I’m hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, great food, fun times and perhaps even some time to fondle fabric. Mine was an unusual one this year. We left home on a rainy, slushy morning and headed to Sandpoint to spend some time with DH’s wonderful sister in law for her birthday.ContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year”
Category Archives: Family
Best of 2018
I was looking for photos for my favourite finishes of the year and discovered that I am so bad at remembering to take pictures. I’m sure that by the time I finish and need to get things in the mail, I am in too much of a hurry. At least that’s my excuse and I’mContinueContinue reading “Best of 2018”
2019 Planning List – 12 or More Things To Do or Learn
My list for 2019 includes 12 or more things I haven’t yet done but want to so here goes; Make some project pouches to keep myself organized. 1 Bag for handsewing and 4 pouches done! 2. Start hand pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt. Pattern is done; cutting templates and fabric next. 3. Replicate a sweet antique quilt that a friend found in Value Village. 4. Do the Good Fortune Mystery QuiltContinueContinue reading “2019 Planning List – 12 or More Things To Do or Learn”
Another Gift Done
Had another great day today. Managed to finish one more Christmas present and get bindings done on two mini quilts in between drafting legal documents for the real estate deal. I will post the photos of the minis when Janeen publishes her patterns. We got a call this morning that DH was accepted in toContinueContinue reading “Another Gift Done”
Productive Monday
I didn’t get much sewing done over the weekend, between a 75th birthday party for DH’s ex father in law ( we had the best time and even got to see the American contingent of the family!) and our annual Christmas party at the Slocan Valley Threads Guild monthly meeting. I did get to eatContinueContinue reading “Productive Monday”
Good Fortune Mystery QAL
How sweet is it when you get to spend the whole day sewing? Life can’t get better than that! The day started with chatting with my son in Saudi Arabia. He was telling my that Flynn, my youngest grandson loves his quilt. I made it with some beautiful flannels that a good friend, Claire hadContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Mystery QAL”
Getting Spoiled!
DH must love me and appreciate all of my work and stress over the past year!
I’m Done!
Finished the last of the dump runs yesterday. The move was completed October 31st, just on time. I. Wasn’t sure I’d get it done but I did. From 3500 sq t home with a 30′ X 80′ shop to 500 sq ft apartment! My studio space is about 6′ X 3′ now! Oh well it’sContinueContinue reading “I’m Done!”
2018 Q3 Finish Along
I am linking up with Leanne at She Can Quilt for the Q3 Finish Along; being very optimistic that the move will be done this weekend after I teach my group at the Guild on Saturday. I’m being optimistic because I have reached the point where I NEED time with fabric and machines! My listContinueContinue reading “2018 Q3 Finish Along”
Happy Happy Day
Seams to be Sewn. Moving day is October 15th for the move to our temporary home. Happy Birthday to me! I will be getting the keys next week and have already measured and sorted what goes where. I was a bit concerned that the light might not be adequate but today something wonderful happened! IContinueContinue reading “Happy Happy Day”
Funny how things change!
Yesterday was DH’s regular weekly doctor’s appointment in Nelson, BC. Stopped to get the groceries on my list and new SIM cards for our phones. Then I had to haul butt to the Golf course. We met Pat and signed a rental agreement. So it is now decided. After living in a 3700 square footContinueContinue reading “Funny how things change!”
The Move Is On!
All went well with lawyer today so possession date is Nov.1! DH and I then picked up a very busy 6 year old grandson for dinner and a sleepover. As I have been packing the Studio and the 2 upstairs bedrooms I have been filling the spare room with boxes and stuff. So Mikey decidedContinueContinue reading “The Move Is On!”
News’s
it has been too long since I posted but it has been weird here this summer! We had a pending sale of the property which dragged on for months. You know the drill; everything 3/4 packed , purged and sorted, living out of boxes, no time to fondle fabric. Then the fires started in BCContinueContinue reading “News’s”
Sunny Days!
For the first time in a month we have Internet! I’m so happy to be back in touch with the world. Time for an update:I finished all of the costumes (47 of them) and am proud to say there was an amazing array of herbs, flowers, trees, dwarves, princesses and evil kings dancing around theContinueContinue reading “Sunny Days!”
Progress!
I am starting to get excited! Things are progressing here. First of all, only 2 more costumes and one rose crown to finish for the school. Not bad for only having 2 weeks to get them done. At first I was told they needed 37 costumes. With changes in design and the addition of 2ContinueContinue reading “Progress!”
Introducing Nova-Lee
This sweet angel is Nova-Lee, born December 27, 2017. I finally had the chance to meet her (they live in Red Deer, Alberta. I did have a nice visn’t with Miss Nova-Lee, her brother, Mason, her Mom, Nicole and her Nanny, Stacy. It was too short as there is never enough time to visit whenContinueContinue reading “Introducing Nova-Lee”
Winter Fun
This has been a busy winter, fondling fabric and a trip to Alberta to look after my two youngest granddaughters for a few days while Mom attending a seminar and Dad was working. We had too much fun feeding animals and building an ice and snow castle. We also began our first sewing lessons, andContinueContinue reading “Winter Fun”
Charlotte’s pick
When my granddaughter, Charlotte was 3, her Daddy and Mommy discovered Charley was going to have a sibling. Our Miss Charlotte decided she needed Nana to make her a quilt for her big girl bed in their new house. With her Mom’s help, she found a pattern she liked and then picked her fabrics out.ContinueContinue reading “Charlotte’s pick”
Quilt Schmilt 