Can you believe it’s been just over a month? Are you losing days and having to check your phone to see what day it really is? That’s me these days! 🤔 I had my goals for the week and fabrics pulled for the upcoming blog hop projects. And then.........🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿. Visitors arrived and my mind wentContinue reading "One Month of Self Isolating"
April Block Report
350 Block Project 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 Previous Total: 305 Autumn Entwined Pattern Test ;Continue reading "April Block Report"
Fabric Pulls
These past few days found me going down a rabbit hole. I hit the wall with missing family, not being able to focus, and really missing the physical contact of a simple hug. It was really strange not to see family or friends over the Easter weekend other than social media posts, video and telephoneContinue reading "Fabric Pulls"
2020 FAL Q2 List
Can you believe it’s the second quarter already? Are you managing to get lots done while self isolating? I did not finish everything on my Q1 List. The unfinished items will get moved to Q2 and I have a few more to add to the list! The hashtag to enter the post on Instagram isContinue reading "2020 FAL Q2 List"
FALQ1 Finishes
My list for Q1 was: Finish piecing Mystery Mosaic and get the borders on. Done and In the To Be Quilted Pile. Piece the blocks and assemble the top for the pattern I am testing (Trinkets). Done and in the To Be Quilted Pile. Piece the blocks and assemble the top for the pattern IContinue reading "FALQ1 Finishes"
I Love Thursday
With all the scary numbers being reported on with the Covid 19 Pandemic, it’s more important now to keep in mind the blessings we have in our lives and the things we can be thankful for. 1. I love DH and the strange and wonderful things we wind up doing. Towing the golf cart toContinue reading "I Love Thursday"
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"
Quilt Schmilt 