Leaders/Enders

I’ve been sewing print squares to some leftover white squares as leader/enders. I haven’t gotten much sewing done lately, so there aren’t a lot here.

I was initially thinking of just a basic checkerboard lap quilt.

But then I was inspired by a four patch top I saw on the Sane Crazy Crumbly blog. Check it out here. So much inspiration, it’s a great daily read.

It’s just four patches and plain alternate blocks, but doing diagonal chains of color really kicks it up a notch!

So I now have a plan for what will be a small donation quilt. Thanks for the inspiration, Cathy!

Have a great day!

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This and That

I finished Part 7 of the Quiltville Mystery just in time for Part 8 to come out.

I love when my grand dogs come over!

Working on my polishing skills.

So true!

The Lions won their last game of the season. I’m pretty sure it was because these two were cheering them on.

Have a great day!

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2025 Large Quilts

These are the biggest quilts I completed in 2025. Enjoy!

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2026 UFO Parade

Time to list the UFOs that I’d like to finish this year. I hope I found them all!

  1. I’d like to make a granny square quilt with these leftovers.

2. I’d like to get this top together. I’ve had these vintage blocks for more than 30 years!

3. Speaking of vintage blocks, I was gifted these 9 patches this past year and I’d like to put them into a quilt and hand quilt it.

4. I know I had a plan for these, but I can’t for the life of me figure out my intentions. I’m sure it was something good!

5. Love these vintage bits and want to do something with them.

6. These blocks are a holdover from last years list.

7. Same story here.

8. And here.

9. And here!

10. Same.

11. Pandora’s Box is still on the list as well, though some progress has been made.

Let’s see if I find any more to add to this list.

Have a great day!

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My New Toy

I came home from our trip to find Santa (aka Mister Wonderful) had brought me a new toy!

This is a 10” lapidary saw for cutting rocks. I have a grinder/flat lap machine on order as well, but it seems to be on a slow train.

Anyway, I couldn’t wait to try this out! I bought this geode in South Dakota last summer.

Ta daaaa! Not the most exciting geode, but still cool.

It’s hard to see in these photos, but this has a lot of purple in it.

Very cool inside!

This was a recent local find.

And cut open!

This is from one of my favorite hunting spots, called Saddle Mountain. This is called chalcedony.

It takes a long time to cut these, but it is so fun!

Here are a couple of videos the mister took.

I find it fascinating that when I cut open these rocks, I’m seeing something God created that no human has ever seen before. He is truly the most amazing creator!

Have a great day!

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2025 Medium Quilts

Here are all the medium size quilts I finished last year. Enjoy!

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QV Mystery

I’m behind on everything, but I’m working at getting caught up on the Quiltville Mystery quilt. Part 5 is now done.

Here are the bits for Part 6.

And this is what a single unit looks like.

I got a few more done.

But I definitely have a way to go.

And now Part 7 is out! I hope to finish these today and start cutting for the next part.

Before I go, AccuQuilt has Studio Dies on sale!

Have a great day!

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Where have I been?

Missing in action, that’s where! No, we haven’t moved again. We did travel to Missouri over Christmas to help my sweet mother in love move to Kansas though.

Isn’t she just the most adorable? And she is every bit as sweet as she looks.

I am quite honored that she wanted a quilt I made for her on her bed.

This is the view from my sister in laws kitchen. The sunsets are incredible, the hospitality is even better. She is such a treasure to me.

The mister and I took in a wonderful antique shop while we were there. These quilts were gorgeous, but nothing came home with me.

We got in from the airport very early morning New Years Eve. Mr. Wonderful was surprised to find our sneaky kids decorated for him!

And here are the culprits with two of their five fur babies.

They are the best!

Now we are packing up Christmas stuff and trying to get into this new year. Have a great day!

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This and That

I love this.

I need to make this.

Definitely how I feel about last year.

I love Jaqueline Winspear books and this was no exception.

This made me smile.

Have a great day!

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2025 Small Quilts

It’s time for the yearly look back at my quilt finishes for the year. These are what I consider small quilts, generally anything crib size other smaller. Enjoy!

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