My blocks this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks July 137 Blocks August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks December 28 Blocks Previous Total: 1177.5 YTD Total: 1205.5 It was another fun month where IContinue reading "December Block Report"
2020 FALQ4 Finishes
My goals this quarter are: 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. Done! Waltzing With BearsMedieval Windows 2. Do 2 Commissions (3 pieces); a summer quilted duvet cover and a quilted winter duvet cover for one gentleman and a quilt for another gentleman. In progress. One winter duvet is delivered. Fully lined,Continue reading "2020 FALQ4 Finishes"
#2021 Planning Party
It’s time for Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl’s annual link up to help with setting goals and plans for the new year. My goal for the year is twofold: 1. Learn to use my new toy once it is delivered and set up. Covid is interfering with shipments, delivery dates and installation of treasures as wellContinue reading "#2021 Planning Party"
I Love Thursday #28
Have you checked out a group of friends posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. My likes this week include joining in on blog hops and linky partiesContinue reading "I Love Thursday #28"
My Stitching Resolution
Once again Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks put out a call for bloggers to join her in a Blog Hop, and I had to join in. I always enjoy Carla’s Hops 😉 It is fitting that the last Blog Hop of 2020, the year of craziness would be a somewhat different hop after theContinue reading "My Stitching Resolution"
Another Fun 3 Day Project
I’m not sure how many of you know Shelly from Prairie Moon Quilts but she always has some fun organizational challenges going on and does the 350 Block Report which I love! I saw that she has a fun challenge to end up the year. You should pop over and check it out. 😄 Carol
PHD in 2021
Every year Gail from Quilting Gail has a linky party to help us complete our stash of UFO’ or PHD’s. This are Gail’s definitions of both: a PHD in quilting terms means Projects Half DoneUFO in quilting terms means UnFinished ObjectsMy own definition of UFOs for the PHD includes all projects started in December 2020Continue reading "PHD in 2021"
To Do Tuesday #38
Here it is Tuesday and time to link our posts with Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us for their To.Do Tuesday Linky Party. Last week I decided to set the following goals to keep some Projects moving along: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. No progress here 2. KeepContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #38"
Best of 2020
Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a linkup for favourite posts of this crazy, year we have experienced. For most of us our time in sewing spaces was increased by the Pandemic we are still experiencing. Along with more time, some of us experienced lack of inspiration and less motivation at times. someContinue reading "Best of 2020"
December OMG Finish
Here it is the last linkup for 2020. My link up post had this list of projects I was working on, complete with progress notes: 1. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Still working on it. 2. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Finished and waiting for decent weather to get some pretty pictures. 3. StartContinue reading "December OMG Finish"
My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop
My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop is almost here with a great list of bloggers with their Stitching Resolutions for 2021. This is a one-day event you won't want to miss! I think it’s a perfect way to end this year; setting goals and perhaps providing some inspiration to all of you out there. Wednesday, DecemberContinue reading "My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop"
December DrEAMI
This month was a crazy one with trying to get ready for the holidays while not feeling up to par and DH having medical issues/tests and appointments. I realized early on that I needed some handwork to keep myself occupied while sitting in the car waiting for DH to finish with appointments and tests. IContinue reading "December DrEAMI"
Happy Holidays
Just popping in to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa to all of you. I’m hoping you are managing to visit with family and friends by Zoom, FaceTime or any other media options you favour. May your day be filled with laughter, family visits, good health and great food. Thank you for following alongContinue reading "Happy Holidays"
What a Year It Has Been
Here it is, Christmas Eve Day 2020. This is the second last Thursday in the year of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We all had a year of challenges, some trauma, bouts of loneliness, having to “Make Do” with what we had on hand or were able to find on line or in the shops which experiencedContinue reading "What a Year It Has Been"
I Love Thursday #27
Have you checked out bloggers posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. I love my winter wonderland view. As I’m sure you all know, I love quilting andContinue reading "I Love Thursday #27"
Finally A Finish 😄
This finish is a real joy to have done. It not only completes a commission, but gets a flimsy off my To Be Quilted/UFO List. I had gone over several patterns and photos of quilts with my customer and his choice was this quilt. This top was a test pattern I did for The QuiltContinue reading "Finally A Finish 😄"
Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?
Did you see there is another blog hop in January? My blogging friends (in alphabetical order) who are hosting/participating are: Anja @ Anja QuiltsChris @ ChrisknitssewsEmily @ The Darling DogwoodRoseanne & Sue @ Home Sewn by UsSusan @ Quilt FabricationWendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life It starts January 11 so get ready forContinue reading "Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?"
To Do Tuesday #37
Here it is Tuesday; one of my favourite days of the week. Why? We get to head over to Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us, for their weekly linky party. The past month or so, it’s been difficult to meet my goals, but each week I am moving projects along so I’m notContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #37"
#2021 Planning Party
Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl is hosting another great linky party to help keep us on track in the accountability department. Have you set your goals for 2021? If so jump on over to Yvonne’s blog to link up your goals. 😉 Carol
Project Quilting Mystery QAL
Kim from Persimmon Dreams is hosting another Mystery QAL which started yesterday, December 21. You really should check out the fun! 😉 Carol
Quilt Schmilt 