HQAL: Moda 9 Patch update

Hi all and welcome to another update on my Moda 9 Patch quilt.

There’s been steady progress made. This is the photo from our last posting. Since it’s not very exciting stitching I wont add another of the same ol’ square blocks. However ……

I did want to update you on this quilt below that was gifted to me. I shared the pic the last time. I needed some help in identify the pattern. A big thank you to Laura with Tesselating Leaves and Dendaria from down under 🙂 who chimed in and wrote it is called the Ozark Maple Leaf pattern. It is in fact known by both names. You can also look on etsy and it has a few other names it can go by. I just love the colors so much for this fall season.

And one last quilt share this time. It is an Amish made lap size quilt given to me by Jill. This had also been in her mother’s collection.

The color is way off as the white isn’t nearly that yellow but a beautiful creamy white. (It’s a gloomy rainy day here and I had to take the pic in a dark bedroom tacked to the drapes) The stitching on this is pristine perfect.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today. Now I am off to visit with the others in the group. You can find the links below.

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Hand Quilt Along Links

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Laura

SAL: Peace, Love, Joy Sampler Update

It’s time for an update on my Peace, Love, Joy Sampler designed by Alma Lynne for the a Janlynn Company @ janlynn.com At our last check in I had shared this picture below of my project. I was working on the moose.

Working somewhat steady over the last 3 weeks, here is where I am now.

That’s it for now so I will leave with a wish for a

Thank you so much for dropping by today. Now I am off to check in with the others in this SAL. Wont you join me by clicking on the links below.

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL: Moda 9 Patch

Welcome Autumn tomorrow and welcome to another 3 week update on the 9 Patch quilt I have been working on. At our last posting this is the photo I had shown. I had completed piecing all the blocks together.

This week I sandwiched the top and backing together and began quilting.

I was able to find a perfect piece of fabric in my stash for the backing. It is a very light gray/blue. In the picture it’s looking more gray.

I wanted to also share 2 quilts that ware gifted to me two weeks ago. The first one I need some help with in identifying the pattern. Totally hand pieced and quilted it was done by my friend’s grandmother. I tried using google lens but it was no help. It made the suggestion of a ‘tumble down’ (nah not feeling that at all) To me it has a leaf or arrow feel to it. It almost has a log cabin feel to it also. Any ideas?

This next quilt is so gorgeous and I was and am still so shocked she parted with it. She said from what she could remember, her grandmother had started it and then completed it with the help of her woman’s church group. I can totally picture them all sitting around this, hand quilting, gossiping, sharing their day favorite scripture and or recipes. I don’t have a date for this but knowing ‘Lucille’ was born in 1895 and judging from the fabric I am thinking late 30’s/40’s. Here she is

Miss Wedding Ring

She is in absolutely pristine perfect condition. I did not add a back picture, but the material is the same yellow fabric. Isn’t she just beautiful? I did a small dive on ancestry for some of the information on her grandmother named Lucille Jameson. I will be a creating a label for this so that the history is never lost. I feel so lucky and blessed to be gifted these two beauties.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today. Wishing you all well until our next check in.

Now I am off to check in with the others, won’t you join me

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Laura

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link above.

SAL: Peace * Love * Joy * Update

Another chance to connect and say hello and update you on my progress with my SAL project Peace, Love, Joy Christmas cross stitch project.

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At our last check in I had shared this picture

I have been busy working on the backstitching for the first completed block. It really changed the appearance of this block and I love it. I continued working on the Moose Angel block. There are a few little faux pas stitches still to correct but I moving right along with this.

Not expecting a 2025 Christmas finish, just enjoying the process and progress. Here is a reminder of the finished piece.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today. Wish you all a wonderful week ahead.

Please visit the other blogs that are also taking part in this SAL. There are so many different projects to enjoy. The participants live all over the world so you may need to allow for time differences. We’re posting today at local time. Click the links to their blogs below and see what they’re up to.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL: Moda 9 Patch Quilt update

If I remember right I had not made any progress at our last check in. Life just got in the way. So it has been 6 weeks since last I reported on this 9 Patch quilt. I have made progress and I am smiling. Your last look were of blocks completed. I now had 14 blocks and had run out of enough precut squares in the jewel packs I had picked to make any more.

I decided to toss the two above in the darkest hues leaving 12 blocks to fiddle with. Here they all are pieced together.

My next step is to enlarge this a bit with an added border. Sorry, no real measurement to share except to say, it’s lap size. I haven’t given it much thought on what I will do yet. I need to dig in my fabric stash and see what I can come up with.

In the meantime I am enjoying the last days of summer and welcoming a peek into the fall weather that is on its way. Thank you so much for visiting with me today and if you have the time won’t you join me in visiting with the others in this HQAL by clicking on the links below.

Hand Quilt Along Links

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Laura

SAL: Peace, Love, Joy Update

A heat wave has hit and a perfect day to stay inside and make progress with my project. The weather has been so beautiful up until now. It’s been hard to not be tinkering in the garden. I’ve also enjoyed more doggy walks and visiting.

In our last posting I had showed you this picture of my progress.

While I thought I had a finish with the first block, Avis mentioned about back stitching in that first block. Of course I didn’t want to read that but I sure appreciated it.

Here is the progress I have made.

As you can see, I have started with the back stitching. I’ve also got a great start with the next block. I’m hoping to make some good progress with this for the next time. I would love to have a Christmas finish with this.

I have one other project in the works. It’s another of those Current cross stitched Christmas cards that I love. I switched the red aida in the kit for a tea dyed piece. There is something about the red and my eyes ~ doesn’t work. The white does get lost but with some back stitching I think it will be ok.

Well that’s it for me. Thank you so much for visiting today. Now I am off to check in with the others in this SAL. Please join me by clicking on the links below. There are some wonderful projects in the works 🙂

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL: Peace, Love, Joy Update

It’s our three week check in for the SAL

The last time I shared the picture below of my progress.

Here is where I am now

I have a one time around the room happy dance finish!

Before I get too excited, I need to remind you of the full project. I have a lot of stitches ahead.

Now I am off to visit with the others in this SAL. I invite you to join with me. There are so many wonderful projects in the works. A big thank you for visiting with me today and a big thank you to Avis, who hosts this group.

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie,

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Our next updates will be posted on the 24th August 2025.

About the SAL

Please note this SAL is not accepting any more new members until further notice but this is what it’s all about anyway. This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different to other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. The result is that the space in our drawers full of WIPs (works in progress) is gradually being freed up to store lots of new crafty goodness. It’s surprising how much motivation I’ve gained from being in this SAL

Christmas In July Weekly Update

I don’t know about you but I am feeling the crunch, in a good way!

Have I gotten as much done as I’ve wanted? Absolutely not but that’s ok. There has been several life interruptions in this month.

During our last check in, I showed you the sweet choir boy cross stitch card. I have been working on it. He looked like this.

I have a finish ~ Yay!

I am sure you noticed that I have lost some of the picture once in the card. This is because I changed the aida cloth thread count. The aida in the kit was way to small for my eyes. At first I was like, oh shoot. Once over that shock I decided it still turned out sweet and will make a special gift.

Time to get out the next make in this series and get to work.

Thanks for visiting with me today and sharing in some Christmas in July fun!

HQAL: The New Nine Patch

Another three week check in and a big summer time hello to all.

At our last posting I shared four new blocks. Here’s a reminder of what they were.

Moving along but at a slower pace, I finished 2 more blocks

That’s 10 blocks completed so far. I am finding that I actually don’t have as many different Moda jewel sets that I thought. Not a real worry, just a shift in my design plan. It’s been a busy three weeks here which has slowed my progress. The most exciting of which has been the long awaited addition to our family.

Meet Riley Rose, a 1 year old mini schnauzer.

Above is the ride home and below settled in and loving her new fluffy bed.

She has made herself at home with no problems. She has adapted to her new surroundings and her new brother, Gus, our 3 year old Schnoodle.

Riley is a re home from a woman who had gotten her as a pup and then became ill. She had gotten a male pup too hoping to breed. Not under a watchful eye, Riley got pregnant way too young and had 4 pups. I have a vet appointment for the coming week. I will check for any health issues and make appt to have her spayed. While I understand the need for breeders my heart is with rescues and re homes. Riley is our 4th pup. One last crazy coincidence about Riley.

Two years ago we lost our sweet mini schnauzer Skye ~ a rescue off the streets of Los Angeles. She had been 6 years old and was found after having pups. How long she was on the streets no one knew but she was in terrible shape. A rescue organization brought her up to WA and we adopted her on a July 17th. We lost Skye to Cushings disease and congestive heart failure.

We brought Riley home on

July 17th, just 3 days ago!

Welcome to your new home Riley Rose and thank you all for visiting with me today and sharing in my personal exciting news.

Please join me in visiting with the others in this HQAL by clicking on the links below

Hand Quilt Along Links

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Laura

Christmas In July Update

It’s amazing how quickly the weeks fly by. I can hardly believe we are half way through the month of July already. Lat week I posted this picture of the sweet cross stitch card I am working on.

Here I am a week later. Feeling good with a finish not far off now.

Also, I have been working on two journal projects. One will be for my personal holiday journal and the other is for gift giving. Can I tease you with a few pics of the gift journal ? The first pic is of the cover. This journal is having a winter snow theme. I made a copy of the December 1987 Cricket Magazine I have in my collection.

That’s it for me. I hope you have something Christmasy on your craft table.

Thank you for visiting with me today. See you next week 🙂