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May 4, 2026
May Tiny Treasures, Slow Stitching Progress, Summer Wear Plan from Canadian Needle Nana

 I blinked and it is May now. We had one summery day amid all the coolness and it is still flirting with overnight frosts. These Daffodils always open too soon and, in their shady spot, don't get to really shine like they should which is a shame. I should move them and the bunch behind there that didn't get to open at all this year.

Yesterday, Friday, it was this temperature below when I got up and -1C with the wind gusts. It was -3C overnight so it warmed up. I've put away my heavier coats and ...

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Week 18 of 2026 from Thread Head

This week I finished sewing a dress -

Last Sunday there was a live stream, free sew along class from Tailor Academy in Austria.
The class was amazing, so well taught, and I learned a lot! It was almost 7 hours long, and I was able to sew most of the dress. There was around 1000 people watching from all around the world.
Before starting we did have to get the pattern ready, cut the fabric, apply the interfacing, and make the belt (there was a video for that).
This was the first time I sewed a proper collar, and part ...

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Rainbow Sprouts Quilt from Sew Preeti Quilts

Rainbow Sprouts is a multicolored, beginner-friendly, scrapbuster quilt pattern that was first published in Make Modern Magazine's Issue #68.

Rainbow Sprouts


Rainbow Sprouts is now available as a standalone pattern in my Etsy Shop.

Made with Island Batik's Basics, Rainbow Sprouts is the answer to the question - Why do leaves have to be (mostly) green?

Yellow, Orange & Red


Each leaf has a dark and a light fabric and the number of those combinations is only limited by your imagination.

Teal and Green too


Finishing at 61" by 84", Rainbow Sprouts uses 16 fabrics (8 light and 8 dark ...

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May 3, 2026
Codyrumple from Elaine Adair Pieces

 

  

I am loosely spelling the above old English Word, suggested by another quilting blogger.  Basicly, the word means something like "embarking on an unknown journey, destination unknown, time needed who knows, not sure when the end happens, but you DO know you're going to have a wonderfully good time."  That is exactly what happened when I made this quilt.  This is my favorite block (Kaleidoscope) and the options are endless, colors no limit, it seems everything looks good, you can exchange blocks from various other strip units.  The resulting "circles" that appear are always a surprise.  Last weekend I ...

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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 ...

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Quilts, a hard day, and Easter from Dreamworthy Quilts

 I took a class on how to use my new Pfaff with my friend, Theresa. It was a delightful day.

I took photos of these quilts in the shop.




Easter kite flying with grands. We did it in their back yard. It brings me joy to see all of my grandchildren raised in ooen space and making their own fun outdoors. 








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Stash Report 5/3/2026 from Mel's quilting blog

    Quilt Paint Create stash report for 5/3/2026.


Used this Week:
6.83 yards

Total Used Year to Date:
Donated fabric
97.40yards
1.25 yards
Net Stash used in April
26.09 yards

Net Stash used in May            Added this Week:
1.49 yards 0.00 yards

Added Year to Date:
5.25 yards

2026 Goal:
200.00 yards

Yards to the goal:
104.10 yards

Teen Bright Quilt
Melody of Hearts
Floral Tablerunner
Midnight Snowflakes

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

Total Number of equivalent blocks:
367 ...

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Quilter's Dozen from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. I managed to get five more quilts sandwiched yesterday, bringing my total to 13. And you're all familiar with the term "baker's dozen," right? But just in case that's an American thing, I'll just say that a baker's dozen is a dozen plus a bonus of one. And I figure, why should bakers have all the fun? If I've got 13 quilts sandwiched, then I'm calling it a "Quilter's Dozen," and I'll fight anyone who says I can't co-opt that term. (Gazes menacingly around the empty ...

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Quilter's Dozen from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. I managed to get five more quilts sandwiched yesterday, bringing my total to 13. And you're all familiar with the term "baker's dozen," right? But just in case that's an American thing, I'll just say that a baker's dozen is a dozen plus a bonus of one. And I figure, why should bakers have all the fun? If I've got 13 quilts sandwiched, then I'm calling it a "Quilter's Dozen," and I'll fight anyone who says I can't co-opt that term. (Gazes menacingly around the empty ...

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Slow Sunday Stitching from Eagle's Wings Quilts

 My chipmunk for the Year in the Woods got a lot of stitches put in this past week. Its tail is done and now I’m working on the top of its body and its head. Another week or two should finish this one and then I can start on the next, which is the Skunk. Skunks are nasty critters in real life, but the cross stitched one, found here, is very cute. I’ll link up to Kathy’s Slow Sunday Stitching

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Oh Scrap! : Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 I am writing this post quite a bit ahead of time.  I am taking a quick trip to see my two sisters and an aunt/uncle I haven't seen in many years.  In fact, by the time you read this, I will probably be back.  I'm a bit torn - I am looking forward to seeing everyone, but I am sure going to miss my boi Arthur.  We haven't been apart in over two years!

I am wwaaayyy behind in sharing finishes so I thought I would do that in this post.




Check it out - a finished quilt ...

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It's all about the books! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

OH MY GOSH!!!! Irons from The Devil Wears Prada? How cool is that!!!! I never watched the first movie until the other night, but after all the hype, I'm obsessed and just watched Meryl Streep on Jimmy Kimmel. She is such an amazing actor (are we allowed to say actess?). And I even purchased a ticket for Tuesday to see the film. Holy cow -- I'm excited!!!!

That was in response to Barbara's comment!!!

I went to bed at my regular time and woke up 1 hour earlier than usual, but that's OK. I had some last-minute ...

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Sunday Chat from From My Carolina Home

An early morning view from the veranda this past week showed fog in the valley, and low clouds. We so desperately need rain that this was a welcome sight. The fire danger in this area is huge, as the downed trees and dead limbs from Helene are still prevalent all over the county, and may never be cleaned up.

Hearing a commotion one day last week, I looked out the front to see about 2 dozen crows were pecking around in the front yard. As the least bit of movement will startle them, they all flew into the trees.

There ...

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Sunday Stash May 3, 2026 from Quilt Paint Create

No change in the numbers.

I started quilting the beach runner this week.  It’s not complicated and shouldn’t take long.

I moved back to that project because I can’t figure out how to quilt K’s top.  I’d hoped something would come to me while basting it, but not so much.  I browsed several of my quilting design books, and nothing jumped out at me.  I’ll spend a little time every day auditioning designs until an idea steps forward.  One always does.

Fabric Added: 1.375

Fabric Used:  4.625 yards

Net Fabric Used:  3 ...

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Joyful Sabbath from Wedding Dress Blue

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Stitching Stuff: Week 18 of 2026 from Life In Pieces


 

This hasn't been the easiest week.  My back was complaining a bit last week. Finally on Wednesday it reached a breaking point and I made a trip to urgent care. They couldn't do much for me other do some x-rays, give me a muscle relaxant and tell me I needed to see a doctor. Like most rural communities we have a shortage of primary care doctors. I finally found one that was on our insurance, but I can't get an appointment for a couple of weeks. The back is getting better, but the x-rays were concerning, so ...

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Slot Canyon hike with family from Dreamworthy Quilts

 Ready to put a border on Kaffe. It will be gorgeous, but will take me some time. Hopefully I will take photos of the process to share with you when I get time to do it. More on the "why" later.


While I have been setting blocks on point, my daughter has as well. The next two photos are her quilts. Notice they are the same blocks as mine.




We spent a Saturday in March in our favorite slot canyon. You can touch both walls at the same time for long distances. The kids love it! It is enjoyable to ...

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Stitching News from Angie Quilts

 As I have a little time, there is news to share...

Norma fetched her quilt back from the Long Arm Quilting lady, Amanda in Stone. She's very pleased with it. We were wondering how Amanda made the quilt larger though. Norma is sure it wasn't this large when she took it in, ha ha ha. During her class, Norma made the binding and got it stitched on ready for hand sewing at home. It's not quite Toot ready but I doubt we will see this quilt again. Well done Norma, it's fabulous and almost finished!

Gail ...

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A busy day............... from Exuberant Color


As I started sorting pieces I'm trying to decide how to divide them up for storage in the project box.  Also is a strip 3" or shorter a chunk instead of a strip?


While I was in the basement doing a load of laundry, I pressed the binding fabric for this quilt and cut the 7 strips needed.  Maybe I'll get it sewn onto the quilt today.




When I went out to get the mail, I noticed the Weigela bushes are in bloom.  There is a Redbud tree growing right next to it on the back side of ...

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Back To Some Beading from Quilting My Way

This morning, I wanted to sleep in but couldn't. 

Got up and played my war games for a bit and then got some laundry in. 

Once that was going, I listened to my audiobooks and watched a YouTube video on the 3D beaded star ornaments. I wanted to do another one or two.

I was able to get this done today. It took all afternoon, but it was fun to do. I have decided I will do more. I think my tree will look great with these. I may have to make a couple sets for my kids as ...

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