Can you believe we are one half of the way through this crazy year? My block count is reflecting the emotional impact this year is having on me. My blocks so far this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks PreviousContinue reading "June Block Report"
Some Bright Sunshiny Fun
A huge thank you to Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks for hosting the perfect hop to provide us all with some much needed sunshine. I’m sharing my day with a great bunch of bloggers, all of whom I have been following and admiring forever it seems. Monday, June 22nd Just Let Me Quilt VroomansContinue reading "Some Bright Sunshiny Fun"
To Do Tuesday #14
I confess to having been missing in action for the past couple of weeks (or a month if I’m really honest). Not paying attention to my goal lists or writing new ones. This week is a new page and in spite of the world news and increasing numbers of Covid19 cases I am going toContinue reading "To Do Tuesday #14"
June OMG Finishes
Elm Street Quilts June OMG Finish Linkup 1. Finish my Spring Into Summer quilt. Quilted and binding is on. 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 to make for hisContinue reading "June OMG Finishes"
Ready for Some Fun Hopping Around?
Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks put the word out that she would be hosting another blog hop and the word spread quickly! We all know how much fun these hops are so the roster filled up rapidly. Can you see the amazing list of participants? Are you as excited as I am to seeContinue reading "Ready for Some Fun Hopping Around?"
Saturday Goings On
This morning Saw a cloudy overcast sky so I thought it would be a good day to sew. Little did I know the clouds cleared off about 9:00 and DH decided to go whack a few balls. That meant I could move things around and get my sewing space in order. I moved my sewingContinue reading "Saturday Goings On"
Friday Fun
I do think I’m getting my sewjo back! A big part of it was going to the post office today and finding this: One day I had been reading a blog post on Mary Mack’s Blog and saw that she had a giveaway for some scraps of Island Batiks fabric. Of course I commented becauseContinue reading "Friday Fun"
I Love Thursday’s
My post this week will be a reflection on the crazy times we are living in and concerns for what this world will be like when my grandchildren and great grandchildren are all grown. I had thought that this “once in a lifetime” pandemic was one of the most topsy turvy roller coaster rides ofContinue reading "I Love Thursday’s"
May Block Report
Can you believe we are one third of the way through this year? My block count is reflecting the emotional impact this year is having on me. My blocks so far this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks Previous Total: 478.5 Vortex 42 Blocks May Total:Continue reading "May Block Report"
June OMG
I thought my list last month was doable. I did make some progress. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. Quilting is done except for the last border. 3. Finish my blog post and get photos forContinue reading "June OMG"
I Love Thursday’s
I was first introduced to I Love Thursday’s by reading Sue and Roseanne’s blog Home Sewn By Us. Through their blog I discovered LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour. It made me stop and think how fun it would be to actually write a list of so many of the blessings I have in myContinue reading "I Love Thursday’s"
May Stash and Time Reports
Kate Life in Pieces Previous: 99/121 May – 9/ 31 days Goal met: 9/31 Total days goal met: 108/152 Stash report: Previous balance: 171.3Fabric in last month: 6 yardsFabric out last month: 9.75Balance in stash: 167.55 * any fabric used from the scrap bins; doesn’t count as stash. Linking with: Life in Pieces
I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects
What a month last month was! Two blog hop projects done and posts written/published. A bad bout of the flu. An emergency trip out of town to help some dear friends. Temperamental machines and the ever present squirrel attacks! Creating a Legacy Hop Project It’s Cool to Be Square Hop Project I did manage aContinue reading "I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects"
May OMG progress
It’s been an interesting month with some progress on my list. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! Vortex is a finished top! 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. Quilting is half done! 3. Finish my blog post and get photos for myContinue reading "May OMG progress"
May 24 -30 To Do List
Let’s start with last week’s list: 1. Draft pattern for the bean bag chairs. Pull fabric and get it cut. Fabric Pulled and Cut. 2. Finish quilting Trinkets. My quilting machine has died, so this will be put on hold until it goes to the doctor to see if it can be fixed. Funny noises andContinue reading "May 24 -30 To Do List"
My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop
When I saw the announcement for this Blog Hop I knew I wanted to participate and even what I was going to make. It was predetermined! Right? Wrong! I had my fabrics pulled and pattern printed. Then I’m not sure if it was Covid Brain or the squirrels visiting me again but things changed. 🥴Continue reading "My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop"
May 17-23 To Do List
This is my last posted list for my goals. Unfortunately I was knocked down by the flu; while not Covid, it was a particular nasty bug. I am starting to feel better but don’t yet have an abundance of energy. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! 2. Start quilting either of the two sandwichedContinue reading "May 17-23 To Do List"
Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge
Starting in 2011 Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict has hosted this challenge to provide quilts to various charities. 2011: 47 quilters made 60 quilts 2012: 55 quilters made 94 quilts 2013: 65 quilters made 127 quilts 2014: 70 quilters made 145 quilts 2015: 67 quilters made 147 quilts 2016: 104 quilters made 194Continue reading "Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge"
It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop Coming Soon
A couple of months ago, Carol from Just Let Me Quilt announced the new hop she is hosting mid May. I decided right away that I needed to jump in because I had the perfect idea for a quilt that suited the theme and the crazy times we are living in. I had my patternContinue reading "It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop Coming Soon"
Creating a Quilted Legacy Blog Hop: My Day
Paula Budinger passed away on February 8. Paula blogged at Paula B Quilts. She was very active in our quilting community through her blog and her involvement in creating quilts for several charities. Most of the bloggers in this hop knew her, but I was only familiar with her through reading her blog. In Paula’sContinue reading "Creating a Quilted Legacy Blog Hop: My Day"
Quilt Schmilt 