I have 4 finishes for the week but can only show off my PQ13.3 finish. The others are for the upcoming Tickled Pink Blog Hop being hosted by Carla from Creatin in the Sticks and a sweet pattern test I did. My day is on the 16th. Hope to see you then 😉 I reallyContinueContinue reading “Friday Finishes”
Author Archives: Carol Andrews
Melva is Doing It Again!
Pieces in the Garden is Melva from Melva Loves Scraps is hosting another Block a Week. This one comes with stories of her Grandmother’s childhood. If you have never followed Melva’s QAL’s you need to know that the stories that unfold along with the quilt blocks are fascinating. This one started with the first postsContinueContinue reading “Melva is Doing It Again!”
Another Mystery QAL begins on Feb. 7th
If you love flowers this just might be perfect for you.
PQ 13.3 Kitchen Influence
This was a really fun challenge for me. I don’t make potholders and have bowl cozies so what could I make? It was a fairly easy choice because I had picked up a few towels last year and found them when I was looking for something else. I had an idea of what I wantedContinueContinue reading “PQ 13.3 Kitchen Influence”
Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2022
Most of you are familiar with the Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge that Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict usually hosts. She is unable to do so this year, but worry not. Mari, who we know as The Academic Quilter has stepped in this year to host the challenge. More information will beContinueContinue reading “Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2022”
February One Monthly Goal
I will be linking up with Patty from Elm Street Quilts on the February One Monthly Goal Challenge post. This is one of my favourite linky parties to join because it keeps me on track to finish at least one new project each month. In January I had a great month with the following finishesContinueContinue reading “February One Monthly Goal”
2022 SAHRR
Are you stitching along on this fun challenge? It’s one I look forward to once I discovered it last year on Quilting Gail’s blog. For my centre block I’m using a fun little block that I recently did for a pattern test for Sandra Healey of Sandra Healy Designs. Round 1 was a prompt fromContinueContinue reading “2022 SAHRR”
Time in a Bottle Blog Hop in March
The Challenge: Create something with an hourglass block in it. It can be one block or 100 blocks…totally up to you.You can make a quilt, a bag, a potholder, or whatever. Just have an hourglass block in it somewhere. Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is the fabulous host of this hop. Just pop overContinueContinue reading “Time in a Bottle Blog Hop in March”
Wandering Thoughts While Stitching and Trying to NOT Watch the News
For the past two plus years I have tried not to rant and rave about world events. I watched in horror and tried to stay silent as things happened in America that affected so many family members and friends. Then I was glued to the tv on Jan. 6th in disbelief that that could actuallyContinueContinue reading “Wandering Thoughts While Stitching and Trying to NOT Watch the News”
Are You Ready to Be Tickled Pink?
The hop is hosted by Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks, one of the fabulous threesome who take turns coming up with such fun themes. The Challenge: Create something with the color pink in it somewhere.It’s all about pink or being tickled (if you want) LOLIt’s the month of love so really anything will doContinueContinue reading “Are You Ready to Be Tickled Pink?”
My PHD in 2022 January Update
Gail from Quilting Gail PHD Report is hosting the PHD in 2022 again. I really enjoy keeping track of things and seeing if I can get 12 of my UFOs finished up. So here’s where I’m at with the great tracker Gail created: I have my first UFO finished for 2022. Nora Bear was aContinueContinue reading “My PHD in 2022 January Update”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #92
I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal. Every week I find myself looking forward to seeing what everyone else is working on or have finished. The header photo is of Samantha and her shadow and now hanging on my little design board over my sewingContinueContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #92”
January Block Report
It’s so much fun to be starting a new year with Shelly at Prairie Moon Quilts with the 350 Blocks Project. My 2021 Total Count: 858 blocks January: My Polar Bear Plunge Project – 4My Scrap Fabric Blog Hop Project – 642 Pattern Test Blocks – 2Pattern Test Block – 1 Baby Flannel Quilt -ContinueContinue reading “January Block Report”
2022 SAHRR
For my centre block I’m using a fun little block that I recently did for a pattern test for Sandra Healey of Sandra Healy Designs. I was sure this sweet little cardinal would provide some inspiration for the upcoming clues for each round. Round 1 was a prompt from Anja from Anja Quilts to useContinueContinue reading “2022 SAHRR”
January One Monthly Goal Check In
I was so excited to see that Patty from Elm Street Quilts is hosting her One Monthly Goal Challenge again this year. This is one of my favourite linky parties to join because it keeps me on track to finish at least one new project each month. My goal(s) this month are: 1. To startContinueContinue reading “January One Monthly Goal Check In”
The Final Day on the Polar Bear Plunge Blog Hop – My Turn!
First of all I’d like to thank Joan from Moosestash Quilting for hosting this month’s hop with such a fun theme. I’m not sure which is my favourite for winter quilts; polar bears, penguins or snowmen! It was easy for me to know what I wanted to share on the hop, because I had madeContinueContinue reading “The Final Day on the Polar Bear Plunge Blog Hop – My Turn!”
I Like Thursday #65
Each week I try to link up with LeeAnna of Not Afraid of Color for our weekly I Like Thursday posts. Taking the time to find things that I am grateful for, the things that spark joy, provide inspiration or provoke a chuckle can always make me realize how great life is. As I’m writingContinueContinue reading “I Like Thursday #65”
Thursday on the Polar Bear Plunge
Here is the schedule for Thursday on the hop. Don’t forget to leave a sweet comment to show your enjoyment of all their work for us. 😉 Thursday Jan 27 Songbird Designs Selena Quilts Ms P Designs USA Quilting Gail Karrin’s Crazy World Food for Thought Bumbleberry Stitches I’ll be sharing my PolarContinueContinue reading “Thursday on the Polar Bear Plunge”
Wednesday on the Polar Bear Plunge Blog Hop
Here is the schedule for Wednesday’s bloggers on the hop: Wednesday Jan 26 Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Hazel’s Daughter Words & Stitches Kathleen McMusing Quilting & Learning – What a Combo! Quilted Delights I’ll be sharing my Polar Bear Project on Friday, January 28th! Hope to see you then. 😉 Carol
Tuesday on the Polar Bear Plunge
Here is the schedule for Tuesday on the hop. I’m so happy to see some friends taking part and some new to me bloggers as well! 😉 Tuesday Jan 25 Just Let Me Quilt Beaquilter Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel Days Filled With Joy That Fabric Feeling Den syende Himmel VroomansQuilts I’ll beContinueContinue reading “Tuesday on the Polar Bear Plunge”
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