Category Archives: Quilting

#AtoZchallenge 2021[Quilt] Day 2

Today is the letter “B”. Frederique shared some intriguing buttons crafts and ideas on her blog. I seldom use buttons when quilting but I do have some things to share. I have done a couple of bargellos; The circular exploding heart table topper was extra fun! Bag making and book covers seem to be projectsContinueContinue reading “#AtoZchallenge 2021[Quilt] Day 2”

#atozchallenge2021Quilt

Here it is April Fool’s Day and we are embarking on the start of a new challenge, thanks to Frederique from Quilting Patchwork Applique. Today we start with the letter “A”. #atozchallenge2021Quilt My projects over the years haven’t included a lot of appliquĂ© but lately I am starting to enjoy the process. I have beenContinueContinue reading “#atozchallenge2021Quilt”

I Love Thursday #39

Here it is the start of a new month and it’s time for a group of creative bloggers to share our gratitude posts over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color. It’s always fun to head over and see what brings joy in to people’s lives. For me, one of the biggest joys is family.ContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #39”

Happy Mail

Today was the best day getting mail! I had been waiting for a bundle of scraps from a good friend in America. It finally arrived today! I can’t thank my friend Susan from Desert Sky Quilting enough for these perfect bits for a quilt I have been saving my batik bits for! Then I alsoContinueContinue reading “Happy Mail”

Another Week of Goals, Stitching Time and Stash Reports

My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #51 Chris at Chris Knits is now hosting the weekly To-Do linky party. I enjoy seeing how everyone is using the party to keep projects moving along. Last week’s list: 1. Keep working on Delaney’s quilt. Flimsy is complete 2. Work on my project for In the Kitchen Stitchin’ BlogContinueContinue reading “Another Week of Goals, Stitching Time and Stash Reports”

March OMG Check In

My goals last month were: 1. I need to finish the quilt for our friend who is hospitalized with Covid. Done 2. I need to finish the blocks for the extension on the quilt my granddaughter asked for for her best friend. Done 3. I need to get caught up with the quilters doing theContinueContinue reading “March OMG Check In”

My SAHRR

I had planned on quilting my SAHRR before the parade but life did get in the way. Still unfinished 😱 I had a chance to get to my studio but I had to finish this treasure before I could start quilting my SAHRR. My third quilt on the longarm It actually is squared up andContinueContinue reading “My SAHRR”

Final Day of the Salt & Sand Blog Hop

Thank you Carol from Just Let Me Quilt for organizing another fun hop. I know I’ve been having fun hopping around and collecting some inspiration for some fun new projects. Sadly all good things come to an end and so it is with Blog Hops. here is the final list of bloggers who have createdContinueContinue reading “Final Day of the Salt & Sand Blog Hop”

I Love Thursday #38

Have you checked the list of bloggers that share their lists of happy things over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to see what everyone shares. My list this week contains my usual loves; my sweet littles. Clarke got her first haircut and celebrated with lunch before her acrobatics workout đŸ„°ContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #38”

Day 4 Salt & Sand Blog Hop

Here are the great bloggers that are on the Thursday roster for the hop: March 25QuiltscapesBeaquilterStitchin At HomeThe Joyful QuilterScrapdashFreckled Fox QuilteryQuilts Fabric and Thread TalesWords & Stitches Have you been enjoying the hop so far? Don’t forget to show some quilty love by leaving a comment or subscribing to their blogs. 😄 Carol

Have You Heard the Word Gobsmacked?

Well that’s what I am after reading Sue and Roseanne’s fun blog post today at Home sewn By Us. They received TWO nominations for the Outstanding Blogger Award. TWO blogger friends developed five questions and added them to their nomination list. In my opinion it is so perfectly deserved. Then I got to the bottomContinueContinue reading “Have You Heard the Word Gobsmacked?”

My Day on Salt & Sand Blog Hop

Thank you to Carol from Just Let Me Quilt for organizing another fun themed hop for all of us! Welcome to my stop on the Salt and Sand Blog Hop. I was coming up with so many different ideas for this hop. Who couldn’t when you start thinking of warm, sunny, sandy beaches and favouriteContinueContinue reading “My Day on Salt & Sand Blog Hop”

My Week, Goals, Stash & Time Report

My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #50 Chris at Chris Knits is now hosting the weekly To-Do linky party. I enjoy seeing how everyone is using the party to keep projects moving along. Last week’s list: 1. Keep working on Delaney’s quilt. All blocks are made and border is constructed. Sewing on the lastContinueContinue reading “My Week, Goals, Stash & Time Report”

Day 1 Salt & Sand Blog Hop

Just look at who will be sharing their creations today: March 22Creatin’ in the SticksSelina QuiltsThat Fabric FeelingDays Filled With JoyElizabeth Coughlin DesignsKaren’s KornerHomespun Hannah’s BlogCrafts and Math Have fun hopping around and don’t forget to show these creators some love by commenting and subscribing to their blogs. 😉 Carol

Sunday Sewing

We had some nice weather this morning so I was able to get out for my walk early. I so happy to see how quickly the snow and ice is melting. It was a profitable walk. I came home with 21 golf balls! I save my finds and give them to the golf course. TheyContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sewing”

PQ 12.6 Ab Intra

12.6. AB INTRA The theme for the final PQ Challenge is “Ab Intra” or from within. This past year with our activities curtailed due to the pandemic most of us had had so much more time to have our thoughts turn inward to who we are and why we enjoy our craft so much. WhenContinueContinue reading “PQ 12.6 Ab Intra”