Can you believe we are in the final quarter of the year that keeps giving? What other October surprises are we to experience? For my goals this quarter I am trying to keep it minimalized. 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. 2. Do 2 Commissions; a summer quilted duvet cover andContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q4 List”
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October OMG
October will be a busy month for me. 1. Finish my project for the From The Heart Blog Hop which starts October 26. 2. Complete the pattern test for Sandra. 2. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. 3. Complete the pattern test for Kris. 4. Complete the pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. 5.ContinueContinue reading “October OMG”
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”
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”
To-Do Tuesday #23
My list from last week did have some progress and I must say I’m content! This is what my view is like now: My mountains are missing 😢 I woke up this morning to cinder and ash on the car, but it could be so much worse. My heart is hurting watching the news onContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #23”
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”
To-Do Tuesday #22
Another week with fires, doctors appointments, Guild Meetings and all day power outages. Such a fun, busy week I’ve had! My list for last weeks To-Do Tuesday was (I thought) completely doable! Boy was I wrong. 😢 Here it is complete with updates: 1. Finish the pattern test quilt to flimsy stage. Done! Can’t waitContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #22”
September OMG
The last time I was able to link up with Elm Street Quilts for the OMG was in July. I knew August would be pretty much a write off for sewing time with DH having surgery. For September I am behind the eight ball with deadlines. So here’s my list: 1. Finish writing my blogContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
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”
August 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 – 16 blocks for Medieval Windows pattern test – 2 blocks for the walker caddy Previous Total: 699.5 YTD Total 717.5 Not a very productiveContinueContinue reading “August Block Report”
To-Do Tuesday #21
I have finally figured out that my life has been just too full of adventures in the past couple of weeks. I had my last list of goals for the week at the beginning of the month and thought it would be so easy. Let’s see how I did: This week I will; 1. FinishContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #21”
I Love Thursday #10
Another week of adventures; some good, some just plain strange. I love that DH has finally been able to get up and start walking a bit more. It’s really good since on Friday he should be getting his staples out! I am especially happy that my daughter has been here for almost two weeks andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #10”
July Stash and Time Reports
Kate Life in Pieces Previous: 132/182 July – 30/31 days Total days goal met: 162/213 Stash report: Previous balance: 170.55Fabric in last month: 14 YardsFabric out last month: 12 YardsBalance in stash: 172.55 * any fabric used from the scrap bins; doesn’t count as stash.
To Do Tuesday #20
Here I am late again! I am sure today is Monday! 🤔. Where did the days go? First of all let’s see how I did with last week’s list: 1. Finish Star Kissed Quilt Along Project. Nope! 2. Finish my secret sewing project. Nope! 3. Finish writing a pattern for my Boxed Quilt. Nope! 4.ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #20”
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
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”
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 #19
I will be linking up with Roseanne and Sue on their To Do Tuesday Linky party. I haven’t make my list/set my weekly goals for two weeks. I’m not sure what happened but I’m guessing life just got in the way! 😉 My last list: 1. Finish my Christmas in July Then and Now BlogContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #19”
Quilt Schmilt 