Design Wall Monday, June 29, 2026

This was my Design Wall on Sunday evening.  I have since attached the collar and tie for applique to the blank fabric at the bottom right.  The same tie fabric used has two matching bow ties to fill in the gaps on the bottom left; one turns the corner.  I am debating on what color fabric to use for the first and third borders.  The pattern calls for a dark nearly black fabric.  Joe's ties aren't as vibrant at the pattern so I am thinking something brighter might be better.  Maybe a blue.  I will be auditioning once the 12th block is finished.  Perhaps I will be asking for your opinion on Working Wednesdays post.

I met up with Lorna today for a visit with approximately 70 red/white/blue quilts to the Ronald McDonald House.  These quilts were lovingly made be members of Sunshine Quilt Guild during the 2025-2026 membership year.  The hope was to have each bed with a patriotic quilt for the United States Semiquincentennial or 250th Anniversary of America.  Not sure the quilts will hold out until the 4th of July since one was already leaving the facility before we even left.

If you want to see a cute movie check out Sheep Detectives.  It is a bit silly, but all good fun for any age in your home.  

Sunday Stash Report, June 28, 2026

Since my Wednesday Workings post I have continued to work on Joe's ties project.  I will be sharing an update tomorrow on my Design Wall.  Needless to say it is coming along pretty good.  Tim remarked that the project should be getting close since that is all I have been spending my time on LOL.  Pictured above are the continuing 2.5 x 4.5 string strips in neutral for Cherry Crunch.  I still have a ways to go needing a total of 488 units.

Kassy was bothered by me moving her so I could continue trimming down to the unit size all the sets I stitched at Saturday's Sew In with my Sunshine Quilt Guild in Lakeside.  We had a great showing of 23 members sewing their various projects.  Everyone is always astounded by the sheer number of units Bonnie Hunter requires for her designs.  At this point I have used up all the long enough 1.5, 2, and 2.5 strips.  I debated on whether to start right off cutting into yardage once the 1.5 strips were spent, but decided to refresh my 2 and 2.5 strips instead.  I have a bunch of neutral yardage to do this.  Let me see another 140 units to go...  I will be putting this project away when the trimming is done to finish the Joe's ties project the rest of the week.

For now nothing to report that changes my stash.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 165.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 36.5 yards
Net used in 2026: 129 yards

Wednesday Workings, June 24, 2026

 

I have figured out what techniques work best for me for this project.  The first row of three rows of shirts is done.  This may not be how they will end up arranged in the project.  That will come when all the shirt/tie blocks are finished.  Originally I was thinking I'd need three of each tie fabric to get to the requirement for the pieced border.  I caught my mistake just now and only two are needed.  Five are needed on all four sides (seen at the top).  The corner units are just a bit different so that they turn the corners.

This is the next block and bow ties to stitch.  I do like this wild tie as it brings with it a brightness that hasn't been so far.

Shirt six is a solid tie that I have updated with the shirt fabric.  I doubt this shirt would have been in Joe's wardrobe LOL.