At last I get to share this flimsy. I really enjoyed testing this pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine It came together quickly since I could use my Accuquilt to do some of the cutting. Isn't this just some of the nicest piles of fabric sweetness? Just look how nicely these fabrics play together! TheContinue reading "Kaleidoscope Pattern Test"
Harlequin Pattern Test
A while back I discovered The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line magazine. I really enjoyed the issue and when I found out I could test patterns I was thrilled! I'm so excited to finally be able to show some of the finishes I have had over the past few months. Now this one, HarlequinContinue reading "Harlequin Pattern Test"
Crystal Facets
Doing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is called Crystal Facets, is a paper piecing project and is written by Barbara Douglas. I started with this; And continued on to this; Such a sweet basket of fabric goodness! I continued on and was really pleased with the pattern. It was soContinue reading "Crystal Facets"
September OMG
My September OMG was to finally decide on a quilt for me! My last count I have completed 343 quilts. Each and every one has been gifted or donated. When I discovered that surgery was necessary and imminent I started getting organized and that was when I confirmed that I had indeed donated the lastContinue reading "September OMG"
The Saga Continues
Just a quick update post surgery. According to my surgeon all went well. The severed ligament was reattached and anchored firmly. The tears in the other ligaments were repaired and my rotator cuff is as smooth as a really fine piece of fabric. My surgeon’s wife is a quilter so he knew what to sayContinue reading "The Saga Continues"
September OMG
My September will start with surgery on my rotator cuff to repair the torn and severed ligaments that were damaged when I moved us last October to our sweet little apartment. As I was cleaning and doing laundry to get ready for Tuesday’s surgery, I realized that although I have finished 343 quilts in theContinue reading "September OMG"
Once Upon A Story
It’s almost here! September 3 is the start of this fun Blog Hop! It’s Marian’s 5th year of doing this fall hop and it’s such a fun theme! I’ve had some peeks at some of the designers creations and I’m so inspired by them all. Here’s the line up. Do stop by the different blogsContinue reading "Once Upon A Story"
Another Experience
This past week has been a busy one; a little sewing, a little canning, a little writing and a lot of medical stuff. Two hours drive one way gets me to Trail. I’ve been there 3 times this week; surgeon appointment, pre-surgery check in and today an MRI. I was in Nelson which is oneContinue reading "Another Experience"
August Finishes
Here’s my August OMG List With progress report and photos when I can, 1. Complete one wall hanging, Finished August 9, 2019 Sneak peek since this is a pattern Test! 2. Complete a top for a pattern test, Completed August 29. Close up of the brilliant red fabrics I used. 3. Choose a pattern forContinue reading "August Finishes"
August Update
This month is turning out to be just plain weird! I’ve had successes with finishing some projects, getting sidetracked with Squirrels and too much time spent on medical stuff! For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you might remember my misadventure in June. I had only slept about 4Continue reading "August Update"
Winner!
Yesterday I received a very unexpected email from Marci of http://www.marcigirldesigns.com/. I won a prize in the Q2 Finish Along Linky party! How exciting is that? You can read my original FAL post here: Q2 Finishes To top it all the prize was picking three of Melissa Cory's patterns. I have been a follower ofContinue reading "Winner!"
Playing Catch Up!
The past week and a half has had me busy running back and forth to town, having my teaching day at the Guild (very excited! I have a newbie Quilter attending! Another addict has been created.), dropping everything to go to a friends' assistance when she had a quilting emergency, and getting the news thatContinue reading "Playing Catch Up!"
August OMG
Since I managed to meet my goals in July I'm hoping to do the same for August. I have a wall hanging I am doing as a pattern test for a December release. Great pattern with lots of paper piecing and Y Seams. I found some great Christmas fabrics in my stash which are perfectContinue reading "August OMG"
July OMG Finishes!
To date July has been quite the month! My goal for July was to finish 3 quilt tops. My first finish was a sweet pattern I was testing. The flimsy is done and in my cue for quilting. It looks like September will be a full month of quilting and binding quilts at the rateContinue reading "July OMG Finishes!"
Another July Finish!
Today I managed to finish another quilt top that I was pattern testing for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It won't be published until the fall so I can't share any of the details or finished photos. I can show a sneak peek of the fabrics. This will be my third finish for My July OMGContinue reading "Another July Finish!"
Hidden Treasures
This pattern was designed to combine 2 of my favourite things; scraps and a funky, fun focal fabric. The occasion arose where our local Golf Course is in dire financial straights and in need of some fundraising. I (ahem) was volunteered to do a quilt, which over the course (see how I did that 🤪)Continue reading "Hidden Treasures"
Sunday Funday! Another Finish!
Blue skies and sunshine started the day just right. DH had his new golf cart delivered and I was lucky enough to spend my day sewing and fondling fabric. I have another finish! A runner and 6 placemats done. I was pattern testing for Joanne of Canuck Quilting. What a fun pattern and such aContinue reading "Sunday Funday! Another Finish!"
Mosaic Mystery QAL
Oh I do love squirrels, I had decided that I was going to behave and just concentrate on my July OMG list and finishing up some UFO's, but then I kept seeing the posts for the Meadow Mist Mosaic Mist QAL. Yesterday the post was up for the fabric choices and that was it! SuchContinue reading "Mosaic Mystery QAL"
Q3 Finish Along
The sunshine is bringing with it the third quarter for our Finish Along for those who are sewing along and racking up those finishes. My goals so far for this quarter are: 1. Do the Kaleidoscope test pattern quilt top for the Quilt Pattern Magazine using the following fabrics; 2. Do the Leftover pattern testContinue reading "Q3 Finish Along"
July OMG
I'm hoping my July will be as successful at getting my goals met early and having time in case those squirrels catch me again. I am doing another pattern test for a pattern to be in October or possibly November for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. My deadline for this one is month end. It isContinue reading "July OMG"
Quilt Schmilt 