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You know I love to keep journals. Today, the Black Needle Society‘s Stitching Journal & Planner arrived. Vince said “How many journals do you need?” I probably need more than I have!

Finding the right quilt size for your bed can be a bit like trying to solve a puzzle—exciting but challenging! I know, because I’ve been there myself. There’s nothing quite like diving into a new quilt project with a beautiful pattern in mind, but then you hit the roadblock of figuring out how to make sure it fits perfectly on your bed. With so many variables like mattress thickness, pillow tops, and bed frames, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

I remember when I first started quilting, I would just pick a standard size and hope for ...

Not really sure what quilts you finished this year? Can’t remember what fabric you used and who the quilt was for or why you made it? The Quilters Journal is where you can write the story of your quilts.

I’m really excited about this addition to the Patchwork Planner collection! While the planner is all about your calendar and projects, this is all about the story of what you finish.

With areas for pictures, the story, swatches, notes and more – you’ll be able to keep track of what you’ve finished, gifted, donated and even kept. With ...

Keep all your projects – including swatches, notes, dates, and images together in one place. Perfect for adding to your sewing room and use to journal your projects.

It comes bound and really is quite perfect for using one per year or two per year – allowing you to look back and see what you have finished during the year. A journal of your quilts.

Designed with the discerning quilter in mind, the Project Journal is the perfect companion to bring your quilting projects to life. With 10 specialized sections, this journal is a comprehensive tool to document, plan, and cherish every ...

The Pocket Edition is ready to go where ever you need. It’s small and can easily fit in your purse or project bag. Making it a great tag along for shop hops, quilt days, sewing retreats and more. Keep a few samples of fabric, notion lists, things you need to buy and more in one place at the tips of your fingers.

Pack it along to keep your quilting and sewing projects organized, purchasing in order and notes of inspiration at the tips of your fingers.

(please note that the not for resale won’t be on your copy ...

Oh, how I love making these. They are just a project that I keep for comfort and happiness sewing. Someday, there will be a quilt. But, for now, I just love making these.

As we traveled to 2 great quilt shows last week, I noticed our lovely Indiana farmland. I live in a flat portion of Indiana, I sure think it pretty every season of the year. On the way to Lafayette, there are more rolling fields with corn ready to harvest. We saw amber waves of corn. How nice....

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Not much aqua sewing for the rainbow scrap challenge. I injured my finger over labor day ( no doctors available), and, we have spent a week without the internet. And, I may or may not have had a grumpy cat attitude. But, I have been thinking about next year.

I have 5 ideas and only 1 that I am sure I want to make. Of course, as soon as I see everyone else's projects I will be inspired. I think I want to do bonnie Hunter's sugar grove for my rsc project. As part of the 5 quilt project ...

 I have the main part of the uneven nine patch leftovers sewn together.

( blocks from a swap and quilt here )  I am ready for borders. 

I have not had the internet for three days - blah and I ran the longarm through my finger... on my anniversry. yes it hurt. sigh

I used aqua scraps for lucky star blocks. 

I don't have as many aqua scraps this year. hmmm

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 I needed to cut a bunch of 4 1/2 inch squares ( blocks from a swap and quilt here ) for the rest of the uneven 9 patches I have left. I was able to see a size of quilt that I would want with some of them. I think I want it longer, as far as I can, with what I have left of the blocks. I have been able to use up smaller pieces of cream scraps for the 4 1/2 inch alternate blocks. It feels good to clean up a stack of odd pieces.

one of my ...

I have a bunch (scientific term) of leftover blocks from a swap and circa 1880 quilt here. It is time to stop moving them around, and, do something with them. The blocks are 4 1/2 inches. I cut a variety of 4 1/2 inch creams, and, started sewing them at a guild open sew. This is as far as I got. I still have a pile of squares that need trimmed, and, it might be enough to make a good size quilt. So, more trimming and cutting, and then, we can resume the regularly scheduled program. I am ...

 I haven't added anything new this week to my fabric stash. I have cut some scraps from trimming quilts. I cut some 4 1/2 inch squares from cream for an older ufo of shirts.

stash report August 6, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

I added more neutrals to my stash. I had cut background for a quilt, and, I feel better if I replace it right away.

stash report July 30, 2023

fabric added: 3 yards

I added a bright yellow and clear blue to the stash. I don't really need 2 yards of each, but, missourri star is selling 2 yard or 3 yard cuts, and I like the colors and the price, so, I have more than I need, but, there are worse problems.

4 yards

stash report July 23, 2023

fabric added: 4 yards

  Other than cutting, no movement in or out with my stash.

stash report July 16, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

I added more neutrals to my stash by way of  fed ex. I like fabric with words on it.

stash report July 9, 2023

fabric added: 2 yards

We had a great garage sale at our guild meeting. I sold 20 yards of fabric, and, probably bought more than that. One of our guild members was 97, and, just moved into an assisted living center. She gave us all that was left of her fabric. It is a pleasure to have some of her fabric in my stash. But, she kept her sewing machine and some supplies. you go girl. I bought a 2 gallon bag of fabric that I could fill myself at the sale. I concentrated on whites/creams. 

 I found another batch of neutrals hidden in a box. geesh I did cut several shirt quilts awhile back that will need a background. I expect I will start mass cutting those soon. But, I am not sure why the fabric plays hide and seek in boxes.

stash report June 25, 2023

fabric added: 4 yards

I am adding purple, orange and yellow to my stash in anticipation of a projects I want to make.  I have a much smaller stash of these colors. I noticed my green scrap drawer is almost impossible to close. I am guessing, I will start a green project soon to use the scraps. It is, after all, a see saw balance of adding and subtracting fabrics. Next week, our guild is having a garage sale. All bets are off, when shopping there - anything could jump into my bag. haha

stash report June 18, 2023

fabric added: 6 yards

 I found more hidden treasures in my cleaning adventures. I can always use neutrals and I like to have different prints in my scrappy quilts.

fabric added: 4 yards

145 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 5 days last week. 

 New Grand baby time - He is perfect

so small and sweet

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