Project Quilting 17.2: Scads of Plaid

Here is my project for Project Quilting 17:2 Scads of Plaid. This buffalo plaid wall hanging features a reverse appliquéd bear in the center. The diameter is approx. 10". It was quick and fun to make. Be sure to check out the party to see other projects.

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Project Quilting 17.1: blank slate

The Project Quilting 17.1 challenge is "blank slate." Based on the Pantone® Color of the Year, 11-4201 Cloud Dancer {a neutral white color symbolizing a blank canvas}, we are prompted to think of a blank or clean slate for this challenge. I have chosen to attempt a hand-stitching Japanese art called sashiko. It typically uses dark indigo fabrics with off-white thread. My little 7" diameter project is from a pattern created by designer Printanica on Etsy. It is actually quilted to batting with a fabric backing, so it will count as my first completed quilt for 2026. Yay! Be sure to visit and see all of the other projects.

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♥ Completed WIP/UFO quilts in 2026: 1 ♥

Word of the Year: 2026

Here it is, 2026 already. Can you believe that? My Word of the Year 2026 is focus. This year, my plan is to be more focused on sewing, quilting and blogging. This includes completing some UFOs and WIPs, as well as a SAHRR from 2025 and two quilt alongs from 2023. 2026 is going to be awesome! Looking forward to seeing everything that you all create and share. 'Already seeing some projects in this first week of this new year. Thank you all for staying tuned to my blog, and for all of your sweet comments. Happy New Year!

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2025 Quilting Goals Review: results

Way back in January, my goals were: "to complete more WIP/UFO quilts and projects. Also in my plan is doing some hand quilting, something that I am not too good at. So, that will be a goal to improve upon. After several years, I am still trying to improve upon paper piecing. Thank you to all who take the time to post tutorials. I also plan on completing 2 instead of the usual 1 quilts for donation to people who are in need." Not quite all of those goals were met, though. Please continue reading for more {thank you}, and for comments.

Bowl cozies

Well, hello friends! Yes, it has been a while. I am back to sewing again, and hoping to be quilting again very soon. These are three bowl cozies that I made for my daughter and her family for Christmas this year. Somehow, one cozy did not get into the photo. The pattern is free, and cannot remember the site that this was on. A lot of my friends say how they love bowl cozies, so it was a new project for me. They are constructed with 100% cotton fabrics, batting, and thread. Have you ever made any of these? They were fun to sew, and my daughter loves them. Wishing you all happy holidays.

Another quilt top completed

This is another quilt top for: Kathleen Tracy's Facebook Group. This one is titled Underground Railroad, and is from her book Schoolgirl Sampler. Feeling better now, and returning to sewing and quilting. It has been a while for sure. Hope you are all having a great weekend. I will be blog visiting today for sure. Please continue reading for comments.

Happy 4th of July 2025

Happy 4th of July wishes to you all. This is a little pin keep that I made from block #51 in Kathleen Tracy's book Schoolgirl Sampler. It is named Patriotic. Perfect for today's holiday. 'Never can have too many pinkeeps, right? Do you ever make any patriotic projects?