What a year it has been! I do hope you all have had a year full of fun, adventures and much creativity! I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you have a busy, prosperous and productive 2020. I’ve been reading posts where the bloggers are talking about the endContinueContinue reading “The End of A Year and the Start of a New!”
Category Archives: Quilting
December OMG
Can you believe it’s December already? I’m sure not ready for it! The snow hit last night. At least 3” on the ground and more to come tonight. I think it’s here to stay this time. 🥴 Woo Hoo! It’s December already! We leave at 6:00 am to head to Alberta. Two and a halfContinueContinue reading “December OMG”
November OMG
I can not believe November is almost over. It seems like it just began last week! The fact that there is still no snow on the ground makes it even more difficult to believe. I did manage to turn theses sweet piles of cut fabrics in to a finished top: Blue and cream beauty! ItContinueContinue reading “November OMG”
Star Cross
I finished testing another pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine which will be published in December. It was a paper pieced project with Y Seams and I thoroughly enjoyed doing this project. Designed by Denise Mohler, it was well written and very easy to follow. I chose to do my wall hanging in Christmas FabricsContinueContinue reading “Star Cross”
Wild Spin Test Done!
Today, July 25, I finished another pattern test quilt! It was fun to piece and the layout looked easy. Boy was I wrong! I really needed to pay attention lot with this one and will admit to the occasional use of my seam ripper! This is a great pattern to use up those small piecesContinueContinue reading “Wild Spin Test Done!”
Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn
At last it’s my turn to share, but first, have you had a chance to visit the other bloggers on this Hop? I have been visiting and am so impressed with the creativity these bloggers share with all of us! I’d like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks for organizing this hop. WhatContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn”
Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule
Stitch It and Gift It It’s almost here! On Monday the fun begins! Get ready to stop by these blogs for some fun ideas for gifts and read their stories about why or how these gifts came into being. Don’t forget to leave a comment and thank these creative souls for their great ideas andContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule”
Sweet Saturday Fun
Time for an update as to my week. Monday was our federal election here in Canada and I was scheduled to work as a Central Poll Supervisor. I have been working at both federal and provincial elections for over 30 years. My Dad was in the Canadian Armed Forces and always stressed that we hadContinueContinue reading “Sweet Saturday Fun”
Q4 Finish Along
Time to start a new list for the final quarter of 2019. This quarter will be a tough one. Next week I get to start taking my sling off to do some gentle exercise on my shoulder. Being able to resist the urge to do “just a bit more” will be difficult. I’m not sayingContinueContinue reading “Q4 Finish Along”
Once Upon a Story Show and Tell
This was Marian from Seams to be Sew’s 5 year of doing a fall RowAlong. The theme this year was Nursery Rhymes and Fables. The designers that stepped up to participate really raised the bar with such creativity being shown in their blocks. It was my first time taking part in a Hop and IContinueContinue reading “Once Upon a Story Show and Tell”
Monday Musings
First of all Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers. Hopefully your weekend was full with family, laughter, lover and good food. My weekend started with teaching On Saturday at my monthly group at our local Guild. I’m excited to have one new Quilter and one novice this season. Both of these ladies amazed me withContinueContinue reading “Monday Musings”
The Year of Great Blog Hops
I don’t think I can remember a year where I have followed as many blog Hops as this one. Today I discovered a new hop. Carole from My Carolina Home is doing her annual Autumn Jubilee Hop. She has with some help from her friends created a blog hop with an Autumn theme. We’ll haveContinueContinue reading “The Year of Great Blog Hops”
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
Welcome to my stop on the OnceUpon Story Row Along! I was so excited to see the theme for this Row Along and had to jump in and volunteer when Marian announced the upcoming Row Along. She has been doing this Row Along for 5 years now! It’s been so much fun to read allContinueContinue reading “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!”
Leftovers Pattern Test
I was really pleased when Joanne Kerton who designs and blogs as The Canuck Quilter Designs emailed me to see if I could fit a pattern test in my schedule for her for the end of July. I was happy to do so. I used my Christmas panels that I had made from leftover stringsContinueContinue reading “Leftovers Pattern Test”
Sunday Sewing
This week was a good one. I’m doing my physio daily and saw my surgeon for the 2 week follow up post surgery. He is pleased with my progress. The incisions are all healed up so I can shower as long as I keep a sling on. The first time switching out of Big BerthaContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sewing”
Kaleidoscope Pattern Test
At last I get to share this flimsy. I really enjoyed testing this pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine It came together quickly since I could use my Accuquilt to do some of the cutting. Isn’t this just some of the nicest piles of fabric sweetness? Just look how nicely these fabrics play together! TheContinueContinue reading “Kaleidoscope Pattern Test”
Harlequin Pattern Test
A while back I discovered The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line magazine. I really enjoyed the issue and when I found out I could test patterns I was thrilled! I’m so excited to finally be able to show some of the finishes I have had over the past few months. Now this one, HarlequinContinueContinue reading “Harlequin Pattern Test”
Crystal Facets
Doing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is called Crystal Facets, is a paper piecing project and is written by Barbara Douglas. I started with this; And continued on to this; Such a sweet basket of fabric goodness! I continued on and was really pleased with the pattern. It was soContinueContinue reading “Crystal Facets”
September OMG
My September OMG was to finally decide on a quilt for me! My last count I have completed 343 quilts. Each and every one has been gifted or donated. When I discovered that surgery was necessary and imminent I started getting organized and that was when I confirmed that I had indeed donated the lastContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
September OMG
My September will start with surgery on my rotator cuff to repair the torn and severed ligaments that were damaged when I moved us last October to our sweet little apartment. As I was cleaning and doing laundry to get ready for Tuesday’s surgery, I realized that although I have finished 343 quilts in theContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
Quilt Schmilt 