To Do Tuesday #30

I’m joining with some friends who link with Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us on their T-Do Tuesday Linky party. It helps to keep me focused on my lists and getting some progress done. 😉 You really should pop over to see what everyone else has for goals this week 😄 To-Do TuesdayContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #30”

November OMG

Elm Street Quilts OMG I’m finding it hard to believe that it is November, the second last month of a very trying year. I have never been on such a crazy emotional roller coaster as I have been this year of the Covid 19 Pandemic and fear that if people don’t start following health andContinueContinue reading “November OMG”

October Time and Stash Report

Kate Life in Pieces October was a month where I thought life got in the way but when I added up my blocks I was surprised! Previous: 197/274 October: 29/31 Total days goal met: 226/305 Stash report: Previous balance: 179Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 33 YardsBalance in stash: 146 * anyContinueContinue reading “October Time and Stash Report”

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”

My October DrEAMI

This month was a fun month with lots of pattern testing and a blog Hop to participate in. One of the projects I was making for the From The Heart Blog Hop is a stack of scrappy, snappy bags that are being donated to our local Food Bank for their Christmas Hampers. In normal yearsContinueContinue reading “My October DrEAMI”

I Love Thursday #19

Here it is Thursday and the day that a fun group of bloggers share a list of things that make them happy. The list can be found on LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color on her I Love Thursday post. I like being an election worker and doing my civic duty. I like seeing theseContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #19”

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”

I Love Thursday #18

Another week has gone by and so many of our quilty friends are sharing their lists of loves and likes over on LeeAnna blog, Not Afraid of Color. Do pop on over to see what treasures they are sharing with all of us today. My week has been full of fun and interesting events. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #18”

To-Do Tuesday 27

This week has just spun by so quickly. I was able to teach at my Guild again on Saturday. My group of 5 were each busy with their own projects so I even managed a bit of time with my machine. One of these amazing ladies finished constructing her quilt top that she started pre-Covid.ContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday 27”

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”

September Time and Stash Report

Kate Life in Pieces September was a month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and I had several where not a minute was spent with my fabric or sewing machine. Previous: 177/244 September: 20/30 Total days goal met: 197/274 Stash report:ContinueContinue reading “September Time and Stash Report”

September 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 – BB Song test 1 – Hello Fall Runner 3 – Baby Blue Quilt 12 – WWB Pattern Test 16 Previous Total:ContinueContinue reading “September Block Report”

To Do Tuesday 26

Last week I was hoping to meet the following goals: 1. Keep working on my test pattern project for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. Just about finished piecing the blocks. 2. Keep working on my test pattern for Kris at Phoebe Moon. Cutting fabric. 3. Start sewing my test pattern for Sarah. Haven’t been able toContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday 26”

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”

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”

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”

I Love Thursday #14

Have you found that some weeks are flying by and others are dragging? I’m discovering that the news is still having a profound effect on my moods and productivity. I try to read this frequently and having it hanging by my sewing table. I have been limiting watching news time, but find it is allContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #14”

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”

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”

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”