I was being good working on my UFO’s when I received an email from Persimmon Dreams. Project quilting 11 has begun. The theme for this week is numbers. I wasn’t too sure what to make but then that squirrel paid me a visit yesterday. In the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop I hadContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting Challenge 1”
Category Archives: Finished Projects
December OMG link up
I knew that December was going to be a month of very little sewing time. We were committed to go to Alberta to farm sit for two weeks and get some quality visiting time in with family. My goal for the month was to get my project done for The Winter Blues Blog Hop (JanuaryContinueContinue reading “December OMG link up”
November Fun Finish
At our Guild meeting at the beginning of November a request was put forward to our members to make and donate some items to the local food bank. At their Christmas party in December some volunteers take the kids in to the back room where they are encouraged to pick presents to gift their parents.ContinueContinue reading “November Fun Finish”
November OMG
I can not believe November is almost over. It seems like it just began last week! The fact that there is still no snow on the ground makes it even more difficult to believe. I did manage to turn theses sweet piles of cut fabrics in to a finished top: Blue and cream beauty! ItContinueContinue reading “November OMG”
Wild Spin Test Done!
Today, July 25, I finished another pattern test quilt! It was fun to piece and the layout looked easy. Boy was I wrong! I really needed to pay attention lot with this one and will admit to the occasional use of my seam ripper! This is a great pattern to use up those small piecesContinueContinue reading “Wild Spin Test Done!”
My first finish for November
I was able to call my new shawl done! I managed to get it soaked and blocked last week. Love this wool and it knit so nicely! So here is the finished product. Warm, cuddly and perfect for a cold winter day! Finished before the snow sets in! Thanks for stopping in. Did your dayContinueContinue reading “My first finish for November”
Star Crossed Plaid
In October Becca from Pretty Piney Quilts put out a call for pattern testers for her Star Crossed Plaid Pattern. Of course I volunteered and was accepted! This pattern is absolutely one of the sweetest patterns to make. I have done it in fabrics and baby size for my great granddaughter who is due midContinueContinue reading “Star Crossed Plaid”
Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn
At last it’s my turn to share, but first, have you had a chance to visit the other bloggers on this Hop? I have been visiting and am so impressed with the creativity these bloggers share with all of us! I’d like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks for organizing this hop. WhatContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn”
Q3 Finish Along
M goals for the third quarter were: 1. Do the Harlequin test pattern quilt top for the Quilt Pattern Magazine. Done Harlequin Finished July 12, 2019 2. Do the Leftover pattern test for Canuck Quilter. This might also work for not 1, but 2 items of my UFO and Projects Half Done List! Done LeftoversContinueContinue reading “Q3 Finish Along”
Leftovers Pattern Test
I was really pleased when Joanne Kerton who designs and blogs as The Canuck Quilter Designs emailed me to see if I could fit a pattern test in my schedule for her for the end of July. I was happy to do so. I used my Christmas panels that I had made from leftover stringsContinueContinue reading “Leftovers Pattern Test”
Kaleidoscope Pattern Test
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! TheContinueContinue 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, HarlequinContinueContinue reading “Harlequin Pattern Test”
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 forContinueContinue 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 4ContinueContinue 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 ofContinueContinue reading “Winner!”
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 rateContinueContinue 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 OMGContinueContinue 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 🤪)ContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue reading “Sunday Funday! Another Finish!”
My first finish for July!
My first finish from my OMG list is done! The quilt top is finished and I’m just heading out to take some photos on this bright, sunny day if the grass is dry enough. It’s so nice and fresh out since it rained torrentially last night. These are sneak peeks of the top. It willContinueContinue reading “My first finish for July!”
Quilt Schmilt 