Design Wall Monday - February 2, 2026

Good Morning Quilters!

Can you believe one month in 2026 is gone?  February came so fast for me, but I guess it is understandable, since I’ve been on the couch most of January.  My knee is feeling much better and the swelling is going down.  I’ve ditched the cane and am walking without any assistance.  But also I’m not out much in the ice and snow.  

While recuperating and icing my knee, I’m working on the cross stitch of Jane Stickle’s quilt.  If you want to know more about the kit, see my blog post last week.  It seems to be going fairly fast, and I’m on the second quarter of the pattern.  I miss quilting, but will get back to it when this little project is done.  

Here’s what my progress looks like so far:

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Design Wall Monday - January 26, 2026

 Good Morning Quilters!

Recovery from knee replacement surgery is going well for me.  The PT visits are going well, and I have graduated from a walker to a cane.  

What is happening re my quilting?  Well, I got out an old UFO and started working on it.  The project is quilt related, but not a quilt,  Years ago I bought a Jane Stickle inspired cross stitch project.  I love all things about the Jane Stickle quilt, and bought it on a whim.  

While I recover from surgery, I thought of this project and decided to cross stitch while I am resting with one leg elevated with ice on my knee.  It has turned out to be a fun project and after a slow start, I am moving along on it.  It’s a counted cross stitch kit called “Quilt Sampler VI” by Linda Myers.   Here is the picture of the kit:  

And here is my progress on it so far:

So no quilting this week, but several Jane Stickle inspired blocks were cross stitched.  

I am praying for all who are experiencing this frigid winter storm.  I pray your power stays on, and that you are able to stay warm and dry.  Still hunkering down here in Grand Rapids, and I know things are much worse in other places.

What project pictures could you share with us this week?  I always look forward to seeing your pictures and reading your blogs.  Thanks so much for participating.  You are appreciated.  

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