Sometimes, the smallest projects bring the greatest joy. My latest finish is a small zipper pouch. A quick but meaningful make, infused with slow stitching, beautiful threads, and a gentle reminder of wellness.
You Are Magic Zipper Pouch
There’s something so special about seeing a quilt come to life piece by piece. And this time, I have stripy sashing to bring it all together! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve made more progress on my pastel basket quilt which I posted about last week here, and it’s finally at the flimsy stage! I do still need to put the border on, but I’m pretty sure I’ll start quilting it soon!
Here’s what’s currently on my quilt design wall. I am almost done with all the blocks for the quilt, just another row to go and I’m ready to piece the blocks together with sashing and border.
I started the quilt last summer together with a quilt along celebrating the Summer Memories Book by Susan Ache. You can check out #summermemoriesqal to join along or to enjoy all the other versions. The book is an eye-candy filled with great projects and is sure to inspire you to pick up some red and blue fabrics to get started. I knew I did! But what really caught my eye was the basket quilt.
On my Quilt Design Wall
I shared how I made this quilt wall in the previous post here. Having this design wall inspires me to keep going little by little on quilts that I am making. The design wall allows me to see the big picture of how the quilts are coming together and to decide the final layout.
Here is a fun quilt I made using a free charm pack quilt pattern in sweet lavender and green! These are not my usual colours, but they are pretty! Sometimes, I like to try out new colour pallete just to see how I feel working with these. They were surely harder to photographs as I am so used to saturated colours. But I love the finish and I have the perfect person in mind to gift this one to. 
Free Charm Pack Quilt Pattern
Back with a slow update on this English Paper Piecing Grandmother’s flower garden quilt project. I am so happy to report an update since I didn’t touch the project at all in 2024! Can’t believe that the year simply passes without me touching this project at all, not even basting any of the hexagons. O well what’s passed is passed.
This project is on my list of projects I listed in my 2025 challenge plans HERE> I would love to continue the momentum with this quilt all the way in 2025. Hoping to make a significant progress for this quilt.
Grandmother’s Flower Garden Progress
My first post of this project was back here in this post where I share the free printable quotes. I still love seeing the quotes as I’m working with the hexagons. I made another full grandmother flower block. The one with a blue outer rounds. I am mixing in two different fabrics as I am running out of fabrics. The fabric is an old fabric line by Bonnie and Camille and surely are long out of prints. I did add a few more fabric from a different collection but mostly they are the fabric from the collection “Simple Abundance”.
The pattern is the English Paper Piecing Grandmother’s flower garden from the book “Handful of Scraps” by Edyta Sitar. There are so many great patterns in this book and I wish I could make them all. But if this project takes me 10 years, that can only mean I won’t have the capacity to do all the quilts in this book in my lifetime. LOL. But there are so many other projects in there that are not English paper piecing, so I may eventually get a few more quilts from the book.
As we step into a new year, there’s a special energy that comes with setting fresh goals and creating plans. For quilters like me, this means envisioning projects, organizing fabrics, and diving into patterns that have been waiting for their moment. Setting goals in quilting isn’t just about ticking off a to-do list—it’s about fostering creativity, bringing ideas to life, and building a sense of accomplishment one stitch at a time.
Joining a challenge for accountability
Goals give us direction and help us prioritize, but let’s face it, staying consistent can be a challenge. That’s where accountability comes in. Whether it’s a friend cheering you on, a group challenge, or even just sharing your plans online, having someone—or something—to keep you on track can make all the difference. This year, I’m joining a community of quilters in a challenge to tackle certain projects each month. It’s exciting to know that as I work on my list, I’ll be part of a larger movement of creators making progress on their own goals.
So this year, I’m joining in the Cookshed Challenge 2025 where we’ll be listing out 10 possible projects to work on in 2025 and they’ll be a random number each month. For me, this challenge is a way to stay motivated and ensure that I’ll get to progress some of my old WIPs or UFOs. It’s not about completing everything perfectly; it’s about progress. By setting achievable goals and connecting with others who share the same passion, I know I’ll be inspired to push forward, one project and one month at a time.
My 10 Quilt Project List to progress on in 2025
Hi friends, can you believe it’s the end of the year already? As I look back, I’m so grateful for all the sewing time I carved out in 2024. I feel like I didn’t have much time to sew in 2024 as much I would love to. But those small carved time before I go for work most of the days do adds up!
I thought it’d be fun to share a quick recap of what I worked on this year. Maybe it’ll inspire some ideas for next year too!
Finished Quilts
Well, let’s start with finished projects! I am happy to report that I managed to finished 10 projects at least! There may be a few more small projects here and there, but mainly these are the one that got completed this year! All of these projects are linked below if you want to come and visit!
I’m thrilled to share my latest finish—a table runner that holds a special place in my heart! This time, I used a pattern from the fantastic book Tabletastic . If you haven’t checked out this series, you’re in for a treat! This is the first installment in the Tabletastic series, which is on their third series already. They’re all absolutely packed with gorgeous table runner and topper patterns for every occasion. What I love most about these books is the attention to detail—they’re brimming with illustrative, easy-to-follow instructions that make piecing and quilting a joy, no matter your skill level.
What’s even better? Tabletastic Books are available as a PDF, making it super convenient if you love having your quilting patterns on your tablet or computer. Whether you prefer flipping through a physical book or zooming in on diagrams digitally, this series has you covered. I can’t recommend it enough—it’s the perfect resource for anyone who loves table runners and toppers or needs a quick yet satisfying project.
Check out all the 3 Tabletastic books HERE>
and check out Layer Cakes on SALE HERE>
Another William Morris Layer Cake Table Runner
For this project, I used the same layer cake I used for the previous table runner I made late last year which I posted HERE>. The layer cake is from one of William Morris collections. I picked the specifically in dark, moody hues that I adore for this project and matched it with a beige tone on tone background. There’s something so captivating about William Morris designs—the intricate patterns and timeless elegance always leave me in awe. The table runner top actually was completed at the same time with the wintery table runner I made last year. Can you believe it took me an entire year to finally finished the project? Time has flown by so quickly!
Rolling Out the Another Magic Carpet:
Here is another table runner just recently finished. This table runner was such a joy to make, featuring the lush greens from the Green Field collection. With just a few simple tweaks, I turned this layer cake into two stunning, nature-inspired runner that’s perfect for any table and any season! I’ve blogged about the first one a couple of month ago HERE> and in this post, I’ll share you a similar but different version. How fun that you can get few projects out of one layer cake!
I’m excited to share the finish of my Halloween Memories Table Runner! The Halloween Memories Quilt Along ran from August 20th to October 15th, but don’t worry if you missed it – you can join in anytime! The Halloween Memories book is packed with beautiful projects that you’ll love to make, so I highly recommend it. You can find all the quilt along details and fabric requirements HERE>