I was so excited to get an email from Kim at Persimmon Dreams letting me know I had won a prize for my PQ 12.3 project which you can read about here. I’m so thrilled because anyone who knows me knows I love the fun of making scrappy quilts. PRIZE 12 – SNUGGLES QUILTS: WINNER – #129.ContinueContinue reading “I Won A Prize from Project Quilting”
Category Archives: Finished Projects
Project Quilting 12.3
I don’t know about you, but I’m having trouble imagining vacations and being able to travel again. I thought of going to visit kids, grands and great grands and that sounded busy and fun. My mind then took to wandering down the Pacific Coast Highway which DH would like to do in the next coupleContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 12.3”
Garden View Test Pattern
On October 16th I was able to claim a finish for a Pattern Test that I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line publication. The pattern is “Garden View” by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate or intermediate Quilter. The finished size is 68 1/2” x 84 1/2”. ForContinueContinue reading “Garden View Test Pattern”
My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop
Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting another blog hop with an intriguing theme; hearts but no pink. Right away my mind wandered to a fun fact. Did you know that Hearts on Fire is the brand name for a jewelry company? There diamonds are very pretty and the jewelry settings are pretty unique!ContinueContinue reading “My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop”
My Weekly Recap
Here is my weekly list of what is happening in my quilting life; time spent, goals, stash and PHD Report. My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #41 Linking with Home Sewn Buy Us Last week’s list: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. Still have 3 baggies to go. 2. SendContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap”
Weekend Sewing Fun
I’ve been continuing on with cutting the scraps from my bin into the appropriate sizes of squares, strings and HST’s but got a bit sidetracked playing with the scraps so I’m still working on the last 3 baggies. I did get 18 – 32 patch panels done with a few 😉 of my 2 1/2”ContinueContinue reading “Weekend Sewing Fun”
Medieval Windows
This is another pattern test quilt I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine in the summer of 2020. The pattern is written by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. Finished size is 63 1/2” x 63 1/2” and only uses just under 7 1/2 yards of fabric including the binding. Pieces cut in an afternoon using my AccuquiltContinueContinue reading “Medieval Windows”
My Weekly Windup
My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #41 Linking with Home Sewn By Us Last Week’s List: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. I’m down to 3 baggies of scraps! Scraps and orphan block finishes 😉 2. Send photos and do write ups for pattern tests. Done! 2 more pattern testsContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Windup”
Project Quilting 12.1
One of my favourite Challenges has begun. The guidelines this time or for any project that is considered to be a quilt using predominately yellow and grey (white and black can be added). I went searching in my stash for the pieces I knew were there. Some sewing happened. I then layered my fabric, bitsContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 12.1”
2020 FALQ4 Finishes
My goals this quarter are: 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. Done! Waltzing With BearsMedieval Windows 2. Do 2 Commissions (3 pieces); a summer quilted duvet cover and a quilted winter duvet cover for one gentleman and a quilt for another gentleman. In progress. One winter duvet is delivered. Fully lined,ContinueContinue reading “2020 FALQ4 Finishes”
To Do Tuesday #38
Here it is Tuesday and time to link our posts with Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us for their To.Do Tuesday Linky Party. Last week I decided to set the following goals to keep some Projects moving along: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. No progress here 2. KeepContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #38”
Best of 2020
Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a linkup for favourite posts of this crazy, year we have experienced. For most of us our time in sewing spaces was increased by the Pandemic we are still experiencing. Along with more time, some of us experienced lack of inspiration and less motivation at times. someContinueContinue reading “Best of 2020”
December DrEAMI
This month was a crazy one with trying to get ready for the holidays while not feeling up to par and DH having medical issues/tests and appointments. I realized early on that I needed some handwork to keep myself occupied while sitting in the car waiting for DH to finish with appointments and tests. IContinueContinue reading “December DrEAMI”
Finally A Finish 😄
This finish is a real joy to have done. It not only completes a commission, but gets a flimsy off my To Be Quilted/UFO List. I had gone over several patterns and photos of quilts with my customer and his choice was this quilt. This top was a test pattern I did for The QuiltContinueContinue reading “Finally A Finish 😄”
Pretty Piney Pattern Test
Another project begins! So much fun! Pattern is printed. Fabrics are pulled. Black and white photo edited to check values. Flying Geese Four at a time fun! I think I’m ready to go. Becca’s Revolution pattern is going to be fun! Flying geese aplenty. Let the cutting and piecing begin! This pattern is another exampleContinueContinue reading “Pretty Piney Pattern Test”
November Block Report
My blocks this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks July 137 Blocks August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks Snappy Bags 43 – 86 blocksPattern test 128 Runners 8Topper 1 Previous Total: 1070.5 YTD Total:ContinueContinue reading “November Block Report”
November OMG Finishes
Here we are the second to last month of 2020 and for many reasons some of us are slowing down, finding it hard to keep motivated or running low on energy. Isn’t it a good thing we have lists to keep us trying to be accountable at least to ourselves? My November One Monthly GoalContinueContinue reading “November OMG Finishes”
A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams
I’ve had a few requests to do a tutorial on how I do French Seams on my scrappy snappy bags. I start by making my panel for the bag. Usually I do a QAYG panel with a normal backing/batting sandwich but recently I was inspired by Gail’s post on her Charm Bag project to useContinueContinue reading “A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams”
October OMG Update
1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. Done! 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. Done. Blog post is Here 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Some progress! 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Flimsy is finished but will need to be shared later! 4.ContinueContinue reading “October OMG Update”
My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop
Today is my day to share on the From the Heart Blog Hop which is hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I was really excited when I saw the invitation to participate in this Hop as this is the time of year when I am making gifts and looking for new ideas. IContinueContinue reading “My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop”
Quilt Schmilt 