I Love Thursday #24

It’s been a week of fun and adventures here. I had to go to town to pick up a prescription for DH on (gasp) but had ordered by phone and pulled in to get it delivered to the car. I had to wait a while since the pharmacy was backed up. I like having aContinue reading "I Love Thursday #24"

Day 3-Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Ready for Day 3? Here are today’s amazing, creative bloggers: December 3 Quiltscapes Websterquilt DayBrook Designs Karrin’s Crazy World Samelia’s Mum Songbird Designs For The Love Of Geese Stitchin At Home Dreamworthy Quilts That Fabric Feeling Have fun checking them out, comment and do follow the blogs you love!

Day 2 – Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Ready for more goodies and fun eye candy? Here’s today’s list of bloggers who are participating. Don’t forget to comment and thank them for sharing treasured recipes and beautiful projects. December 2 MooseStashQuilting Karen’s Korner Sew Many Yarns Selina Quilts Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life Days Filled With Joy Words & Stitches Just BecauseContinue reading "Day 2 – Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop"

November Time and Stash Report

Kate Life in Pieces November was a month where I thought life got in the way but I actually managed to do 15 minutes every day but 1! 😉 Previous: 226/305 November: 29/30 Total days goal met: 255/335 Stash report: Previous balance: 146Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 13 YardsBalance in stash:Continue reading "November Time and Stash Report"

November Block Report

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 Snappy Bags 43 - 86 blocksPattern test 128 Runners 8Topper 1 Previous Total: 1070.5 YTD Total:Continue reading "November Block Report"

To-Do Tuesday #34

I’m linking up with Roseanne and Sue’s blog Home Sewn By Us for their weekly linky party which helps us all keep moving projects forward and even finishing some. Pop over to see what everyone else is doing. It’s sure to provide you with some quilty inspiration. First of all let’s see how I didContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #34"

November OMG Finishes

Here we are the second to last month of 2020 and for many reasons some of us are slowing down, finding it hard to keep motivated or running low on energy. Isn’t it a good thing we have lists to keep us trying to be accountable at least to ourselves? My November One Monthly GoalContinue reading "November OMG Finishes"

Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has done it again! She is hosting another blog hop. Fun times are coming! Just look at the list of amazing people who are joining this Hop full of yummy goodness and sweet eye candy as well. Remember that your comments and follows are the way to show theseContinue reading "Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop"

I Love Thursday #23

On Thursdays a group of friends link up on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color to share lists of things that bring them joy and happiness. I love reading and listening to audiobooks and the fact that I was able to sign up for a new library card on line had me doing a happyContinue reading "I Love Thursday #23"

Sunday Sewing

I’m managing a bit more time sewing now that we are back in lockdown again. I do seem to have a bit of a problem getting started but once I do I manage to get some things done. It’s hard to pull myself away from the news and the “what happened now” reaction every timeContinue reading "Sunday Sewing"

To-Do Tuesday #33

As usual a bunch of friends link up with Sue and Roseanne at Home Sewn By Us to share their goal lists with all of you out in the ether world. This week Roseanne and Sue opened the linky party early so do pop over to see everyone’s eye catching projects as they move themContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #33"

Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop From Dec.1 – 4

Are you looking for some inspiring and yummy new treats for the holidays? Well look no further; it’s almost here. Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting another of my favourite Blog Hops. Sew much fun and wonderful family recipes. December 1 Creatin' in the Sticks Doreen – Just Let Me Quilt Guest BumbleberryContinue reading "Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop From Dec.1 – 4"

I Like Thursday #22

I’m late writing my post today and joining my friends over at LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color who write about things they like that bring them joy. I was up before it was daylight and on the road to do some errands. First up on the list was to stop at the dump toContinue reading "I Like Thursday #22"

To-Do Tuesday #32

What a week it was; snow and 2 Quilting Days at my Guild! How fun is it that we 3 who braved the snow each had the same Janome machine from the best shop in the Kootenays! I did manage to get a few things done or at least progressed on my list; 1. TakeContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #32"

Sunday Sewing

Didn’t get a lot done today but I did finish a pattern test yesterday This test quilt top is finished I should be able to share that one soon. The reason I didn’t get more done yesterday was the hour’s worth of shovelling I had to do to get in to our Guild yesterday. IContinue reading "Sunday Sewing"

Friday the 13th Fun!

Started my day seeing this; So far DH has cleared off the carport twice! We’ve had 14 inches since 2:00 this morning and it’s still coming down. Winter has arrived in full force. Update: DH did it 2 more times; I’ve done it once! Winter is here! ❄️⛄️❄️ My morning is being spent getting caughtContinue reading "Friday the 13th Fun!"

I Like Thursday #21

Some weeks there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day and others seem like they are four years long! This is a week where I am busy with teaching twice at the Guild which really makes me happy! Masks are mandatory and we have a limit of attendees to 6 so weContinue reading "I Like Thursday #21"

Midweek Musings

It’s been an interesting week/month/year, hasn’t it? Covid-19 had us all going into lock down mode and due to the increasing numbers in parts of Canada, some Provinces are going to more restrictions. Most stores here in BC have “Mandatory Mask” signs. We utilized our stashes making masks for loved ones. Online stores were overwhelmedContinue reading "Midweek Musings"

Remembrance Day

This year just keeps giving us new experiences, doesn’t it? This will be the first year as far back as I can remember that I have not attended a service at a local cenotaph to honour our soldiers. I am the daughter of a Canadian serviceman. My father was a member of the RCAF andContinue reading "Remembrance Day"

To Do Tuesday #31

Has this week been 4 years long to anyone else? I haven’t managed to get much done with being glued to the news reports. A friend posted this on social media so I had to share: So here’s my list for last week with my progress updated: So this week I am planning on: 1.Continue reading "To Do Tuesday #31"