You know the saying “All good things must come to an end”? Unfortunately it’s true of our Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Blog Hop. I’d like to thank Carol and Joan for hosting two of my favourite hops. The amazing participants this year have really gone above and beyond to share their creative projects and yummyContinueContinue reading “The Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange; the Last Day”
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And So It Begins!
First snowfall of the year but it’s melting fast!
Out of the Dark Blog Hop
Unfortunately all good things come to the end and Blog Hops are no different. I’d like to thank our amazing hostess, Joan from MooseStashQuilting Quilting for another fun theme. Here is the full list of participants including the final day, in case you’ve missed anyone. Monday Oct 20 MooseStashQuilting Karrins Crazy World Scrapdash JustContinueContinue reading “Out of the Dark Blog Hop”
Day 3 of the Out of the Dark Blog Hop
Here’s the list of the participants up to and including Wednesday’s posters: Monday Oct 20 MooseStashQuilting Karrins Crazy World Scrapdash Just Sew Quilter Quilt Schmilt Tuesday Oct 21 A Quiltery Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Lynn’s Blog Ms P Designs USA Melva Loves Scraps Wednesday Oct 22 Just Because Quilts Quilted Delights Songbird DesignsContinueContinue reading “Day 3 of the Out of the Dark Blog Hop”
Welcome to the Out of the Dark Blog Hop
A couple of months ago Joan from Moosestash Quilting and Carol from Just Let Me Quilt announced they were thinking of doing blog hops for Halloween and Christmas. Since they are two of my favourite themes I just knew I had to join in. Normally here in BC we have snow for Halloween. It meansContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Out of the Dark Blog Hop”
I Like Thursday
I’m so happy to be able to share another I Like post this week. It means things are quieting down and my life is getting back to normal and I’ll have more time to do the things I love; reading and writing blogs, sewing and sewing some more. I like the frosty mornings here. ThisContinueContinue reading “I Like Thursday”
Happy Birthday!
It’s too much fun to share but today is my birthday. TO ME! I’m officially 69 years old at 7:13 am. I’m celebrating this one because I have now outlived my sister, both parents, all but one of the grandparents and their siblings , and all of my great grandparents and their siblings. Longevity sureContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday!”
I like Thursday
It has been a long time since I’ve managed to write an “I Like” post which is a fun chance to concentrate on things that bring you joy and forget about ignore real world events for a few minutes. I like the fact that it’s fall and the trees and weather are starting to change.ContinueContinue reading “I like Thursday”
Out of the Dark Blog Hop Starts on October 20
Here’s the latest list of participants on the Hop that Joan from Moosestash Quilting is hosting. Are you looking forward to some spooky Halloween fabric fun? 👻🎃👽🤡 Monday Oct 20 MooseStashQuilting Karrins Crazy World Scrapdash Just Sew Quilter Quilt Schmilt Tuesday Oct 21 A Quiltery Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Lynn’s Blog Ms P Designs USA Melva Loves ScrapsContinueContinue reading “Out of the Dark Blog Hop Starts on October 20”
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian Friends and Family
From a beautiful fall day in my corner of the world. 🤗
Happy Blogiversary to Me
I just got a message that today is the 10th Anniversary of my first blog post! Talk about a surprise but as the saying goes”time flies when you are having fun”.
Fourth of July
I’m wishing all of my American family and friends a Happy Fourth of July! I hope your holiday I’d filled with family fun, good food and lots of laughter. Be safe and healthy. 🥂❤️ Carol
Happy Canada Day
Here it is one of my favourite holidays of the year. it always makes me think of my father, an RCAF veteran who served in WW2. As a child living in Europe on base, I remember my father and mother always planning a trip so we could be in places that were significant; either inContinueContinue reading “Happy Canada Day”
Happy Father’s Day
Wishing all of you a day filled with laughter and joy if you get to spend time with the men in your life who matter; fathers, husbands, sons, sons in law, grandsons, and grandsons in law. I’m sure they are all men that you can be proud of and love, as I do with mine.ContinueContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”
My Goals for December 2024
Winter is my favourite time of the year. It’s time to plan and sort things; time to settle in with the snow falling and kids tobogganing on the course. I have set myself some goals to complete before the end of the month. I’ve given up recording my UFOs and WIPs on my trackers. IContinueContinue reading “My Goals for December 2024”
Merry Christmas to one and All! 🤶🏻
‘Twas the night before Christmas,And the quilts were not made.The threads were all tangled, the cookies delayed.The stocking weren’t hung, the pantry was bare.The poor weary Quilter, was tearing her hair.Stacks of fat quarters, tipped over in streams.Visions of Log Cabins, had turned into dreams. When what to her wondering eyes should appear,But a busContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas to one and All! 🤶🏻”
Christmas Soldier
T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,HE LIVED ALL ALONE,IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE,MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY,WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,AND TO SEE JUST WHO,IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,JUST BOOTS FILLED WITHContinueContinue reading “Christmas Soldier”
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Starts Next Week!
This is my favourite hop of the year! It’s hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I think this is my sixth year taking part in this hop. Get ready for some fabric inspiration and some very tempting recipes! 🤣 December 2 Just Let Me Quilt Beaquilter Quilt Doodle Designs Songbird Designs Quilted DelightsContinueContinue reading “Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Starts Next Week!”
Happy Thanksgiving
I’m so very thankful for all of you, my American friends. I pray that your day is filled with family, fun, laughter and great food. 😁 Carol
Lest We Forget
This is one day that we all set aside to remember the ones who have served, the ones who are still serving and those who will serve in the future. For as far back as I can remember, we have worn red poppies to commemorate the memory of our fallen heroes, but this year especiallyContinueContinue reading “Lest We Forget”
Quilt Schmilt 