It was not a great month for sewing with so many doctor’s appointments and tests for DH and myself both. I was also trying to unpack, sort and set up our cute little apartment. I did become obsessed with checking emails and Facebook for pictures and updates on Ryan’s expected little one. It was alsoContinueContinue reading “February Block Count, UFO’s and Finishes”
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Qwilt Qwazy Queens
Marian at Seams to be Sew is hosting another of her great blog Hops in March. I’ve been following the Hops she hosts and having so much fun doing some of the blocks and rows for the row alongs. Her bloggers always have the most inspiring posts and such great eye candy. So I decidedContinueContinue reading “Qwilt Qwazy Queens”
Proofreading and Testing
I have discovered over the past couple of years that I love to pattern test or proofread patterns for other designers. It not only gives me a deadline to do a project, but can help me stretch my skills or learn new ways to do different techniques. As a quilter I love piecing and paperContinueContinue reading “Proofreading and Testing”
Valentines Week News and Updates
So how was your Valentine’s Day? Happy? Fun? Relaxed? Romantic? I can only hope it was all of those and more! My day was filled with pictures of some very special granddaughters; Sweet, sweet Charlotte, and our Ruby, My Valentines Day was the start of another adventure. I’m sure I might have mentioned my shoulderContinueContinue reading “Valentines Week News and Updates”
Storm at Sea
Did any of you follow the Getaway Blog Hop sponsored by Island Batiks and hosted by all of the Island Batik Ambassadors? I have and have been absolutely blown away by so many creative and inspirational people. For several years I have been wanting to create a Storm at Sea quilt. The movement and intricateContinueContinue reading “Storm at Sea”
One Monthly Goal
I was able to meet my January goal of getting some bags and pouches done to get myself organized. I also got caught up with my Quiltville Good Fortune Mystery Quilt. Can I do the same in February? I do have several town trips for doctors appointments and a trip to Kelowna for the MSContinueContinue reading “One Monthly Goal”
Update!
We got home Tuesday night after a fairly stress free trip. I managed to stay ahead of the snowstorm that was forecast. It was good driving with only one bad stretch with slush and snow through the pass on the Paulson. I think we were both in bed by 8:30! The next morning we hadContinueContinue reading “Update!”
More Project Bags Done!
I managed to finish 2 more vinyl windowed pouches on Friday before I had to pack for our Vancouver trip. I started with 3 – 14.5” x 22” pieces of muslin to make my outside blocks. I did two with strings and one in a wonky block format. It was fun to just be impetuousContinueContinue reading “More Project Bags Done!”
The Next Adventure Begins
Well, we made it to Vancouver today after leaving home yesterday. The trip over the Blueberry Paulson was rough with a lot of snow and very slushy roads. DH took a turn at driving after we got on to clear roads. I took over again at Rock Creek. Just after I started driving the weatherContinueContinue reading “The Next Adventure Begins”
Hope Springs Eternal
I saw that Kim at Persimmon Dreams had a quick Hop going on and decided that I would jump in with a couple of quick projects. I finished up my projects but forgot to account for the different time zones when trying to link up this morning! Good thing I had fun anyhow! With theContinueContinue reading “Hope Springs Eternal”
2019 Finish Along
My year has begun with another unpack of my boxes and bins from the storage room to do another sort and purge! Since moving out of the house (3600 sq ft) in October and into a temporary apartment (600 sq ft) I have discovered I don’t have enough space to sort my already put togetherContinueContinue reading “2019 Finish Along”
Good Fortune Mystery Quilt
Is a mystery no longer! Bonnie released the instructions on putting the quilt together and OMG……..it’s a beauty! I have been busy since we got back from our vacation (I will write about that later) getting the last blocks pieced and then starting to put it all together. I had managed to get some ofContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Mystery Quilt”
Good Fortune Part 7
Today was catch up day with Bonnie Hunter’s Good Fortune Mystery QAL. With having been away in America for almost 2 weeks I had gotten behind. Parts 5, 6 and 7 were on the To Do List for today. Woo Hoo! I got the piecing done today. Just have to press and trim the blocksContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Part 7”
January One Monthly Goal
So this is the year I am going to work on setting and keeping goals. For January I am setting 3 goals: 1. Work on getting caught up on the Good Fortune Mystery QAL by Bonnie Hunter. I got behind with taking almost 2 weeks off to go on vacation with DH. Just putting the last border on it! 2. FinishContinueContinue reading “January One Monthly Goal”
Happy New Year
I’m hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, great food, fun times and perhaps even some time to fondle fabric. Mine was an unusual one this year. We left home on a rainy, slushy morning and headed to Sandpoint to spend some time with DH’s wonderful sister in law for her birthday.ContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year”
2018 Recap and Planning for 2019
As we get closer to the end of the month, I have been looking back at a year of changes, stress, new adventures and so many memories being added to the collection. We started the year in our lovely 3500 square foot home with the monster 30 x 60 shop and are ending it inContinueContinue reading “2018 Recap and Planning for 2019”
Good Fortune Part 4
In between trying to finish up some Christmas gifts I was working on my Part 4 blocks. Strings, string, and more strings…..so much fun! On my sewing table you can see the last of my fabric bits to make parts 1 – 4. I’m doing them as leader Enders (with a few extras thrown in)ContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Part 4”
Best of 2018
I was looking for photos for my favourite finishes of the year and discovered that I am so bad at remembering to take pictures. I’m sure that by the time I finish and need to get things in the mail, I am in too much of a hurry. At least that’s my excuse and I’mContinueContinue reading “Best of 2018”
2019 Planning List – 12 or More Things To Do or Learn
My list for 2019 includes 12 or more things I haven’t yet done but want to so here goes; Make some project pouches to keep myself organized. 1 Bag for handsewing and 4 pouches done! 2. Start hand pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt. Pattern is done; cutting templates and fabric next. 3. Replicate a sweet antique quilt that a friend found in Value Village. 4. Do the Good Fortune Mystery QuiltContinueContinue reading “2019 Planning List – 12 or More Things To Do or Learn”
Another Gift Done
Had another great day today. Managed to finish one more Christmas present and get bindings done on two mini quilts in between drafting legal documents for the real estate deal. I will post the photos of the minis when Janeen publishes her patterns. We got a call this morning that DH was accepted in toContinueContinue reading “Another Gift Done”
Quilt Schmilt 