The Eagle has Landed!

I’m finally finished my quilt for a very dear friend. I learned a lot making this quilt; to listen to the longarm and how it feels and sounds when everything is perfect. I learned that unquilting takes days to undo what can be done in an hour. 😉 I also learned that having the perfectContinue reading "The Eagle has Landed!"

February Block Report

My February block count is: SAHRR 18PQ12.3. 1Pattern test 28Pattern test 4Eagle. 4RSC blocks 6Total Feb Blocks 61 YTD Blocks: January 18 February 61 YTD Total: 79 Blocks Linking with Prairie Moon Quilts

In The Kitchen Stitchin’

Carla over at Creatin' In The Sticks is hosting a hop once again! If you love to be a part of blog hops, head over there and look for the sign up details. It’s sure to filled with fun ideas for your kitchen or for those little gifts you need to make for friends orContinue reading "In The Kitchen Stitchin’"

I Love Thursday #35

Most Thursdays I try to join a group of friends on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color who all share posts about the joys in their life. I love sitting in my comfy chair spending my time like this: Hand sewing my binding means I’m almost finished another project. My second finish on a longContinue reading "I Love Thursday #35"

Last Week in Review

My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #47 Chris at Chris Knits has stepped in To-Do the weekly linky party. Have you had a chance to go see what everyone is working on? Last week’s list: 1. Finish the Eagle Quilt. Quilting is finished. It’s squared up and ready for binding. Finished size is 100”Continue reading "Last Week in Review"

It’s a Wrap

My second project on the frame is done! I’m doing a happy dance. It was so nice to see the edge of seal edge strip showing. It’s been squared up. Now all I need to do is bury a million thread tails and attach the binding by machine so I can spend some quality timeContinue reading "It’s a Wrap"

Friday Finish

I finally finished picking stitches out of the Eagle Quilt today. In between picking out stitches I played with another baby quilt on my Janome. Just a quick little panel quilt with some simple borders that I started years ago and just recently found 😳 I did some outline of the sweet water creatures andContinue reading "Friday Finish"

I Love Thursday

Normally on Thursday I join a great group of friends to share lists of the things that bring us joy on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. I am out of town at the studio fighting playing with my long arm. So have not had time to check emails or write posts. I’m heading homeContinue reading "I Love Thursday"

Show Your Stripes Blog Hop Final Day

Unfortunately all good things come to an end. Today is the last day of the hop. Here’s the list for Thursday, February 25 of the bloggers who have some great projects for you to look at. Get ready for some striped inspiration. Thursday, February 25th Becky’s Aventures in Quilting and Travel Patchwork Breeze Kathy’s KwiltsContinue reading "Show Your Stripes Blog Hop Final Day"

My Last Week in Review

Here is my weekly list of what is happening in my quilting life; time spent, goals, stash and PHD Report.  My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #46 Chris at Chris Knits has stepped in To-Do the weekly linky party. Have you had a chance to go see what everyone is working on? Last week’sContinue reading "My Last Week in Review"

Wednesday’s List For Show Your Stripes

Here’s today’s schedule for the hop. You need to see these lovely projects today. Wednesday, February 24th MooseStashQuilting Selina Quilts Quilting Gail Karin’s Korner Kathleen McMusing Food For Thought The Joyful Quilter Beaquilter Enjoy the eye candy 😉 Carol

My Day on Show Your Stripes Blog Hop

I had the greatest time deciding on a project for this hop. There were just so many choices. Practicality set in and I chose to make a new bag for my knitting or crocheting. I get frustrated because I’m always having to put everything down if the phone rings or (heaven forbid) laundry needed toContinue reading "My Day on Show Your Stripes Blog Hop"

Let the Fun Begin!

The fun begin tomorrow, Monday February 22 with this list of participants; Monday, February 22nd Just Let Me Quilt Daybrook Designs Vroomans Quilts Ms P Designs USA Storied Quilts Den Syende Himmel That Fabric Feeling Sew Many Yarns Are you ready to see some great new project ideas? If so do check them out, commentContinue reading "Let the Fun Begin!"

I Love Thursday #33

Thursday is the day of the week that a group of friends get together via a linky party on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to count our blessings and share some happy things. One of the things that made me happy has been being able to get out for walks the last few days.Continue reading "I Love Thursday #33"

Wonderful Wednesday

Had some fun today playing with scraps. 😄 I’ve been busy doing some organizing and redrafting patterns. I even drew out a quilting design on a quilt top. It was one of those days I just couldn’t settle to any one project. I think that it must be the start of spring fever. The weatherContinue reading "Wonderful Wednesday"

Hagatha’s House BOM

Carol from Just Let Me Quilt and Joan from Moosestash Quilting are co-hosting a fun, haunted themed BOM on the Cackling Stitches FB Group site. Just click on the logo above to go to the FB group site. I can tell you, it will be a fun project for any Hallowe’en lovers out there.

Show Your Stripes Blog Hop

I needed to get the information out for the Show Your Stripes Blog Hop which is hosted by the amazing Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks. Are you looking forward to a new hop with great inspiration? I am! 😉 Here’s the lineup of bloggers who have been working behind the scenes to bring youContinue reading "Show Your Stripes Blog Hop"

My Week in Review

We are finally out of the deep freeze here and the snow has returned. I’m looking forward to getting out for a walk this afternoon. Here is my weekly list of what is happening in my quilting life; time spent, goals, stash and PHD Report. My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #45 For 45Continue reading "My Week in Review"

Sunday Sewing

My Valentine’s Day was perfect. I managed to get chores done early and then had most of the day to play with fabric, write blog posts and just relax. The weather is starting to warm up and our forecast for the upcoming week is for snow almost every day which means more time with myContinue reading "Sunday Sewing"

Happy Heart Day To All Of You

Hope your day is filled with love, laughter and....chocolate 😄 Just want you to know I appreciate each and every one if you. 😉 Carol