After a very busy Q1, things here had an expected slow down in the second quarter of the year. Life-wise I am still working through a recent (hopefully temporary) hyperthyroidism diagnosis. I experienced a short term hyperthyroidism diagnosis almost exactly 2 years ago, and the symptoms this time have been very, very similar: loss of energy (I need a 1-2 hour nap each afternoon), loss of hair (the amount that comes out with every brush or wash is rather alarming), heat sensitivity, erratic heartbeat, and elevated heart rate to name a few. Between working, napping, and doing my best to continue to exercise/walk outside daily, I haven’t had much extra time lately for doing things I enjoy like quilting. All that said, my symptoms are abating and I am hoping upcoming blood work will have some good news.
Q2 (April – June) 2026 Review
This call to reflection on Q2 from Melanie Meyer is therefore really welcomed and after my review, I’m really happy with what I was able to accomplish in Q2:
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy was an exploration piece into gentle improv curves with the finished exposed seams technique I have been exploring. The mini quilt turned out so well I started in on a larger quilt that I hope to finish and submit to QuiltCon 2027 (Rainbow Improv).
Coming Up For Air
Coming Up For Air is a fun mini quilt made with a center test block for the Rainbow Improv quilt.
Lined Drawstring Bag
And I stepped out of my comfort zone to make a lined drawstring bag!
Sequenced Digital Quilt Pattern Release
I was able to release my Sequenced quilt pattern. I have a long backlog of other patterns and my current hope is to release 1-2 new patterns a year.
Heart in a Heart Block
Due to Quilt Mania closing, I shared the free Heart in a Heart block pattern that used to be hosted on their website.
Q2 Charity and Community Blocks
And I made a LOT of charity and community blocks in Q2 (clockwise from the upper left):
- 42 mini square in square charity blocks for Many Hands and Many Hearts
- 76 more mini square in square charity blocks for MHMH
- Clue 5 – Mystery with a Mission {Cotton Cuts}
- Building a Village FPP Quilt Block for Audrey from Cotton and Bourbon
All in all, that’s quite a bit of sewing! It feels appropriate that I’m starting Q3 by making more charity blocks for Many Hands and Many Hearts. I’ll be back to share what I make this quarter soon!
Linking up withe Melanie Meyer’s 2026QuiltingCheckIn Q2 Link-Up.
Such great projects! I hope your blood work comes out well. I’ve been reading about some huge copyright and publishing problems other designers are having since Quiltmania closed abruptly. I think it is really hard for publishers these days.
You had an amazing Quarter. Fingers crossed the Symptoms go away and you feel better soon!
You definitely had a productive quarter, even if it didn’t feel like it. Sure hope your health issues are calming down.
Hope you receive good news. (Maybe POTS?)
I’m sorry you had health issues to fight this quarter. It’s a bummer when you don’t feel well. You still got a lot done in the sewing room. Hopefully you’ve been getting back to normal and back to the sewing room. Happy 4th of July!
Welcome to the linky-up party! Glad you could join. That sounds like a lot of accomplishments. Bummer that you are struggeling health wise. I wish you all the best and keep my fingers crossed that it works out real soon! Happy sewing and good luck with your next quarter. xo Melanie
The thyroid stuff is tricky and I am glad you are working on getting it resolved. I, too, had a slow winter, and I had a medication adjustment and feel more energetic…a good thing. Hope you enjoyed your 4th, ours was quiet as we are travelling at the end of the week…to see old friends.
I find my thyroid levels affect my mood as well, so just want to let you know if you think they do, you are right. Good luck finding the right solutions. And your projects are looking wonderful. Have a lovely day!
All of your projects are amazing. Overall I’d say you had a great quarter despite your setbacks. So sorry to hear of your health issues, Yvonne. I have the opposite thyroid issue and have some of those same symptoms at times. I hope you get yours resolved and your blood work is much better. It can be difficult to regulate.
Love this check in! Sometimes when I read people’s line-ups, I am just overwhelmed with Too Much, but as usual, you present your accomplishments in a calm and collected manner. I’m so sorry about the thyroid misbehavior (can I call it that), or Lack of Cooperation? I am hoping that you are getting answers and am hopeful for many days of feeling better. Your projects are inventive and interesting, and oh – so – fun to read about!