Sharla from Thistle Thicket Studio is hosting a fun free SAL which starts on March 1, 2022. Doesn’t it look like some fun? Just click on the logo or studio name to get the information. Enjoy if you play along. 😉 Carol
Another TQPM Pattern Test
In September I volunteered to do a pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine of “Urban Stars”, written by Barbara Douglas for a finished 54 1/2” square quilt. This pattern is in the February edition of the magazine. I pulled and pressed some batik fabrics from my stash, printed the pattern and templates, and cutContinue reading "Another TQPM Pattern Test"
Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer
I’ve had some fun over the past weeks doing some Pattern Testing for Sandra Healy Designs and indulging in some of her other fun patterns. The first I did was the Cardinal block which became the centre medallion for my SAHRR. I’m on my final border for this quilt as I’m writing this. You canContinue reading "Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer"
Happy Mail
Today when we checked the mail I was doing a happy dance. I GOT MAIL! In January I had written a blog post (here) to link with Kathleen McMusing Tips & Tutorials on the 22nd and Kathleen emailed me that I had won a Charm Pack! 😄 I went to open my package but itContinue reading "Happy Mail"
Wonderful World of Color
Here’s the challenge from Joan: “The sky is the limit. Color, world, lets face it anything fits this theme, don't you think?” I’m going to play along. Are you? Just click on the logo to head to Joan from Moosestash Quilting’s post for more information.
Tips and Tutorials on the 22nd
Kathleen McMusing has a fun linkup each month with great tutorials and tips. I enjoy visiting the posts to see what new shortcuts or tips I can find. Kathleen also has prizes to draw for once in a while for the bloggers who participate. Last month I won a prize and I’m just waiting forContinue reading "Tips and Tutorials on the 22nd"
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #95
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. Last To-Do list: 1. Continue with my scrappy leader/ender project. Some Progress. I’ve started assembling a top now. 😄 ThisContinue reading "Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #95"
In The Woods a Pattern by Gail Sheppard
At the beginning of October I noticed that Gail from Quilting Gail had written some new patterns so I offered to do some testing for her. I printed the pattern read the directions and then started checking for fabric in my stash. I found this one, Glengarry Manor by Deborah Edwards of Northcott Fabrics, andContinue reading "In The Woods a Pattern by Gail Sheppard"
And So it has Begun
Who’d have ever thought to see this in Canada. 😢
Friday Finish(es)
It’s been a fun week with some finishes and WIP’s to show for it. With everything that is going on in my Country and life right now, sewing definitely has been my sanity saver. I finished and shared my projects for the Tickled Pink Blog Hop: That post is here. I have some completed blocksContinue reading "Friday Finish(es)"
It’s the Last Day of Being 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. I’m saying a huge thank you to our hostess and all of the amazing participants on the hop. I sure found a lot to inspire me and have a fewContinue reading "It’s the Last Day of Being Tickled Pink"
PQ 13.4 Mining For Diamonds
Let’s face it – this time of year, the deck is stacked: you’ll find hearts in spades. But let’s go against the club and double down on DIAMONDS for this challenge.There are lots of ways to get there: you might choose to combine triangles, split a rectangle, or even work your best inset seams.I don’tContinue reading "PQ 13.4 Mining For Diamonds"
Scrap Happy Day
It’s been an interesting week with three pattern test blocks finished. I can only show a peek but Oh My! They were so much fun: I also finished Round 4 of my SAHRR project which is the brainchild of Quilting Gail. Got it done just in time to link up before the next prompt comesContinue reading "Scrap Happy Day"
It’s My Turn to be Tickled Pink 😉
I would like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks, for both hosting this month’s hop and for coming up with such a fun theme for the hop. 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 loveContinue reading "It’s My Turn to be Tickled Pink 😉"
Tickled Pink on Day Two
I hope you all had a fun filled Heart Day! 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. Here is the schedule for the second day of the hop: Tuesday, February 15th Moosestash QuiltingStitch and QuiltSamelia’s MumMs PContinue reading "Tickled Pink on Day Two"
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #94
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. Last To-Do list: 1. Continue with my scrappy leader/ender project. Some Progress 2. Keep sewing my pieces for my EPPContinue reading "Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #94"
Day One of the Tickled Pink Blog Hop
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. Here is the schedule for the first day of the hop: Monday, February 14th Just Let Me QuiltVroomans QuiltsBecky’s Adventures in Quilting and TravelDaybrook DesignsCreative LatitudeElizabeth Coughlin DesignsKaren’s KornerDays FilledContinue reading "Day One of the Tickled Pink Blog Hop"
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) LOL. It's the month of love so really anything willContinue reading "Are You Ready to be Tickled Pink?"
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 fromContinue reading "2022 SAHRR"
I Like Thursday #66
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. I am beyondContinue reading "I Like Thursday #66"
Quilt Schmilt 