Talk about productive weeks! I was so tuned into my quilting that I got a lot done -- both on and off my goals list. Now if I could just remember what all I did off list! We sang at the Spotsylvanian's Cabaret on Saturday evening. Of course, there was a rehearsal the night before. It was a much smaller area and drew a nice crowd. The chorus sang 6 songs with various individuals, duets and small groups also singing. It was a lot of fun. Last year we missed it because of a wedding. Now, on to the quilting goals.
9/29/25
✅Finish clue 1 of Magnificent Mystery — well, not finished but a good start was made.
✅Finish sewing down ombré Log Cabin binding — Done! pictures to come later.
✅Quilt and bind another top — Done.
✅Make some more Economy blocks — 2 or 3 more finished!
✅Make section 2 of Tall Tree — Done!
I had pretty specific goals last week. Because I've changed my fabric usage statistics to quarterly and Sept. 30 was the end of the third quarter I was determined to finish one more quilt and the large, Ombré Log Cabin. And I am so happy to report I finished both! I'm not sure when I'll be able to get some pictures but I will maybe this week or after I'm back from retreat.
It turns out I've misnamed the Magnificent Mystery clues. September was actually Clue 3 but the first clue to sew. So this week I started Clue 4 which I'll have all of October to finish. Here's the picture of some of the finished units. These were called Irish Chain blocks. The dark fabric is actually deep purple. I finished less than 20 of the 60 blocks needed. But most of the strip piecing was sewn and I just need to cut them into the various rows and sew them up. Magnificent Mystery details can be found on Meadow Mist Designs web site. It's not too late to start this project! (Note: as of 10/5 Cheryl has not added the current clue info to the linked page. But she will do it. All the other links are live so you could start catching up!You can also click on the October link on the sidebar.)
And, check out my Tall Tree! (Sorry for the dark picture. The sun goes down earlier and earlier. I should have taken the pic by 2 pm or so when more outdoor light comes into the studio.) These sections have been very easy to do. In fact, I thought I might do an extra section this week but rehearsal and the concert took up more time than I thought it would. Maybe I'll get 2 done this week. (I'm not planning on taking this project to retreat.)
Now what needs to be done this week? More retreat prep for the most part and a few more projects I want to move forward!
10/6/25
Make sections 3 & 4 of Tall Trees
Figure out fabric usage stats
Work on clue 4 of Marvelous Mystery
Organize and pack for retreat 10/13
This week has a lighter load as I'm not sure how many more projects I might want to cut and take to retreat next week. I always precut my projects so I don't need to be cutting while I chatting! Let's just say my concentration is pretty scattered. But we have a lot of fun.
I've been able to sew every day this week. Here are the stats!
W/ending 10/5/25. 278 days of 2025
- 15 minute days/September 30/30
- 15 minute days/October 5/5
- 15 minute days/2024 = 278/278 days
- Success rate = 100%
I've decided to make some more blocks to go with 5 leftover blocks from one of my turns with the FCQ Equilters. No need to have these blocks sit around longer. Let's get more blocks done and then a quilt top. I think I'll cut out several more blocks and take them on retreat to finish. These will be trimmed to 9.5". So, how many more do I want to make? Hum, if I plan a top 4 x 4 I'd need 11 more blocks. The quilt would be 36" square. I may need to make more as I don't see these as baby quilt blocks. What do you think? This block design was from the book California Cruisin' from Terry Atkinson. From what I can tell you can only find it used.
I did finish two more RSC potato chip blocks for September. The October colors are brown and black. I haven't decided if I'm going to add either or both of those colors. I tend to only use the brighter colors. I've made two 12" block each month except September when I made 4 blocks. I need to give some thought to how big I want to make this quilt and whether I need to make a few more blocks. I probably won't make any decisions for a while.
I hope you can spend a little time checking out blogs this week. I tend to spend time on Mondays checking out blogs but often that is the only time I do. Here's some Linky parties for you to check out.
Happy Quilting All! Bonnie
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