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Yes, I Did Start a New Quilt

August 28, 2026 8:46 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Labor Day the NinePatch-Along 7.0 starts.  This is an online long-arm quilting class taught by Natalia Bonner.  The class is free, but I did need to buy the rulers and patterns. Although she does have a panel you can buy, I’m making mine.  Black is a questionable choice for the background, but I’m working from my stash. I plan to use Glide in the color Storm so I can see to pick it out if necessary. I considered Cool Grey 7 as well.  Of course, I’m not past going for something wild like a neon green. Nothing like seeing ALL my stitches. The finished quilt will be 50 x 60.

There are 3 more rulers/tools that I need and I just got notice that they are out for delivery.  The took a 3 day weekend in Indianapolis before arriving in Jackson three days ago.

This is my lunar eclipse pic taken last night at 11 PM CDT.

Posted in: Nine Patch Along 7.0, Ruler work

Modern Building Block #1 – Bound!

August 26, 2026 8:53 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I’ve been on a roll and didn’t let this quilt remain unbound very long.  It’s hard to see, but I did a flange binding. Not so much for the ‘pop of color’, but for the ease of stitching it down!  This quilt was made for 2 purposes. #1 it is the first block in the 2014 Moda Modern Block quilt and I wanted to make sure I understood the cutting instructions (spoiler, I managed to botch it twice before I did flip and fold flying geese)  and 2 I wanted to practice ruler and free motion quilting.  As it turns out all of this is ruler work.

The circles were created with the HQ Swiss Cheese and Big HQ Swiss Cheese rulers.  The piano keys and grid were created with the Piece N Quilt 4-N-1.  The wavy concentric lines in the star points was created with the In Cahoots Wave 13 tool and the ‘diamond’ shapes in the setting triangles were made with Angel Walters “Dot”.  I do not remember what I used to create the quilting in the center of the quilt.

I love the crinkle after washing.  Looks like I could have used more quilting in the border — maybe beadboard? And it appears I forgot to stitch around the center square.  Oh well.

  • Top started 7/4/26 and finished 8/19.
  • Quilting stared 8/20/26 and finished 8/21/26 with binding applied 8/24/26
  • Glide 40 wt in Zeffer on the top and Mercury in the bobbin.
  • Washed measurements 45 1/2″ x 45 1/2″
  • Stitch Count 43,695
Posted in: 2014 Moda MBB, Ruler work, Uncategorized

A Productive Few Days

February 23, 2026 10:39 am ⋅

My stamina is not was it was before surgery, so every thing is taking twice as long.  Before, these 2 quilts would have been done by mid-week, but it was late Saturday before I completed them.

Along those same lines, Eclipse would have been done, but I just didn’t have the energy to mess with them.  Maybe tonight.  There has however been a lot of hand work happening.  That bottom section, along with prepping the hexies has been my go-to project with my feet up.

 

Posted in: Eclipse, EPP, hand work, Hexies, Machine Quilting

Handwork Tuesday 2/17/2026

February 17, 2026 11:13 pm ⋅

No quilting was done on Tuesday, but handwork progress was made Monday night after the guild meeting. More embroidery on Winter Wonderland and 5 1/2 neutral hexies added to this section.

 

As for the longarm, I have 2 quilts from customers to quilt, which is exciting. I also did this small wall hanging for a friend – I think I like the back better than the front.  Once I get the border on Eclipse I’ll have a 3rd quilt in the queue.

Posted in: Handwork Tuesday, Hexies, Machine Quilting, Winter Wonderland

Catching Up

September 9, 2025 8:51 am ⋅

The time simply has gotten away from me.  Between work, quilting and filling in at my friend’s shop, blogging has fallen to the bottom of the list of things to do.  First up, the August Stash Report.

The Stash Report

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 13.759 yards
Fabric Added to Date:  194.442 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 32.67 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 147.139 yards

Net Fabric Stash: 47.303 yards

So did I meet the the August Goals? Some of them.

    • Finish Cascades. It just needs the borders before it can be quilted. – It still needs borders.
    • Keep up with the KTQ A Vintage Sampler Quilt Quilt along.  I’m currently 2 blocks behind. Looking at the schedule we should finish the top by the end of the month. – Quilted!
    • Monterrey Medallions.  I’d like to get the blocks made for this quilt. – In progress.
    • Sheryl. I just need to sew the binding strips together and get this one bound. – Still waiting
    • Auction Quilt Top. It’s a bad picture, but I need to rip out what little quilting I’ve done. – Still needs ripping
    • Shop Samples.  Yes there are two quilts in the picture and I want them done by Monday! Guess what I’m doing first? – Accomplished!
    • There is a customer quilt on the frame. I should get it done tonight – I don’t think there are any thunderstorms expected. – Accomplished!
    • Decoupage fabric to glass for a friend. – Accomplished! 
    • Prepare the mystery quilt clues (the next one is due Monday!) – Accomplished!

This is my Vintage Christmas Sampler by Kansas Troubles Quilters.  I caught up, got the borders on and even got it quilted over the long weekend.  It was promptly put in the stack to be bound and I started Monterrey Medallions. There are 4 different blocks in this quilt – the center star, Woodpile, Floating Stars and Jacob’s Ladder blocks. The floating stars are up next.

So what’s on the agenda for September?

  • Finishing instructions for the guild Mystery Quilt
  • Finish customer quilt which is on the frame
  • Borders and quilt Cascade
  • Finish and quilt Monterrey Medallions
  • Quilt Ruby’s Vintage Christmas Sampler
  • Mini Bow Tucks
  • Kit Clara
  • 20 Zipper Bags (take to retreat)
  • Rip out quilting from Auction Quilt
  • Kandy Korn Kitty Top  (take to retreat)
  • Assemble Riviana (take to retreat)
  • Bind Vintage Christmas Sampler
  • Bind Sheryl

I’m thinking some of this is not going to get done this month.

 

Posted in: A Vintage Christmas Sampler, Auction Quilt Top, Bags, Clara, goals, Kandy Korn Kitty, Machine Quilting, Mini Bow Tucks, Monterry Medallion, monthly goals, mystery quilts, Rivanna, Sheryl, Stash Busting Report

July Goals Update

July 7, 2025 12:35 pm ⋅

It’s only been a week, but I have a few updates on this month’s goals

  • Bind Wonky Trees  – I want this done so I can take it to the guild meeting on Monday. – BOUND and LABELED
  • Quilt the American quilt on the front of the frame. I’ll do that tonight, as my customer wants to bind it this weekend. – DONE
  • quilt & bind the Auction Quilt Top I bought last year – Its on the frame
  • finish the mystery quilt clues (the next one is due Monday!) – Monday’s clue is posted (and corrected)
  • help Ruby put up her design wall (I’ve got to find my other flannel sheet) – Can’t find the sheet so she’s ordered flannel
  • Keep up with A Vintage Christmas Sampler Quilt A Long.
  • Decide where I’m going to hang the framed backing.
  • Finish the prep work for the Wonky Tree class.
  • Complete the Cascades quilt top.  Bonus if I get it quilted and bound

Additional goals

  • Complete the Sheryl top
  • Make Hummingbird Napkins
  • Cut RWB Napkins
  • Cut Strips for RWB Jelly Roll Rug -DONE I cut 21 half yard cuts..  The large rolls have 2 of each fabric and small roll just has one.
Posted in: Auction Quilt Top, goals, Machine Quilting, Napkins, Wonky Christmas Trees

Maybe Its Summer

July 3, 2025 10:16 am ⋅

I’m not sure if its the heat or the storms, but I feel like I’ve not been in the Quilt Studio very much this week. And it’s not because I’m watching the Royals on MLB.tv.  They’ve been in Seattle and the game haven’t started until 8 PM.  Last night I loaded the Americana quilt which was brought to me Sunday afternoon.

I got the binding made for the Wonky Tree quilt.

And I found everything in my stash to make this Villa Rosa pattern “Sheryl”.  I’m going to double the size to use the entire layer cake.  I found this layer cake in a box of stuff I got from my friend Sheryl. My LQS is having a 25% off sale starting on the 4th, so I planned on getting the “sashing” fabric, but found this slightly gray white fabric in my cabinet – and I have enough! Not wanting a ‘white’ binding, found some lavender fabric in the cabinet which blends well with the layer cake.  All I need now is a backing, but that can wait until the top is made.  I’ll probably take this to an upcoming retreat to make.

Posted in: Machine Quilting, Sheryl, Wonky Christmas Trees

What I’m Working on Wednesday – 7/2/25

July 2, 2025 8:39 am ⋅

Not a whole lot has changed since yesterday’s post.  Yesterday evening there were thunderstorms, so I couldn’t turn on the long arm.  I did get the backing loaded and the batting cut.  After the storms blew through, I fired up the computer to begin working on the quilting design.

Apparently this is the first time I’ve attempted to do and E2E since I finally upgraded the Mach3 software.  Notice the blank spots at the top and bottom of the quilt layout.  I tried several times, then picked a different design that I know I’ve used.  Same thing occurred. Finally I figured out that the clip connect setting got reset with the upgrade.  I was then able to create the quilting profile, but I decided it was too late to start quilting.  Assuming there are no more storms, I’ll get this quilted tonight.

Posted in: CustomerQuilt, Machine Quilting

Wonky Trees is Quilted

June 30, 2025 12:03 am ⋅

It’s a small quilt, but it still took me 2 sessions to get it quilted.  I started with a little ruler work to make the ‘garlands’ on the trees, but I couldn’t remember how to mask the trees. Since it was late I decided to regroup in the morning.

I read the book, and watched 2 different videos on YouTube.  I eventually figured it out — for the 1st 3 trees.  When I advanced the quilt, I had to rewatch the video again. The last 3 trees I didn’t have to watch the video, but I did struggle with doing the steps in the right order, but I got it done.  I think if I had to do it over again, I would outline the trees completely, but naturally I didn’t think of that until I was halfway though the quilt. Maybe next time. Now to get it bound.

Posted in: masking, Ruler work, Wonky Christmas Trees

What I’m Working on Wednesday – 2/12/2025

February 12, 2025 1:56 pm ⋅

Last night I loaded a customer quilt on the frame and started quilting it.  It’s going pretty fast, but I need to wind another bobbin, so called it a night. While the computer was doing it’s thing, I worked on the remaining Laura’s Little Notebook Covers.  I think 6 are pinned and ready to stitch.

Posted in: designwall, Lauras Little Notebook, Machine Quilting