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”
Tag Archives: Fabric
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”
I Love Thursday #12
LeeAnna hosts a linkup for several of our quilty friends to post lists of their like for the week on her blog Not Afraid of Color. I really enjoy popping around to see what is making everyone smile these days. As the week has gone by I spent a fair amount of time thinking ofContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #12”
August Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces A month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and several were not a minute. Previous: 162/213 August – 15/31 days Total days goal met: 177/244 Stash report: Previous balance: 172.55Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out lastContinueContinue reading “August Time and Stash Report”
Autumn Entwined
April 6, 2020 I finished piecing the top I was pattern testing for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The Pattern was Autumn Entwined by RaeLyn Boothe. Finished size is 64.5” x 64.5”. It was a wonderful pattern, well written and easy to follow. It will be published in the August issue of The Quilt Pattern Magazine.ContinueContinue reading “Autumn Entwined”
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 quiltingContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #15”
Friday Fun
I do think I’m getting my sewjo back! A big part of it was going to the post office today and finding this: One day I had been reading a blog post on Mary Mack’s Blog and saw that she had a giveaway for some scraps of Island Batiks fabric. Of course I commented becauseContinueContinue reading “Friday Fun”
I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects
What a month last month was! Two blog hop projects done and posts written/published. A bad bout of the flu. An emergency trip out of town to help some dear friends. Temperamental machines and the ever present squirrel attacks! Creating a Legacy Hop Project It’s Cool to Be Square Hop Project I did manage aContinueContinue reading “I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects”
My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop
When I saw the announcement for this Blog Hop I knew I wanted to participate and even what I was going to make. It was predetermined! Right? Wrong! I had my fabrics pulled and pattern printed. Then I’m not sure if it was Covid Brain or the squirrels visiting me again but things changed. 🥴ContinueContinue reading “My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop”
A Finish I Can Share
It seems like forever since I have been able to show off a finish. So much of my sewing lately has been for Blog Hops or pattern testing that I’ve only been able to share sneak peeks! Today is different! I have a quilt top finished. A few months back I won a sweet bundleContinueContinue reading “A Finish I Can Share”
April Stash and Time Reports
This month started slow. I’ve been spending plenty of time in my sewing space but don’t have a lot to show for it. I do however have a tidy space and I’m having some success at getting my scrap bin emptied. There is my Robbie Robotix finished, two more sandwiched and one under the needleContinueContinue reading “April Stash and Time Reports”
Spring into Summer
January 23 had me finishing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. This pattern will be published in the May issue. This pattern is Trinkets written by Nan Baker and finishes at 54 1/2” x 78 1/2”. Palette of fabrics pulled and ready to cut The cutting was done with great instructions to follow.ContinueContinue reading “Spring into Summer”
April Block Report
350 Block Project Can you believe we are one third of the way through this year? My block count is reflecting the emotional impact this year is having on me. My blocks so far this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks Previous Total: 305 Autumn Entwined Pattern Test ;ContinueContinue reading “April Block Report”
Fabric Pulls
These past few days found me going down a rabbit hole. I hit the wall with missing family, not being able to focus, and really missing the physical contact of a simple hug. It was really strange not to see family or friends over the Easter weekend other than social media posts, video and telephoneContinueContinue reading “Fabric Pulls”
March 15-21 Progress Report
It’s been quite a week of fabric fun. I’ve decided that keeping busy while DH shifts back and forth between Canadian news and American news for 6 – 10 hours a day will make me crazy if I don’t find ways to tune it out. My first finish was piecing the flimsy for my projectContinueContinue reading “March 15-21 Progress Report”
February Monthly Recap
February was not as productive as I would have liked, but with having cataract surgery and trying to adjust to my so much improved vision, I am not going to complain. Prairie Moon Quilts Blocks finished in February: Vortex: 42 Scrappy blocks: 24 Previous Total: 196 Total Blocks: 262 Life in Pieces Previous Goal: 30/31ContinueContinue reading “February Monthly Recap”
Introduction to Quilting – My Favourite Necessary Tools
After several requests from readers, friends, students and family, I am going to start a series of posts on what you need to know in order to make a quilt. This will include a list of what I consider to be necessary tools, common quilting terms and will end with my basic Sampler Quilt Pattern.ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Quilting – My Favourite Necessary Tools”
Stash and Time Reports
One of my last projects in my need to get organized this year is my stash. I am still on my self imposed fabric diet so I am only allowing myself to purchase fabric for a specific project or some much needed neutrals for backgrounds. I am starting the year with 200 yards in theContinueContinue reading “Stash and Time Reports”
Weekly Goals
I’m trying to break down my monthly goals to weekly ones to allot time for the bigger projects and still have time for any projects that pop up. My first project is to work on Mosaic Mystery. It’s been hanging around and getting pushed back on the list by other projects. I need to getContinueContinue reading “Weekly Goals”
Wonderful Wednesday
Temperatures here are still below freezing and a nasty cold wind is blowing, but it’s still snowing. The forecast for the next two weeks is more snow but the temperatures will be rising on the weekend. Sounds like a really good reason to stay in and sew to me. That’s just what I did today.ContinueContinue reading “Wonderful Wednesday”
Quilt Schmilt 