2020 FAL Q2 Finishes So onward and upward to my Q2 List: Assemble the top with the pieced blocks from the Vortex pattern by Wilmington Prints. Finished Finish quilting and get the binding on Robbie Robotix. Finished Try and get two more quilts done from my To Be Quilted Pile. Spring Into Summer is quiltedContinueContinue reading “FALQ2 Finishes”
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To Do Tuesday
Another week starting with more snow! I just keep reminding myself spring is coming! I realized that with the onset of Covid Brain, I hadn’t written many/any posts or managed to concentrate on anything so I decided to spend some time talking with old friends, reading (don’t ask me what I read. I deleted theContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday”
March OMG and my Favourite Finish
My list for March was a very moderate one for me. I had some success and finishes, work on some and no progress on others due to the world crisis causing some adjustments having to be made to our lives. DH and I are self isolated because we are in the high risk category. ItContinueContinue reading “March OMG and my Favourite Finish”
March 22-28 Progress Report
It’s been a week! The emotions are erratic and I have been unsettled and disorganized. I’m sure you all can identify with these feelings. I’m telling myself it is a form of cabin fever. My list for my hoped for progress is: 1. Finish the binding on Star Crossed Plaid. On the last side. 2.ContinueContinue reading “March 22-28 Progress Report”
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”
March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals
All in all I can say this week was a bit of a washout for me as far as my weekly goals getting accomplished. No finishes to report, but some progress was made. I did get some progress on my Star Crossed Plaid Quilt. It should be ready for binding mid week. I only gotContinueContinue reading “March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals”
March OMG
My list for February had been a short one due to the number of days in the month and having 2 cataract surgeries scheduled. 1. Start working on a design for a tshirt quilt for my DH. I managed to get the shirts sorted, cut and ready for pressing and stabilizing. 2. I have aContinueContinue reading “March OMG”
To Do Tuesday #2
My list from last week was fairly short: 1. Finish quilting and bind Star Crossed Plaid. 2. Keep working on the scrappy Leader/Ender Project. 3. Finalize layout for my Vortex Quilt blocks and get the flimsy put together. 4. Work on the design for the memory quilt. 5. Keep knitting those socks. I did makeContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #2”
To Do Tuesday #1
My list for February’s OMG was a short one; only 3 things on it. I’ve been making some progress and even dealing with a squirrel , or two! 1. Sort out DH’s tshirts and start on the design for a memory quilt. To get to the bins with his shirts in I pretty much hadContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #1”
Last half of February
This hasn’t been the most productive month I have had, but my vision in one eye is fantastic and my right eye gets operated on in a week and a half so I’m content. I did manage to keep working on my four patches for the scrappy quilt I’ve been working on. I was doingContinueContinue reading “Last half of February”
Day 2 Post Surgery
Another adventure has begun! Had the cataract surgery on Monday. I admit to being scared witless beforehand😩. All in all it took less than an hour from when I got to the hospital to walking out the door! My surgeon was fantastic and explained things as he was proceeding. He was satisfied with how everythingContinueContinue reading “Day 2 Post Surgery”
The End of A Year and the Start of a New!
What a year it has been! I do hope you all have had a year full of fun, adventures and much creativity! I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you have a busy, prosperous and productive 2020. I’ve been reading posts where the bloggers are talking about the endContinueContinue reading “The End of A Year and the Start of a New!”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
October OMG
Can you believe it’s October already? I sure can’t. The weathers here is still mild, the leaves are just starting to fall and there is just a skiff of snow high up on the ridges. As of tomorrow it will be one month since my surgery so my goals for the month will have toContinueContinue reading “October OMG”
The Saga Continues
Just a quick update post surgery. According to my surgeon all went well. The severed ligament was reattached and anchored firmly. The tears in the other ligaments were repaired and my rotator cuff is as smooth as a really fine piece of fabric. My surgeon’s wife is a quilter so he knew what to sayContinueContinue reading “The Saga Continues”
August Finishes
Here’s my August OMG List With progress report and photos when I can, 1. Complete one wall hanging, Finished August 9, 2019 Sneak peek since this is a pattern Test! 2. Complete a top for a pattern test, Completed August 29. Close up of the brilliant red fabrics I used. 3. Choose a pattern forContinueContinue reading “August Finishes”
Quilt Schmilt 