As you all know Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts just released this new pattern. I had the privilege of doing a test of the pattern and when I blogged about it here I had the happy opportunity to gift one of my viewers with a copy of the pattern with Sandra’s compliments. I had DHContinueContinue reading “We Have a Winner!”
Category Archives: Patterns
A Pattern Test and a Giveaway.
Introducing Arabesque: a pattern by Sandra Walker of MMM Quilts! You all know that I am a huge fan of Sandra’s patterns. This one was created when she was doing the SAHRR: the invention of Gail from Quilting Gail. Gail hosts the SAHRR at the beginning of the year and it’s so much fun toContinueContinue reading “A Pattern Test and a Giveaway.”
Another Fun Pattern Test
One of my favourite designers,, Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts emailed me that she was publishing a new pattern and wouldd I like to test her pattern for one of the bonus baby quilt patterns she was adding in to her original pattern which had been published in McCalls Quilting in 2019. Of course IContinueContinue reading “Another Fun Pattern Test”
Another Fun Project
One of my favourite Pattern Designers, Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts allowed a group of quilters to try out her newest pattern, Heading North, which is scheduled for release Nov. 3, 2022. I do enjoy paper piecing and really needed a project to kick start my sewing mojo so I was only too happy toContinueContinue reading “Another Fun Project”
Scrap Fabric Fun Blog Hop
Mel from The Quilting Room With Mel is hosting a fun hop that shows us great new ways or projects to use up our scraps. Any quilter has scraps and using those leftover bits can bring a warmth of the memories of past quilts and projects. For my project I had a pile of leftoverContinueContinue reading “Scrap Fabric Fun Blog Hop”
Another TQPM Pattern Test
In September I volunteered to do a pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine of “Urban Stars”, written by Barbara Douglas for a finished 54 1/2” square quilt. This pattern is in the February edition of the magazine. I pulled and pressed some batik fabrics from my stash, printed the pattern and templates, and cutContinueContinue reading “Another TQPM Pattern Test”
Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer
I’ve had some fun over the past weeks doing some Pattern Testing for Sandra Healy Designs and indulging in some of her other fun patterns. The first I did was the Cardinal block which became the centre medallion for my SAHRR. I’m on my final border for this quilt as I’m writing this. You canContinueContinue reading “Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer”
Happy Mail
Today when we checked the mail I was doing a happy dance. I GOT MAIL! In January I had written a blog post (here) to link with Kathleen McMusing Tips & Tutorials on the 22nd and Kathleen emailed me that I had won a Charm Pack! 😄 I went to open my package but itContinueContinue reading “Happy Mail”
Pattern Testing Feather Chain
I was very fortunate to be asked by Gail Sheppard who you might know by her blog name Quilting Gail to do a pattern test for her. Of course I was thrilled and started pulling fabrics. I was not satisfied with the first pull and switched out fabrics. I was thinking of a subtle fallContinueContinue reading “Pattern Testing Feather Chain”
Follow Your Own Path
One of my favourite designers is Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts. I have enjoyed doing her qal’s and love her patterns. She had mentioned that she is almost ready for her next QAL so of course I had to volunteer to test her pattern. My fabric pull was easy since I had a bundle ofContinueContinue reading “Follow Your Own Path”
I Love Thursday #42
I can’t believe how fast these weeks seem to go. I just now realized it’s Thursday, the day where a group of bloggers get together over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color to share things that bring them joy. My week has been taken up with writing a pattern for this scrappy quilt, “ScrappyContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #42”
Pretty Piney Pattern Test
Another project begins! So much fun! Pattern is printed. Fabrics are pulled. Black and white photo edited to check values. Flying Geese Four at a time fun! I think I’m ready to go. Becca’s Revolution pattern is going to be fun! Flying geese aplenty. Let the cutting and piecing begin! This pattern is another exampleContinueContinue reading “Pretty Piney Pattern Test”
It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!
At last we are getting this party started with the first of 4 days of fun! I’ve been looking forward to this hop, filled with eye candy and sweet treats for our holiday season.Will you be following the amazing posts from the team on the Virtual Cookie Exchange &Christmas Blog Hop-being hosted by Carol fromContinueContinue reading “It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!”
My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop
Today is my day to share on the From the Heart Blog Hop which is hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I was really excited when I saw the invitation to participate in this Hop as this is the time of year when I am making gifts and looking for new ideas. IContinueContinue reading “My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop”
Pattern Testing – Waltzing With Bears
I had the great privilege of testing a pattern, Waltzing With Bears, by a designer I really admire, Sandra Walker who shares her patterns and projects at MMM Quilts. Sandra is a fellow Canadian and an Island Batik Ambassador. I’ve followed her blog and made a few quilts from her patterns and was thrilled toContinueContinue reading “Pattern Testing – Waltzing With Bears”
Autumn Jubilee 2020
This is one of my favourite sign that Fall has arrived and we are easing in to our fall/winter sewing routines. Just click on the photo to be taken to Carole’s site for all the details of her annual fun!
Hello Fall Blog Hop
Isn’t it the perfect way to start fall with a blog hop hosted by Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks. Did you check the bloggers who have already shared their posts? Today I am sharing my day with the following bloggers: Creatin’ In The Sticks Bumbleberry Stitches Samelia’s Mum Life in the Scrapatch Storied QuiltsContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”
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”
Autumn Entwined
April 6, 2020 I finished piecing the top I was pattern testing for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The Pattern was Autumn Entwined by RaeLyn Boothe. Finished size is 64.5” x 64.5”. It was a wonderful pattern, well written and easy to follow. It will be published in the August issue of The Quilt Pattern Magazine.ContinueContinue reading “Autumn Entwined”
Spring into Summer
January 23 had me finishing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. This pattern will be published in the May issue. This pattern is Trinkets written by Nan Baker and finishes at 54 1/2” x 78 1/2”. Palette of fabrics pulled and ready to cut The cutting was done with great instructions to follow.ContinueContinue reading “Spring into Summer”
Quilt Schmilt 