January 2026 is half way over ... can you believe it! My gift trunk was pretty much emptied by the time the holidays were over so that means it's time to start refilling it!
Let's see what we've done in the first 16 days of 2026 towards that goal as well as other 'making' projects ...
I turned this thrifted dress on the left into the skirt on the left.
I decided to do a free sew-along with Jessica Dayon - Quilting and More that started yesterday. The above block is one of two that are assigned for week #1, I still have the other one to do before next Thursday.
I used a thrifted 100% cotton sheet for the white parts and will continue to do so with all the other parts. I'm making mine a scrappy blue, so will be using any and all blues from my stash. The goal is not to have to buy anything to make this quilt top. I may have to purchase the batting, but we'll cross that bridge when we get closer to needing it ... unless I find a good sale on batting between now and then!
I think the schedule calls for the top to be completed towards the end of March. That will be just before gardening season kicks in, in our area, so that will work out well.
Sometimes, I think I've lost my mind as I often take on way more than I can do, but hold on ... I'm going to do another free quilt-a-along! This one is by Erica Arndt and is her 'Sew With Me' project for 2026. She will release one new block per month for 12 months along with the pattern and instructions ... surely I can get one block per month done in 2026 says myself to myself!
A note about both of these sew-a-longs: the patterns and instructions will only be free for a specified length of time, so if you're interested you need to jump on over and at least get the patterns. Erica has released the entire 12 month project packet for sale in her shop if you're an eager beaver and don't won't to wait for each month's release. I am opting for the free version!
Much thanks to both these women for these opportunities!
That's it for the first 16 days of 2026. I'd love to hear what your making or planning to make or even what you have in the works!
Until the next week!
mrs. patsi @ Grandma's Got a Sewing Machine
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