Goals for August, 2018

I'm going to try something new. Monthly goals. This is what I want to accomplish during the month of August. 

August is going to be busy. 

Newton has three more weeks of work.

School starts August 21.

Honey Do is taking vacation the last week of August into September, for his birthday.

Mom has a couple of doctor appointments.

Here are my goals:

1. Monthly blocks of the month

- Elefantz

- Clever Chameleon Color Bear

- Designs by Jen Color Block

- Quilt Doodle Doodle BOM *

- Honeybee Cloth Sweetest Things *

- Alida's Starry Night

- Janda Bend Quilts Fall into a Quilt (x2)

- Morning Glory Designs BOM *

* some of these I'm just collecting patterns and will make at a later date.

2. Maggie's First Dance

- top needs to be sandwiched

- begin quilting

3. P&N BOM

- prep block for next class (August 1)

4. Busy Bee BOM

- cut and assemble first border

- finish stitching June blocks (2 of 4)

5. Needle Book

- finish assembly

6. Postcard Swap

- make

- get in the mail

7. Mystery project

- pull fabric

- cut, assemble

- get in the mail

8. Curtains

- make curtains, so Honey Do can hang rod during his vacation :)

9. Holly Cottage Christmas

- review and plan next step

10. Christmas PJs

- make at least one pair

That should keep me plenty busy. Look for updates on my progress throughout the month.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIVUK

Goal Report for the week of July 15, 2018

My goals for July 15, 2018 turned into the goals for July 22 and now through the end of the month. I actually didn't even get to post what I wanted to do. 

My reasons, well, my whole week turned itself upside down with Newton working a four week program through the rest of summer. This was week one. He only works a five hour shift, four days a week but it's in the middle of my day . . . 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. I'm dropping off and picking up. I've been to the library, grocery store, quilt shops every day this past week. I did manage to do some reorganizing and a tiny bit of purging. Lots more to do there, so it's going on my secondary goal list again during the coming weeks.

So here's what I managed to accomplish:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

Done

No stars this month, I'm calling it the "black hole". Quilted as well as the "weaving".

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching 

I managed to get blocks 4 and 5 finished. One more to go and then I start the assembly process. This one is on target for completion to the big reveal at the end of September. Here's a sneaky peak. Doesn't give much away, does it?

3. Fall into a Quilt

- download pattern(s)

- assemble block(s)

Behind, again !!! But got it done !!!

4. Nine Patch Challenge

- assemble blocks

Decided not to do this one. I've got too many other projects in progress and UFOs that aren't getting my attention. 

5. Bee

- applique June blocks 2 of 4 are done, 3rd one is in progress

- review July installment yes, looked it over.

6. Christmas 

- pull fabric for PJs

no progress here

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- layout blocks

- begin assembling quilt top

DONE

The entire top has been assembled.

8. Dining room curtains

- pull fabric

- decide on style 

Done

Now just to get them sewn and on the window.

Bonus projects:

9 patches for a Halloween project

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21 NIVUK

Monday Goals

I didn't have any specific goals for Monday. I got my chores done early, so it was easy to start working on something. But what.

I promised to share my supply of Halloween fabrics with a special friend, because I don't share with just anyone :) 

So it seems like a good time to work on the Halloween projects I've been putting off to make sure I have what I needed to finish those projects. None really take a lot of fabric.

So here's what I accomplished:

Nine patches

Then I moved on to Maggie.
I started this project back in June, 2016 !!!
I can't believe it's been that long !!!

Saturday, I assembled all the alternate blocks that had been prepared back when I started.

And here's where I am after a day of working on it.

It's not finished, I still have borders to add, but I made good progress. And that makes me very happy.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the day:

For no word from God will ever fail.’

Luke 1:37 NIVUK

Goals for the week of July 15, 2018

My goals for July 15, 2018:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching 

3. Fall into a Quilt

- download pattern(s)

- assemble block(s)

4. Nine Patch Challenge

- assemble blocks

5. Bee

- applique June blocks 

- review July installment

6. Christmas 

- pull fabric for PJs

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- layout blocks

- begin assembling quilt top

8. Dining room curtains

- pull fabric

- decide on style

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Joshua 1:8 NIVUK

Goal Report for July 9, 2018

My goals for July 9, 2018:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

not yet

2. Mystery #4

- continue stitching

working on the fourth stitchery block for this project. It's almost done.

3. Fall into a Quilt

not yet

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble July block 

DONE

and quilted

Bonus project:

I have the first row of bears assembled,

and a second row begun :)

5. Bee

- assemble June blocks 

DONE

there are four of these, all that's left is to applique the tear drop shapes.

6. Christmas 

- begin cutting out PJs

this will be ongoing until Christmas and I'm changing it to just be anything for Christmas.

I'm adding a set of tea towels to the gift box. Not sure who they will be for yet, but a finish :)

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

DONE

there are five of these.

8. Color Block Challenge

- assemble July block 

DONE,

and quilted

First two rows are assembled as well.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23 NIVUK

HQAL

It's been three weeks and I feel like I have some things to report.

But first, let me thank Kathy for hostessing this event. Make sure you check her site for her progress and that of the other ladies who are participating.

And what have my hands been accomplishing . . . 

Summer Fun QAL

  

The entire quilted wall hanging was done on the machine except for the binding and the little ceramic beads that I added for embellishments.

Mystery 2 QAL

This one was pieced and appliqued on the machine, but there was a little hand embroidery on the front and again the binding.

I'm also participating in Mystery 3 QAL, the big reveal is September 30. I can't show you the sweetest set of six embroideries I'm working on just yet, but I'm almost finished with them. Only two more to go and I can start putting my quilt together. I am absolutely thrilled with the progress there and especially the results. Can't wait to share them with you. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 NIVUK

Monday, . . . Tuesday . . .

I hope your Monday is going well. 

I had a very productive weekend as my goal report attests too. Not everything got done, but I was very happy with my results.

And we're back to Monday. I love Mondays. I've told you that before. I've recharged over the weekend, doing only the necessary chores . . . 

maybe some laundry . . . 

definitely cooking . . . 

planning for the coming week . . .

some walks . . . 

reading and relaxing.

My television wasn't on much this weekend. I have several books I've been reading/listening to and have been wanting to finish them. Typically, I only read at bed time and fall asleep so it takes a really long time to finish a book. Audio books are contingent on how often I leave the house and for how long. 

So I've started listening to some of my books while I sew. I'm on the second one in the last week and one more in the car. Yes, I can keep track of the story lines without getting confused.

The main building is an architectural beauty. The far left is a new addition, but doesn't take away from it's presence and integrity.

I started listening to books when I still worked for an attorney. The main branch of the library was across the street and had a really nice reading garden. Audio books allowed me to watch people (a major distraction for me) and still listen to a story. Reading meant I'd re-read the same sentence over and over.

So my Monday started with the usual chores and then I we went out to weed my flower bed. It looked so sad and neglected.

We made some good progress. I can't thank Newton enough for helping me. It's amazing how much faster things go when you have help.

This is the other half that still needs my attention. I'm hoping to finish this on Tuesday (mind you, it's supposed to rain).

This is Rocky's new playmate - he found it in my vegetable garden.

As for sewing, I finished assembling what I could of the second row of the Color Bears.

It's not done here, but I did do it :)

I cut out the pieces for the color block.

Tuesday started with the usual chores. Not as many today since the bulk of them get done on Monday, like laundry and vacuuming.

Then to the sewing machine.

I did finally get it put together and quilted. It's ready for the next row.

Lots of running around and phone calls had to be made on Wednesday. The week is just flying by, hoping your's has been more productive.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’ 1 Peter 3:12 NIVUK

Goals for July 9, 2018

My goals for July 9, 2018:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

2. Mystery #4

- continue stitching 

3. Fall into a Quilt

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble July block DONE

Yes, one done even before the post is done :)

5. Bee

- assemble June blocks

6. Christmas

- begin cutting out PJs

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

8. Color Block Challenge

- assemble July block

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9 NIVUK

Goals July 2, 2018

My goals for July 2, 2018:

1. Summer Fun

- complete assembly DONE

 

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching DONE

reveal is in September, sorry no photo yet

3. Fall into a Quilt

- block 3 DONE

- block 4 DONE

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble first two rows DONE-ish

there weren't enough bears to do both rows, but I got the first one done. I'll keep adding to the row as they are finished which will make the end of the year not so stressful.

5. Bee

- assemble May blocks 

No progress

6. Christmas

- begin cutting out PJs

No progress

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

No progress

I spent quite a bit of time this past week working on Summer Fun. I'm not sorry I did as it is completely finished and I can now focus on my other projects.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 15:7 NIVUK

Summer Fun

Summer Fun . . . 

These are some of the fabrics I chose to use in my "Summer Fun" wall hanging.

Bright, colorful, fun.

And it's a finish !!!!

Pieced, assembled, quilted, bound and on display !!!

Continuing with the "fun" theme, I made my sunflower in a less traditional print. Isn't she pretty?

The snail trails are "waves" . . . 

 a pretty purple butterfly . . . 

Ohio star is one of my absolute favorite blocks

and how cute are these bugs? What's summer without bugs?

Quilted and bound. I used several different decorative stitches from my new machine for quilting. 

This was a free project from The Crafty Quilter, with whom I'm linking up this project. 

I don't think it's too late to download your copies and make one for yourself.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NIVUK