Sunday Stash Report, May 4, 2025

 

A complete finish with Kirilowii (Indigo Way).  This is a 2024 UFO!  It has the same colors as Karolina Krossroads (Carolina Crossroads) that was my last complete project to share with you.  I actually started making Karolina Krossroads during my clean up from the scraps of Kirilowii.  I thought, why not work on Karolina Krossroads while the fabrics were all around me.  There are some slight differences in colors, but pretty much the same.  One last Bonnie Hunter to complete is Double Delight.  Kerry challenged me and I can't let this challenge go.  Look for more on Double Delight tomorrow =^.^=

Friday was a day to sew at Rosie's.  Instead of sewing I cut out the units for another Sunshine Retreat project.  This is an easy one from Fat Quarter Shop's 2025 Cupid Box.  I figured it would be an easy start to the projects that will be worked on during the retreat.  I would like to see this project finished before receiving the 2025 Liberty Box that was just announced for pre-ordering.  Yes, I did pre-order.

My things to bring to the Sunshine retreat are being gathered so I won't forget anything.  The fabrics on the left are for the service project, breast cancer patient bags and pillows.  We did this last year and will do it again this year.  The three (yes they are all the same) FQs for the Left Right Center Game and the spool of thread for a Bingo Game.  There is a Small Gift Swap, but I won't spoil the surprise.  Thanks mom for helping me out with the crafty trinkets. 

I maybe should keep this a surprise too, but since I gave you a glimpse at the flower on Wednesday Workings, why not?  I started off with the watering can then let my imagination bring in the hat.  Of course the water coming from the spout needed to be watering something!  This block will need to be trimmed down by the winner of the In the Garden blocks.  The flower's leaves at the base should be at the seam with about a 1/2" from each of the outside edges of the applique remaining of the background.  How this is done will be the winner's discretion.

Nothing changes the stash numbers.  The applique pieces don't even warrant a calculation although the fabrics all came from my stash.  So on this first Stash Report of May 2025...

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 97 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 58.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 38.5 yards

Design Wall Monday, April 28, 2025

Kirilowii is ready for hand stitching.  This is a huge quilt 88 x 88.  It will take me a while to get around it!  The binding will have a surprise by any who view my project.  You will probably notice it easy enough once I show it off fully.

I worked quite some time on the sleeve.  I put as much (usually all) of leftover units into its construction along with using all the trimmed off parts of the back.  Waste not want not...

Millie's Dresses was the first project to cut into the background.  I plan to sew this at the Sunshine Retreat coming up soon.  My goal for this project will be to construct the 16 blocks.  I will want to use my Design Wall to figure out what dress (block) should go where in the layout.  I will also be working on the pieced border at Retreat and then doing the same thing with the units as the dresses figuring out where to put it in the top.

Next I tackled the background for the Cats in Pajamas.  Have I mentioned this is a 2025 UFO?  Just as I discussed layout plans with my Design Wall with Millie's Dresses; I will be doing a similar thing after the cats (blocks) are sewn at Retreat.  Placement is everything in my opinion.

I don't have a photo to share yet, but plans for the In My Garden block swap at the Retreat are formulating.  I just need to transfer designs to fabric and sew =^.^=  Maybe I will have something to share on Wednesday; definitely on Sunday.

The Sunshine Rise & Shine Boutique on Saturday was a huge success.  Shoppers are already asking if we will hold this event again.  It was lots of work, but the payoff was grand and will help towards all sorts of Guild activities.  Thanks to Lorna for letting me stay the night in her lovely home.

Now let me start some hand stitching on Kirilowii!

Sunday Stash Report, April 27, 2025

Karolina Krossroads (Carolina Crossroads)

Karolina Krossroads is completely finished.  I love the way it turned out.  The solid fabric last two borders were needed to calm the quilt down.  All those 1 1/2" squares made for a busy project.  I enjoyed the sewing on this one.  Carolina Crossroads is one of Bonnie Hunter's earliest mysteries.  As I have been saying there is only Double Delight to sew before I've made all of her mysteries back to 2006.

Kirilowii (Indigo Way)

Kirilowii is also a mystery from Bonnie Hunter.  Because of a mix up in the size of the back on my part (Kerry to the rescue); it arrived yesterday.  In the grand sequence of things Karolina Krossroads was sewn with many of the scraps from Kirilowii.  Yep there is a reason why they look similar.  Kirilowii is 
Bonnie Hunter's Indigo Way; her 2024 mystery.  I love the pieced border.  Thinking of what should be the binding fabric...one solid piece or a pieced?  I'll have to open my stash to see what's available that will compliment this project.  Another 2024 UFO complete!

Stash

Purchased

These fabrics complete the requirements for Cats in Pajamas project (2025 UFO).  From Stash comes the last three cats.  From Purchased comes the last three pajamas.  I got the new fabrics from Missouri Star.  If you are in need of flannels I'd check Missouri Star first as they have a very big selection to choose from.

All my dress/collar & belt kits to be swapped in the Millie's Dresses project are done.  I will be cutting the background out for my project this week.  Our swap is only for the dress/collar & belt.  The background is of our own selection.  Pretty clever is our coordinator, Pam, to orchestrate the swap in this fashion.

My stash is growing this week as I get through the collection of fabrics for two projects; both of which will be sewn during the Sunshine Retreat happening May 8 - May 11 in Temecula, CA.  It will be a little while before I will be claiming used =^.^= 

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 97 yards 
Purchased this week: 2.5 yards
Purchased YTD: 58.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 38.5 yards

Sunday Stash Report, April 20, 2025

 

Krushed is complete.  I opted for the pieced border rather than one piece orange.  Nothing like finishing with a pieced border.  I will be using 90 10" squares for a back.  My AccuQuilt will get some use today.  A red binding is what's on my mind today from the red print used consistently in the top.  With my Orange Crush by Bonnie Hunter finished, I am left with only Double Delight to complete all of her mysteries going back as far as 2006.

Karolina Krossroads came in from Kerry, as a matter of fact it arrived the day I returned from my parents home.  I have it trimmed down and sleeve being put together from the trimmings.  A red one fabric binding is my preference.  A search in my stash will take place today.  Carolina Crossroads is much like all of Bonnie Hunter's designs in that the tops are busy and the eye needs a place to rest when you get to binding selection.

Kirilowii is with Kerry for quilting.  A back was provided that was not wide enough for the quilt.  Not certain how I messed this up, but Kerry has rescued me by picking up a fabric that matches and will sew it into the too lean width.  This will be my next project to get back from her.

I took home with me two projects that mom hasn't gotten around to completing.  They are both a bit overwhelming for her right now I think.  The first is a patriotic top made with the Broken Courthouse Steps pattern that is finished now.  I pulled together 42 10" squares for a back.  That's what is currently on my design wall.  Not sure if there is enough or that it will work at all are strips using fabrics from the back for a binding.  I may just end up with a navy binding.

Stash Builders

Millie's Dresses Back

Cats in Pajamas Project

Friday was a Rosie's day of quilting for me.  A few fabrics were purchased for stash building and for two projects, Millie's Dresses and Cats in Pajamas.  The Millie's Dresses back was not a Rosie's purchase rather from one Christy proctored for several participating in the swap.  I did a bunch of cutting units for these two projects on this day.  My Design Wall Monday post will share more about these two projects so do return tomorrow. 

Used this week: 19.25 yards 
Used YTD: 97 yards 
Purchased this week: 9.5 yards
Purchased YTD: 56 yards
Net used in 2025: 41 yards

Have an eggceptionally fabulous Easter Day =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, March 3, 2025

 

All done and ready for Kerry is Kirilowii.  It feels good to have a big completion.  Now what's next?

Using up my Accuquilt Go! to cut the scraps for another project, but of course!  Another Bonnie Hunter so that I can use up scraps from Kirilowii.  This one requires neutrals, reds, and blues.  I have a very good start on the blues that are already in the project basket.  I will be sorting through my already 1.5" scraps for the neutrals and reds then I'll use the Accuquilt Go! to get me the requirements.  This project is Bonnie Hunter's first mystery called Carolina Crossroads.  No sewing yet as there are other projects to get through first.

While at Quilt In A Day this past Friday I learned about the Shop Hop in the area starting next week.  Sharing with you the details.  I may hit one up.  I was a bit surprised that Rosie's wasn't part of the event.

Tossed Nine-Patch scaled down was demonstrated during the Accuquilt Club event too.  Isn't it cute?  I like the smaller size and the 5" squares are part of the pattern.  They added a rick-rack to the mix too.  I just might be looking for this pattern!

What I will be working on is the Sunshine 2024-2025 IDIOM Quilt Challenge.  I have the pattern and fabrics ordered that should be arriving from four different vendors starting later this week.  You know I can't share!

Taking Kirilowii off my Design Wall and replacing with a very cute heart project my mom made the blocks for.  I will be adding some fabrics for border(s) and/or sashing and a back.  When I have it all together it will be sent back for her to donate to a charity in her area.  Mom has a team to quilt (Sherry) and bind (Dale) for her.  Teamwork!  I will be sharing her project on Wednesday.  Until next then happy sewing =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, March 2, 2025

 

I had the entire top together this morning and ready to brave cutting the tips off.  It is always a tricky part for me.

With the tips off, the next parts were adding the three borders.  This took longer to pin than to sew!  I am thrilled to have Kirilowii finished.  A 2024 UFO complete =^.^=  I will share a photo in tomorrow's post when the light is better.  I love it!

This past Friday I attended an Accuquilt Club event at Quilt In A Day in San Marcos.  This is a monthly event falling on the fourth Friday of every month.  I wanted to learn how to cut strips that would result in stripes cut on a diagonal for binding.  I took advantage of the nice discount offered with Club membership, purchasing the Die Catcher (separate piece to the left of the machine above, under the periodical).  I also used the discount to purchase a 1.5" strip die.  When it is back in stock a 3.5" strip die will be a future purchase.

Now I know!  It is all in how you fold the fabric.  I haven't checked yet, but the Quilt In A Day records these events and I'm told the instruction will be available after it is edited.  Check Quilt In A Day if you are interested in learning more.

This cutter came home with me too (and a second one for Kerry's Birthday gift that is right around the corner).  Nothing like I have seen before, but maybe it was available at Road to California this year.  It is made by Sew Be It Quilts called Quilter's Sidelock.  They can explain it better than me.

These three fabrics also came home with me.  The first two dark blues were purchased for the #2 border of Kirilowii.  I ended up using the one on the top and there may be just have enough for the binding.  If not the second piece will work.  The next fabric is for the background of Millie's Dresses project.  I had hoped to pick up some 30's fabrics, but Quilt In A Day isn't strong on that theme.  I'll be heading to the internet :)  The last will be for popcorn bags.  I have some popcorn fabric and a neighbor who is a gardener.  Mom has been helping me with making the popcorn bags.  There is more to share from my Quilt In A Day excursion so coming back tomorrow to see more and Kirilowii complete.

So the stash numbers change this week...

Used this week: 17.75 yards 
Used YTD: 60.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 5.75 yards
Purchased YTD: 30.25 yards
Net used in 2025: 30 yards

Wednesday Workings, February 26, 2025

 

All the A blocks are finished, 36 of them.  Now I am putting together the borders.  You can see two partial sides.  Each consists of 27 units light blue/red.

These are all four partials.  I can't quite get all 27 units in each border across my design wall.  Next you will see the quilt coming together...but until then I'm working hard to have Kirilowii done by the end of this week.

Happy Hump Day!

Design Wall Monday, February 24, 2025

This is Kirilowii's A blocks.  There are 36 of these nine patch blocks.  The three at the top right are sewn together.

These are the next three being trimmed up.  Just a small sliver can throw the block assembly off.  It is a tedious process indeed.  I have pulled the other units off the wall and will be trimming tonight at the pantry table while watching TV.

Kirilowii is a 2024 UFO for me.  It is a Bonnie Hunter Winter Mystery from two years ago.  By the way notice the new tab on my home page.  I've created a list of all the annual mysteries starting with Mystery I, Carolina Crossroads.  I've got this one on my To Do list for this year.  It is in her book Scraps & Shirttails I.  I won't be doing it in shirts, but plan the same red, blue, and neutral colorway.  First though is finishing Kirilowii!

 

Sunday Stash Report, February 23, 2025

 

All the "B" blocks are complete.  There were 20 3/4 blocks and four 1/2 blocks completed since Wednesday.  Kirilowii is moving forward!  This 2024 UFO is well on its way to a finish.

These blocks will be for "A" blocks and the border.  There is one unit missing from the above photo.  It is the hour glass unit that is dark blue/red.  I have yet to cut the pieces to make it the full size project.  I will be getting to this tonight.

Nothing changes the stash count this week.

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 42.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 24.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 18 yards

Wednesday Workings, February 19, 2025

The first block, 2B is complete.  I used two different sewing machines to construct the units.  That said, there was a lot of sliver trimming necessary.  Next up is the 3/4 block of 2 (not sure if this is A or C).  Requires more trimming of the 20 that are needed of this one.  I need to recut the partial square in a square of the 1/2 block of 2.  I sewed the "wings" on the wrong way (note to self pay attention to the instructions).

Not much else going on except Kirilowii these days.  I will be going to Rosie's for a sew day on Friday where I plan to get the trimming and cutting of more units accomplished.  My Pfaff is in with Paradise Sewing for a long overdo servicing.  It should be ready on Saturday for pickup.  Until then sewing on my Janome that sort of fits in my sewing cabinet.  It is not the best fit, but works.

I have been making a bit of headway on both my Grandma's applique project and the Children's Zoo stamped cross stitched projects.  The first block is an elephant and is just about done.

Until next time =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, February 17, 2025

Getting the "B" Block together and cutting, cutting, cutting!  This project has lots of units.  First up is the B Block, 25 of them.  All the reds used in Kirilowii are one fabric.  There is a lot of variety in the neutrals.  I have a large neutral stash to pull from.  I have decided a 3 1/2 inch strip template for the Accuquilt would be a good investment.  Loads of strips to cut for Bonnie Hunter's designs (which you know by now I love).  

I started off with making more of the units in Part Two.

Part Five is the square in a square that came next.

Every evening I have been cutting enough to get from the half the size to the full size.  All of these are needed for B Block.

I have also tackled the dark blue/neutral HSTs.  Next up is sewing the B Block together.  I'll be back to cutting the dark blue/red hour glass units and the other red units the rest of this week.  Kirilowii is coming together =^.^=

Happy Birthday George Washington!