August 2026 UFO Challenge

 I am really thankful that some of the groups I'm in do these UFO Challenges occasionally. It really helps me stay on track and keep moving forward.

This time its one of my favorite places to teach and shop - StitchOn in Lawrence.

Sometimes its harder to decide what to focus on than to actually finish some quilts. In looking at my 200 plus UFOs, I have lots to choose from! So Ive decided to concentrate on samples for upcoming classes and quilts in current and future trunk shows.

So, here is my list:

Finish Metro Rings  - a double
wedding ring quilt by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I'll be teaching this at Quilter's Bliss (Olathe) on November 18.

Finish 1611 Union Street by Krista Moser - part of my Optical Illusion trunk show. 

Finish binding on Log Cabin Sampler - the quilt representing Tennessee in the 50 Quilts from 50 States trunk show.

Finish binding on Fibonacci Fantasia - a quilt in my Optical Illusion trunk show.

Applique 17 EPP hexies onto batting/backing fabric for the EPP quilt Blocks on the Go for Quilts on the Grow by Katja Marek. 

Have 4 quilts quilted by longarmers. Three are custom jobs and they'll be done by Brenda Weims at Chris's Corner in Ottawa, and one Edge to Edge job done by the Calico House in Lincoln Nebraska.

It looks like a very short list, but each one will take quite a bit of time and money (for the longamers).

So my list is submitted and now the work begins. I will post pictures of the finishes on the shop's FB page. There are lots of other projects that I'll be working on during this time, but these are the ones to FINISH!

I'm curious about your UFO list!

 

New 2026 Sew Along with Denise

 I love Sew Alongs. They help keep me accountable and moving forward when there seem to be soooo many projects (which is always).

I've wanted to make both Floral Felicity and Park Place for a while now. They are both from Sew Kind of Wonderful and are both really cute. The curves are gentle, eaasy to cut and sew (no pins or glue needed). I did a post on FaceBook asking your opinion, and you have spoken - it's going to be Park Place.

So here's how it will work - send me an email (djps1957@gmail.com) that you want to join in. Its free to join. You can get your pattern and ruler (Wonder Curve Ruler) from me (Etsy Shop), your local quilt shop, or favorite on-line store.

We'll start with introductions and fabric choices (FQ and scrap friendly) in July. Then every month for 5 more months I'll do a demonstation via Zoom on the first Monday of every month. There will be multiple blocks per month, but they will have similar techniques. Go at your own paste - no shame allowed if you don't get the blocks done that month.

I will make a FaceBook group for us to post our fabric picks, progress, and celebrations. 

Are you in? Its free, (except for pattern and fabric), its low pressure, and will be lots of fun. Let me here from you!

Curious about the Wonder Curve Ruler? Here's your chance.