2022 Wrap Up

It seems every year I have good intentions but as the months go by, I slowly drift away from keeping up.  In a nutshell, this past year I have had zero finishes  on any of my projects.  I have also not started any new projects, but I have worked on and off on old Unfinished Projects.  It's been a slow year for me and life just seemed to have other plans where as my hobbies had to take a back seat.  Working towards a better, more productive 2023 - God willing I hope to make new friends, learn new techniques, design at least one of my own, and finish up some of my past projects to get them into their forever homes.

  Hope all my followers have a great new year making new friends and creating new things as well.

Stay tuned, the 2023 line up QAL, SAL, Mystery's, Challenges, BOM, Stitch Alongs, etc. is coming up starting tomorrow.   So keep watching.

Another Great SAL & Mystery

Oh, Happy Day! 

Sew Sampler Mystery Sew Along has a new updated announcement with links to the materials list for those who love mystery's ( I know I do)... 

And look at these beautiful Buttercup and Slate precuts... I think I'm in love.

This SAL starts Sept. 24th and runs weekly.  Check it out at Coriander Quilts.  

*Disclosure: Here at the Grateful Stitcher I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This site may contain affiliate links that are of no additional cost to you, but that I may earn a small commission from.

More Fall Fun Coming...check these out.

Ok, I can't resist showing you all some new fun activities I ran across the last few days.  I Love Fall, Don't you?  It's that cozy, warm, cuddly time of year where you can settle in and create beautiful things.

32 In A Bussell.  How absolutely fantastic is this quilt.

This SAL is being hosted over at The Last Piece. 

Sign ups close Sept. 8th so hurry and go sign up if you want to make this one.

Fall is for harvest and over at MadamSew you can find a tutorial for making these lovely canning Jar Quilt blocks.  

You can arrange your jars in any order and add as many rows as you desire to make the quilt as large or small as you prefer.  Look how fun those fabrics are. And why not do one with buttons, scissors, and other sewing notions and supplies in the jars for your sewing space.  

And Oh My Pumpkins!!!! Just look at this awesome pattern being sold exclusively over at Annies, called Pumpkin Harvest.  

I love applique combined with piecing, so this pattern is right up my pumpkin patch alley.

It totally speaks fall, thanksgiving, and country harvest.  My little image doesn't do it justice, so go on over to Annies and take a closer look at this beautiful quilt pattern up close.

This Pattern is called "Twister Harvest".  This wall quilt measures 24-1/2" x 25-1/2" .  

Twister Harvest Wreath Quilt puts a spin on the traditional pinwheel.

Designed by Becky Cogan, this pattern  is being sold over at Need'L Love for only $5.00.  

If your looking for a wall hanging, or table topper, For fall, this one would work for either. 

That's all I have for this morning, but if you want to see more coming soon, then make sure your subscribed to my email list for updates.

Have a great day everyone!!!

*Disclosure: Here at the Gratefull Stitcher I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This site may contain affiliate links that are of no additional cost to you, but that I may earn a small commission from.

Welcome to 2022

It's that time of year to start giving you all some peeks into what is happening in 2022.  Some are starting today, and some later, I'll keep adding them as I come across them so make sure you join my email list to keep updated  ... and of course if your hosting something or know of something happening let me know.  You can also check out my Pinterest Quilt Board, and see them as I list them, in the 2022 file.

Garden Party Down Under 

BOM Starting January -

Hosted by The Quilt Show 

Click "Here" to see a quick introductory video on this awesome quilt.     

The Designer Mystery BOM

Taking reservations now over at Fat Quarter Shop.

If you love Mystery's, then this might be the one for you for 2022.

Click "Here" to read more and sign up.

Heartfelt QAL

Fat Quarters 2022 Charity Quilt

Hosted by Fat Quarter Shop

"HERE" and if you scroll down the page you will find all the block release dates with the first release scheduled for Feb. 4th.

The Beaufort Quilt

Hosted by Fabric and Flowers

This Gorgeous BOM is inspired by an English Garden.

Starts: January 2022

Click "HERE" For details and to sign up.

2022 Mystery Block of the Month

Hosted by A Quilting Life.

Who doesn't love Sherri and Chelsie's Beautiful Fabric lines and BOM projects.

Preliminary Information and Fabric Requirements are available "HERE".

The 2022 Murder Mystery Quilt

I have never participated in this one, but I bet its a fun one to join in on, especially if you like murder mysteries.  Click "HERE" to find out more and subscribe.

2022 Quiltmania Mystery Quilt

Hosted by Homestead Hearth.

The Designer of This year has been revealed -  the wonderful Irene Blanck, of Australia.  

You can read all the details "HERE".

Wunderbar Quilt-Along

Hosted by Sugar Sand Quilt Co.

Begins February 3, 2022

What a great way to showcase monochromatic color selections. 

You need to purchase the pattern to participate, so

Head on over to pick it up "HERE" to get prepared for this QAL.

Cottage Sampler Quilt-Along

Hosted by Patti's Patchwork

Begins Dec. 29th 

I love samplers, Do you?  Head on over now to sign up "HERE" if you do.

Stronger Together 2022

Hosted by Sew Hooked On Treasures

Celebrating Black History Month, this Sew Along is set for February.  The pattern is free at FQS.  All the details for participating are "HERE".    This quilt will be awesome to see in a variety of versions.

Stitchin Heaven has Numerous BOM programs starting in 2022. Oh My, so many to choose from and ALL are just wonderful patterns.  It would be hard to make up ones mind and I can't possibly list them all here. Some start in January, others in Feb, still more in March and the list goes on and on throughout the year.  You will never run out of projects that is for sure.

To see what i'm talking about click "HERE".  All I can say is how on earth did I miss this site before.

Checkerboard Sampler (2022 BOM)

Hosted by the Quilter's Planner

You'll need to pick up a copy of their planner to join in on this one, but what a great bonus.

Starts This month so hurry on over "HERE" to get started.

Chockablock BOM

Hosted by Craftapalooza

A delightful medallion sampler that begins in February 2022.  How fun this would be.

Click "HERE" to read more.

Secret Life of Color - Year long SAL

Hosted by Pat Sloan and Begins January.

This one gives you a deep insight into color and follows along with the book "Secret lives of Color" by Kassia St Clair.  Click "HERE" to find out more about Pat's SAL and for the link to the book.  

And don't forget to follow Pat on YouTube or by Email as she has ongoing monthly projects as well.  

And if you love color challenges, then here is another one...

"2022 Monthly Color Challenge"

Hosted over at Patterns by Jen.

The theme this year is "Spicy".

Beginning in January with Saffron (Orange), each month features a new color.

Blocks are free during the month and available to purchase after that for the low low price of a dollar.  Great fun - check it out "HERE"

Ruby Jubilee Mystery Quilt Along

If your addicted to scraps check out this mystery Hosted by Quilting Daily.

It Starts with the January Issue of Quiltmaker Magazine.  You can find the link to a digital issue "HERE" as well as more details about this Mystery.

Brick House Scrappy Challenge

Hosted by Fat Quarter Shop

Check it out "HERE".

Sunshine Sampler

Hosted by MS.P. Designs

Beginning January 2022

The blocks are released twice a month at a very reasonable price.

To find out more about this Fantastic sampler

click "HERE".

Winter Games

Hosted by Nestlings by Robin

This QAL will run during the 2 weeks of the winter Olympics.  For updates you need to head on over to her site "HERE" and sign up for her newsletter.

What a great quilt for the winter sports enthusiast.

A Life With Quilts 2022 Quilt Along

Hosted over at Southern Charm Quilts.

You have to go "HERE" to read all about this wonderful year of quilt alongs.  

Mariposa begins January 5th. So hurry as you need to get the book to start.

Martha's Garden Block of the Week

Hosted by Piecing the Past Quilts

This beautiful pattern is absolutely Free and starts in Early January.

Read all about it "HERE".

Sweet Dreams

Hosted by Pat Sloan of I Love to Make Quilts.

Begins Jan. 5th.

Getting you ready for Spring, Pat is always a joy to follow along with.  

For Details Click "HERE"

I don't have a photo to share, but if your wanting to build on your skills as a quilter then you might want to join in on the Skill Building BOM hosted by The Quilt Patch by Tori.

Click "HERE" to learn more.

Blooming Willflowers QAL

Hosted by Christa Quilts

Begins Jan. 3rd.

She does have a few kits left, but thy are optional for joining in on this project.

To learn more click "HERE" and scroll down the page to see her finished versions of this quilt.  It's Lovely.

Little Blocks 365 2022

Hosted by Sentimental Stitches

Starts 1st Friday in January

So to follow along with this little 3" paper pc. challenge you need to go on over and register "HERE".  

Rose In  Bloom BOM

Hosted by Quilt Chic

Starts January.

Read more about this lovely BOM "HERE".

Liberty Belle  BOM

Hosted by Coras Quilts

Beginning January 2022

This is a 8 month BOM program

Details "HERE".

Planview Quilt Along

Hosted by Quilting Jet Girl

This QAL actually began in Nov. with sign ups, but the actual cutting instruction's have not been released yet, so you still have time.

Check it out "HERE"

Quilting UFO Challenge

hosted by American Patchwork & Quilting.

We all need this from time to time (well most of us)... Click "HERE" to find out more.

The following lists have no photo but I had to let you know about them so you can check them out.

Road to California has THREE Challenges this year posted "HERE"  

*  Conspiracy Theory Quilt Challenge

*  Twins Challenge

*  Road to California Souvenir Fabric Challenge

Modern Quilt Guild has THREE Challenges as well this year... Click "HERE"

* QuiltCon 2022 Community Outreach quilt Challenge

* QuiltCon 2022 Hexagon Quilting Challenge 

* QuiltCon 2022 Artisan Cotton Fabric Challenge

Quilting Patch has a list of more Quilt Challenges for 2022 and it is written in both French and English. Pate #1, #2 , and those that started in 2021 but continue into 2022 "HERE"

A reminder again to Visit my Pinterest boards for more QAL, Mystery's, Challenges, and BOM for this year, "HERE" . Plus find files on tutorials, supply sources, inspiration and much much more....  Enjoy Pinterest

Sharing is careing and The more the merrier.... If you are hosting a 2022 QAL,BOM, Challenge or ??? or know of one that is not listed ... Please leave a comment below with the link.  Thank you so very much.

*Disclosure: Here at the Grateful Stitcher I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This site may contain affiliate links that are of no additional cost to you, but that I may earn a small commission from.

Getting Ready for the Summer Soiree Sew Along

I"m getting ready for the Summer Soiree Sew Along over at Pat Sloans and You can to... Just Click "Here" to read all about it.

Time to Get Cozy

 Today I set off on yet another adventure in quilting.  A little mystery sew along called "Cozy" shared by the always cheerful,  Pat Sloan over at "I Love to Make Quilts".  Mine is leaning towards a little more winter blues since I'm using "Perfect Union".  To cozy it up I will be adding some hot colors here and there as we go along.  Something to remind me of warm fires and Hot Coco.  You can find "Perfect Union"  over at the Fat Quarter Shop.  

Looking on the brighter side...

After a very sad month last month where my best friend in the world passed away, then my aunt, and my mother fell twice and ended up in emergency... I'm trying to get back into the groove of working on my hobbies, and posting to my blog. Let's look at what's new and upcoming, and maybe some things I missed that I should have shared earlier...

So let's start with Seattle's "Cascadia Cabin in the Woods" BOM.  It has already started but you are more then welcome to join right in.  Link "HERE" to get instructions and start.  Looks like fun to me.

Stitchin Heaven is having a Reunion BOM beginning in July.  This is an awesome Quilt so go check it out and get registered.

Be In My Bonnet is at month two for the Bee Patriotic QAL - Head on over to join in "HERE".

There is a whimsy Garden Sew-Along going on over at "During Quiet Time".  They are on part 5 but you can still participate and pick up the ones you missed. This looks like tons' of fun so check it out.

You can always find several projects to follow along with over at Pat Sloan's place, including "Going on a Picnic" starting June 24th.  

I don't have any new photo's to share right off hand of what I've been working on, but hopefully I will by the next time I post.  Take care everyone, stay safe, and let me know in the comments what you have been working on, or if your planning on taking part in any of the above.   I'd love to go visit your blogs if you have them, and see what you all have been doing.  Maybe some day we'll have a linky party.  : )  

Maureen Cracknell Handmade: Zakka Style Sew-Along : :

Maureen Cracknell Handmade: Zakka Style Sew-Along :

Beginning April 2nd the sew along/blog hop begins.  It includes 24 bloggers.  Each blogger will have a different project to share.  Check it out over at Maureen's handmade blogspot.