My week this week was busy with Board Meetings for both the Golf Club and my Guild. I also had 2 quilting days at the Guild. I did however, manage to sew every day.
My next week has A Golf Club Board Meeting, a Guild general meeting and organizational meeting for our fundraiser, and three different days of DH’s medical appointments. I’m keeping positive that I will manage to sew every day since I have a couple of deadlines to meet.

Last goals:
1. Keep working on my EPP, embroidery and leader/ender projects. No progress. 😢
2. Keep working on my Dresden blocks and decide on my final plan for sashing and borders.😉. I found the fabric I needed in my stash and have started planning and measuring to make sure it works!

3. Finish writing my post for the May Sew It – Show It Challenge “Rose Colored Glasses” being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Done and published! 😁




4. Get caught up with the Rainbow Neighbourhood QAL hosted by Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts. Some progress but no photos yet 😉

5. Finish hand sewing the bindings on my UFOs.Some Progress! 😁


6. Sandwich and quilt the pattern test quilt. Some progress! 😁

7. Finalize my projects to use for the next Sew-It Show-It Challenge, When Pigs Fly, being hosted by Joan from Moosestash Quilting. I’m working on it now! 😁

8. Allow myself to keep playing on a couple of projects from the box of treasures I received from Denise. I’ll try to behave and only do them as leader/Enders until I get caught up on my list. 😉 I’m having fun with these and will be sharing soon! 😁


9. Start thinking up a project for the July Sew It – Show It Challenge, Punic Party, hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I think I might have a plan! 😁

13. Do not let Samantha or any of her squirrel buddies side track me. 🐿🐿🐿🐿 Success! I didn’t start anything new or get sidetracked! 😁
This week’s goals:
1. Keep working on my EPP, embroidery and leader/ender projects.
2. Keep working on my Dresden blocks.
3. Get caught up with the Rainbow Neighbourhood QAL hosted by Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts.

4. Need to finish this! Binding is attached to the front; just needs to be hand stitched to the back! Let Your Star Shine #2 from a pattern by Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts. I added extra borders to make it larger. Finished size is 44 1/2” square.

5. Finish squaring up and binding this panel quilt.

6. Quilt the pattern test quilt.

7. Finalize my projects to use for the next Sew-It Show-It Challenge, When Pigs Fly, being hosted by Joan from Moosestash Quilting.

8. Allow myself to keep playing on a couple of projects from the box of treasures I received from Denise. I’ll try to behave and only do them as leader/Enders until I get caught up on my list. 😉




9. Start thinking up a project for the July Sew It – Show It Challenge, Picnic Party, hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt.

10. Do not let Samantha or any of her squirrel buddies side track me. 🐿🐿🐿🐿
Studio To – Do List
1. When I get back to the studio make quilting my Roll of the Dice quilt the priority and get the binding put on.
2. Finish my second Heading North quilt, designed by Sandra of MMM Quilts which I left at the studio. 😳
3. Work on the last binding that needs to be hand stitched when I get back to the studio.

4. Finish my DWR which is on the frame.

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 23/30
- May 18/20
- this week 7/7
- Previous Total 124/133
- Total: 131/140
- Percentage = 93.57 %
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: 10 yards
- Fabric Purchased this week: 0 yards
- Fabric Previous Balance: 61 yards
- Balance in stash to use this year: 51 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. If I do purchase fabric I add it to my Balance in stash to use this year in order to continue reducing my stash. 😉
* 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 @

Not sure how you keep up with it all! You continue to do such lovely work.
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Thank you so much 😊
Keeping busy is easy when your sewing corner is 6’ from the TV and hubby is a channel flipper. Earbuds, audiobooks and fabric saves my sanity 😉
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That’s a wonderful varied list you have going…you definitely won’t be bored!
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Thank you Pat. My list means I always have something to work on 😉
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I’m impressed that you’re already working on “when pigs fly” and that you have a plan for “picnic” …. I have a UFO in mind for “when pigs fly” … and haven’t a clue what to make for the picnic blog hop!
You’ve had a busy week and you’ve still managed to get a lot done! Good for you! 🙂
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Thanks Gail. With life being the way it is I need to plan ahead 😳
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I am taking a week or two off of posting (maybe), but I had to jump in a read a few TDT posts! Your projects are so colorful and fun. Like Gail, I have a UFO (or two) in mind for the PIGS challenge and have been tempted by a couple patterns for the picnic one, but I haven’t started on either one. I like that you have a list for home and one for studio projects. That photo of the fog/rain is beautiful!
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Taking a break is a great idea! It gives you time to organize, plan and just enjoy life. Isn’t it pretty here, even on a rainy day!
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Sending a big hug and the wishes for you to be doing and having lots of fun Linda (sorry I’m making two comments. Hit the return on my phone key pad 😳)
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Love your wall hanging, Carol…and your view this morning – looks so peaceful. I have lots of PIGS for Joan’s hop!! I need to get busy when I finish my two IB projects! Looking forward to seeing your two colorful quilts finished! You had a busy week, but managed to sew every day. Have fun with your goals this week and as busy a schedule as you have, I hope you get to sew every day this week too! Thanks for sharing with Monday Musings!
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Thank you Brenda. PIGS are not hard to find for all or rather most quilters, I think. I’m looking forward to your IB projects. Thank you for hosting us all. 🤗
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Your list is large and you have exciting projects in the works.
Have fun Carol!
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Thank you Ivani. I hope you are having a great week, too 😉
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Hooray for getting things done and good luck with your list! You amaze me…so many things going at once…but you did get them to the finish line in good time.
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Thank you Kathleen. I am having fun and hope you are too 😉
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You have a lot going on last week and this coming week. May it all go smoothly for you!
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Thank you Sharon. It’s always busy here in my world. 😉
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What a busy week! I love your sewing space, and your impressive pile of squares! Lovely Star, and the blue and grey quilt is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and linking up!
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Thank you Frederique. I’m glad you enjoyed a view of my corner of the world and my projects. Thank you for hosting us all 😉
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Wow, you are a busy lady. Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party.
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Thank you Melva for your sweet comment and for hosting us all 😉
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It’s amazing how those meetings and appointments can throw off your sewing time. You’ve done well on that metric this year. Hopefully this week went smoothly as well.
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Hi Kate. It was another busy week of sewing and appointments and meetings. 😉
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