Category Archives: Life

I Love Thursday #20

I really like heading over to LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to see what a group of crafty friends share on their Thursday posts, which are then linked on LeeAnna’s Linky party. This has been one of my best finds to see what brings joy to these people and writing the posts makes meContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #20”

October Recap

For most us October was a month full of so much fun and creativity with some inspiring blog hops to get ideas going for several quick gifts. I was one of the stops on the From the Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. You can read my post here IContinueContinue reading “October Recap”

Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there

I’m not sure what is happening in your part of the world, but here I am not expecting to see anyone other than by video calling. Before we moved to the golf course we didn’t have any trick or treaters because the property was out of town. I miss being in the city and seeingContinueContinue reading “Happy Hallowe’en To All My Friends Out there”

I Love Thursday #19

Here it is Thursday and the day that a fun group of bloggers share a list of things that make them happy. The list can be found on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color on her I Love Thursday post. I like being an election worker and doing my civic duty. I like seeing theseContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #19”

I Love Thursday #18

A few months ago I was introduced to LeeAnna and a group of inspiring friends who get together most Thursday’s to share a list of likes and loves over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. Through the year of Covid 19, political drama, deaths, murders and political unrest, I found it to be veryContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #18”

I Love Thursday #18

Another week has gone by and so many of our quilty friends are sharing their lists of loves and likes over on LeeAnna blog, Not Afraid of Color. Do pop on over to see what treasures they are sharing with all of us today. My week has been full of fun and interesting events. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #18”

To-Do Tuesday 27

This week has just spun by so quickly. I was able to teach at my Guild again on Saturday. My group of 5 were each busy with their own projects so I even managed a bit of time with my machine. One of these amazing ladies finished constructing her quilt top that she started pre-Covid.ContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday 27”

Happy Thanksgiving

Here in Canada it’s Thanksgiving Day. Some people are managing to share their holiday with family and friends. Others are choosing to stay home in their bubble. However you are choosing to spend your day I do hope it is wonderful. DH and I are tucked in at home. The weather is a bit unpredictableContinueContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”

I Love Thursday #17

I’m joining LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color and a group of like minded people who share their likes or loves on Thursdays. It’s so inspiring to see such positive posts every week! Once again I’m late linking up but yesterday was a day away from home. I love the fall and the colours ofContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #17”

I Love Thursday #15

I will be joining some friends over at LeeAnna’s Blog, Not Afraid of Color to share posts about things we love or like. It’s a weekly thing and I’m sure you will find something to make you smile or even some quilty inspiration. Lord knows we could all use both added to our lives rightContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #15”

Garden Party

It’s that time again! Time to party! Marian at Seams to be Sew has been hard at work organizing her annual fall RAL and has rounded up 50+ participants this year and an incredible list of sponsors. Thanks Marian for another great experience being part of your hop. In keeping with the It’s a GardenContinueContinue reading “Garden Party”

No More Please

I thought this week couldn’t get any worse: – rising Covid numbers all over the world – increased numbers of anti- maskers – more lies from the American President – an increased likelihood of us having both Provincial and Federal Elections this fall in Canada. – the passing of my ex husband yesterday. And theContinueContinue reading “No More Please”

When Life Gets Overwhelmimg

Today was one of those days. We got up to smoky skies, but I could almost see my mountains. After breakfast we headed in to Nelson for DH to get X-rays, bloodwork, pick up prescriptions, and have physio. I planned to do the grocery shopping since we were in town. DH decided he is independentContinueContinue reading “When Life Gets Overwhelmimg”

I Love Thursday #14

Have you found that some weeks are flying by and others are dragging? I’m discovering that the news is still having a profound effect on my moods and productivity. I try to read this frequently and having it hanging by my sewing table. I have been limiting watching news time, but find it is allContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #14”

I Love Thursday #13

This past week sped by so quickly I can’t believe it’s time to link with a group of friends that on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour to see their I Like/Love posts for the week. Do pop over to see what everyone is sharing. I love that our local wildfire is starting to getContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #13”

Blooming Time

This is another pattern that I tested for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is written by Barbara Chojnacki. It finishes at 58 1/2” x 70 1/2”. The instructions are well written, includes great diagrams and are very complete. It is scheduled for publication in the September issue of the ezine. The final fabric pullContinueContinue reading “Blooming Time”

Happy Labour Day Weekend!

It was great to have a common long weekend in both Canada and America. It’s nice that we can share the same holiday! I had a good weekend pulling fabrics for some pattern tests and upcoming projects. DH was out on the course doing some putting and chipping. He is progressing and so is myContinueContinue reading “Happy Labour Day Weekend!”

I Love Thursday #12

LeeAnna hosts a linkup for several of our quilty friends to post lists of their like for the week on her blog Not Afraid of Color. I really enjoy popping around to see what is making everyone smile these days. As the week has gone by I spent a fair amount of time thinking ofContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #12”

I Love Thursday 11

A group of friends get together on Thursday via LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to list the things they love or that make them happy. The links to the various blogs can be found through the link above. My likes this week are simple. I like having my DD here. We have been havingContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday 11”