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I finished the challenge quilt, now named Still Life, for some fabric out. It’s always a relief to get those quilts finished on time.

I won’t get the next challenge until the 26^th, which leaves time to do something else. With lots going on between now and then, a handful of small projects makes the most sense.

I pulled fabric to make pillowcases. A lot of bedding made its way into the rag bin this year, and we need replacements.

My sister’s quilt needs a label.

I would also like to frame Words of Joy Tree ...

I finished the stitching on Words of Joy Tree and started adding the beads. I happened to have the called for beads left over from a Mill Hill kit I stitched a few years ago. I’m about a third of the way through the beading.

I believe this project came entirely from stash. I always keep extra white floss on hand, and I bought the fabric years ago. The pattern came from the book “A Cross Stitch Christmas” by Craftways circa 2012. The book was gifted to me several years ago.

This is the third pattern I’ve stitched ...

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I realized Friday I never posted a picture of the Tiny Modernist SAL after I framed it.

I picked up the frame at my local Goodwill. I used pins instead of lacing the back, which saved a ton of time. I’m happy with the final piece.

I do wish it had anti-glare glass. I could not get a picture anywhere in the house without a weird reflection. Sorry about the random vertical glare lines!

Fabric In: 28.625 yards

Fabric out: 5.75 yards

Net Fabric In: 22.875 yards

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Happy 4th of July! I love all the patriotic stuff! 

But our day was pretty much to ourselves. We headed over to moms around 3 pm and played games with Nancy and mom. Patrick worked outside today before we headed over there. 

My day was spent working on QOV stuff. Both Val and Debbie came over to drop off and pick up QOV stuff. Debbie brought me 2 quilts that need the binding stitched on. I will stitch those down. I know mom and Nancy will be awhile before they stitch the 5 quilts they have that needs binding. Connie ...

June was a productive month. I finished two stitches, Floral Butterfly and the star ornament. The ornament wasn’t on my June list.

I started The Short List many years ago to create goals to work toward and a way to focus. I change things up as my goals and interests change.

Project 1 (stitching): Words of Joy Tree, pattern by Ursula Michael. I’m stitching this on red 14 count aida with DMC white, all from stash.

Project 2 (UFO): The membership quilt. The two sections are complete and ready to quilt.

Project 3 (original): The challenge due in ...

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I finished another small stitch project this week. It was a fun, quick stitch. The pattern came from the book Scrap Savers Christmas Stitchery by Sandra Lounsburry Foose.

I never counted the felt in and won’t count it out.

This project was one of my stitch UFOs. There are very few of those, unlike my quilting UFOs. This year I’m focusing on projects far too long on my creative wish list.

Fabric In: 19.375 yards

Fabric out: 5 yards

Net Fabric In: 14.375 yards

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This week was a blur. I’m not sure how much time I spent in the sewing room. Definitely not enough.

After finishing the embroidery kit, I went back to a holiday ornament I started a year or so ago. I made one that looked like a tree and had some difficulty with it, which caused me to put the star version aside.

I started working on the star again. I don’t know why I found the tree difficult. I guess I was in a different place because the star has stitched up quickly ...

After eight long months, I finished the Tiny Modernist three month holiday Stitch Along (SAL). The finished piece fills a 12 x 16 frame.

I love it, but man that was a lot of stitching. I have to admire all those people who do full coverage pieces from afar. I am not cut out for the commitment required for those projects.

The pattern is available complete now, should you be interested.

I bought a frame at Goodwill this weekend, and hope to have it on the wall soon.

I don’t care if it’s summer. Once framed it will ...

This morning I received a call from both my daughter and son. Then I got a text from one of my nephews. It's know to get one from the nephews. 

I had to recut my fabric for the back of the quilt I finished yesterday. I cut the backing too short. I did the actual size. Got it in the wash before we headed to the Evergreen Playhouse to watch the play "Tuck Everlasting." It was really, really good. I had no idea what to expect. Katt said it's like a Romeo and Juliette. She was right. But ...

Today we pretty much got ready for mom to come over for Easter dinner. We pulled out the game for her to play with us. We cleaned up a little and then waited for her to arrive. She arrived around 1 pm after church and then we had chai tea. 

Off we went to play games all afternoon till it was time to eat. Then after dinner and for dessert we played games. I was winning a lot, but then Patrick started to win. We had "better than sex cake." I've seen a different name on it but it ...

This month is flying! I just realized I had to get this posted and fast.

I didn’t finish anything in March but made progress on many projects. The list has grown.

I started The Short List many years ago to create goals to work toward and a way to focus. I continually change the categories as my goals and interests change.

Project 1 (stitching): The Tiny Modernist Holiday 2022 SAL. I’m closing in on this one. Once a project gets to a certain point, all I want to do is work on it until it’s finished. That ...

Progress on the Tiny Modernist SAL happens faster now that most of the large sections of solid stitching are behind me.

Some of the partially stitched motifs look a little weird. The star on a stick will eventually become a tree.

I’m leaving the rest of the back stitch until the end. I tend to catch threads on my rings and nails if I’m not careful.

I’m ready for a small project after this.

To borrow a phrase from Miracle on 34^th Street, “Quiltmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” Even though we’ve already shared all the blocks from the 2022 Quiltmas Spectacular, we’re celebrating Quiltmas all month long.

Haven’t heard of Quiltmas? Twelve pattern designers come together to create 12 free quilt blocks celebrating the holiday season! Every day between December 1^st and 12^th, the Quiltmas elves delivered a new, free block pattern. Stitch up every block for a holiday celebration quilt or choose your favorite to turn into pillows or wall ...

Happy 2023! I love the start of a new year with its feeling of a clean slate and endless opportunities. It’s a time to re-evaluate and change directions.

I started The Short list many years ago. Some years it works better than others. I continually change the categories to reflect my goals and interests.

I have goals this year to finish eight sewing projects, two stitching projects and fully finish three projects I have already stitched. I define the categories rather than choose specific projects because picking projects in advance never works for me. The Short List will reflect ...

 Since I didn't get home till 11 pm, I decided to write this this morning. 

New Years Eve started out with me sleeping in. I had been having trouble sleeping because of my stomach that when I had the best night in 3 weeks, I took it. 

Then it was time to clean. Laundry was next. AND oh, yeah, needed a cake for tonight. I backed our poke cake that Patrick loves and put it in 2 pans that were 8x8. Worked out great. Had to get my exercises in as well. Then I was able to sit and ...

 Today we were up early and getting a few things done. Phill arrived around 11 and stayed till 3, so we had an awesome time with both Katt and Phill. 

We exchanged our family gifts. Phill brought his gift and Katt has hers. So, we all exchanged gifts. It was awesome. 

Mom called and wanted to know if she could come over tonight. We had Katt go get her around 3 pm to bring her here. She was missing dad and having a hard time with the day. Today was dad's Christmas day. We always opened a few gifts ...

I’m posting a day early because of the holiday. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day with good company and good food!

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We are down to the last week of 2022. Most of you have used amazing amounts of fabric. I am in awe of how much you accomplish.

I have extra time off this week and am pushing to finish the pinwheel top and log positive usage. I’ve added the extra top and bottom sections, plus the black border all around. It needs one more border of the polka dot fabric to ...