October 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 Test Quilts 277 blocksGift bags 24Quilt Group gifts 20 Previous Total: 749.5 YTD Total 1070.5 I’m in shock afterContinueContinue reading “October Block Report”

A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams

I’ve had a few requests to do a tutorial on how I do French Seams on my scrappy snappy bags. I start by making my panel for the bag. Usually I do a QAYG panel with a normal backing/batting sandwich but recently I was inspired by Gail’s post on her Charm Bag project to useContinueContinue reading “A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams”

October OMG Update

1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. Done! 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. Done. Blog post is Here 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Some progress! 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Flimsy is finished but will need to be shared later! 4.ContinueContinue reading “October OMG Update”

To Do Tuesday #29

My updated list for this past week was a bit paired down since I was working advance polls for our Provincial Election from 7:00 am until at least 8:30 pm for two days; 1. Finish my project, take pictures and write my blog post for my day, October 27. Done! 2. Keep working on myContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #29”

My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop

Today is my day to share on the From the Heart Blog Hop which is hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I was really excited when I saw the invitation to participate in this Hop as this is the time of year when I am making gifts and looking for new ideas. IContinueContinue reading “My Day on From The Heart Blog Hop”

To- Do Tuesday #28

The fall season has settled in here with a whole lot of rain and snow up on the peaks of the mountains. With that I seem to be regaining my sewjo and have managed time with my machine every day. This is my list from last week. I can tell my head had a brainContinueContinue reading “To- Do Tuesday #28”

Another Pattern Test Done!

I’m so happy to say I finished another pattern test. This one was a bit of great fun because I used some of my favourite fabrics; Stonehenge in lovely orange/ gold, Kona cotton in blue, leftover jelly roll strips from Kaffe Fasset and a leftover piece of bright colours on a black background that hadContinueContinue reading “Another Pattern Test Done!”

It’s a Garden Party RAL Show and Tell

Show and Tell Day is coming Oct. 13 Tomorrow is the day for Show and Tell. Here is the list of the participants for you to visit. Blue Heron QuiltingThe Devoted QuilterKissed QuiltsDaughters of DorindaKathleen McMusingMs P Designs USAClever ChameleonBarbara DiegesRenee’s Quilting AddictionWords & StitchesLinda B CreativeSeams To Be Sew As always, I would askContinueContinue reading “It’s a Garden Party RAL Show and Tell”

I Love Thursday #17

I’m joining LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color and a group of like minded people who share their likes or loves on Thursdays. It’s so inspiring to see such positive posts every week! Once again I’m late linking up but yesterday was a day away from home. I love the fall and the colours ofContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #17”

2020 FAL Q3 List

2020 FAL Q3 List I managed to finish all of the projects I had set as my goals and advance the other projects I had intended to. This quarter has a few challenges so let’s see how far I get with my goals on the List: Take my machine in to the hospital for repairsContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q3 List”

To-Do Tuesday #25

I’ll be linking up late with Roseanne and Sue at their To-Do Tuesday Linky party on their blog Home Sewn By Us. My list last week was incomplete. I forgot to list my entry for the Hello Fall Blog Hop hosted by Carla at Creatin’ in The Sticks. So here’s my list with some updates:ContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #25”

Hello Fall Blog Hop

Isn’t it the perfect way to start fall with a blog hop hosted by Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks. Did you check the bloggers who have already shared their posts? Today I am sharing my day with the following bloggers: Creatin’ In The Sticks Bumbleberry Stitches Samelia’s Mum Life in the Scrapatch Storied QuiltsContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”

To-Do Tuesday #24

How have you been doing this week? Did you get a chance to pop by Roseanne and Sue’s Blog Home Sewn by Us to see everyone’s weekly goals last week? My list of goals for last week were: 1. Finish cutting and start sewing 3 new pattern test projects.Done! 2. Continue working on my projectContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #24”

Garden Party

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”

Hello Fall Blog Hop

Woo Hoo! More Quilting Fun is heading our way! Can you think of a better way to celebrate the official start of Fall? Monday, September 21st Just Let Me QuiltWebsterquiltVroomansQuiltsKaren’s KornerElizabeth Coughlin DesignsQuiltFabrication.comKarrin’s Crazy WorldSeams To Be SewThe Joyful QuilterKathleen McMusing Tuesday, September 22ndMooseStashQuiltingQuilting Gailthat fabric feelingVicki’s Crafts and QuiltingKathy’s Kwilts and MorePieceful Thoughts ofContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”

I Love Thursday #13

This past week sped by so quickly I can’t believe it’s time to link with a group of friends that on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour to see their I Like/Love posts for the week. Do pop over to see what everyone is sharing. I love that our local wildfire is starting to getContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #13”

Happy Labour Day Weekend!

It was great to have a common long weekend in both Canada and America. It’s nice that we can share the same holiday! I had a good weekend pulling fabrics for some pattern tests and upcoming projects. DH was out on the course doing some putting and chipping. He is progressing and so is myContinueContinue reading “Happy Labour Day Weekend!”

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 6Scrappy Quilt 128Xmas Tree Skirt 1Xmas Hexie Table Toppers 2 Previous Total: 520.5 YTD Total 699.5 Linking with Prairie Moon Quilts July Blck Report

I Love Thursday #8

Another week of getting my I like/love thoughts together has me pulling social media posts and memes to try to fit my thoughts into words. Not only are we still dealing with the spiking Covid 19 numbers, we are seeing more mass death and attacks, peaceful protesters being shot, gassed or hauled away in theContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #8”

July OMG Finishes

For July I had the following goals: 1. Finish my projects for the Christmas in July (then and now) Blog Hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mug rugs, quilt, table toppers and a tree skirt all finished! 2. Finish the borders on my Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL.ContinueContinue reading “July OMG Finishes”