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June 16, 2026
Embroidery At Moms - At Least She Had Air Conditioning from Quilting My Way

 This morning, I was up and called MDG to let them know that I picked the wrong fabric for the backings of quilts. I scheduled a pickup and also order more batting and backing. I used the last of the one batting today. Had to start on my "extra" which tells me to order more. Once that was done, I cut the backing and batting for 2 more quilts tops that need to be quilted. Then I hurried out the door to get gas and head to moms. 

I stopped and got a cool drink at DB but found that ...

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June 15, 2026
A Garden Tour from Jo's Country Junction

My flower gardens are looking pretty good. I’m so excited, my hydrangeas are starting to bloom. I have several different varieties, and my lime lights always bloom first. So pretty… I had one purple cone flower that is blooming. There are many buds, so I think this is going to be extra special this year. …

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Flitting from Project to Project and I Quilted This! from Quilting & Learning

Hi and welcome ☔ We're getting rain after a couple of wonderful sunny days. It was time for the rain to come since it got very hot and muggy. It was hard not spending my morning in the back yard, but I'm sure the sun will be back

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Weekly update: a finish, two starts + reading from With Strings Attached



Friday afternoon:   Wild flag iris, palespike lobelia, spiderwort, Canadian anemone....and a turtle on a log.







It was sunny and hot on Saturday for the Zion Juneteenth celebration at Illinois Beach State Park.  I staffed the Rotary booth from 11-3.  The chair and three other Rotarians are on the event committee.  I only got one photo, of me with four of the Interact Club who were all-around helpers for the event. 


I got teary-eyed at church yesterday.  The opening hymn was The Summons.  It so perfectly summarizes Stevens' life and ministry. Then the sermon was about "Sarah laughed" (when God ...

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Don't let that title scare you. We're back to what passes for normal around here if, by normal, you're talking about controlled chaos. But that's beside the point. I just want to say straight out that there's nothing to worry about. The worst is all in the past. I have a lot to tell you this morning, and a lot of pictures to show you. If you're planning to read to the end, now would be a good time to refill your coffee cup. And if you're not planning ...

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Don't let that title scare you. We're back to what passes for normal around here if, by normal, you're talking about controlled chaos. But that's beside the point. I just want to say straight out that there's nothing to worry about. The worst is all in the past. I have a lot to tell you this morning, and a lot of pictures to show you. If you're planning to read to the end, now would be a good time to refill your coffee cup. And if you're not planning ...

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100 Days Continue ~ Sew & Tell - 6/15/26 from Melva Loves Scraps

 

Summer is in full swing with sunshiny days causing the temperatures to rise into the 90s.  Thankfully, there was a cool front come through mid-week... keeping us from needing to install window AC units and losing the windows. Hallelujah!

It seems that summer is in full swing for others as well... the participants in the Sew & Tell party were significantly less than previous weeks.  Those that joined the fun shared some great projects.  Leeanna at Not Afraid of Color worked with pastels... in paint and in fabrics.  Head over to her blog to see her artwork. :)  Several others included links ...

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Summer from Wollie Mammoth


Although Summer is still a week away we are feeling it today...heat that seeps to the bone and plants that need watering twice a day.  Because we have a small pond and stream in our back yard it has become a haven for the birds.  I still cannot stop myself from picking up a plant here and there and not only do we have wonderful garden centers but also every grocery store sells plants.  The heat is keeping inside a bit more and thus my stitching and reading is on the uptick.

My library audio book is the latest ...

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America 250 Quilt Project from Lovin' Life At The End Of The Dirt Road

 This quilt has been on my list since I first saw it in this bookAnd I thought it would be fitting to make it in patriotic colors as America celebrates 250 years so I pulled out this bin. There are a lot of cutting instructions and I'm starting with scraps and small pieces of well seasoned yardage so this is going to be a labor of loveI'm also going to leave the stars 1/2 blue,

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May 2026 Recap from Janet Ann Creations

 May Recap!

May was a much quieter month as far as my personal quilting goes!!

I'm in Applique Retreat Prep mode! 

Getting samples and step out ready, making little kits and printing patterns and class booklets!
Checking to make sure my laptop, document camera and new epson projector 
will be nice and talk to one another. I'm not especially a "techy" person 
and this is definately expanding my horizons!!! 
Cross you fingers it all behaves in July!!!
Check out the  Strong House Inn for more details!


The Quiet Valley Quilters of Bennington VT invited me to give my ...

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Sale This Week from Kitty and Me Designs

All PDF Download files are 20% off now thru June 18th at kittyandme.etsy.com .  No Coupon Code needed.

 


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X and Plus Class Recap from The Colorful Fabricholic

You've seen this project when it was a finished flimsy, but not since it's been quilted. It's my serene green X and Plus quilt. 


When I was making it I had a request to teach a class for it, so I recently taught an X and Plus class to several members of PCQ. Understand, the block has been around for many years and there are dozens of tutorials out there. My students could just as easily have found a tutorial and proceeded on their own. But what I can give them - and what they expect from me ...

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A new week from South Jersey Quilter

 Morgan's long battle ended yesterday.



 Rest in Peace, Morgan. She fought the good fight with grace and dignity. We are heartbroken for John.

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Starbound Quilting And Tiny Scrap Sort Progress from Podunk Pretties

Hello Quilty Friends! Just a quick update on my quilting progress since our last chat. A little over half of the Starbound quilt is finished, and since it’s entirely ruler work, it’s taking a bit more time. I’m hoping to have it off the frame by Thursday evening. You can find more details on this quilt and pattern by clicking here.


I spent a couple of days bouncing between quilting and sorting tiny scraps. I dumped them all onto the cutting table, thinking I’d cut them as I sorted....bad idea. There are way more one ...

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Stash Report 6/14/2026 from Mel's quilting blog

       Quilt Paint Create stash report for 6/14/2026


Used this Week:
.22 yards

Total Used Year to Date:
Donated fabric
123.14 yards
1.25 yards
Net Stash used in June
14.49 yards

Added this Week:
 2.50 yards

Added Year to Date:
7.75 yards

2026 Goal:
200.00 yards

Yards to the goal:
70.36 yards

I donated 8 yards of fabric to my daughter for her Pizza Quilt.

I finished First Snowfall.

I made some Bowl Cozies

I made some Napkin Holders from my project with the senior sewers

I purchased some fabric when ...

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The long way home - part two from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I'm exhausted this morning! I seemed exhausted all day until it was time to sleep! I just woke up - the blog is going to be late!!!

Travel days are long, and even though yesterday was a short travel day, we lost three hours due to the time change. It was easy - we got up, caught the hotel shuttle back to the airport. We hung out at the lounge for a bit, and then I suggested we go down to the gate to try something new. 

DH is always grumbling about having to stand in the Zone 2 boarding lane ...

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Becky's Bees from Night Owl Quilting


When Becky dropped this quilt off she was less than excited about it.  It really isn't her typical style, and she was ready to be done with it.  All of the fabrics included in the top all bee themed.  They aren't from a sinlge collection, Becky collected them over time.


Becky selected the Lilac pantograph and we worked together to chose a suitable thread.  When in doubt, try a kinda ugly green - it might surprise you.   I pulled out a selection of murky greens and we decided on So Fine #516  Gondola Gold.  It looks a bit gold ...

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Charity Quilting from Becca's Crazy Projects

Fun half-square triangle layout. Pieced by Sandy.
Spaceman! Pieced by another member of Annapolis Quilts for Kids. Both trimmed and ready for the next Annapolis Quilts for Kids

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else ...

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Design Wall Monday - June 15 from My Sewing Room

Wow - halfway through another month!!  I just have to make a list of things to work on this week, because I have so many things I want to work on including a bunch of new things.  So in order to focus my attention on Works In Progress, I really need that list.

** Saturday Sampler
** Sew Vintage pizza box challenge
**  fix the 60 degree runner
** Rainbow Scrap Challenge
** Garden Star 


We are doing Dresden Plate blocks for Saturday Sampler this time, and there are 3 different sizes to make.  So this week I hope to get the biggest one sewn, but ...

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Quickstep from Happy Cottage Quilter

 Here it is. Quickstep quilt top finished. 


It is a Villa Rosa pattern.   I've never made a green quilt before. I think it turned out pretty cute.

I really like these little Villa Rosa quilt patterns. They are fun to make and are only $2 (free shipping).

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