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”
Category Archives: Quilting
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”
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”
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”
To-Do Tuesday #24
How have you been doing this week? Did you get a chance to pop by Roseanne and Sue’s Blog Home Sewn by Us to see everyone’s weekly goals last week? My list of goals for last week were: 1. Finish cutting and start sewing 3 new pattern test projects.Done! 2. Continue working on my projectContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #24”
Hello Fall Day 3
Here are the sites for Wednesday’s bloggers: Wednesday, September 23rd Quiltscapes Ms P Designs USA Stitching At Home Just Because Quilts Beaquilter Patchwork Breeze Selina Quilts Lily Patch Quilts Not Afraid of Color Quilting and Learning; What a Combo Stop by, check out the quilty inspirations and don’t forget to show some love by leavingContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Day 3”
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”
Hello Fall Blog Hop
Woo Hoo! More Quilting Fun is heading our way! Can you think of a better way to celebrate the official start of Fall? Monday, September 21st Just Let Me QuiltWebsterquiltVroomansQuiltsKaren’s KornerElizabeth Coughlin DesignsQuiltFabrication.comKarrin’s Crazy WorldSeams To Be SewThe Joyful QuilterKathleen McMusing Tuesday, September 22ndMooseStashQuiltingQuilting Gailthat fabric feelingVicki’s Crafts and QuiltingKathy’s Kwilts and MorePieceful Thoughts ofContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”
Hello Fall Blog Hop
Did you see that Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks is hosting another Blog Hop from September 21-24? There is sure to be another great list of bloggers sharing posts and projects with all of us. Be prepared to be inspired as you check out the blogs. There might even be some free patterns orContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”
I Love Thursday #14
Have you found that some weeks are flying by and others are dragging? I’m discovering that the news is still having a profound effect on my moods and productivity. I try to read this frequently and having it hanging by my sewing table. I have been limiting watching news time, but find it is allContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #14”
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”
I Love Thursday #13
This past week sped by so quickly I can’t believe it’s time to link with a group of friends that on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour to see their I Like/Love posts for the week. Do pop over to see what everyone is sharing. I love that our local wildfire is starting to getContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #13”
Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL
Have you been following this hop? Hosted by Marian of Seams to be Sew it was off to a great start on Tuesday. Just wait until you see what today’s designers have in store for you. Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts BlogKissed QuiltsPatchwork BreezeSongbird Designs/Brenda’s BlogStitchin’ at Home Stop by, enjoy the eyeContinueContinue reading “Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL”
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”
To-Do Tuesday #22
Another week with fires, doctors appointments, Guild Meetings and all day power outages. Such a fun, busy week I’ve had! My list for last weeks To-Do Tuesday was (I thought) completely doable! Boy was I wrong. 😢 Here it is complete with updates: 1. Finish the pattern test quilt to flimsy stage. Done! Can’t waitContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #22”
Happy Labour Day Weekend!
It was great to have a common long weekend in both Canada and America. It’s nice that we can share the same holiday! I had a good weekend pulling fabrics for some pattern tests and upcoming projects. DH was out on the course doing some putting and chipping. He is progressing and so is myContinueContinue reading “Happy Labour Day Weekend!”
It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,
Hosted by Marian at Seams To Be Sew! Can you believe the Designers who signed up? 50 of them! Here’s the lineup: First, today, let’s start with the schedule: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Blue Heron Quilting | Carolyn Butterfield | Made By MarneyPumpkin Patch BC | The Devoted Quilter Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts Blog | Kissed Quilts | Patchwork BreezeSongbird Designs | Stitchin’ atContinueContinue reading “It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,”
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