Category Archives: Life

I Love Thursday #36

Several friends post their links on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color where they share lists of things that they love or that bring them joy. For me, the weather at this time of year makes me so very happy. We do still get snow or rainy days, but most days I can get outContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #36”

I Love Thursday #35

Most Thursdays I try to join a group of friends on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color who all share posts about the joys in their life. I love sitting in my comfy chair spending my time like this: Hand sewing my binding means I’m almost finished another project. My second finish on a longContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #35”

I Love Thursday #33

Thursday is the day of the week that a group of friends get together via a linky party on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to count our blessings and share some happy things. One of the things that made me happy has been being able to get out for walks the last few days.ContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #33”

I Love Thursday #32

Most weeks I try to stop for a few minutes to think of my life, how fortunate I am and what brings me joy or happiness. A great group post these happy lists on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. I love popping over to see what everyone is sharing. Here in Canada we haveContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #32”

I Love Thursday #31

On Thursday a group of quilty friends get together on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to share gratitude posts filled with their Likes/loves. It’s always fun to visit and see what everyone is sharing. This past week we had a couple of bright, beautiful days with warmer temperatures. Here in Canada our groundhogs decidedContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #31”

This Week’s Goals

Here is my list of what is happening in my quilting life; time spent, goals, stash and PHD Report. I was MIA last week since I was completely tied up with travelling to my friend’s studio and getting the longarm set up and working. I felt confident travelling to my quilty partner’s home since sheContinueContinue reading “This Week’s Goals”

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”

I Love Thursday #30

On Thursday a group of quilty friends get together on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to share gratitude posts filled with their Likes/loves. It’s always fun to visit and see what everyone is sharing and a real comfort in these crazy, stressful times. My first loves are my DH and my growing family. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #30”

I Love Thursday #29

Here it is, time to share the first of our lists of things that bring us joy in a brand new year. A group of us link up on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color. I like the fact that the creation of several vaccines are bringing the possibility of gaining some control over thisContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #29”

Weekly Wondering

In my heart I had hoped that 2021 was to be the year of calm and intelligent conversation. While understanding that the vaccine (did everyone forget that viruses mutate?) would not bring immediate results, I had hoped that more people would stay home, following protocols to help stop the spread with 2 mutations (at least)ContinueContinue reading “Weekly Wondering”

The Final Countdown Challenge

The first challenge Shelly issued the first challenge on December 29. It was to clear your work surfaces. With Shelley’s other challenges through the year I have been more diligent about tidying my tiny sewing space but it had gotten bad again. Before and after of my desk/cutting station. Then I tackled my sewing table!ContinueContinue reading “The Final Countdown Challenge”

I Love Thursday #28

Have you checked out a group of friends posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. My likes this week include joining in on blog hops and linky partiesContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #28”

What a Year It Has Been

Here it is, Christmas Eve Day 2020. This is the second last Thursday in the year of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We all had a year of challenges, some trauma, bouts of loneliness, having to “Make Do” with what we had on hand or were able to find on line or in the shops which experiencedContinueContinue reading “What a Year It Has Been”

I Love Thursday #27

Have you checked out bloggers posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. I love my winter wonderland view. As I’m sure you all know, I love quilting andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #27”

I Love Thursday #26

Most weeks I head over to LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color and join friends who linkup there to share lists of things that bring them joy. Once again I am late getting my post live, but my router died yesterday and I’m just getting caught up now with the new one being installed. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #26”

To Do Tuesday #36

I’ll be linking up with Roseanne and Sue over at Home Sewn By Us on their weekly Linky Party. It’s always fun to see everyone else’s plans for the week. Last week’s list: 1. Spend some time cleaning out the overflowing scrap bins and cutting the bits in to my scrap saver system. Some moreContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #36”