The End is in Sight

I missed checking in last week.  Changes at school along with the professional development course were just too much.  Even having the baby sapphire jubilee quilt ready to quilt in mindless spirals was just too much. 

big, boring spiral

After I passed the halfway mark on the course and saw that the new students were doing as well as could be, I was able to relax a bit.  Setting the timer for 15 minutes each day I ended up finishing the quilting.  Woohoo!  I do have to go back and add a strip of backing to make up a gap and finish that area, but at least now I can take the walking foot off the machine and work on piecing which I enjoy much more.

extra backing ready to sew on

I have known that quilting was my least favorite part of quilting, but these weeks confirmed that for me.  At least it is done now. Next time I need to set myself up for something mindless, it will be with piecing, not quilting. 

Spring Break starts this week.  I am excited that I will finish the course in the next day or day, and then be able to move on with my life!! The sooner I finish, the sooner I can sew guiltfree!!  

2026 15 Minutes to Stitch

15 minute days this week = 6/7

15 minute days/Mar = 9/14

15 minute days/2026 = 61/73 

Success Rate 2025 = 84%

Still working on the course, so I haven't worked out any numbers.  Maybe next week.

2026 Stash Totals

Used last week: 0 yards  

Used year to date: 10.16 yards

Acquired recently: 0 yards  

Acquired year to date: 0 yards

Net used in 2026: 10.16 more yards used

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Frederique at quiltingpatch

Angela at SoScrappy