1. Get photos of my finished pattern test flimsies and send them to the designers. Done 2. Complete all of my pattern test quilt tops. Done 3. Finish my project for the “Hearts on Fire Blog Hop”. Done 4. Keep working on the 2 remaining Commissions which are not required for delivery until June. SomeContinueContinue reading “January OMG Finishes”
Tag Archives: Finished Projects
Garden View Test Pattern
On October 16th I was able to claim a finish for a Pattern Test that I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line publication. The pattern is “Garden View” by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate or intermediate Quilter. The finished size is 68 1/2” x 84 1/2”. ForContinueContinue reading “Garden View Test Pattern”
My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop
Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting another blog hop with an intriguing theme; hearts but no pink. Right away my mind wandered to a fun fact. Did you know that Hearts on Fire is the brand name for a jewelry company? There diamonds are very pretty and the jewelry settings are pretty unique!ContinueContinue reading “My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop”
My Weekly Recap
Here is my weekly list of what is happening in my quilting life; time spent, goals, stash and PHD Report. My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #41 Linking with Home Sewn Buy Us Last week’s list: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. Still have 3 baggies to go. 2. SendContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap”
Weekend Sewing Fun
I’ve been continuing on with cutting the scraps from my bin into the appropriate sizes of squares, strings and HST’s but got a bit sidetracked playing with the scraps so I’m still working on the last 3 baggies. I did get 18 – 32 patch panels done with a few 😉 of my 2 1/2”ContinueContinue reading “Weekend Sewing Fun”
Medieval Windows
This is another pattern test quilt I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine in the summer of 2020. The pattern is written by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. Finished size is 63 1/2” x 63 1/2” and only uses just under 7 1/2 yards of fabric including the binding. Pieces cut in an afternoon using my AccuquiltContinueContinue reading “Medieval Windows”
Project Quilting 12.1
One of my favourite Challenges has begun. The guidelines this time or for any project that is considered to be a quilt using predominately yellow and grey (white and black can be added). I went searching in my stash for the pieces I knew were there. Some sewing happened. I then layered my fabric, bitsContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 12.1”
December 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 August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks December 28 Blocks Previous Total: 1177.5 YTD Total: 1205.5 It was another fun month where IContinueContinue reading “December Block Report”
2020 FALQ4 Finishes
My goals this quarter are: 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. Done! Waltzing With BearsMedieval Windows 2. Do 2 Commissions (3 pieces); a summer quilted duvet cover and a quilted winter duvet cover for one gentleman and a quilt for another gentleman. In progress. One winter duvet is delivered. Fully lined,ContinueContinue reading “2020 FALQ4 Finishes”
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”
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”
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 😄”
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”
Pretty Piney Pattern Test
Another project begins! So much fun! Pattern is printed. Fabrics are pulled. Black and white photo edited to check values. Flying Geese Four at a time fun! I think I’m ready to go. Becca’s Revolution pattern is going to be fun! Flying geese aplenty. Let the cutting and piecing begin! This pattern is another exampleContinueContinue reading “Pretty Piney Pattern Test”
It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!
At last we are getting this party started with the first of 4 days of fun! I’ve been looking forward to this hop, filled with eye candy and sweet treats for our holiday season.Will you be following the amazing posts from the team on the Virtual Cookie Exchange &Christmas Blog Hop-being hosted by Carol fromContinueContinue reading “It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!”
November 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 August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks Snappy Bags 43 – 86 blocksPattern test 128 Runners 8Topper 1 Previous Total: 1070.5 YTD Total:ContinueContinue reading “November Block Report”
November OMG Finishes
Here we are the second to last month of 2020 and for many reasons some of us are slowing down, finding it hard to keep motivated or running low on energy. Isn’t it a good thing we have lists to keep us trying to be accountable at least to ourselves? My November One Monthly GoalContinueContinue reading “November OMG Finishes”
October Recap
For most us October was a month full of so much fun and creativity with some inspiring blog hops to get ideas going for several quick gifts. I was one of the stops on the From the Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. You can read my post here IContinueContinue reading “October Recap”
Quilt Schmilt 