To Do Tuesday

Another week starting with more snow! I just keep reminding myself spring is coming! I realized that with the onset of Covid Brain, I hadn’t written many/any posts or managed to concentrate on anything so I decided to spend some time talking with old friends, reading (don’t ask me what I read. I deleted theContinue reading "To Do Tuesday"

Another Pattern Test Finished

Today I finished the flimsy I was pattern testing. I was able to get outside for a photo shoot in spite of the snow that fell last night Here’s a sneak peek; And look at the bonus with this one: My only sadness with this project is the flimsy needs to go on the ToContinue reading "Another Pattern Test Finished"

April OMG

April is starting slowly for me. The Covid 19 self isolating and social distancing is having a bit of an effect on me. I pick up things to work on and then put them down, only to pick up something else. DH told me to shop for fabric and gave me a budget. I lookedContinue reading "April OMG"

Stash, Block Count and Time Reports for March 1 – 31

Previous Total Goals: 42/60March 1-31: 28/31 daysGoal met: 70/91 Stash report: Fabric in this month: 0Fabric out this month: 1.35Balance in stash: 171.3 * If fabric was gifted, won or from the scrap bins it does not count as stash fabric. Organizing Time Report: Goal : 30 minutes per day, Sunday through Saturday. Previous TotalContinue reading "Stash, Block Count and Time Reports for March 1 – 31"

March OMG and my Favourite Finish

My list for March was a very moderate one for me. I had some success and finishes, work on some and no progress on others due to the world crisis causing some adjustments having to be made to our lives. DH and I are self isolated because we are in the high risk category. ItContinue reading "March OMG and my Favourite Finish"

March 22-28 Progress Report

It’s been a week! The emotions are erratic and I have been unsettled and disorganized. I’m sure you all can identify with these feelings. I’m telling myself it is a form of cabin fever. My list for my hoped for progress is: 1. Finish the binding on Star Crossed Plaid. On the last side. 2.Continue reading "March 22-28 Progress Report"

Quirky Pinwheels

This pattern was written by Bonny Peters and will be published in the April 2020 edition of The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The Quilt Pattern Magazine. One of my favourite on line resources Fabric pulled from stash. The cutting begins! The fabric was pulled, cut, and the blocks pieced in a day. The blocks were putContinue reading "Quirky Pinwheels"

I Love Thursday #3

Just wanted to say thank you to Roseanne and Sue at Home Sewn By Us and LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color for hosting the Linky party that encourages us all to think of things we love or like. In these crazy times some introspection can be a welcome reset. 1. I love having timeContinue reading "I Love Thursday #3"

March 15-21 Progress Report

It’s been quite a week of fabric fun. I’ve decided that keeping busy while DH shifts back and forth between Canadian news and American news for 6 - 10 hours a day will make me crazy if I don’t find ways to tune it out. My first finish was piecing the flimsy for my projectContinue reading "March 15-21 Progress Report"

My Day on Quilt Qwazy Queens

How are you all doing? I trust you are being socially responsible and isolating yourself in your sewing rooms? It sure feels like that’s all I have been doing besides normal housework and chores. I have found I’ve been spending more time on line than I usually do, but who can resist seeing what everyoneContinue reading "My Day on Quilt Qwazy Queens"

Project Quilting 11.6

I had bought a wedge ruler a while back and the new challenge had me thinking of how to use it in this project. I knew I wanted to use solids and create a project that reflected the way we are feeling these days. Loving our family and friends, feeling a bit scattered and concerned,Continue reading "Project Quilting 11.6"

Making us Laugh Blog Hop

Hosted by Joan at Moose Stash Quilting. This is the list of bloggers who will bring a much needed smile to your faces. Do stop in, check out their projects, perhaps collect some inspiration or patterns, and feel free to show them some love by commenting. Wednesday March 18 Life in the Scrapatch The DarlingContinue reading "Making us Laugh Blog Hop"

Are you ready to Laugh?

With everything that’s going on it the world we all need to stay calm and find something to laugh about. An amazing group of bloggers, under the guiding umbrella of one of the funniest bloggers we know and love, Joan from Moose Stash Quilting will be presenting the Make Us Laugh Blog Hop by theContinue reading "Are you ready to Laugh?"

March 15 -21 Progress and Goals

To say it’s been an interesting week is putting it mildly. I’m not sure if any of you have experienced any of the hysteria based behaviour, but it is fully in force here in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Just a reminder that through the stress and anxiety, we all need to remain calm,Continue reading "March 15 -21 Progress and Goals"

I Love Thursday

I love the fact that after 2 days of snow, the sun is shining today and we have pretty blue skies. Wednesday morning 6:00 am view before the snowfall increased. On Wednesday DH had an appointment with a surgeon so we had to go to town. On the way home the car hit some deepContinue reading "I Love Thursday"

March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals

All in all I can say this week was a bit of a washout for me as far as my weekly goals getting accomplished. No finishes to report, but some progress was made. I did get some progress on my Star Crossed Plaid Quilt. It should be ready for binding mid week. I only gotContinue reading "March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals"

I Love Thursday #1

I Love Thursday's has been a Linky party I've been appreciating for quite a while. Several of my favourite bloggers participate. Do pop over to some of their sites. Links will be at the bottom of my post. I'm thinking it's time I shared some of my loves. My first love is my DH. ThisContinue reading "I Love Thursday #1"

To Do Tuesday #3

Here it is Tuesday and I am fulfilling my need to make a list. Sue and Roseanne at Home Sewn By Us host a Linky party every Tuesday and I have found if I have a list I seem to manage to get more done! This is a week with my Guild Board Meeting Wednesday,Continue reading "To Do Tuesday #3"

Joining Some More Hops

Now that I can see and sew, I decided to let a couple of squirrels take over my sewing space. I joined the Quilt Qwazy Queens Hop again this year because the theme just makes me smile. It starts March 18th and is a perfect way to celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day on March 21st. HowContinue reading "Joining Some More Hops"

February Monthly Recap

February was not as productive as I would have liked, but with having cataract surgery and trying to adjust to my so much improved vision, I am not going to complain. Prairie Moon Quilts Blocks finished in February: Vortex: 42 Scrappy blocks: 24 Previous Total: 196 Total Blocks: 262 Life in Pieces Previous Goal: 30/31Continue reading "February Monthly Recap"