Quilting and Stuff by Knitnoid

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January Stash Report

It looked like I was going to be able to finish Eclipse in January, but car issues took up most of Thursday and ALL day Friday. As a result, I cannot include Eclipse on my stash report.  This month I’ve been to the quilt shop 4 times, but only purchased thread – twice.  So the report looks good so far. As is my custom, I start with zero and add what I purchase or otherwise receive and subtract what I use or otherwise leaves the premises.  But first for the record the December report.

2025

  • Added to Stash – 330.86 yards
  • Used – 209.779 yards
  • Net Stash Increase in 2025: 121.09 yards

I’d like to use more in 2026 – or at least not increase my stash as much.  I’m not sure how much more I can get into my cabinet and the FQ boxes are full.

  • Added to Stash in January 2026: 0.00 yards
  • Used in 29.25 yards
  • Net Stash: – 29.25 yards

I’ve also pulled out the Color Theory Swap blocks I’m using as my leader and enders. I’m just over halfway through the pink squares.

I’ve been contemplating a new car for a number of months. I like not having a car payment, but my little Cube is 14 years old.  Meanwhile, my sister’s car has twice the miles on it than the Cube does, so she’s getting my Cube and I bought a new Rogue. It is a huge upgrade in terms of comfort and ride. And most importantly, a roll of king size batt will fit in the back without having to pull the seats up. Yes, we took the roll of batting with us to be certain.

 

 

 

What I’m Working On Wednesday – 1/28/2026

This should have been a Handwork Tuesday update, but Gracie had other ideas.  I think I stitch half of one side of a single hexi, then gave up.

Earlier in the day I finished Windmill Weave.

  • Started 9/22/25
  • Finished 1/26/26
  • Glide – Yellow Whisper
  • Pretty Paisley E2E

This is on my 2026 Brandon Quilters UFO List.

Now to what is going on today in the quilt studio.

My sister is working on the longarm. The quilt is a BOM from a LQS in Overbrook, Kansas. I’m not sure what year.  She made three of them.  This one is hers.  There are 2 more she plans on quilting over the next couple of days.

Up on the wall is Eclipse – this is 5 yard quilt, which I plan on making larger.  I’m going to make all these pink and lavender blocks, then do the other block.  Off to the side is my Just Takes Two. I just have the next section on the wall to remind me to work on it.

What I’m Working on Wednesday – 10/15/25

My resolved lasted less than 24 hours.  I have all the pieces for the 1st block (or is it the 2nd) of an enlarged Eclipse cut out.  Apparently at some point I swapped fabric 3 and 5.  I think it’s because the Dimples is darker and that’s what the pattern showed.

In other news, I’ve finally started working on the boxes in the front room. In the last 2 days I’ve emptied 2 small crates, a large crate and a laundry basket, putting stuff away, setting it in a donation box or throwing it out. My goal is 1 box a day. At this rate I should reach the music boxes by the end of the year.