week 1 black and gray scraps

 It's time for a new color for the rainbow scrap challenge, so, I went digging in my 2 1/2 inch bag for small pieces that I could turn into  tulip swirl blocks. I want to use black and gray this month. I tend to skip these colors in my rsc projects, so these scraps are buried in the deep recesses. But, I won't give up the fight.

I think for the new year, I will concentrate on finishing the rainbow scrap challenge unfinished quilts. I have plenty to keep me busy. I just like making blocks and don't really finish them. It's time to change that.

I only needed 2 more square play blocks to finish for the year. I still need to make the 2 1/2 inch squares frame.

I still like making crackers and jam blocks. It's amazing how many little scraps I am finding while trying to clean up my sewing area. I may get tired of the eventually.

It won't be a month of colorful pictures. so... 1 orange

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stash report September 27, 2026

I went to our Saturday open sew. These were the new bag of scraps I was gifted. I was hoping to find some black and gray. There was black Christmas, but, I don't think they will work for my new project- crackers and jam

We have a new team hosting our open sew, and they are really fun. Games and prizes and great snacks.

 stash report September 27, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  15 yards -stack and whack leaves is finished 

54 x 64

fabric used year to date for 2026: 139 yards  

I have used  138 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 3 days last week. 

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. The Christmas tree is a fun diversion.

Here is where I will begin again to make progress on  Christmas in new England rug. Maybe, this Christmas?

I have decided to switch to the other side and work left to right, to make sure the colors are used all through the rug. It's a really slow start, but, a start none the less.

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week 4-purple scraps

  Not much progress on the rainbow scrap challenge this week. I did make purple rolling windmills.

 I did make more purple crackers and jam. I even trimmed them to size and depapered some.

I have a few more to finish up before the end of September.

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stack and whack leaves is finished

I chose my  older ( 2012) ufo, stack and whack leaves. quilt for the rainbow scrap challenge in August. I was able to finish it for September. The leaves were done and even trimmed when I opened the box. The box was full of fabric, and I used some for sashings and borders. 

56x64= 15 yards

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stash report September 20, 2026

 I am gathering short strips in black and gray for tulip swirl blocks. I had to dig to get the bag of  black 2 1/2 inch strips. I don't use them very often in the rainbow scrap challenge.

 stash report September 20, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026: 124 yards  

I have used  123 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 2 days last week. My applique project has turned into a piecing project. 

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. The Christmas tree is a fun diversion.

Here is where I will begin again to make progress on  Christmas in new England rug. Maybe, this Christmas?

11/6/25

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week 3 purple scraps

My hubby had a hip replacement this week. Everything went well, but, we had some preparation we needed to do. Not much sewing going on here.

I made a few more purple crackers and jam.blocks.

It was time to turn my attention square dance. I made 16 patches with 2 inch squares, and added the purple hsts. I need 2 or 3 more to make the quilt, but I am used all the colors in the layer cake. I will need to scrounge around to finish.

 

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stash report September 13, 2026

During a cleaning moment, I discovered this crazy box of odds and ends. I don't remember why I started it. There are a lot of cut off hsts. It might be where I was collecting them for ditch lilies. I need 640 

1 1/2 inch hsts. If I was thinking clearly, I would dump it all in a trash can....But, I still need 400 hsts for ditch lilies.

 stash report September 6, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026: 124 yards  

I have used  123 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 5 days last week. 

I am working on my last block for my applique project - across the wide missourri-   

I am finished with the applique. I started treading through the assembly instructions. There will be 47 flying geese in my future.

There is a lot of fabric in the finishing kit, but not any labels.

I took a moment to indulge in a quick little hooking project. I saw the cutest pumpkin on a stick for a fall decoration. I have the back sewn on mr pumpkin. And his face is attached and stitched. I want a black witches hat for him. 

6 inches

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week 2 purple scraps

 I am pretty sure this is the last of making candy chains blocks for the rainbow scrap challenge.. I can start assembly of the top.

crackers and jam. paper pieced blocks are addictive. Each one is so cute. I have no idea how many I will want for a quilt. I think I will carry this into 2027.

My purple square play blocks are ready to join the pile. I have all the blocks I need to start assembly

The green flower is stitched to the hollow nine flimsy, and two more flowers  are ready. Next time, I will do the applique on the border before adding it to the quilt. I do think I will need to cut more flowers.

If I find a suitable scrap, I am making  tulip swirl blocks with them. I added a few more. They are 4 1/2 inch squares, so, I am sure I will need a gazillion of them.

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scrappy two bits is finished

I have a finish of an older ufo. The stars were part of a group swap years ago. two bits was a pattern from 'quilting is more fun than housework' I used 1 1/2 , 2, and 2 1/2 inch strips. I wanted to use some of my odd low volume strips, and a little bit of color. I added it to my to do list in 2020 because I had a pile of swap blocks I wanted to use. In June, I used it as my light ufo for the rainbow scrap challenge. It was also on my 5 quilt list for 2026.

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stash report September 6, 2026

I trimmed some 1 1/2 inch hsts for my ditch lilies quilt project. I need 640. I sew little scrappy bits as I find them. So far, with this batch, I have 260 of them ready when I start making the blocks.

 stash report September 6, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026: 124 yards  

I have used  123 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 6 days last week. 

I am working on my last block for my applique project - across the wide missourri-   

I am working on the last block which has 2 sections. Mr. Fishy is swimming happily. Beside it will be a rooster. I started looking at the pattern instructions for assembling the blocks. So far, I find them a little underwhelming.

I took a moment to indulge in a quick little hooking project. I saw the cutest pumpkin on a stick for a fall decoration. I need to hand stitch a back. I guess I still haven't decided what project to pick up and restart. This will be a fun diversion.

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week 1 purple scraps

 The applique for my hollow nine rainbow scrap challenge has waited a long time to proceed. Despite the fact that it has even been on the 5 quilt list for at least a year. This week, I have at least added the stems to four sides of the quilt. I finished the top for stack and whack leaves. which I thought would take both August and September. I think this older ufo will work for September.

I took some scraps to Friday sew and cut more pieces for crackers and jam. It is easier to precut the sizes than to just dig for a suitable sized scrap. I started making purple blocks.

candy chains 

I made a start with square play. My goal is 30 and I have 24.

I started with 2 1/2 inch purple scraps to make tulip swirl

16 are done

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stash report August 30, 2026

 I took some purple scraps with me to Friday sew. September's color for the rainbow scrap challenge is purple, and I started cutting for a new paper pieced block I am making - crackers and jam

stash report August 30, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026: 124 yards  with 30 yds donated to guild

I have used  123 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I am working on my last block for my applique project - across the wide missourri-   

I am working on the last block which has 2 sections. This part is smaller than the first section. This is a pond with a fish. Beside it will be a rooster.

This is the final picture of my stars and stripes rug. It is steamed and finished. I should go back to my huge Christmas rug, but, I have another patriotic rug I want to hook. Maybe I will do both.

12 inches by 24 inches

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week 5 yellow scraps

We have a 5th week in  August for the rainbow scrap challenge. I was able to work on my monthly ufo. My stack and whack leaves. quilt is a top. I added a small orange border and a larger yellow gold  border. Luckily, I had a Saturday of open sew with my guild.

56 x 64

In other news, While I was checking the leader/ ender challenge, at Quiltville. I went crazy and bought a new pattern called crackers and jam. It is a paper pieced tiny block. I didn't realize it was paper pieced when I bought it. I can use some of the tiniest scraps. So far, I enjoy making the blocks, but, again, I don't know if I have the time, considering I have so many ufos I would like to finish.

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stash report August 23, 2026

 We had a little workshop at our guild's open sew. We made these cute little pincushions.

 stash report August 23, 2026

fabric added this week: 0 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2026:  17 yards  

fabric used this week:  0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2026: 94 yards

I have used  93 yards more than I have added. 

I sewed 5 days last week. 

I am working on my last block for my applique project - across the wide missourri-   

Part A is appliqued. Other than embroidery, it is finished. Part B is smaller.

I decided I wanted to try a crochet technique to finish the rug's edge. I prepared the  linen by turning and sewing the linen to a 1/2 inch. I cut the strips of a navy wool and gave it a try. It was a challenge, until I found the right hook size that could do the job. I realized I didn't like a navy wool, it was too dark. So, I pulled it out and decided I would use my handmade navy wool from the background. 

I definitely liked my hand-dyed wool better. I am making progress.

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