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”
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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”
Sunday Sewing
This week was a good one. I’m doing my physio daily and saw my surgeon for the 2 week follow up post surgery. He is pleased with my progress. The incisions are all healed up so I can shower as long as I keep a sling on. The first time switching out of Big BerthaContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sewing”
Crystal Facets
Doing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is called Crystal Facets, is a paper piecing project and is written by Barbara Douglas. I started with this; And continued on to this; Such a sweet basket of fabric goodness! I continued on and was really pleased with the pattern. It was soContinueContinue reading “Crystal Facets”
September OMG
My September OMG was to finally decide on a quilt for me! My last count I have completed 343 quilts. Each and every one has been gifted or donated. When I discovered that surgery was necessary and imminent I started getting organized and that was when I confirmed that I had indeed donated the lastContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
The Saga Continues
Just a quick update post surgery. According to my surgeon all went well. The severed ligament was reattached and anchored firmly. The tears in the other ligaments were repaired and my rotator cuff is as smooth as a really fine piece of fabric. My surgeon’s wife is a quilter so he knew what to sayContinueContinue reading “The Saga Continues”
September OMG
My September will start with surgery on my rotator cuff to repair the torn and severed ligaments that were damaged when I moved us last October to our sweet little apartment. As I was cleaning and doing laundry to get ready for Tuesday’s surgery, I realized that although I have finished 343 quilts in theContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
Once Upon A Story
It’s almost here! September 3 is the start of this fun Blog Hop! It’s Marian’s 5th year of doing this fall hop and it’s such a fun theme! I’ve had some peeks at some of the designers creations and I’m so inspired by them all. Here’s the line up. Do stop by the different blogsContinueContinue reading “Once Upon A Story”
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!”
August OMG
Since I managed to meet my goals in July I’m hoping to do the same for August. I have a wall hanging I am doing as a pattern test for a December release. Great pattern with lots of paper piecing and Y Seams. I found some great Christmas fabrics in my stash which are perfectContinueContinue reading “August OMG”
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!”
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!”
Mosaic Mystery QAL
Oh I do love squirrels, I had decided that I was going to behave and just concentrate on my July OMG list and finishing up some UFO’s, but then I kept seeing the posts for the Meadow Mist Mosaic Mist QAL. Yesterday the post was up for the fabric choices and that was it! SuchContinueContinue reading “Mosaic Mystery QAL”
July OMG
I’m hoping my July will be as successful at getting my goals met early and having time in case those squirrels catch me again. I am doing another pattern test for a pattern to be in October or possibly November for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. My deadline for this one is month end. It isContinueContinue reading “July OMG”
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!”
July OMG
The month is starting with sunny blue skies and warm winds blowing! It’s a great way to start the month after having a rainy, dreary month in June. For this month I have 3 patterns to test: 2 full size quilts (54″ x 74″ and 88 1/2″ x 88 1/2″) and one runner/placemat set! HowContinueContinue reading “July OMG”
Q2 FAL
Here it is; the end of the second quarter Finish Along for 2019! I had 3 goals for this quarter with the first being make three quilts for the Golf Club Fundraiser. I’m very pleased to say that all three are finished and are already at the Clubhouse with ticket sales humming along. I haveContinueContinue reading “Q2 FAL”
Quilt Schmilt 