free.  What wasn't taken was dropped off with the Amish in mom's area.  As we work to clear mom's stash there will be several more fabrics for both members of her guild and the Amish yet to come.  Our next time to visit the Amish will be Saturday morning.  Mom's quilt guild will have more opportunity at their next meeting for free fabrics and the Amish will be gifted as well.

On Saturday USPS packages were dropped off for Pam (an avid bag maker) in my area and one to me.  Just can't take all the fabrics and notions home in my luggage due to the weight considerations.

Was hoping to sell and bring home mom's Janome Gem Gold 2 sewing machine and all it's equipment.  No luck, but it will come home with me eventually.  Let me know if you have an interest...

Janome Gem Gold 2

Model 661

Portable Sewing Machine

with a 15 x 11.5 Sew Steady Table Extension 

and a Rolling Luggage/Storage Case

no damage to machine, table or case

$300.00

Great for retreats and travel

Just under 20 lbs

Machine comes with a manual

Accessory case that includes: 13 bobbins

8 presser feet, and 1 walking foot

Sold as one unit

Second quilt done.  I was surprised just how well the green border looked with the other fabrics.  Next up is a patriotic quilt.  I am not certain I will finish this one.  I am expecting Kwiltnkats Kloset to arrive on Friday from Kerry.  I need to finish it up before going home.  Fingers crossed there are no problems with USPS Priority Mail.

Quite a lot going on sorting through fabrics that need a new home.  I won't get to all of it, but I'll make a big dent this week.  Tomorrow is Technology Day!

Design Wall Monday, September 1, 2025

Say Happy Birthday to this girl!  Mom says she has been getting happy birthday greetings, birthday cakes, and flowers for the past two weeks.  Of course she is loving every bit of it.  This photo is at the bingo hall.  My sister was very lucky on August 30th...

I captured this shot of North Island and the Coronado Bridge on my August 29th flight.  I don't usually take photos from the airplane, but this sight as I headed to Dulles International was worth the click.

I started right in on binding quilts that my mom had waiting.  She made the paper pieced heart blocks and I created a simple layout to finish it off.  I had just enough of the jumbo rick rack to add to the border.  It turned out sweet.  I'm already on to the next quilt...  This one will go to a charity in mom's area.