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I did a double take when I typed February.  How did that happen?

No change in the numbers.

This week I finished a piece I stitched last fall.  It has been gifted, and I can now show it here.

It’s a pattern from Hinzeit, which came with the charms.  They do not name their patterns.

Now my work table is all cleared to start sewing striped pieces together.  I figured a size for the triangle pieces that should accommodate cutting variations.   I’ll find out when I start sewing.

Fabric Added: 0

Fabric Used:  .375 yards

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For several years I've played along with one particular online monthly scrap color challenge, and this year I'm adding another one.  

https://conniekresin.com/2026-january-color-of-the-month/

Connie, at Freemotion By The River, has chosen teal as the January 2026 color.  She has already announced red will be the color for February.

I used up a few teal scraps to add these blocks that will fit right in with the other color challenge, where I'm working on various on-going blocks sets.  There is the Scrappy Star in teal and black, a 6" Friendship Star, and the 6" Hollow-9 block ...

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My friend, Nicole, hosts Sunday in the Art Room.  For this week, my decision is to show a couple of my older paintings.  When I started painting,  I wanted to paint in the impressionistic style.  But as I went on, I got into non-representational art and experimental art.  I still enjoy both.   

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February? How? At least the days are getting longer, hooray!! It's much nicer walking to and from my shop with a bit of daylight, even though I'm usually soaked, ha!
There's plenty going on in my classroom and my shops been bustling with customers, always a good thing for a shop!

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It's definitely been on the cold side this week. Which means those to the north of us are really in the deep freeze.  Thankfully we'll get a bit of a warm up early next week.  Still, my wool coat is definitely going to spend some time out of the closet this weekend.  

The cold weather this month has been very conductive to lots of sewing room time. 

• 15 minute days/week = 7/7 days
• 15 minute days/Jan = 31/31 days
• 15 minute days/2026 = 31/31 days
• Success rate = 100%

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I have survived a long, wet January. I am thankful that I did not have several feet of Scottish snow, icy temperatures and probably power cuts but it seemed like every time I stepped out of my door I got very wet. It made a lovely change to wander into town on Nessie’s 6th birthday to see a spring-like display of crocuses. 

I had a different week at work – due to a last minute cancellation, I was able to be a pupil in the 4-day intensive B990 training course. There are interesting crossovers between the B990 and the computerised ...

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This will be our third retreat with Hawkstone Park Hotel in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
There are only a few places remaining at this point because people booked it before I got round to making this little advert, which, in itself, is a good advert!
Here's the information, it's pretty much the same format as all other retreats I've organised.

Arriving Monday 30th March from 10.30am
Set up your sewing space, little bit of chatter and start your fun.
(Room Check in after 2pm)
Lunch @ 12.30pm.
3 course dinner @ at 6pm

Tuesday 31^st & Wednesday 1^{st ...}

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I worked on several things in January and a few of them made it to the finish line.  The floral quilt is mostly fabrics from the 1990s.  It is 52.5" x 71" and the squares are 6".  The pink and gray baby quilt is made of flannel and is 32" x 40".  I'm going to concentrate on lots of baby quilts this year.

The 2 small tops were easy ones with the one on the right only needing its side borders.  I started it in 1991 in a workshop.  I think it will be a nice baby quilt ...

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This morning, I beat Patrick up. Then I listened to the last 10 minutes of my audiobook. 

I pretty much played games till it was time to leave. We had to pick mom up to take her down to Kelso's Red Lobster. We were meeting my brother down there. Mom gave me 2 quilts that were done. Then I gave her the white-on-white fabric for Georgie. She was showing us the quilt she was working on. It's nice. 

We headed down to Kelso around 3 pm. Then we arrive around 3:48 pm. My brother and his wife ...

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Hello again dear Jo,  Yesterday was all about Karen H, from Lincoln,  NE, but we still want to acknowledge the generosity of all your other readers who have answered my calls for help! You may recall, I had some “help” organizing my sewing room last year, and some items were separated from their sender’s name …

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We’re kicking off the 2026 Monthly Color Challenge, and I’m so glad you’re here. This block of the month has become a favorite for so many quilters, and it’s always exciting to see a new year begin.

2026 Monthly Color Challenge: A Free Quilt Block of the Month

For 2026, our color inspiration is coming from frogs. When I first decided on that idea, I’ll admit I hesitated, would there really be enough variety to carry us through an entire year? But, as usual, Mother Nature knew exactly what she was doing. From subtle neutrals ...

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 Although we haven't had anymore snow, the weather has not been good. The temperatures are low and the wind chill just makes them lower. The temp was -1 this morning without the windchill. Ugh.  I've gone out most days and noticed there aren't as many cars out there. I think a lot of people are staying home and trying to keep warm. I've made 7 blocks as you can see in this picture. They're getting faster to make. They measure 6.5" square. The Facets quilt is really coming along!

I went to a quilt ...

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 Although we haven't had anymore snow, the weather has not been good. The temperatures are low and the wind chill just makes them lower. The temp was -1 this morning without the windchill. Ugh.  I've gone out most days and noticed there aren't as many cars out there. I think a lot of people are staying home and trying to keep warm. I've made 7 blocks as you can see in this picture. They're getting faster to make. They measure 6.5" square. The Facets quilt is really coming along!

I went to a quilt ...

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The binding was cut and sewn on by 4 p.m. today so I had time to go down and photograph it.

This quilt is made of floral fabrics that are mostly from the 1990s, with a few newer ones added in for variety.  They are 6" squares and really show off the beauty of the florals.

This is the binding fabric, black, brown and green.  I picked it because it went best with the back.  I had other choices that I liked with the front but not the back.

The back is one of my favorite floral fabrics and ...

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Oh my. I am in such a slump with books. I’m so tired of WWII books. I have been reading WWII books for WAY too long. I know this sounds bad, but I’m getting numb to them. I’ve read too many. Back when I was younger, all the historical fiction books were about the Civil …

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The number for February is 8.  My number 8 is to complete my Kaffe Sampler Top.  I am excited to get this one done.  It is wild and colorful!

What is your Number 8, or what is/are your goals for the month of February.  Add your link and share.  I would love to cheer you on.

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Row three of my current cross stitch project, Hummingbird Garden, is finished, with one row remaining. This has been the perfect project to work on during our recent freeze – such a colorful reminder of spring during a season where everything is dry and not so green.

I decided not to stitch the gold metallic floss centers in this row and will be removing the metallic floss from the previous rows because I’m concerned about how it will hold up long term after it’s washed.

The tap water here tends to create scale on our kitchen sink, faucets and ...

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I somehow managed to mostly achieve my Chookshed Challenge for January. I made progress on Halo. It currently has only 8 blocks started. There will be 49 when it is done, so there is much to do. I am excited about this quilt and hope to do a little each month.

Country Rose is ready for final assembly and border.  I am pleased with it and look forward to seeing how Kristi quilts it.

In spite of a difficult month, I am pleased with my goal progress. I write them in my ...

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 A wee bit behind but I got Round 1 done Tuesday but didn't have time to post due to my care giving duties. Here is round one:The round called for quarter square triangle blocks.  I chose to do one in each corner.Round 2 is a churn dash block.  I'll see what I'll come up with.What are you up to? Leave me a comment and I'll be by to see your work.

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