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”
Category Archives: What’s Going On
November Fun Finish
At our Guild meeting at the beginning of November a request was put forward to our members to make and donate some items to the local food bank. At their Christmas party in December some volunteers take the kids in to the back room where they are encouraged to pick presents to gift their parents.ContinueContinue reading “November Fun Finish”
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!”
My first finish for November
I was able to call my new shawl done! I managed to get it soaked and blocked last week. Love this wool and it knit so nicely! So here is the finished product. Warm, cuddly and perfect for a cold winter day! Finished before the snow sets in! Thanks for stopping in. Did your dayContinueContinue reading “My first finish for November”
And we have a winner!
In my post on the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop I let everyone know that I was having a giveaway for one follower of my blog. I said the giveaway would be a surprise and would depend on where the winner lived. Kind of strange, but since DH and are are retired, fundsContinueContinue reading “And we have a winner!”
Winter Blues
I can’t believe Carla from Creatin in the Sticks is hosting another Blog Hop in January. It always amazes me how organized some people are. Fun times again! Well of course I had to sign up for another Hop. I think I’m becoming an addict to the fun and sharing ideas! So get ready forContinueContinue reading “Winter Blues”
I’m a winner!
I received an email from Carla of Creatin In the Sticks. I won a $25.00 gift certificate from the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop! I’m so excited and thrilled. I will confess to spending a fair amount of time window shopping on the site and have dropped a few items in to myContinueContinue reading “I’m a winner!”
Star Crossed Plaid
In October Becca from Pretty Piney Quilts put out a call for pattern testers for her Star Crossed Plaid Pattern. Of course I volunteered and was accepted! This pattern is absolutely one of the sweetest patterns to make. I have done it in fabrics and baby size for my great granddaughter who is due midContinueContinue reading “Star Crossed Plaid”
Friday Follow Up
This has been a busy week. It all started a week ago Thursday when DH and I were discussing visiting some friends in the Okanagan Valley for a few days break. We were going to head out on Thursday. Then DH remembered that Kenny and Dee will be decorating for Christmas. My darling has aContinueContinue reading “Friday Follow Up”
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”
November One Monthly Goal
November goals are the following: 1. Finish knitting my new winter shawl. 2. Sandwich and quilt the sweet baby quilt I made while pattern testing for Becca of Piney Street Quilts. 3. Remake the baby quilt in flannel for my next great granddaughter who is due December 13. 4. Keep working on my Starstruck QALContinueContinue reading “November One Monthly Goal”
Stitch It and Gift It
I saw this sweet post about another fun, idea filled blog hop on Creatin’ in the Sticks blog. Carla does have some fun ones and the creative team on the hop are amazing. This hop runs from Nov. 11-15th. I’ve seen the lineup. You won’t want to miss any of the stops on this Hop!ContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It”
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”
Quilt Schmilt 