Final Day of Quilt Camp

July 31, 2026

Before: Final day of quilt camp

Flimsy #2 completed!

That’s a wrap for 2026 Quilt Camp!

It’s been a fun, but exhausting week.

Two of the girls completed their quilt tops. The third had a school event today. She needs to add 3 rows and her quilt top will be done.

One spray basted her quilt sandwich and began quilting this afternoon. She’s promised to finish it up this weekend. We’ll add the binding and label on Monday.

The other completed flimsy will go to the longarmer, courtesy of her grandmother. She left with backing and batting in case she changes her mind.

The final camper has said she wants to quilt it herself, but we’ll see once she’s finished her top. 🙂

Quilt Camp was extended by an hour to allow time for completing a top and getting the other one to the point where she could continue machine quilting at home. I had every intention of taking Sadie to Pet Wants for a bath after camp, but I was too tired. A wet wipe rubdown with extra brushing will work for tomorrow’s visit at our elementary school.

I took a 3 hour nap.

I woke up too late to make it in time for the Thursday night guild meeting. Instead, I returned my sewing room back to CraftLAB mode. The dynamic duo will be back in a couple of days to complete a top, reclaim a sewing machine and/or machine bind a quilt.

I will spend the weekend working on my own project.

Quilt Camp Day 3 – we have a completed flimsy

July 29, 2026
Our first completed quilt top! Pattern is Ascot by Villa Rosa Designs

Sadie has been in just about every picture I’ve taken of quilt camp progress this week. Big Girl greets campers every morning, provides encouragement and supervisory services, shares in snack time and walks campers to the door when it’s time to leave. She’s absolutely loved being in the middle of everything – typical Sadie. Next week’s schedule looks mighty quiet compared to this week.

Tomorrow is the last “official” day of quilt camp. Each girl should complete her flimsy, which is my goal. Getting a quilt sandwiched and beginning to straight-line quilt will be a bonus.

Biz bank update: New account was opened locally and biz funds are in the process of transferring from the previous bank (balance is now zero, so that’s a good sign). I ordered the smallest possible quantity of checks for the new account. Fortunately, everything should be back to normal within a week.

What happens if the bank where you keep your small biz checking is seized by the FDIC?

July 29, 2026

For the past decade, I’ve had a small biz checking account with an out-of-state, primarily on-line bank that specialized in banking services for entrepreneurs, gig workers and super small businesses. Yesterday’s mail contained an envelope with the logos of my bank + another bank on the outside. There’d been some major changes back in the spring, so I thought maybe this was the official notice that my bank had merged with another one.

My former financial institution merged with another one – but not by choice. The FDIC shut it down and sold the assets to another bank. The letter was quick to provide assurance that my money was safe. I could still access funds, use my debit card, make remote deposits, etc. The receiving bank would be in touch regarding account updates after the transition period. Curious, I visited the new bank’s website to view business accounts and services offered. Well-capitalized, yes, but not geared toward remote small business customers like me.

So, after Day 2 of Quilt Camp, I headed to my credit union to open a basic business (no monthly fee) checking account. I actually took the checkbook from my other account with me. At the advice of the credit union representative, I wrote a physical check for the exact remaining balance in the existing biz checking account and added $100 cash to make my opening deposit. Why? There’s an automatic 10 business day hold on any checks deposited within the first 30 days of a new account opening. The cash provides a bit of cushion until the electronic transfer from quilt camp fees posts- no holds there. Yes, it’s a bit annoying, but I can deal with it.

Now we wait. According to the letter and FDIC notice received in the mail, I have to officially close the account with the receiving bank once the balance reaches zero. Apparently they don’t just assume I want it closed.

Sadie waiting for our campers to arrive on Day 2.