Tag Archives: orphan projects

April 2026 OMG and First Quarter PhD Update

Posted on April 7, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

It’s that time to pick a new goal for the new month.  Time passes so quickly….not sure where the days go. I’m moving on to a new project for April.  I pulled out all the pieces for my Art Quilt … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash and OMG Update March 29, 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers.  Maybe next week. My OMG for March was to finish the striped top and get it basted.  It was a good month in the sewing room, and I quilted it too. I started the binding, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash March 15, 2026

Posted on March 15, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. My local library had a book sale this week, and I picked up this book. I doubt I’ll ever make a quilt from it.  I bought it because it belonged to a woman I knew … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash March 8, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. The center of the striped top is together.  Next comes the borders, which I’ll keep simple.  There’s a lot going on in the blocks.  I auditioned several striped fabrics, and it was chaos.  I’ll save … Continue reading →

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March 2026 OMG

Posted on March 6, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

It’s time for a new monthly goal.  My focus quilt has been the striped orphan project.  I’m sewing the top together now.  I have one more column to add and borders.  I think I can get it basted for quilting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash March 1, 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week.  Some of the striped fabric in the orphan box went into the fabric recycling bag.  There were pieces of questionable quality upholstery fabric I was never going to use. I sewed the first column of … Continue reading →

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February OMG Update and Setting Limits

Posted on February 27, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

That felt like a fast month. My February OMG was to make some blocks and move the striped quilt project forward.  I made 24 blocks total. At 20 blocks, I laid them out to finalize the setting.  This was my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 22, 2026

Posted on February 22, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers.  There was opportunity, but no need or desire to add to the stash. I now have 20 striped blocks made, and today is decision time.  I need to choose a setting to determine if I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 15, 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. I sewed and trimmed more striped blocks this week. I’m not sure if the setting I planned still works for me.  No worries though, as there are many other ways to set them. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 8, 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. I sewed more stripe blocks this week and trimmed a few to check that the pattern will work out. Squaring these up was a bit of a puzzle.  My ruler that was long enough wasn’t … Continue reading →

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