To-Do Tuesday #18

I will be linking this post with Sue and Roseanne’s Linky party over at Home Sewn By Us To-Do Tuesday Linky #49. Do stop over there to see what every one else is working on. Last week I had a short list of projects: 1. Finish my Christmas in July Then and Now Blog HopContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #18"

Less Than 3 Weeks Away!

We are just less than three weeks from the start of the Christmas in July Then and Now blog hop...so exciting! It’s being hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Here's the list of bloggers for the week. Get ready for some inspiring quilty eye candy. July 27 Creatin' in the Sticks Just BecauseContinue reading "Less Than 3 Weeks Away!"

Squirrel Attack!

My day started with shovelling and raking the soon to be patio area. The truck was coming with a pallet of paving stones so it had to be done. DH and I headed out but could only work in short stints. The mosquitos were eating us alive. Horrid beasts. In the break time I wasContinue reading "Squirrel Attack!"

I Love Thursdays #5

I will be linking with LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color and going to check out all the different blog posts. I love seeing what makes everyone happy. Some weeks it is more difficult to articulate what makes me happy. In these times with the increasing numbers of people getting sick and passing away fromContinue reading "I Love Thursdays #5"

To-Do Tuesday #17

Here it is the start of a new week. They seem to go by very quickly these days. My list last week: 1. Send Charlotte and Ruby their chairs. In the mail. 2. Work on the Christmas in July (then and now) Blog Hop Project. Almost finished including the squirrel projects! Can you guess whatContinue reading "To-Do Tuesday #17"

2020 FAL Q3 List

Here is my Q2 list: 1. Assemble the top with the pieced blocks from the Vortex pattern by Wilmington Prints. Done 1. Finish quilting and get the binding on Robbie Robotix. Done 2. Try and get two more quilts done from my To Be Quilted Pile. Done 3. Do my project for the Quilted LegacyContinue reading "2020 FAL Q3 List"

Sunday Sewing

It was Canada Day on Wednesday. When Canada first became a country the day was called Dominion Day. I’m not quite sure when the name got changed. Most celebrations were cancelled because of the pandemic. Fireworks were set off in so many cities, concerts were streamed and people mostly were safe distancing when they didContinue reading "Sunday Sewing"

July OMG

In June I had a list that should have been doable. It went something like this: 1. Finish my Spring Into Summer quilt. Finished 2. Finish my project for the Stitching Sunshine Blog Hop and write my post. Done! 3. Sew the two bean bag chairs that are cut out that my son asked me toContinue reading "July OMG"

Another DrEAMI Project

I saw a post on Desert Sky Quilting that had me intrigued with the thought of doing another fun scrappy project. You know what it’s like when the squirrels start doing their dance around you and won’t let up until you drop everything and make it? That’s what happened to me - the attack ofContinue reading "Another DrEAMI Project"

I love Thursday’s #4

I first read an I Love Thursday post on the Home Sewn By Us Blog and that eventually led me to LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Colour. Every week I enjoy checking out the list of bloggers posts on LeeAnna’s blog to see what they are sharing. I really enjoy linking up with this groupContinue reading "I love Thursday’s #4"

To Do Tuesday #16

My goals for last week: 1. Sew the zipper in Ruby’s chair. Done! 2. Finish the binding on the test quilt. Done! Another finish! 3. Work on the Christmas in July Hop Project. Working on it! 4. Keep up with the Days Filled With Joy QAL. Just need to put the borders on! 5. KnitContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #16"

My Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Fun

A few days or a week or so ago Susan from Desert Sky Quilts posted about a scrappy quilt along that Joy from Days Filled With Joy was hosting. I decided it might be fun so I got started on it after pulling out my scraps. I quickly got caught up with steps 1 -Continue reading "My Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Fun"

A Good Day Sewing

My day started with piles of projects everywhere! Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Some secret sewing projects for the upcoming Christmas in July Blog Hop; Binding is almost finished on pattern test quilt; The zipper is almost done on sweet little Ruby’s bean bag chair; I’m looking around and considering how much will getContinue reading "A Good Day Sewing"

I Love Thursday

This has been another week of troubling news; more trouble during a wellness check, Chief being violently abused during a traffic stop, watching the news from America. My heart is heavy with all that is going on and the increasing numbers of positive cases as our country re-opens. It is not always easy to seeContinue reading "I Love Thursday"

Final Day of Stitching Sunshine

Today is the last day of the Stitching Sunshine Blog Hop which is hosted by Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks. I’ve had so much fun hopping around and seeing all of the wonderful creations by an amazing group of quilters/designers. Have you had a chance to visit each of the posts? Did you findContinue reading "Final Day of Stitching Sunshine"

Tuesday Fun

Another day of sunshine is what I thought when I got up this morning. I managed to get laundry and housework done early so I managed some time with my fabric and my little Janome that I use for classes. My Pfaff is down again so needs to go to the hospital again. I didContinue reading "Tuesday Fun"

Wednesday June 24th List for Stitching Sunshine Another group of incredible, inspiring quilters have worked their magic to share some inspiration with all of us. Moose Stash Quilting Pamela Quilts Podunk Pretties Homespun Hannah’s Blog Ridge Top Quilts Words and Stitches Storied Quilts Ms P Designs USA selina quilts Do stop by to see theContinue reading

More Stitching Sunshine

Yesterday was the first day of the hop and I found some real inspiration. Did you have a chance to check the blogs? Today’s list of posts to check out are: Tuesday, June 23rd Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Scrapdash Mary Mack’s Blog Karen’s korner Sue S - hosted at Creatin'Continue reading "More Stitching Sunshine"

To Do Tuesday #15

This last week was a good one with some progress on my goals, getting caught up on some quilt alongs, my first ever Zoom Meeting with some amazing quilty friends, and started a new secret sewing project. 1. Sew the second bean bag chair. Just need to put the zipper in. 2. Work on quiltingContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #15"

June Stash and Time Reports

Kate Life in Pieces Previous: 108/152 June – 24/30 days Goal met: 132/182 Total days goal met: 132/182 Stash report: Previous balance: 167.55Fabric in last month: 10 yards Fabric out last month: 7Balance in stash: 170.55 * any fabric used from the scrap bins; doesn’t count as stash. Some sewing happened this month: 2 quiltsContinue reading "June Stash and Time Reports"