Making A Lather

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Friday, May 1, 2026

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.

last week

this week

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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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Sunday, April 19, 2026

stash report April 19 , 2026

I have restarted a project that I was working on last December. I need strips with color for stringing around a star block. Instead of digging through my bags, I decided to grab odd bags of scraps laying around and cut and use whatever is in the bags. Hopefully to use them up until they are gone.

stash report April 19 , 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 4 days last week. I had an open sew this week.

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation.

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.

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

adding more background

this week

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Friday, April 17, 2026

pink scrap projects week 3

I thought it would take forever to sew the plates to the background for my pink dresden blocks. I met with my Friday quilting group, and, the wonderful company, helped me complete 5 of them. The time went quickly. I did choose to machine sew the edges. I cut the background squares 17 inches, so it was nice to have a big table to glue and pin the blocks before sewing.

I have 64 sugar grove blocks. I had planned for 72. I have developed a great rhythm, that is adequately successful. I cut and sewed the hsts last year, for the rainbow scrap challenge, and assembled the blocks this year.

I began the 2024 stashbuster quilt last year ( 2025) by cutting 2 1/2 inch scrap strips by color. The pattern is basically a triple irish chain. My plan is to make them scrappy.

I was hoping to sew twosies this year. I didn't take them to Florida with me, so, I am back to sewing them. I sewed the pink and the green to catch up with those

I made the 16 patches for square dance quilt while working on other projects. I used 2 inch squares from my scrap drawer.

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

stash report April 12 , 2026

Now that I am home, I am digging into my black friday box from Missouri star -Christmas all over again. My stash numbers are upside down. I need to clean around the longarm and pretend I remember how to use it again, before I can have some used fabric numbers.

batiks layer cake

stash report April 12 , 2026

fabric added this week: 3 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 3 days last week. I joined my Friday quilting group again. Oh my it was so wonderful to see them and gab. Apparently, I missed guild drama. I am not sorry I missed it - haha

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation.

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.

This is a big block with 5 trees on it.

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

The house is done and I made it red.

last time

adding more background

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Friday, April 10, 2026

week 2 - April pink rainbow scrap challenge

Since we have returned home from our winter break, we have spent time catching up with doctors and dentists. I needed to bring in the groceries and restock the kitchen. I am so glad that Spring has started, with a few cold hiccups. I do love Spring for all the possibilities.

I made 4 pink candy chains blocks.

I added the 2 1/2 inch square outer borders to my pink square, play blocks.

I found a little time to add the border to my yellow baby string quilt. I was so close, I just wanted to finish it. Now, the trick will be uncovering the longarm and remembering how to use it again. LOL

it's about 52 x 60

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Happy Easter

Friday, April 3, 2026

week 1 - April pink rainbow scrap challenge

It's good to be home until I walked into my sewing room - what a mess. I need to get serious about a clean up. I am excited about pink for the rainbow scrap challenge. It gives me a chance to pick a ufo that I am anxious about moving forward.

We saw the prettiest pink flowering bush in Key west. It took a minute to drink it all in.

I finished putting the rows together for the yellow string blocks. I have a border cut and ready to add from a thrifted shirt.

It is time to play with squares for square, play blocks. I had a whole box of 4 1/2 inch squares to choose from this time.

I cut for the white border.

I need to find my packed 2 1/2 inch scrappy squares to make an outer border for them.

From my pink 2 1/2 inch strips, I was able to make the chaining blocks for the candy chains .

I am excited to look at my pink dresden blocks. I began this older ufo a long time ago, but restarted it in 2025 for the rsc as a way to see it to completion. All the fans are done. I need to cut the background blocks and attach the dresdens this month.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

stash report March 29, 2026

This was my last thrift store find before starting the trip home. I can't imagine where I could use this, but it was so pretty.

fabric added this week: 1 yard

fabric added year to date for 2026: 13 1/2 yards

fabric used this week: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2026 o yards

I have added 13 1/2 yards more than I used.

I sewed 1 day last week. we were on the move - hoping to sleep in our own bed tonight

I have decided to work on my older ufo applique project - across the wide missourri- again, as we will be spending quality car time, on vacation.

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. This is a big block with 5 trees on it. The first tree is finished.

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

The house is done and I made it red.

last week

red house

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