In my heart I had hoped that 2021 was to be the year of calm and intelligent conversation. While understanding that the vaccine (did everyone forget that viruses mutate?) would not bring immediate results, I had hoped that more people would stay home, following protocols to help stop the spread with 2 mutations (at least)Continue reading “Weekly Wondering”
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Ready for some Fun?
It’s finally time for It’s a Garden Party RAL which is being hosted by Marian from Seams To Be Sew. I’ve seen the list of participants and I can tell you that it WILL be fun and inspirational! There are amazing sponsors, great giveaways and truly wonderful patterns for us all to enjoy! I hopeContinue reading “Ready for some Fun?”
July 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 Mug Rugs 6 Scrappy Quilt 128 Xmas Tree Skirt 1 Xmas Hexie Table Toppers 2 Previous Total: 520.5 YTD Total 699.5 Linking with Prairie Moon Quilts July BlckContinue reading “July Block Report”
To Do Tuesday #15
This last week was a good one with some progress on my goals, getting caught up on some quilt alongs, my first ever Zoom Meeting with some amazing quilty friends, and started a new secret sewing project. 1. Sew the second bean bag chair. Just need to put the zipper in. 2. Work on quiltingContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #15”
Property Update
Well the lawyers are still dealing with the property sale so we are still here in British Columbia. We did manage the trip to Alberta in order for Shawn and Tish to get away to their concert. We left here last Friday around 3:00. DH was having stress once it got dark so IContinue reading “Property Update”
News’s
it has been too long since I posted but it has been weird here this summer! We had a pending sale of the property which dragged on for months. You know the drill; everything 3/4 packed , purged and sorted, living out of boxes, no time to fondle fabric. Then the fires started in BCContinue reading “News’s”
Another Sewing Adventure
Some days I wonder how I get talked in to things! I just got home from our local Elementary School where I had a meeting with some teachers, advisors and a good friend who is a grandmother to one of the students. Turns out I am elected/volunteering to spearhead a group of students making costumesContinue reading “Another Sewing Adventure”
Continued progress on Lonestar
Well I’m happy to say that this treasure is finally progressing along. I had issues with machines breaking down and needing to go to Allan for some much needed repairs and a service while he had possession of them. Can you believe all 3 machines went down one after the other or at the sameContinue reading “Continued progress on Lonestar”
Introducing Nova-Lee
This sweet angel is Nova-Lee, born December 27, 2017. I finally had the chance to meet her (they live in Red Deer, Alberta. I did have a nice visn’t with Miss Nova-Lee, her brother, Mason, her Mom, Nicole and her Nanny, Stacy. It was too short as there is never enough time to visit whenContinue reading “Introducing Nova-Lee”
Under the Needle
Last fall I was awarded a commission to make a very special quilt for a couple that lost their home to the ravages of fire. Fire has touched my family on several occasions, from the Firestorm in Kelowna, to the house fires that my ex-husband and his family experienced to the house fire my sonContinue reading “Under the Needle”
Thready Thursday
Only managed a couple of hours in the studio today………..working on the test pattern for Teresa of SewnUp fame. I am really enjoying this pattern. It is a perfect pattern for novice quilters. The blocks are 12″ so they go together fairly quickly. In fact I have the quilt almost done. The cutting and piecingContinue reading “Thready Thursday”
Working Wednesday
Woo Hoo! :)) What at a great day today was. I managed to finish piecing the last of 32 different sized star blocks for the star border on a quilt with a central medallion, pieced link blocks surrounding it and now I just have to wait until Saturday to lay it out on Saturday at SlocanContinue reading “Working Wednesday”
Hello world!
My name is Carol, but I answer to Mom, Nana, Sweetie, Honey and CJ! I am a wife, mother, grandmother of 7, and even a great gramma to soon to be 3! I started sewing, knitting and crocheting at the age of 11 with my grandmother’s help. These days I am lucky enough to beContinue reading “Hello world!”
Quilt Schmilt 