Finally quilting

 

I quilted this yesterday.

It is a guild challenge where we picked our fabric and made one block.

Then it was passed around to eight other people to make a block.

I had just enough of the focus fabric to finish the borders.

This is one of my UFOs, and it stalled because of how the panel fabric was cut.

I cut it wrong. :(

I substituted that flamingo fabric for the panel fabric.

It feels good to get these two quilted.

I used the same backing and only had to add a little batting to quilt them with one loading.

Now to get the bindings done.

Stash Report 2/15/2026

   Quilt Paint Create stash report for 2/8/2026.

I'm working to sew every day or do something in the studio.

	Used this Week:	1.36 yards
	Total Used Year to Date: Donated fabric	15.83 yards 1.00 yards
	Net Stash used in February	1.08 yards
	Added this Week:	1.25 yards
	Added Year to Date:	5.25 yards
	2026 Goal:	200.00 yards
	Yards to the goal:	185.92 yards

Trinket Trays

Corner bookmarks

I also bought some White with Blue for one of my UFOs.

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

	Total Number of equivalent blocks:	94
	Perimeter in inches:	7428
	Number of UFOs completed UFO Yardage Used	13 15.26
	Percentage of yardage used in UFOs:	96%
	Number of Bobbins Used This Week:	6
	Number of Bobbins Used This Year:	18
	Number of Spools Used This Week: Number of Spools Used This Year:	0 0

Life in Pieces is counting the number of days of quilting

46/46 (100%)

Stash Report 2/8/2026

  Quilt Paint Create stash report for 2/8/2026.

I'm working to sew every day or do something in the studio.

	Used this Week:	0.46 yards
	Total Used Year to Date: Donated fabric	11.47 yards 1.00 yards
	Net Stash used in February	-1.53 yards
	Added this Week:	2.00 yards
	Added Year to Date:	2.00 yards
	2026 Goal:	200.00 yards
	Yards to the goal:	188.53 yards

Still making thread catchers.

I think I have 17 more to go.

A small mug rug made from an orphan block from Rosemary.

I also bought some yellow fabric for one of my UFOs that I didn't have enough of.

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

	Total Number of equivalent blocks:	72
	Perimeter in inches:	6896
	Number of UFOs completed UFO Yardage Used	12 12.34
	Percentage of yardage used in UFOs:	75%
	Number of Bobbins Used This Week:	3
	Number of Bobbins Used This Year:	11
	Number of Spools Used This Week: Number of Spools Used This Year:	0 0

Life in Pieces is counting the number of days of quilting

39/39 (100%)

Stash Report 2/1/2026

   Quilt Paint Create stash report for 2/1/2026.

I'm working to sew every day or do something in the studio.

	Used this Week:	7.17 yards
	Total Used Year to Date: Donated fabric	16.77 yards 1.00 yards
	Net Stash used in January	16.77 yards
	Added this Week:	0.00 yards
	Added Year to Date:	2.00 yards
	2026 Goal:	200.00 yards
	Yards to the goal:	183.23 yards

Thread Catchers

Hen Table Topper

Memory pillow from Randy's shirt and PJs

 

Leftover Phone stand. 

I needed white filler.

X's & O's pillow

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

	Total Number of equivalent blocks:	69
	Perimeter in inches:	6796
	Number of UFOs completed UFO Yardage Used	11 10.26
	Percentage of yardage used in UFOs:	96%
	Number of Bobbins Used This Week:	1
	Number of Bobbins Used This Year:	8
	Number of Spools Used This Week: Number of Spools Used This Year:	0 0

Life in Pieces is counting the number of days of quilting

32/32 (100%)

February 2026 Challenges and To-Do-List

  2026 should be a better year for completions.

I have a lot of memory projects I REALLY want to finish this year.

My 2026 List is:

1. Donna's Memory Quilts (4) 

 

The first top is done. Does it need to be bigger, or do borders need to be added?

2. Lillian's Memory Bears (10)

I have one started.

I need to take a few days and make them in an assembly line.

The stuffing will be the challenge.

I've sewn a little, but without much focus.

3. Ashley High School Graduation Quilt

I have the shirts sorted and cut apart.

I need to finish this quickly.

4. Memory items from Randy's clothing

4a. Memory Pillow - AMF

4b. Memory Pillow - JMS

4d. Memory quilt - MJF

COMPLETED Quilts

4c. Memory reading pillow - WRS

Finish at least one Stashbuster UFO a month.

January #15 Wildlife Panel

February #8 Yellow and Blue Birthday Blocks

February #33 Trinket Trays

Completed Stashbuster UFOs 1/2 (50%)

January #5 Memory Reading Pillow

The Red plaid flannel and the Orlando Harley T-shirt were from my late husband.

  All People Quilt UFOs 

Goal is at least 50% (0/0) 0%

January #1 Bears

February #3 AMF Memory Pillow

March #12 Pizza Box Challenge

April #4 JMS Memory Pillow

May #2 Zoology

June #8 Woodsy Wonder

July #10 Felt Monthly display

August #6 Cozy Days Quilt

September #11 Stars & Stripes Quilt

November #7 Midnight Snowflakes

December #9 Two Bit Romance

Completed APQ UFOs (1/1) (100%)

October #5 WRS Memory Reading Pillow

Stash Report 1/25/2026

  Quilt Paint Create stash report for 1/18/2026.

I'm working to sew every day, or do something in the studio.

	Used this Week:	0.11 yards
	Total Used Year to Date: Donated fabric	8.97 yards 1.00 yards
	Net Stash used in January	8.86 yards
	Added this Week:	0.00 yards
	Added Year to Date:	0.00 yards
	2026 Goal:	200.00 yards
	Yards to the goal:	191.03 yards

Four Coasters

Hexagon Ornaments

Two very small UFOs, but they are complete.

I'll use the ornaments for gifts next year.

The coasters will go to my DD,

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

	Total Number of equivalent blocks:	45
	Perimeter in inches:	5521
	Number of UFOs completed UFO Yardage Used	7 6.67
	Percentage of yardage used in UFOs:	95%
	Number of Bobbins Used This Week:	7
	Number of Bobbins Used This Year:	7
	Number of Spools Used This Week: Number of Spools Used This Year:	0 0

Life in Pieces is counting the number of days of quilting

25/25 (100%)

Stash Report 1/18/2026

 Quilt Paint Create stash report for 1/18/2026.

I'm working to sew every day, or do something in the studio.

	Used this Week:	5.86 yards
	Total Used Year to Date: Donated fabric	8.86 yards 1.00 yards
	Net Stash used in January	8.86 yards
	Added this Week:	2.00 yards
	Added Year to Date:	0.00 yards
	2026 Goal:	200.00 yards
	Yards to the goal:	191.14 yards

Guiding LIght

Notecards

Bear

Mine is the pink, white, and blue from my parents' clothing.

Bee-u-tiful applique

This was started in Houston in a class at the Quilt Festival in 2018.

Love Baby Quilt

Not quilting, but I made a crocheted snake.

Prairie Moon is not doing a 350-block challenge anymore, but I'm still keeping track:

	Total Number of equivalent blocks:	39
	Perimeter in inches:	15393
	Number of UFOs completed UFO Yardage Used	5 5.86
	Percentage of yardage used in UFOs:	100%
	Number of Bobbins Used This Week:	0
	Number of Bobbins Used This Year:	0
	Number of Spools Used This Week: Number of Spools Used This Year:	0 0

Life in Pieces is counting the number of days of quilting

18/18 (100%)