Wednesday Workings, February 11, 2026

 

I am just moving through my 2026 UFO List!  I had so much in work towards the end of the year is partly why.  Krinkleberry is the first of several you will see in the next month or so.  Kerry has several in her queue that will soon make their way to me.

Kontroversy's back is staged on my design wall.  100 10" blocks are ready to sew together.  There are all kinds of prints from the very cute cats to the adorable pigs.  A few wordy blocks and all kinds of stripes and dots are in this back.

The scraps are destined for Moonflower.  Again my Accuquilt Cutter will be used for the 2.5" strips.  Moonflower will also use grays and golds.  I have an abundance of grays; golds not so much, but little is needed of this color.

Before sewing this one I took the easier finish stitching together a bit more fabric to Mistletoe Moment's back.

Another Kitten cross stitch block was finished making it the fourth.  I am already far into the fifth block with only the turquoise yarn to stitch out.

Happy Wednesday =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, February 9, 2026

 

Today was installation day for two windows in our home.  The installers were working until around 3pm.  I worked on binding Krinkleberry during this time.  Missed aqua fit since they were to arrive between 8 and 9am.  They showed up right on time =^.^=  We are very happy with the result.  When asked if we plan to do any more windows I responded maybe when we rebound from the cost of these two!

Not much to show quite yet with Krinkleberry.  I want to have it done for Sunshine Guild monthly meeting tomorrow night.  I will share a photo with you on my Wednesday Workings post.

I have also been working on gathering fabrics with a white background for cutting into 10" squares to make a back for Kontroversy.  My Accuquilt Cutter will be used for this task.  Remaining pieces will be cut into 2.5" strips for the many HSTs for Moonflower.

Finally, I needed to cut a bit more to add to the 2025 Jolly Box panel to be enough for a back for Mistletoe Moments.  The panel was just about perfect in size.  I realize this isn't conventional, but I'm not planning to make another tree skirt or two stockings.  The fabric is printed with the same prints used in the top so why not?

Quilt photos to share with you on Wednesday Workings.

Sunday Stash Report, February 8, 2026

 

Mistletoe Moments is what I was sewing on Friday at Rosie's.  I had lots done then finished it off on Saturday...up to the outside border.  After getting our home and foods all ready for Super Bowl gathering with Chris and Rebecca; time was right to get the outside borders on.  This is a 2026 UFO from the 2025 Jolly Box at Fat Quarter Shop.  Will be considering names for this one =^.^=

Mom received her gift of a pillow case.  She is always making them for charity, but this time she is getting one as a surprise from me.  Mom loves cards!

Our guests are on their way.  Hope you enjoy the game.  I had two completions Kontroversy and Mistletoe Moments.  Two 2026 UFOs!

Used this week: 25.75 yards
Used YTD: 87.75 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 8.5 yards
Net used in 2026: 79.25 yards

Wednesday Workings, February 4, 2026

Happy to share this finish!  It is Bonnie Hunter's Winter Mystery (XXI), Lupine & Laughter.  It is one to mark as done on my 2026 UFO List.  The colors of the quilt are inspired by the Iceland Trip with Bonnie and Quilters.  Lupine is a species of flower that grows all over Iceland.  There is a lot of controversy over the purple lupine flowers, Nootka Lupine.  It was introduced as a reforestation and soil reclamation effort.  The controversy surrounding the flower has to do with outcompeting native plants, biodiversity loss, and encroachment on protected areas.  Icelandic authorities and environmental organizations are working to strike a balance for the lupine.  I bring this all up so you might understand why I am naming my quilt Kontroversy.  This project was fun to sew.  I did not think that I would like the colors of the finished project, but Bonnie has a way of making design and color work...

I played with my sewing machine's stitch options.  I have done this before on a couple of projects, but in the years I have owned my machine I could count them on one hand.  My Sunshine BOM is a box of candies from the company Cupid Candies.  Makes me smile =^.^=

That's it for Wednesday.

Design Wall Monday, February 2, 2026

 

My Design Wall is filled with Lupine & Laughter (2026 UFO).  I need to sew the blocks and rows together first.  The blue strips are the inner border.  I have my fingers crossed there is enough =^.^=  Finally, the pieced outter border is together and ready for what's next for them.

Kottages up in the corner is a 2022 UFO that needs to finish!!  First though is Lupine & Laughter.

This is Sunshine Quilters January BOM coordinated by Pam.  I thought making a candy box might be fun.  Thanks to you, I have several ideas for stitching a name on the ribbon.  While I was sleeping last night I had the idea "Cupid's Candies".  I may just have to put all the ideas in a hat and pull one!

Happy Ground Hogs Day

Sunday Stash Report, February 1, 2026

 

Kultivation is finished!  I just love it.  This is a Kim Diehl design called Scatter Garden.  It is one to check off my 2025 UFO List...YIPPEE =^.^=

Kwartz Kat is finished!  Yes everyone, another Halloween themed project.  This is a project called Onyx in Autumn by Jessica Dayon.  I seem to remember that Bernina who distributed the pattern had a series of seasonal table runners.  It is one to check off my 2025 UFO List...another YIPPEE =^.^=

It is obvious from my neutral stash alone that I am not sewing enough!  I am working today on Lupine & Laughter a 2026 UFO.  Then maybe I will get back to Kottages a 2022 UFO or the Fancy Feathers projects....

As for today, the first day of February, my stash count has a change.

Used this week: 24.75 yards
Used YTD: 62 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 8.5 yards
Net used in 2026: 53.5 yards

Wednesday Workings, January 28, 2026

I finished this block from the Kittens cross stitch pattern.  This is the third one to finish.

I started right in on the next block.  DH and I listen to a book for about an hour before sleeptime each night.  I'm either binding or in this case cross stitching while listening.  Right now we are listening to a book by Freida McFadden called Brain Damage.  We are about a third into the book.  As always her books are worth every minute.

I am not sure how I came by this orphan block.  I matched the floss and decided it needed to be finished. 

It has either come to me by way of my grandmother or mother or possibly my friend, Marla's sister.  There is only one so I think it will be usee in one of the red/white/blue charity quilts I plan to make.  (Yes it will be ironed first!)

Next up for a quick sew is a 2025 UFO.  This project has been coined Kwartz Kat.  All fabrics are leftover from previous projects.  I think this one has fabrics from at least two Spooky Boxes and the backbround came to me free from a friend.  I plan to use my Featherweight on this project so it will come with me on a Rosie's day if not finished at home first.

This project from the 2025 Jolly Box is also a UFO on my 2026 UFO list.  It has already been cut and waiting for a turn under the needle.  This will probably be a Rosie's day project.

The three remaining borders are done on Kultivation from the 2025 UFO list.  I will have this one done in the next few days.  Hope your Wednesday is perfect...stay warm and safe from snow and ice!  Think of me in San Diego soaking up high 70s temperature.  Oh, I can see the blimp flying over the golf tournament at Torrey Pines, La Jolla.  PGAs Farmers Insurance Open takes place this weekend.
 

Design Wall Monday, January 26, 2026

 

I am working on attaching more blocks to the center.  I have the two sides on in this photo.

The bottom row is sewn together and I am stitching its top.  Once I get the top and the bottom onto the center there is an outer pieced border (an easy one) to be added.  I have decided upon a name for this project, "Kultivation".  Cultivation goes along with the Garden part of the pattern's name.  I couldn't come up with something that sounded good for the Scattered part.

Lupine & Laughter next up for the Design Wall.  Happy Monday everyone =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, January 25, 2026

I am all ready for RD2CA 2027!  We had a great time with the two workshops and the rest of the show.  We were a bit disappointed not to have a "30 year" pin, not sure why it wasn't offered.

Rosy Posy really turned my head.  I like the vine around the border and the fabric colors of the kit.  A future project until I get some already in my queue to stitch.  The UFOs speak loudly to finish.

This is the second kit of table runners purchased from Block Party.  The first kit, already made, is Elf Feet.  Soon I will have Witches Feet for Halloween (like I need more for Halloween!).

I purchased these two FQs for the two workshops.  The batik worked for Tiny Piecing, but the gold was to bright for Konfetti.  I picked up some information for two other projects, we'll see if they have something that will be ordered.

So for today I added to stash!  Nothing on the used but Scattered Garden is getting real close.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 37.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 6.5 yards
Purchased YTD: 8.5 yards
Net used in 2026: 28.75 yards

Wednesday Workings, January 21, 2026

 

Today was the Tiny Piecing workshop at RD2CA.  I brought the wrong fabrics, but Kerry had enough scraps to share from the When Perfect Isn't the Point workshop on Tuesday.  I did however have a background that I liked so I went as far as I could on the second block during the workshop.  The fabrics include the rest of the background to finish what I started.  This was indeed tiny sewing.  The first block was 1/4" finished pieces.  That center is 1/4" square OMG.  Takes time and planning to select the fabrics and stitch.  I will be doing more of these.  Loved the workshop.  Giuseppe Ribaudo was fun and had some great suggestions making these very tiny blocks.  I purchased two of his patterns.  That Diamond Sidestep looks wild!

Tuesday's workshop with Jemima Flendt was night and day easier to work.  The goal was to stitch two rows so students could get the pattern down.  It would be quite easy to orientate the blocks the wrong way.  I needed more golds and blacks before moving to further rows so I stopped.  I had hoped to pick up a couple with the vendors, but not one had Kim Diehl or the feel of Kim except one gold.  I've already cut it and more background to finish this project.

The quilts at the show were magnificant as expected.  There were lots more exhibits than I remember from past years.  The vendors were great as ever; although we did miss a few that had been in previous years.  I didn't go crazy, but did purchase a few goodies.

Design Wall Monday, January 19, 2026

 

It is that time of year!  A happy time at Road to California for a few days.  My badge complete with year pins is ready to go...well almost.  I have to put the two on the right together and attach to the mother =^.^=   I think it will go on the blue flap; well that is where I will try to put it.

I am continuing to work on Scatter Garden.  The last two blocks are in "applique" mode.  Once they are finished I will put the top thus far together.  Only thing left after are three skinny borders that require close to no stitching.  I am more than anxious to have this one finish.

In the meantime, I am headed up to Ontario International Airport to pick up Kerry.  The fun begins today.  When Perfect Isn't the Point workshop on Tuesday morning at 8:30am sharp.  More to come on this project =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, January 18, 2026

I can claim halfway on the corner blocks of Scatter Garden.  Pieces are prepared for applique on the second block of Installment 5.  Installment 5 also has one putting the middle together completely.

Besides getting ready for the two workshops I will be attending at RD2CA that is all I have been doing.  I will be missing my Book Club friends on Tuesday.  They will be talking about the book Happy Land.  It was a great read if you are looking for something.  Speaking of books I am reading two right now.  One is part of a series of books by Miranda James that involves a cat called Diesel.  The second book is soon to be at the theaters called Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.  It was a suggestion from one of my Book Club friends that both DH and I would enjoy.  She was right!  It is a bit math overwhelming, but it is relevant to the story.  Anxious to see how the movie plays out.

During the week the one yard of binding for Krinkleberry arrived.  The quilt has yet to leave my home, but it most likely will head to Kerry's Quilting this coming week.  I also brought home one yard of four different fabrics for the RD2CA workshop, Konfetti, that I will be taking this week.  Changes to stash are shown now into the third Stash Report of the year.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 37.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 2 yards
Purchased YTD: 2 yards
Net used in 2026: 35.25 yards

Wednesday Workings, January 14, 2026

I've put all the Block 1s together on Lupine & Laughter.  They are so pretty.  I don't think I've ever sewn these three colors together in one quilt.

The Block 2s are yet to stitch.  Here is the first of them ready to go.  Just need to drag myself away from Scatter Garden.

These units are already done in previous parts.  The fun comes with figuring out which units go best with connecting units.  It really is so scrappy that in the end it won't matter on bit.

Scatter Garden is in the applique portion of the last four blocks before borders.  I am doing the applique on all four at the same time.  Progress to share with you will be slow, but then BAM, you will see them all at the same time.  I'm hoping for a reveal on Sunday.

I've also been cutting more for the workshop "Perfect Isn't the Point" that is next Tuesday.  I have enough cut that should get me through the time I will have to spend during the class.  I'm anxious to use the leftovers from Scatter Garden for the remaining pieces.

Hope all is right in your sewing room =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Scatter Garden covers my design wall today.  I am working on the last four blocks that have some applique in them.  There was an alternate star instead of one with the applique, but the applique block was call out to be done.  I will have progress to share on my Working Wednesday post.

This was the last part released and the reveal.  Oh my this quilt is lovely.  These pieces make the block you see above.  Putting this one together shouldn't take too long.  I need to decide if one of the four ice blue fabrics will work for the inner border or if I should look for something else on Friday when it's a Rosie's day.

Sunday Stash Report, January 11, 2026

Let's us start out with the second finish of the year.  Home for the Holly Days a 2026 UFO is ready for quilting.  I like how this medallion quilt looks.  I did work it all the way through with scraps from previous month's deliveries.  The only one I will need is the last one that contains the binding fabric.  Of course I need to come up with a "K" name.  Working on this =^.^=

There was so much fabric left from the Home for the Holly Days project and Katniss (Garnets & Lillies) that I decided to use all up for the When Perfect Isn't the Point workshop.  The Confetti pattern takes 288 3.5" by 6.6" prints and background; should be easy to get that from what's left.  The workshop is next week so I'm getting ready.

Scatter Garden and Lupine & Laughter are under the needle and on the design wall.  I'm most anxious to get Scatter Garden in the "prep" phase on the last four blocks that all have applique units.  These two are on the UFO list along with Confetti.  Drop back in tomorrow to see progress on my projects.

Another finish to account for this week in Home for the Holly Days!

Used this week: 21.5 yards
Used YTD: 37.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 0 yards
Net used in 2026: 37.25 yards

Wednesday Workings, January 7, 2026

Home for the Holly Days is on the Design Wall.  I have yet to sew the blocks together surrounding the middle, but it isn't far from being under the needle.

The snowballs that make the outside border are all finished and ready for their turn.  The inner border, same as the background fabric, is cut and ready to be measured out.  This project just might be done to a top before the week is out.  I have the back ready too.  Now I just need a clever name.

Installment 4 is done for Scatter Garden.  The instructions call for the top piece of each block to wait before sewing.  I spent the day taking apart and resewing the block on the upper left.  Silly me had the star units that make up the flower stitched the wrong way.  So happy to have caught the mistake now.

My sewing is making me happy =^.^=