I’ve had a few requests to do a tutorial on how I do French Seams on my scrappy snappy bags. I start by making my panel for the bag. Usually I do a QAYG panel with a normal backing/batting sandwich but recently I was inspired by Gail’s post on her Charm Bag project to useContinueContinue reading “A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams”
Category Archives: Quilting
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”
I Love Thursday #19
Here it is Thursday and the day that a fun group of bloggers share a list of things that make them happy. The list can be found on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color on her I Love Thursday post. I like being an election worker and doing my civic duty. I like seeing theseContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #19”
October OMG Update
1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. Done! 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. Done. Blog post is Here 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Some progress! 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Flimsy is finished but will need to be shared later! 4.ContinueContinue reading “October OMG Update”
To Do Tuesday #29
My updated list for this past week was a bit paired down since I was working advance polls for our Provincial Election from 7:00 am until at least 8:30 pm for two days; 1. Finish my project, take pictures and write my blog post for my day, October 27. Done! 2. Keep working on myContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #29”
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”
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”
From The Heart Blog Hop Oct.26 – 28
I’m so looking forward to this hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mark your calendars to check out these blogs from October 26 – 28 for some fun projects for gift ideas. Look who will be inspiring you with amazing ideas: October 26 Creatin’ in the Sticks Ms PContinueContinue reading “From The Heart Blog Hop Oct.26 – 28”
Another Pattern Test Done!
I’m so happy to say I finished another pattern test. This one was a bit of great fun because I used some of my favourite fabrics; Stonehenge in lovely orange/ gold, Kona cotton in blue, leftover jelly roll strips from Kaffe Fasset and a leftover piece of bright colours on a black background that hadContinueContinue reading “Another Pattern Test Done!”
From The Heart Blog Hop
It’s coming soon! Only 2 weeks to go! Then we will have 3 days of inspirational fun. I’m so looking forward to this hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mark your calendars to check out these blogs from October 26 – 28. Look who will be inspiring you withContinueContinue reading “From The Heart Blog Hop”
To-Do Tuesday 27
This week has just spun by so quickly. I was able to teach at my Guild again on Saturday. My group of 5 were each busy with their own projects so I even managed a bit of time with my machine. One of these amazing ladies finished constructing her quilt top that she started pre-Covid.ContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday 27”
It’s a Garden Party RAL Show and Tell
Show and Tell Day is coming Oct. 13 Tomorrow is the day for Show and Tell. Here is the list of the participants for you to visit. Blue Heron QuiltingThe Devoted QuilterKissed QuiltsDaughters of DorindaKathleen McMusingMs P Designs USAClever ChameleonBarbara DiegesRenee’s Quilting AddictionWords & StitchesLinda B CreativeSeams To Be Sew As always, I would askContinueContinue reading “It’s a Garden Party RAL Show and Tell”
I Love Thursday #17
I’m joining LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color and a group of like minded people who share their likes or loves on Thursdays. It’s so inspiring to see such positive posts every week! Once again I’m late linking up but yesterday was a day away from home. I love the fall and the colours ofContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #17”
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”
September Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces September was a month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and I had several where not a minute was spent with my fabric or sewing machine. Previous: 177/244 September: 20/30 Total days goal met: 197/274 Stash report:ContinueContinue reading “September Time and Stash Report”
September 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 – BB Song test 1 – Hello Fall Runner 3 – Baby Blue Quilt 12 – WWB Pattern Test 16 Previous Total:ContinueContinue reading “September Block Report”
To Do Tuesday 26
Last week I was hoping to meet the following goals: 1. Keep working on my test pattern project for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. Just about finished piecing the blocks. 2. Keep working on my test pattern for Kris at Phoebe Moon. Cutting fabric. 3. Start sewing my test pattern for Sarah. Haven’t been able toContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday 26”
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!
2020 FAL Q4 List
Can you believe we are in the final quarter of the year that keeps giving? What other October surprises are we to experience? For my goals this quarter I am trying to keep it minimalized. 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. 2. Do 2 Commissions; a summer quilted duvet cover andContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q4 List”
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”
Quilt Schmilt 