Started my day seeing this; So far DH has cleared off the carport twice! We’ve had 14 inches since 2:00 this morning and it’s still coming down. Winter has arrived in full force. Update: DH did it 2 more times; I’ve done it once! Winter is here! ❄️⛄️❄️ My morning is being spent getting caughtContinueContinue reading “Friday the 13th Fun!”
Category Archives: Projects
My October DrEAMI
This month was a fun month with lots of pattern testing and a blog Hop to participate in. One of the projects I was making for the From The Heart Blog Hop is a stack of scrappy, snappy bags that are being donated to our local Food Bank for their Christmas Hampers. In normal yearsContinueContinue reading “My October DrEAMI”
To- Do Tuesday #28
The fall season has settled in here with a whole lot of rain and snow up on the peaks of the mountains. With that I seem to be regaining my sewjo and have managed time with my machine every day. This is my list from last week. I can tell my head had a brainContinueContinue reading “To- Do Tuesday #28”
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!
October OMG
October will be a busy month for me. 1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. 4. Complete the pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. 5.ContinueContinue reading “October OMG”
2020 FAL Q3 List
2020 FAL Q3 List I managed to finish all of the projects I had set as my goals and advance the other projects I had intended to. This quarter has a few challenges so let’s see how far I get with my goals on the List: Take my machine in to the hospital for repairsContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q3 List”
To-Do Tuesday #25
I’ll be linking up late with Roseanne and Sue at their To-Do Tuesday Linky party on their blog Home Sewn By Us. My list last week was incomplete. I forgot to list my entry for the Hello Fall Blog Hop hosted by Carla at Creatin’ in The Sticks. So here’s my list with some updates:ContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #25”
To-Do Tuesday #23
My list from last week did have some progress and I must say I’m content! This is what my view is like now: My mountains are missing 😢 I woke up this morning to cinder and ash on the car, but it could be so much worse. My heart is hurting watching the news onContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #23”
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”
September OMG
The last time I was able to link up with Elm Street Quilts for the OMG was in July. I knew August would be pretty much a write off for sewing time with DH having surgery. For September I am behind the eight ball with deadlines. So here’s my list: 1. Finish writing my blogContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
August Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces A month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and several were not a minute. Previous: 162/213 August – 15/31 days Total days goal met: 177/244 Stash report: Previous balance: 172.55Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out lastContinueContinue reading “August Time and Stash Report”
Christmas in July (then and now) My Day
A couple of months ago, Carol from Just Let Me Quilt put out the word that she was going to host another blog Hop and who wanted to join in. Well at the time I was in the midst of a Covid Blue Funk and really needed something to get me inspired. The funny thingContinueContinue reading “Christmas in July (then and now) My Day”
I Love Thursday #6
I’m not sure where this week has gone but it does seem to have disappeared! I’m linking with LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color and visiting a bunch of friends that share their likes and loves each week. At our Executive Meeting we decided to try a quilting day in mini format as a testContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #6”
2020 FAL Q3 List
Here is my Q2 list: 1. Assemble the top with the pieced blocks from the Vortex pattern by Wilmington Prints. Done 1. Finish quilting and get the binding on Robbie Robotix. Done 2. Try and get two more quilts done from my To Be Quilted Pile. Done 3. Do my project for the Quilted LegacyContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q3 List”
A Good Day Sewing
My day started with piles of projects everywhere! Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Some secret sewing projects for the upcoming Christmas in July Blog Hop; Binding is almost finished on pattern test quilt; The zipper is almost done on sweet little Ruby’s bean bag chair; I’m looking around and considering how much will getContinueContinue reading “A Good Day Sewing”
June Block Report
Can you believe we are one half of the way through this crazy year? My block count is reflecting the emotional impact this year is having on me. My blocks so far this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks PreviousContinueContinue reading “June Block Report”
June OMG
I thought my list last month was doable. I did make some progress. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. Quilting is done except for the last border. 3. Finish my blog post and get photos forContinueContinue reading “June OMG”
My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop
When I saw the announcement for this Blog Hop I knew I wanted to participate and even what I was going to make. It was predetermined! Right? Wrong! I had my fabrics pulled and pattern printed. Then I’m not sure if it was Covid Brain or the squirrels visiting me again but things changed. 🥴ContinueContinue reading “My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop”
I Love Thursday
I’m not sure how your week is going, but mine has been great so far. I’ve been busy sewing and getting some projects with deadlines done and while we have had some rain there has been lots of sunshine. 1. One of my greatest joys right now is seeing how the curve has flat linedContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday”
Sunday Sewing
I woke up this morning to one of the nicest days we have had this month. The sunshine just made my day brighter and seemed to pick up my spirits. I had fun working on my Ruby’s bean bag chair. It just needs the zipper sewn in which is basted. Then I managed to getContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sewing”
Quilt Schmilt 