This past week sped by so quickly I can’t believe it’s time to link with a group of friends that on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour to see their I Like/Love posts for the week. Do pop over to see what everyone is sharing. I love that our local wildfire is starting to getContinue reading "I Love Thursday #13"
Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL
Have you been following this hop? Hosted by Marian of Seams to be Sew it was off to a great start on Tuesday. Just wait until you see what today’s designers have in store for you. Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts BlogKissed QuiltsPatchwork BreezeSongbird Designs/Brenda's BlogStitchin’ at Home Stop by, enjoy the eyeContinue reading "Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL"
Blooming Time
This is another pattern that I tested for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is written by Barbara Chojnacki. It finishes at 58 1/2” x 70 1/2”. The instructions are well written, includes great diagrams and are very complete. It is scheduled for publication in the September issue of the ezine. The final fabric pullContinue reading "Blooming Time"
To-Do Tuesday #22
Another week with fires, doctors appointments, Guild Meetings and all day power outages. Such a fun, busy week I’ve had! My list for last weeks To-Do Tuesday was (I thought) completely doable! Boy was I wrong. 😢 Here it is complete with updates: 1. Finish the pattern test quilt to flimsy stage. Done! Can’t waitContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #22"
Happy Labour Day Weekend!
It was great to have a common long weekend in both Canada and America. It’s nice that we can share the same holiday! I had a good weekend pulling fabrics for some pattern tests and upcoming projects. DH was out on the course doing some putting and chipping. He is progressing and so is myContinue reading "Happy Labour Day Weekend!"
It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,
Hosted by Marian at Seams To Be Sew! Can you believe the Designers who signed up? 50 of them! Here’s the lineup: First, today, let’s start with the schedule: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Blue Heron Quilting | Carolyn Butterfield | Made By MarneyPumpkin Patch BC | The Devoted Quilter Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts Blog | Kissed Quilts | Patchwork BreezeSongbird Designs | Stitchin’ atContinue reading "It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,"
Ready for some Fun?
It’s finally time for It’s a Garden Party RAL which is being hosted by Marian from Seams To Be Sew. I’ve seen the list of participants and I can tell you that it WILL be fun and inspirational! There are amazing sponsors, great giveaways and truly wonderful patterns for us all to enjoy! I hopeContinue reading "Ready for some Fun?"
September OMG
The last time I was able to link up with Elm Street Quilts for the OMG was in July. I knew August would be pretty much a write off for sewing time with DH having surgery. For September I am behind the eight ball with deadlines. So here’s my list: 1. Finish writing my blogContinue reading "September OMG"
I Love Thursday #12
LeeAnna hosts a linkup for several of our quilty friends to post lists of their like for the week on her blog Not Afraid of Color. I really enjoy popping around to see what is making everyone smile these days. As the week has gone by I spent a fair amount of time thinking ofContinue reading "I Love Thursday #12"
August Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces A month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and several were not a minute. Previous: 162/213 August - 15/31 days Total days goal met: 177/244 Stash report: Previous balance: 172.55Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out lastContinue reading "August Time and Stash Report"
August 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 - 16 blocks for Medieval Windows pattern test - 2 blocks for the walker caddy Previous Total: 699.5 YTD Total 717.5 Not a very productiveContinue reading "August Block Report"
To-Do Tuesday #21
I have finally figured out that my life has been just too full of adventures in the past couple of weeks. I had my last list of goals for the week at the beginning of the month and thought it would be so easy. Let’s see how I did: This week I will; 1. FinishContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #21"
I Love Thursday 11
A group of friends get together on Thursday via LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to list the things they love or that make them happy. The links to the various blogs can be found through the link above. My likes this week are simple. I like having my DD here. We have been havingContinue reading "I Love Thursday 11"
I Love Thursday #10
Another week of adventures; some good, some just plain strange. I love that DH has finally been able to get up and start walking a bit more. It’s really good since on Friday he should be getting his staples out! I am especially happy that my daughter has been here for almost two weeks andContinue reading "I Love Thursday #10"
I like Thursday #9
This has been a week of adventures. I like the fact that DH went into hospital last Thursday for his knee replacement surgery. It was a real adventure trying to establish communication with the surgical staff with the Covid shutdown but we managed. He did well but really seemed confused so that was a concern.Continue reading "I like Thursday #9"
July Stash and Time Reports
Kate Life in Pieces Previous: 132/182 July – 30/31 days Total days goal met: 162/213 Stash report: Previous balance: 170.55Fabric in last month: 14 YardsFabric out last month: 12 YardsBalance in stash: 172.55 * any fabric used from the scrap bins; doesn’t count as stash.
To Do Tuesday #20
Here I am late again! I am sure today is Monday! 🤔. Where did the days go? First of all let’s see how I did with last week’s list: 1. Finish Star Kissed Quilt Along Project. Nope! 2. Finish my secret sewing project. Nope! 3. Finish writing a pattern for my Boxed Quilt. Nope! 4.Continue reading "To Do Tuesday #20"
July 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 Mug Rugs 6Scrappy Quilt 128Xmas Tree Skirt 1Xmas Hexie Table Toppers 2 Previous Total: 520.5 YTD Total 699.5 Linking with Prairie Moon Quilts July Blck Report
I Love Thursday #8
Another week of getting my I like/love thoughts together has me pulling social media posts and memes to try to fit my thoughts into words. Not only are we still dealing with the spiking Covid 19 numbers, we are seeing more mass death and attacks, peaceful protesters being shot, gassed or hauled away in theContinue reading "I Love Thursday #8"
The Final Day of Christmas in July
Have you had 4 days of fun? Well as much as I hate to say it today is the final day of the Christmas in July Then and Now blog hop! It’s being hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Here’s the list of bloggers for the last day. Are you ready for moreContinue reading "The Final Day of Christmas in July"
Quilt Schmilt 