I was able to call my new shawl done! I managed to get it soaked and blocked last week. Love this wool and it knit so nicely! So here is the finished product. Warm, cuddly and perfect for a cold winter day! Finished before the snow sets in! Thanks for stopping in. Did your dayContinue reading "My first finish for November"
And we have a winner!
In my post on the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop I let everyone know that I was having a giveaway for one follower of my blog. I said the giveaway would be a surprise and would depend on where the winner lived. Kind of strange, but since DH and are are retired, fundsContinue reading "And we have a winner!"
Winter Blues
I can’t believe Carla from Creatin in the Sticks is hosting another Blog Hop in January. It always amazes me how organized some people are. Fun times again! Well of course I had to sign up for another Hop. I think I’m becoming an addict to the fun and sharing ideas! So get ready forContinue reading "Winter Blues"
I’m a winner!
I received an email from Carla of Creatin In the Sticks. I won a $25.00 gift certificate from the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop! I’m so excited and thrilled. I will confess to spending a fair amount of time window shopping on the site and have dropped a few items in to myContinue reading "I’m a winner!"
Star Crossed Plaid
In October Becca from Pretty Piney Quilts put out a call for pattern testers for her Star Crossed Plaid Pattern. Of course I volunteered and was accepted! This pattern is absolutely one of the sweetest patterns to make. I have done it in fabrics and baby size for my great granddaughter who is due midContinue reading "Star Crossed Plaid"
Friday Follow Up
This has been a busy week. It all started a week ago Thursday when DH and I were discussing visiting some friends in the Okanagan Valley for a few days break. We were going to head out on Thursday. Then DH remembered that Kenny and Dee will be decorating for Christmas. My darling has aContinue reading "Friday Follow Up"
Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn
At last it’s my turn to share, but first, have you had a chance to visit the other bloggers on this Hop? I have been visiting and am so impressed with the creativity these bloggers share with all of us! I’d like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks for organizing this hop. WhatContinue reading "Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn"
Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule
Stitch It and Gift It It’s almost here! On Monday the fun begins! Get ready to stop by these blogs for some fun ideas for gifts and read their stories about why or how these gifts came into being. Don’t forget to leave a comment and thank these creative souls for their great ideas andContinue reading "Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule"
November One Monthly Goal
November goals are the following: 1. Finish knitting my new winter shawl. 2. Sandwich and quilt the sweet baby quilt I made while pattern testing for Becca of Piney Street Quilts. 3. Remake the baby quilt in flannel for my next great granddaughter who is due December 13. 4. Keep working on my Starstruck QALContinue reading "November One Monthly Goal"
Stitch It and Gift It
I saw this sweet post about another fun, idea filled blog hop on Creatin’ in the Sticks blog. Carla does have some fun ones and the creative team on the hop are amazing. This hop runs from Nov. 11-15th. I’ve seen the lineup. You won’t want to miss any of the stops on this Hop!Continue reading "Stitch It and Gift It"
Sweet Saturday Fun
Time for an update as to my week. Monday was our federal election here in Canada and I was scheduled to work as a Central Poll Supervisor. I have been working at both federal and provincial elections for over 30 years. My Dad was in the Canadian Armed Forces and always stressed that we hadContinue reading "Sweet Saturday Fun"
Q4 Finish Along
Time to start a new list for the final quarter of 2019. This quarter will be a tough one. Next week I get to start taking my sling off to do some gentle exercise on my shoulder. Being able to resist the urge to do “just a bit more” will be difficult. I’m not sayingContinue reading "Q4 Finish Along"
Once Upon a Story Show and Tell
This was Marian from Seams to be Sew’s 5 year of doing a fall RowAlong. The theme this year was Nursery Rhymes and Fables. The designers that stepped up to participate really raised the bar with such creativity being shown in their blocks. It was my first time taking part in a Hop and IContinue reading "Once Upon a Story Show and Tell"
Monday Musings
First of all Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers. Hopefully your weekend was full with family, laughter, lover and good food. My weekend started with teaching On Saturday at my monthly group at our local Guild. I’m excited to have one new Quilter and one novice this season. Both of these ladies amazed me withContinue reading "Monday Musings"
The Year of Great Blog Hops
I don’t think I can remember a year where I have followed as many blog Hops as this one. Today I discovered a new hop. Carole from My Carolina Home is doing her annual Autumn Jubilee Hop. She has with some help from her friends created a blog hop with an Autumn theme. We’ll haveContinue reading "The Year of Great Blog Hops"
October OMG
Can you believe it’s October already? I sure can’t. The weathers here is still mild, the leaves are just starting to fall and there is just a skiff of snow high up on the ridges. As of tomorrow it will be one month since my surgery so my goals for the month will have toContinue reading "October OMG"
Q3 Finish Along
M goals for the third quarter were: 1. Do the Harlequin test pattern quilt top for the Quilt Pattern Magazine. Done Harlequin Finished July 12, 2019 2. Do the Leftover pattern test for Canuck Quilter. This might also work for not 1, but 2 items of my UFO and Projects Half Done List! Done LeftoversContinue reading "Q3 Finish Along"
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
Welcome to my stop on the OnceUpon Story Row Along! I was so excited to see the theme for this Row Along and had to jump in and volunteer when Marian announced the upcoming Row Along. She has been doing this Row Along for 5 years now! It's been so much fun to read allContinue reading "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!"
Leftovers Pattern Test
I was really pleased when Joanne Kerton who designs and blogs as The Canuck Quilter Designs emailed me to see if I could fit a pattern test in my schedule for her for the end of July. I was happy to do so. I used my Christmas panels that I had made from leftover stringsContinue reading "Leftovers Pattern Test"
Sunday Sewing
This week was a good one. I’m doing my physio daily and saw my surgeon for the 2 week follow up post surgery. He is pleased with my progress. The incisions are all healed up so I can shower as long as I keep a sling on. The first time switching out of Big BerthaContinue reading "Sunday Sewing"
Quilt Schmilt 