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October 11, 2026

Bookish Journal Update ~ Sew & Tell - 10/12/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Over the weeks of travel and since our return I logged many hours of reading and listening to books. I had eight completed books and needed eight blocks. It as a nice break from the quilting of Lala's Irish Chain quilt.

Before I show off my blocks and offer up my thoughts and reviews, let's take a look at this week's randomly selected Sew & Tell feature. Melisa at Pinker 'n' Punkin Quilting always has some great seasonal decor and cross-stitch patterns in addition to her quilting projects. She has a couple houses under construction and a squirrel ...

added by Melva 4 days, 18 hours ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

September 4, 2026

Little Lala ~ Sew & Tell - 8/31/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

We stand at the cusp on the end of another month! The "ber" months are around the corner, and it seems that many in the northern hemisphere are ready for the change in the calendar and the change of the seasons... a new chapter of sorts.

Which brings to my mind my Bookish Journal Quilt. While I've continued enjoying the audio books, the disruption in life had prevented me from spending much time in the studio... and the precious time spent there was focused on finishing my Little Lala Irish Chain Quilt. But I'll hold those thoughts until ...

added by Melva 1 month, 1 week ago. under bookish journal , lala's irish chain , sew and tell

July 22, 2026

R & R in RR ~ Sew & Tell - 7/20/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Thanks for coming back to Melva Loves Scraps and the weekly Sew & Tell party! I did not have much of a chance to visit everyone this week... But I have a good reason for it! I know that you are all familiar with the party and trust that you made visits to those that share links. Many thanks for doing that! Since I was amiss in my task, I'll be skipping the weekly feature.

My reason for being a poor hostess??? We were off camping in the mountains surrounding Red River, NM.

added by Melva 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

June 1, 2026

Bookish Review ~ Sew & Tell - 5/31/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Another month has passed by, and we are turning our calendar pages to a new chapter.

Dave and I are attending a wedding out of town, so this party is pre-recorded. ;) Therefore, I am skipping the Sew & Tell feature.

Since we're starting the 6th chapter of the book of 2026 and I'm here to show off the bookish blocks I have made to represent each book that I have completed during May.

A Spool of Blue Thread was nothing that I expected it to be (but good)... And Every Breath was all that I had hoped for and ...

added by Melva 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

May 27, 2026

Sew & Tell - 5/25/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Here we are nearing the end of the 5th month of year... the informal kick-off to the summer season. Schools are wrapping up their year of education, and teachers and kids alike are looking forward to the time off. Gardeners are busy with flowers and plants and some already harvesting some early produce.

I remember the times of having a (LARGE) home garden and the bounty that it produced. Those times are long in the past since we moved to Colorado and the growing season is so short and overnight temps cool. But I do have fond memories and am ...

added by Melva 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under bookish journal , rainbow scrap challenge , sew and tell

May 4, 2026

Bookish Journey Continues ~ Sew & Tell - 5/4/2026 from Melva Loves Scraps

It was quiet in the studio this past week. Since we started the "window" project in the guestroom last weekend and I was waiting for a quilt kit to arrive, I did spent time in the kitchen and doing some spring cleaning in the rest of the house.

First though... let's take a look at this week's feature. Gwyned shared her story of how a package took a 2-week scenic tour around the country as well as her latest block in the Butterfly Sanctuary BOM.

This block had 71 pieces in it! It is beautiful. Head over to ...

added by Melva 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

March 6, 2026

That's A Wrap ~ Sew & Tell - March 2, 2026 from Melva Loves Scraps

Another month gone. Poof!

added by Melva 7 months, 1 week ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

March 1, 2026

This, That & the Other ~ Sew & Tell - 2/23/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome back! I say that to my readers and participants of the Sew & Tell party, but also to Dave, the mighty ~~hunter~~ camper, has returned and I am so happy.

added by Melva 7 months, 2 weeks ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

February 12, 2026

Bookish Journal - Chapter 2 ~ Sew & Tell - 2/9/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome back! I've been busily and happily content in the studio lately. I've been playing in my scrap bins making RSC blocks - blues and greens so far...

I've also been re-writing and re-testing a few block patterns for the Little House Sampler Quilter Sew Along... All as I listen to audio books.

BTW, if you missed it, the first LH Sampler block pattern has been released! You can find it here. NOTE:: There has been a correction made to the log cabin frame pattern. I think I notified everyone that had downloaded the original (incorrect) pattern. The ...

added by Melva 8 months ago. under bookish journal , sew and tell

January 28, 2026

Cold Weather Sewing ~ Sew & Tell - 1/26/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome back to the deep freeze version of Sew & Tell. I've heard that something like 75% (it may have been 90%) of the United States is below normal temps. I also heard that in the wee hours of Friday morning our region (Southeastern Colorado) entered into a predicted 90 hours of below freezing temperatures.

added by Melva 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under bookish journal , rainbow scrap challenge , sew and tell

January 15, 2026

Scraps & Bits ~ Sew & Tell - 1/12/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

It's been a calm and productive week in the studio of Melva Loves Scraps and I am relishing the quieter routine of winter and the presence and prevalence of Shalom. But before I get into that let's take a look at this week's randomly selected feature... Alycia at Alycia Quilts showed off her January Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks. She calls them Chunky Churndashes. They're fun and bright! And I am guessing that they will be paired with some red blocks to become a Quilt of Valor. I mean, Alycia is the QUEEN of QOV, at least ...

added by Melva 9 months ago. under bookish journal , rainbow scrap challenge , sew and tell

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