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Friday, May 8, 2026

5 quilt May, 8, 2026

It has been awhile since my last report of the 5 quilt project. Matter of fact, I completely forgot about it while in Florida.

I try to work on these 5 quilts until they are done. Their turn in the UFO closet is over, and, they need to be finished one way or another.

I have 32 quilts this year that are in the running for time at the sewing machine. In 2024, I finished 41. It was a miracle. In 2025, I finished 14. I don't know what the difference was. I do know the 5 quilt project has been a true help in overcoming overwhelm and procrastination. But, some quilts take longer than others. The first mention I found of the 5 quilts was in October 2021. I remember, I was talking with quilty friends and mentioned I was overwhelmed with the shear number of ufos and quilts I want to make. A friend said, maybe if you just focus on a small number of quilts at a time.... And tada, the sun came out and everything was unicorns and rainbows. It has helped me remain active in my favorite sport ( quilting)

Making a report every month may be boring, But it keeps my mind focused. I will try to stay up to date with that. That is why I have decided to bring it back for me in 2026. I am a little late getting started.

hollow nine - from 2023 that needs the border appliqued. I have cut the flowers and the stem is ready. I just need to attach. This is still on the list for 2026, but, I haven't worked on it lately.

red and brown pfeffernuesse quilt- I discovered a couple blocks turned wrong and had to rip them out and turn them. But, we are back on track, after I resew. It will be ready to quilt. I plan on that next Spring. It will be a top priority in 2026. It is on the frame ready to be quilted.

dresden blocks - I have all the plates machine appliqued and have started to hand sew the center medalions. I have one done.

stars 2 bits - I have had the star blocks for a few years, but, still need to add borders to the blocks

Editya Sitar baskets - I have just a bit started before I dropped the ball.

scrap cutting

I have added another goal to the 5 quilts project. I want to take one day a month and cut scraps. I will have plenty to choose from since I really didn't cut any for 2024, and the bags of uncut scraps are piling up, all over the fabric room. Last year, the total was 36 1/2 yards of useable fabric.

And I plan on continuing this in 2026, even though, I see no discernable difference in the scrap piles.

quilts to be quilted:

1. wedding ring I have had this ready for a few years, but, I am afraid to quilt it myself. I want it to be special and I don't do special. So I will work to talk my self into it..... some day That didn't happen in

2025

2. pfeffernusse

3. blue skies

4 yellow string baby quilt

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

stash report May 3 , 2026

I hunted through my scrappy 5 inch squares to find a few orange for my rolling windmills blocks. Orange does not show up much in my scrap drawers.

stash report May 3 , 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2026: 16 1/2 yards

fabric used this week: o yards donated to guild 15 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026 15 yards

I have added 1 1/2 yards more than I used.

I sewed 6 days last week. I am trying to sew a medalion a day for my dresden blocks

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri-

Block 9 is finished. I just discovered I have lost a block kit. sigh... It looks like there will be some tidying going on here.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

It was time to move the rug on the rug hooking floor frame. I took the time to take a picture on the floor. But, I missed the red house ( the left about 8 o'clock) sigh... Nearly 1/2 is done yay.

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Friday, May 1, 2026

orange scrap projects week 1

I worked on moving ditch lilies along last year. Using orange again this year for May, I will pull ditch lilies out, again, and see how far I can get with this ufo. I have cut the blocks and started the strip sets.

I finished appliqueing the dresden blocks. Now, I am working on the center medalions. I do not plan at this point, to put this away again. If I work on it a little at a time, I might be able to finish this year.

I have sewn a a neutral strip to red strips for the my stash buster blocks, trying to catch up the months I didn't get them done.

I caught up with the blue and green candy chains

I made candy chains in orange

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Sunday, April 26, 2026

stash report April 26 , 2026

I'm trying to decide which fabric to use for the medallion in the center of my dresden blocks. I think the one on the right.

stash report April 26 , 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2026: 16 1/2 yards

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2026 o yards

I have added 16 1/2 yards more than I used.

I sewed 5 days last week.

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri-

It's time to work on block 9. It looks pretty straight forward. These pieces are going to even out other uneven applique blocks in the quilt.

I have another tree finished. One more to go. It is harder to find the time at home.

I am back in the groove for my Christmas in new England rug hooking, too.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

pink scrap projects week 4

I finished rolling windmills in pink. I sure like making this block. Even though I know what it looks like, I am still surprised by it.

I made 3 pink blocks for my square dance quilt. I made the 16 patches while working on other projects using 2 inch squares from my scrap drawer. I use a 10 inch square for the solid color and slice diagonally twice. Then, I trim it to 9 1/2 inches. I think the solid makes the scrappy look finished. I have really not used many solids in my quilting, and I think I want to try adding them to other projects.

We had an open sew for the guild, where I was able to finish 7 more dresden blocks to their background. I use tmy featherweight to sew them down, but, It would have been easier using my machine with an automatic needle down function. Still, It is a lot more fun sewing with other quilters. Did I mention I started these in 1986 when my daughter was born?

I was only able to make one sugar grove block

I added pink to as many other colors as I could for my zig zag quilt blocks

The guild is having a yard sale in May. I have cleaned out about 20 real store bought charm squares to sell ( As opposed to my scrappy ones ). I am not sure how to price them. Does $7.00 sound ok? This is the last Saturday for April, and I am looking forward to a new color.

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