Sunday Summary #139

It was another fun filled week for me with DH’s appointments, trips to town 5 out of seven days, getting things ready for our fundraiser at the Guild and doing some Golf Course things done, but I managed to sew every day. I also spent some time setting up my new cutting table.

Last goals:

1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. No progress 😢

2. When I get back to the studio next, make the time to quilt my version of A Roll of the Dice. No time to work on it. 😢

3. Finish my second Heading North quilt, designed by Sandra of MMM Quilts. No progress.

4. Keep working on my Dresden blocks in between my other projects. No progress 😢

5. Work on the last binding that needs to be hand stitched when I get back to the studio. Didn’t happen.

6. Start working on my purple RSC blocks. Some progress. 😁

7. Keep working on my project for the May Sew It – Show It Challenge “Rose Colored Glasses” being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Some progress 😁

8. Get caught up with the Rainbow Neighbourhood QAL hosted by Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts. I’m still not caught up but I am making progress. 😁

9. Finish up my two UFOs. No progress. 😢

10. Work on the pattern tests. One is complete and the second is being pieced. 😁

11. Do not let Samantha or any of her squirrel buddies side track me from my list or tempt me with any new projects. 🐿🐿🐿🐿. The biggest squirrel attack of the year happened. Sunday was our annual fundraiser at the Guild. I was there from 8:00 until 3:30. In the four hours we were going, we were very fortunate and raised several thousand dollars towards fixing our damaged floor 😁. The weather cooperated, the sun was shining, I got sunburnt and everyone had fun and found their perfect treasures. 😁

These photos were taken before we opened the gate as we were finishing set up. It took 2 hours this years.

This next photo was taken at 8:30. Can you just imagine the lineup by the time we opened the gate at 10:00?

Before the event was over, we had several more donations come in; the start of next year’s event! 😉

This week’s goals:

This week will likely not be very productive. We need to go to Kelowna for DH’s check up at the MS Clinic which are now scheduled every six months instead of every two years. We will be away from home for 3 days so I’m taking handwork with me.

1. Keep working on my EPP, embroidery and leader/ender projects.

2. When I get back to the studio make quilting my Roll of the Dice quilt the priority and get the binding put on.

3. Finish my second Heading North quilt, designed by Sandra of MMM Quilts which I left at the studio. 😳

4. Keep working on my Dresden blocks and decide on my final plan for sashing and borders.😉

5. Work on the last binding that needs to be hand stitched when I get back to the studio.

6. Keep working on my purple RSC Challenge blocks.

7. Keep working on my project for the May Sew It – Show It Challenge “Rose Colored Glasses” being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt.

8. Get caught up with the Rainbow Neighbourhood QAL hosted by Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts.

9. Finish up my two UFOs.

10. Work on the pattern tests.

11. Do not let Samantha or any of her squirrel buddies side track me from my list or tempt me with any new projects. 🐿🐿🐿🐿

Stitchin’ Time

Kate from Life in Pieces hosts a weekly linky party to help us keep to our goals of stitching every day.

I’m trying for at least 30 minutes a day this year, and have my week set as Saturday as my week end.

• January 31/31
• February 28/28
• March 31/31
• April 22/29
• this week 7/7
• Previous Total 105/112
• Total: 112/119
• Percentage = 94.18 %

My numbers were a bit better this week. 😁

To see how our blogging friends are doing check out Kate’s blog: Life in Pieces

Stash Report

I like to link with Donna @ QuiltPaintCreate to keep track of fabric in and out of my stash.

• Fabric Used: 1 yard
• Fabric Purchased this week: 0 yards
• Fabric Previous Balance: 59 yards
• Balance in stash to use this year: 58 yards

* my goal is to lessen my stash by 100 yards this year. I haven’t managed to actually figure out how much fabric I really have in my stash, but I have reduced my stash these past few years and really only purchase fabric if I need it for a particular project. 😉

* any fabric used from the scrap bins, was gifted or a prize; doesn’t count as stash!

PHD in 2023

Quilting Gail is hosting her PHD in 2023 Challenge again this year. 😉

Thank you for stopping by and reading my post. Your comments make my day and I do reply to each one. 😉 Carol

Linking with:

• So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy Saturday
• Sunday Stash @ QuiltPaintCreate
• Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Housework
• Frédérique @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
• 15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces
• Sew and Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
• Monday Musings @ Songbird Designs
• Design Wall Monday @ Small Quilts and Doll Quilts
• Monday This and That @ Days Filled With Joy
• To-Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmilt