I really like heading over to LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to see what a group of crafty friends share on their Thursday posts, which are then linked on LeeAnna’s Linky party. This has been one of my best finds to see what brings joy to these people and writing the posts makes meContinue reading "I Love Thursday #20"
To Do Tuesday #30
I’m joining with some friends who link with Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us on their T-Do Tuesday Linky party. It helps to keep me focused on my lists and getting some progress done. 😉 You really should pop over to see what everyone else has for goals this week 😄 To-Do TuesdayContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #30"
November OMG
Elm Street Quilts OMG I’m finding it hard to believe that it is November, the second last month of a very trying year. I have never been on such a crazy emotional roller coaster as I have been this year of the Covid 19 Pandemic and fear that if people don’t start following health andContinue reading "November OMG"
October Recap
For most us October was a month full of so much fun and creativity with some inspiring blog hops to get ideas going for several quick gifts. I was one of the stops on the From the Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. You can read my post here IContinue reading "October Recap"
October Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces October was a month where I thought life got in the way but when I added up my blocks I was surprised! Previous: 197/274 October: 29/31 Total days goal met: 226/305 Stash report: Previous balance: 179Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 33 YardsBalance in stash: 146 * anyContinue reading "October Time and Stash Report"
October 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 Test Quilts 277 blocksGift bags 24Quilt Group gifts 20 Previous Total: 749.5 YTD Total 1070.5 I’m in shock afterContinue reading "October Block Report"
Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there
I’m not sure what is happening in your part of the world, but here I am not expecting to see anyone other than by video calling. Before we moved to the golf course we didn’t have any trick or treaters because the property was out of town. I miss being in the city and seeingContinue reading "Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there"
A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams
I’ve had a few requests to do a tutorial on how I do French Seams on my scrappy snappy bags. I start by making my panel for the bag. Usually I do a QAYG panel with a normal backing/batting sandwich but recently I was inspired by Gail’s post on her Charm Bag project to useContinue reading "A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams"
My October DrEAMI
This month was a fun month with lots of pattern testing and a blog Hop to participate in. One of the projects I was making for the From The Heart Blog Hop is a stack of scrappy, snappy bags that are being donated to our local Food Bank for their Christmas Hampers. In normal yearsContinue reading "My October DrEAMI"
I Love Thursday #19
Here it is Thursday and the day that a fun group of bloggers share a list of things that make them happy. The list can be found on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color on her I Love Thursday post. I like being an election worker and doing my civic duty. I like seeing theseContinue reading "I Love Thursday #19"
October OMG Update
1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. Done! 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. Done. Blog post is Here 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Some progress! 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Flimsy is finished but will need to be shared later! 4.Continue reading "October OMG Update"
The Last Day of From The Heart Blog Hop
Sadly all good things to come to an end. That is the case today. It is the final day of the From The Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Have you been checking the posts and showing all of the participating bloggers some love by commenting on their posts? HereContinue reading "The Last Day of From The Heart Blog Hop"
To Do Tuesday #29
My updated list for this past week was a bit paired down since I was working advance polls for our Provincial Election from 7:00 am until at least 8:30 pm for two days; 1. Finish my project, take pictures and write my blog post for my day, October 27. Done! 2. Keep working on myContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #29"
My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop
Today is my day to share on the From the Heart Blog Hop which is hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I was really excited when I saw the invitation to participate in this Hop as this is the time of year when I am making gifts and looking for new ideas. IContinue reading "My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop"
Starting Tomorrow!
I’m so looking forward to this hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mark your calendars to check out these blogs from October 26 – 28. The first day of blogs to visit are: October 26 Creatin’ in the Sticks Ms P Designs USA Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and TravelContinue reading "Starting Tomorrow!"
I Love Thursday #18
A few months ago I was introduced to LeeAnna and a group of inspiring friends who get together most Thursday’s to share a list of likes and loves over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. Through the year of Covid 19, political drama, deaths, murders and political unrest, I found it to be veryContinue reading "I Love Thursday #18"
To- Do Tuesday #28
The fall season has settled in here with a whole lot of rain and snow up on the peaks of the mountains. With that I seem to be regaining my sewjo and have managed time with my machine every day. This is my list from last week. I can tell my head had a brainContinue reading "To- Do Tuesday #28"
From The Heart Blog Hop Oct.26 – 28
I’m so looking forward to this hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mark your calendars to check out these blogs from October 26 – 28 for some fun projects for gift ideas. Look who will be inspiring you with amazing ideas: October 26 Creatin’ in the Sticks Ms PContinue reading "From The Heart Blog Hop Oct.26 – 28"
Another Pattern Test Done!
I’m so happy to say I finished another pattern test. This one was a bit of great fun because I used some of my favourite fabrics; Stonehenge in lovely orange/ gold, Kona cotton in blue, leftover jelly roll strips from Kaffe Fasset and a leftover piece of bright colours on a black background that hadContinue reading "Another Pattern Test Done!"
I Love Thursday #18
Another week has gone by and so many of our quilty friends are sharing their lists of loves and likes over on LeeAnna blog, Not Afraid of Color. Do pop on over to see what treasures they are sharing with all of us today. My week has been full of fun and interesting events. IContinue reading "I Love Thursday #18"
Quilt Schmilt 