Category Archives: Quilting

December OMG Finish

Here it is the last linkup for 2020. My link up post had this list of projects I was working on, complete with progress notes: 1. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Still working on it. 2. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Finished and waiting for decent weather to get some pretty pictures. 3. StartContinueContinue reading “December OMG Finish”

My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop

My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop is almost here with a great list of bloggers with their Stitching Resolutions for 2021. This is a one-day event you won’t want to miss! I think it’s a perfect way to end this year; setting goals and perhaps providing some inspiration to all of you out there. Wednesday, DecemberContinueContinue reading “My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop”

Finally A Finish 😄

This finish is a real joy to have done. It not only completes a commission, but gets a flimsy off my To Be Quilted/UFO List. I had gone over several patterns and photos of quilts with my customer and his choice was this quilt. This top was a test pattern I did for The QuiltContinueContinue reading “Finally A Finish 😄”

Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?

Did you see there is another blog hop in January? My blogging friends (in alphabetical order) who are hosting/participating are: Anja @ Anja QuiltsChris @ ChrisknitssewsEmily @ The Darling DogwoodRoseanne & Sue @ Home Sewn by UsSusan @ Quilt FabricationWendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life It starts January 11 so get ready forContinueContinue reading “Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?”

To Do Tuesday #37

Here it is Tuesday; one of my favourite days of the week. Why? We get to head over to Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us, for their weekly linky party. The past month or so, it’s been difficult to meet my goals, but each week I am moving projects along so I’m notContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #37”

To Do Tuesday #36

I’ll be linking up with Roseanne and Sue over at Home Sewn By Us on their weekly Linky Party. It’s always fun to see everyone else’s plans for the week. Last week’s list: 1. Spend some time cleaning out the overflowing scrap bins and cutting the bits in to my scrap saver system. Some moreContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #36”

Two New Blog Hops Coming Up Soon

Recently I just saw emails regarding two new blog hops. I think it’s a great way to start the New Year. Carla is hosting a fun Hop which will highlight sew many quilty bloggers‘ plans for the New Year. It should be an interesting lot of inspiration. Carol is hosting another fun hop, filled withContinueContinue reading “Two New Blog Hops Coming Up Soon”

I Love Thursdays #25

Have you ever checked out the friends that get together over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color with their lists of things that bring them joy? If not you really should. 😉 My list of things that bring me joy or happiness is probably pretty common. I love it when my daughter surprises meContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursdays #25”

To Do Tuesday #35

Most weeks a group of us link up on Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us for their weekly linky party. It’s a great way to keep ourselves on track with our weekly lists and to see what everyone else is planning on creating or finishing. Here’s my list from last week. Let’s seeContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #35”

December OMG

December? Already? How can it be that this year full of craziness, drama, sorrow and some joy, too, is almost over? In some ways it has gone on and on, but in others, I did not get as much done as I wanted. 😉 Having OMG lists linked up with Patty at Elm Street QuiltsContinueContinue reading “December OMG”

Day 4- Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

December 4 Just Let Me Quilt Quilt Fabrication DesertSky Quilting Seams To Be Sew Happy Cottage Quilter Pumpkin Patch Patterns & Quilting The Darling Dogwood Kathleen McMusing Scrapdash Have fun checking all the fun, tasty recipes and sweet projects these amazing crafters have made for your enjoyment!

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!”

Day 3-Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Ready for Day 3? Here are today’s amazing, creative bloggers: December 3 Quiltscapes Websterquilt DayBrook Designs Karrin’s Crazy World Samelia’s Mum Songbird Designs For The Love Of Geese Stitchin At Home Dreamworthy Quilts That Fabric Feeling Have fun checking them out, comment and do follow the blogs you love!

November Time and Stash Report

Kate Life in Pieces November was a month where I thought life got in the way but I actually managed to do 15 minutes every day but 1! 😉 Previous: 226/305 November: 29/30 Total days goal met: 255/335 Stash report: Previous balance: 146Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 13 YardsBalance in stash:ContinueContinue reading “November Time and Stash Report”

November Block Report

My blocks this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks July 137 Blocks August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks Snappy Bags 43 – 86 blocksPattern test 128 Runners 8Topper 1 Previous Total: 1070.5 YTD Total:ContinueContinue reading “November Block Report”

To-Do Tuesday #34

I’m linking up with Roseanne and Sue’s blog Home Sewn By Us for their weekly linky party which helps us all keep moving projects forward and even finishing some. Pop over to see what everyone else is doing. It’s sure to provide you with some quilty inspiration. First of all let’s see how I didContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #34”

November OMG Finishes

Here we are the second to last month of 2020 and for many reasons some of us are slowing down, finding it hard to keep motivated or running low on energy. Isn’t it a good thing we have lists to keep us trying to be accountable at least to ourselves? My November One Monthly GoalContinueContinue reading “November OMG Finishes”