Charity Quilting

I pieced this quilt for Annapolis Quilts for Kids using leftovers from other quilts. Backing leftovers are always worth saving. 

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by shopping through Amazon Smile. I don't earn anything from this link. This link lets your purchases support Quilts for Kids through Amazon. I don't add affiliate links to my charity quit posts on purpose. I donate my time, my machine, my thread, and my skill to the cause. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the EpochConverter for 2021 to see how I'm stacking up.

2021 Charity Quilt Count: 57

Bullet Journal

I had a crazy idea I should start a bullet journal. I'm not sure why. I ordered some notebooks, some stencils, and watched a bunch of YouTube videos on the subject. I'll go over the tools I'm using (and include links if you want to check them out). The disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you use one of these links and actually buy something (it doesn't even have to be the thing I'm linking to) I get a small commission from Amazon. In a good month, I make enough for a cup of fancy coffee. Most of the time I'm drinking coffee I make at home. 

I wanted a couple things in my notebook. First, I wanted the dot grid so I could keep things neat and tidy. Second, I wanted a comb binding so it would open up and be flat for use. I'm not sure this is perfect notebook for me but I'm pretty pleased with it as a start. Notebook and page marks are in the links at the bottom of the post. 

I've only done a couple monthly spreads. I think this is the basic format for me. Of course I had to add the pumpkin. 

I'm still trying out weekly spreads. I haven't decided which one will really work for how my brain works. There are so many bullet journal videos on YouTube. Just do a search and see if any strike your fancy. You're sure to find something that suits your tastes and needs. 

I've been filling my blank space with drawings of Pokémon. Here is happy little Chikorita. 

Then we have dapper little Oddish. I'm not sure who will be next. 

Have you tried bullet journaling? Do you just like to journal and be artistic with it? Are you minimalist and all about the lists? 

Tools and supplies (Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.):

Notebook: Dotted Bullet Grid Journal A5 - this is a three-pack, but you can buy only one but the price is better if you get three, if you are note-taker this shouldn't be a deal-breaker

Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils - I had these from when I thought I would try out colored pencils

Crayola Ultra-Washable Markers - I had these for fabric marking but they work great in your journal

Crayola 8 Ct Bold Broad-Line Washable Markers (not show above) - add bigger splashes of color

Journal Stencils: 20 piece Plastic Set - starter set to see if they something you like

8" Ruler, pack of 12 - my darling husband gave me one of his spares

Arrow Shaped Magnetic Bookmark - way more than you need

Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.5mm Mechanical Pencils, Pack of 2 - I really like this mechanical pencil

Bic White-Out Pen - we all make mistakes

Pentel Clic Eraser, Pack of 3 - sometimes we can erase those mistakes

Sakura Gelly Roll Classic 10 Bold Point Pen - sometimes you want a highlight

Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Permanent Water Resistant Pen - I love all the Sharpies but this one doesn't bleed

PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink - these are my everyday pens, for work, or play

Charity Quilting

This fun little quilt was pieced by Mary for Annapolis Quilts for Kids. 

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by shopping through Amazon Smile. I don't earn anything from this link. This link lets your purchases support Quilts for Kids through Amazon. I don't add affiliate links to my charity quit posts on purpose. I donate my time, my machine, my thread, and my skill to the cause. 

Here is the EpochConverter for 2021.  

2021 Charity Quilt Count: 56

Crochet Hexagons

I wanted to share the hexagon project progress. I've added more to my pile of finished hexies. These really are great as a carry-along project. They work rather quickly. 

Here are the finished hexagons. I have many more to make before I join them together into a blanket. At least the weather is changing so I won't feel smothered under a partially constructed blanket. 

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg