Category Archives: What’s Going On

To Do Tuesday #38

Here it is Tuesday and time to link our posts with Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us for their To.Do Tuesday Linky Party. Last week I decided to set the following goals to keep some Projects moving along: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. No progress here 2. KeepContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #38”

Best of 2020

Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a linkup for favourite posts of this crazy, year we have experienced. For most of us our time in sewing spaces was increased by the Pandemic we are still experiencing. Along with more time, some of us experienced lack of inspiration and less motivation at times. someContinueContinue reading “Best of 2020”

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”

December DrEAMI

This month was a crazy one with trying to get ready for the holidays while not feeling up to par and DH having medical issues/tests and appointments. I realized early on that I needed some handwork to keep myself occupied while sitting in the car waiting for DH to finish with appointments and tests. IContinueContinue reading “December DrEAMI”

Happy Holidays

Just popping in to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa to all of you. I’m hoping you are managing to visit with family and friends by Zoom, FaceTime or any other media options you favour. May your day be filled with laughter, family visits, good health and great food. Thank you for following alongContinueContinue reading “Happy Holidays”

What a Year It Has Been

Here it is, Christmas Eve Day 2020. This is the second last Thursday in the year of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We all had a year of challenges, some trauma, bouts of loneliness, having to “Make Do” with what we had on hand or were able to find on line or in the shops which experiencedContinueContinue reading “What a Year It Has Been”

I Love Thursday #27

Have you checked out bloggers posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. I love my winter wonderland view. As I’m sure you all know, I love quilting andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #27”

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”

I Love Thursday #26

Most weeks I head over to LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color and join friends who linkup there to share lists of things that bring them joy. Once again I am late getting my post live, but my router died yesterday and I’m just getting caught up now with the new one being installed. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #26”

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”

Sunday Thoughts

I was able to enjoy a Guild meeting via Zoom today. It was incredibly uplifting to see smiling faces and all of the incredible projects they have been working on. After my meeting I managed some time attempting to sandwich a quilt on my dining table. It took ever so much longer, but since itContinueContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”

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”