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"
Hands to Help Comfort Quilt Challenge
Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict is the driving force behind this amazing challenge. Every year Sarah has a small group of charities that she requests quilts be sent to along with a great list of their websites where you can check to see what their quilt requirements are. 2020 represents the tenth yearContinue reading "Hands to Help Comfort Quilt Challenge"
Creating a Quilted Legacy
Sadly 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. In Paula’s memory, Janice of Color, Creating and Quilting and Kate of Smiles From Kate have been working together to host aContinue reading "Creating a Quilted Legacy"
A Finish I Can Share
It seems like forever since I have been able to show off a finish. So much of my sewing lately has been for Blog Hops or pattern testing that I’ve only been able to share sneak peeks! Today is different! I have a quilt top finished. A few months back I won a sweet bundleContinue reading "A Finish I Can Share"
May 3 – 9 Goals
My list last week was: 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. 2. Start quilting either of the two sandwiched quilts. Some progress. 3. Keep assembling my project for the Creating a Legacy Blog Hop. Finished along with the binding and an extra block to make a presentation bag. 4. Finish my pattern test quilt top.Continue reading "May 3 – 9 Goals"
Another One Coming
Stitching Sunshine My day will be June 22. Can’t wait to see who all is participating!
May OMG
Elm Street Quilts 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. 3. Finish my blog post and get photos for my Creating a Quilted Legacy Blog Hop Project. 4. Finish my blog post and get photos for my It’sContinue reading "May OMG"
I Love Thursday
I’m not sure how your week is going, but mine has been great so far. I’ve been busy sewing and getting some projects with deadlines done and while we have had some rain there has been lots of sunshine. 1. One of my greatest joys right now is seeing how the curve has flat linedContinue reading "I Love Thursday"
April Stash and Time Reports
This month started slow. I’ve been spending plenty of time in my sewing space but don’t have a lot to show for it. I do however have a tidy space and I’m having some success at getting my scrap bin emptied. There is my Robbie Robotix finished, two more sandwiched and one under the needleContinue reading "April Stash and Time Reports"
Midweek Musing
I was just sitting here trying to knit and my mind started to wander. I was thinking of how our lives have changed with this worldwide crisis. I was thinking of my family in Alberta. With their lives and responsibilities staying home and staying safe is only a possibility for some of them. My daughterContinue reading "Midweek Musing"
Quilt Schmilt 