Sunday Stash Report, August 16, 2026

This is a 2026 UFO finish!  Kerry and I took the workshop Confetti by Jemina Flendt at Road to California this year.  This was the project using the pattern When Perfect Isn't the Point.  I used the scraps mainly from two projects and Pam helped me out from one project that we both made.  Neither project had much black so I added in a bit more that worked well with the other scraps.

Which name do you like better Krinkle or Krimped?  Crinkle is the name of the paper you find in shipping boxes.  Crimped is the process that paper goes through to make it crinkle.

I'm thinking Krinkle sounds "holidayish".  Surprised I never thought to use it for a Christmas project.  Crimped sort of works as it is all the leftover fabric from three different projects.  I would use Konfetti, but it has already been used on another of my projects.  I'll wait for your help...don't let me down =^.^=

This week I will claim for the yardage it takes to build this 60" by 60" project.  Nothing purchased this week.  Next up in the sewing queue is Flutter.

Used this week: 12.75 yards
Used YTD: 199.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 53 yards
Net used in 2026: 146.5 yards

Design Wall Monday, July 27, 2026

This is Confetti.  A 2026 UFO from a workshop at RD2CA earlier this year.  The top row is complete.  The next four rows are sewn into blocks.  The last row is waiting for the generosity of Pam.  Much of the fabric was scraps from Home for the Holly Days BOM that we both participated in.  Pam is on the last of the parts putting her project together.  I have lots of reds that I would need to double up on; here is where Pam's scraps come in.  For now my Confetti is napping until I can meet up with her.  This project doesn't use a template and it is real tricky to get the arrangement right.  If you see anything out of place due let me know.

There is always another project to work on =^.^=

Wednesday Workings, July 22, 2026

I enjoyed very much working on Klarity.  The purples were just soothing to sew with.  It is probably the cool colors that I am enjoying during these very hot and humid days we are experiencing of late.

Next to share with you today is the Teddy Bears cross stitch project.  Last I shared photos the bear with the blanket was not finished, but as you can see this cutie is done.  On to the next...

I have been working on this 2026 UFO, Confetti.  I had it layed out nicely on my design wall until a windy day two days back blew off lots of blocks where they had been placed.  Oh well, nothing is concrete until it is stitched together!  I also finished more blocks so perhaps the fill-ins will make it a little bit more pleasing.  Until this project, as yet unnamed, comes down off my design wall I won't move on to my mom's project #3 or my next project which is butterflies and pastel flowers.

This table runner came back from Kerry a few days ago.  I'm busy on the binding; about half way around now.  Wanted to share with you the cute quilting design in very bright green thread to match the fabric in the center and border.  Mom's going to love how I am using her stash.

Along with the table runner came Kommitted.  I want to bind it in this solid blue fabric, but I don't have enough.  Will be checking for more before I move on.  I did put the sleeve together so it is ready to go.

Have a wonderful Wednesday =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, July 20, 2026

Confetti is on my Design Wall this morning.  The pattern is called When Perfect Isn't the Point by Jemina Flendt.  The top row is sewn together.  This is what I was able to accomplish in January at Road to California Quilt Show earlier this year.  I used lots of scraps from previous projects to put this project together.  A BOM from Fat Quarter Shop provided enough background scraps, but I had to wait each month to get enough to finish it (plus a little help from Pam).

I am getting low on three fabrics to have a good variety, but I will continue with what I have.  I can always reduce the size if the reds take over too much.  Instead of 144 units (4 make a block), I can make it 100 units.  This would mean 5 blocks by 5 blocks instead of 6.  I would be happy with this smaller size instead.  I can't call this quilt Konfetti because I already have a quilt with that name.  Time to start considering what to call my Confetti =^.^=

Yeah it's a 2026 UFO!

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 =^.^=

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 =^.^=

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