It was not a great month for sewing with so many doctor's appointments and tests for DH and myself both. I was also trying to unpack, sort and set up our cute little apartment. I did become obsessed with checking emails and Facebook for pictures and updates on Ryan's expected little one. It was alsoContinue reading "February Block Count, UFO’s and Finishes"
Qwilt Qwazy Queens
Marian at Seams to be Sew is hosting another of her great blog Hops in March. I've been following the Hops she hosts and having so much fun doing some of the blocks and rows for the row alongs. Her bloggers always have the most inspiring posts and such great eye candy. So I decidedContinue reading "Qwilt Qwazy Queens"
Proofreading and Testing
I have discovered over the past couple of years that I love to pattern test or proofread patterns for other designers. It not only gives me a deadline to do a project, but can help me stretch my skills or learn new ways to do different techniques. As a quilter I love piecing and paperContinue reading "Proofreading and Testing"
Valentines Week News and Updates
So how was your Valentine's Day? Happy? Fun? Relaxed? Romantic? I can only hope it was all of those and more! My day was filled with pictures of some very special granddaughters; Sweet, sweet Charlotte, and our Ruby, My Valentines Day was the start of another adventure. I'm sure I might have mentioned my shoulderContinue reading "Valentines Week News and Updates"
Introducing Our Sweet Levi
Finally this little man was brought into our world at 9:20 this morning. Isn't he just the cutest little bundle of joy? The doctors had warned us the little man would only be about 5 lbs. Boy were they wrong! He weighed in at 7 lbs 9 ozs. His sweet momma was a real trooperContinue reading "Introducing Our Sweet Levi"
Happy Monday
What a whirlwind few days we've had! I haven't had a chance to make the three additional blocks I need for Levi, my on his way now, third great grandchild. They are at the hospital now and the waiting has begun! And yes, it was slipped that baby is a boy and his first nameContinue reading "Happy Monday"
Life Takes Another Turn
The exercise regime that DH and his doctors and therapists have settled on for the next two weeks is having great results. He is walking better, his shoulders are almost level and his range of motion is increasing. Yesterday he reached the point where he was able to do a full hour of activity withoutContinue reading "Life Takes Another Turn"
Storm at Sea
Did any of you follow the Getaway Blog Hop sponsored by Island Batiks and hosted by all of the Island Batik Ambassadors? I have and have been absolutely blown away by so many creative and inspirational people. For several years I have been wanting to create a Storm at Sea quilt. The movement and intricateContinue reading "Storm at Sea"
One Monthly Goal
I was able to meet my January goal of getting some bags and pouches done to get myself organized. I also got caught up with my Quiltville Good Fortune Mystery Quilt. Can I do the same in February? I do have several town trips for doctors appointments and a trip to Kelowna for the MSContinue reading "One Monthly Goal"
January UFO & WIP Link Up
Today I am pleased to be able to link up with Julie’s link up on the Crafty Quilter blog. I managed to finish 3 more project bags to get myself organized in spite of having to make an unplanned trip to Vancouver, British Columbia to see about a life altering treatment for DH. I know,Continue reading "January UFO & WIP Link Up"
A Dreami Attack
Earlier this month I was doing another unpack and purge of my boxes and bins from our storage room knowing that we will be moving again in March and trying to get ready for a trip to Vancouver to see some doctors at a new Clinic for my hubby. While I was doing that IContinue reading "A Dreami Attack"
Had to Join the Elves!
https://1xmasitemamonth.blogspot.com/2019/01/happy-new-year-roll-call.html While surfing and reading blogs this morning, I came across this! What a fun idea to keep on track for a fun and stress free Christmas. It also works hand in hand with my 2019 Plan to get my UFO List down to nothing and my Projects To Do List done. I’m in forContinue reading "Had to Join the Elves!"
Update!
We got home Tuesday night after a fairly stress free trip. I managed to stay ahead of the snowstorm that was forecast. It was good driving with only one bad stretch with slush and snow through the pass on the Paulson. I think we were both in bed by 8:30! The next morning we hadContinue reading "Update!"
More Project Bags Done!
I managed to finish 2 more vinyl windowed pouches on Friday before I had to pack for our Vancouver trip. I started with 3 - 14.5” x 22” pieces of muslin to make my outside blocks. I did two with strings and one in a wonky block format. It was fun to just be impetuousContinue reading "More Project Bags Done!"
The Next Adventure Begins
Well, we made it to Vancouver today after leaving home yesterday. The trip over the Blueberry Paulson was rough with a lot of snow and very slushy roads. DH took a turn at driving after we got on to clear roads. I took over again at Rock Creek. Just after I started driving the weatherContinue reading "The Next Adventure Begins"
RSC QAL
This week I have been working on a couple of my Projects on my 2019 To Do List. Due to some upcoming commitments it became urgent to get some finishes done. The color this month was red and I had already pulled my red scraps and strings to work n Bonnie Hunter’s Good Fortune MysteryContinue reading "RSC QAL"
Hope Springs Eternal
I saw that Kim at Persimmon Dreams had a quick Hop going on and decided that I would jump in with a couple of quick projects. I finished up my projects but forgot to account for the different time zones when trying to link up this morning! Good thing I had fun anyhow! With theContinue reading "Hope Springs Eternal"
2019 Finish Along
My year has begun with another unpack of my boxes and bins from the storage room to do another sort and purge! Since moving out of the house (3600 sq ft) in October and into a temporary apartment (600 sq ft) I have discovered I don’t have enough space to sort my already put togetherContinue reading "2019 Finish Along"
Good Fortune Mystery Quilt
Is a mystery no longer! Bonnie released the instructions on putting the quilt together and OMG........it's a beauty! I have been busy since we got back from our vacation (I will write about that later) getting the last blocks pieced and then starting to put it all together. I had managed to get some ofContinue reading "Good Fortune Mystery Quilt"
Good Fortune Part 7
Today was catch up day with Bonnie Hunter's Good Fortune Mystery QAL. With having been away in America for almost 2 weeks I had gotten behind. Parts 5, 6 and 7 were on the To Do List for today. Woo Hoo! I got the piecing done today. Just have to press and trim the blocksContinue reading "Good Fortune Part 7"
Quilt Schmilt 