The Say What? Sew it – Show it Challenge Has Begun!

Today is the first day of this month’s Sew it- Show it Challenge which is the brain child of and is being hosted by the amazing Joan from MooseStash Quilting. The theme is Say What? Can you guess the theme of this one? “You can share a story, or show us a project or techniqueContinue reading “The Say What? Sew it – Show it Challenge Has Begun!”

Friday Finishes

It’s been a week filled with errands, several trips to town, meetings and interviews and not one, but two power outages (the longest being over 8 hours), but I did manage to sew every single day and can even share some projects and even a peek at another almost finish with you. But first IContinue reading “Friday Finishes”

PQ 14.5 – Sew Not a Square

First of all I’d like to thank Kim and Trish for all of the work they put in to a wonderful challenge for all of us to enjoy and stretch our creativity! Trish has come up with another fun prompt for this week’s challenge. Make something that is considered to be a quilt (multi layers,Continue reading “PQ 14.5 – Sew Not a Square”

My Day – Shades of Blue Blog Hop

I would like to thank Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks who is the hostess for this month’s quilting adventure. January usually brings us a winter related theme and this one is a particular favourite of mine; shades of blue. One of my favourite quilts I made was for one of Carla’s hops and itContinue reading “My Day – Shades of Blue Blog Hop”

I Like Thursday

On Thursday a group of like minded bloggers get together on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to share lists of things that bring them joy or they are grateful for. One of the things I am most grateful for is our on line community. Through these past couple of difficult years, our community hasContinue reading “I Like Thursday”

Scrap Happy Day

On the 15th of the month (or there abouts) a group of bloggers write posts about their scrappy projects for the month. The list is: Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynda,EdiBirthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,Claire, Jean, Jon, Dawn, Jule, Gwen,Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Carol,Preeti, Debbierose, NóilinContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”

Sunday Update and ToDo Tuesday #118

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. Last goals: It was another week of meetings and appointments but I did manage to carve out some time to play with fabric.Continue reading “Sunday Update and ToDo Tuesday #118”

September OMG Check in

In keeping with trying to be easier on myself with real life outside my sewing space keeping me busy, I had minimal goals this month. In between travelling and doing whatever is necessary between home and K and D’s I need to finish my September blog hop projects finished and start on My October HopContinue reading “September OMG Check in”

See Ya Later Alligator My Day!

We get to thank Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks who is the hostess with this month’s great theme. I must confess to taking a trip down memory lane when I read the call out for bloggers with this theme. 😁 The challenge is: Travel…anything from places to go, to how you get there, andContinue reading “See Ya Later Alligator My Day!”

Scrap Happy Day

I haven’t been doing a lot of sewing these last few months since we lost our little Clarke, but recently I finished a commission for a baby who is due in September. The surrogate Aunt and I had gone shopping to find the perfect fabrics for a little boy. I designed, sewed, quilted and boundContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”

July OMG Check In

Here it is the end of July already and it’s time to see if we met our goals for the month and link up with Patty at Elm Street Quilts. My goals for July were to try to finish my A Roll of the Dice quilt (which got left at the studio) and get anotherContinue reading “July OMG Check In”

July Block Report

I am enjoying being able to see how everyone is doing this year with Shelly at Prairie Moon Quilts with the 350 Blocks Project. July was a month of travelling back and forth to help some friends and doing some quilting and getting bindings on quilts, but I did get to spend some quality timeContinue reading “July Block Report”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #107

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. I spent the week at the studio and had a misadventure on my way home Saturday night resulting in my not getting homeContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #107”

My PHD in 2022 July Update

Gail from Quilting Gail PHD Report is hosting the PHD in 2022 again. I really enjoy keeping track of things and seeing if I can get 12 of my UFOs finished up. I get to claim a UFO finish this month. In my world any quilt top that sits for more than a few monthsContinue reading “My PHD in 2022 July Update”

UFO Blog Hop My Day

Yes, it’s all about UFO’s. Are we talking Unfinished objects? Are we talking Aliens? Have you had a chance to check out all of the bloggers participating in the hop? I’d like to thank Joan from MooseStash Quilting for devising the perfect theme for this month’s hop. For anybody who doesn’t know me, I amContinue reading “UFO Blog Hop My Day”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #107

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. It’s been another week of travelling back and forth between the studio and home. Lots of miles, a bit of machine time andContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #107”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #106

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. I was home, then at the studio, home again and just getting ready to head back to the studio. I’m so behind againContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #106”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #105

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. Last To-Do list: Another week with an emergency trip to the studio to help K and D with some issues. Today is theContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #105”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #104

I’d like to start this post by wishing my American friends and family a Happy Fourth of July and the hope that my Canadian friends and family had a wonderful Canada Day long weekend. I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure IContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #104”

#2022 Planning Party Mid Year Check In

It’s time for Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl’s mid year link up to help with keeping us on track to meet our goals and plans for the new year. My goals for 2022 were to finish the quilts that are in those bins, and complete each and every new project I started in this year. I’mContinue reading “#2022 Planning Party Mid Year Check In”