This morning we had to go to Nelson for DH’s doctor’s appointments. Normally a 50 minute drive. We have severe storm warnings out so it took me an hour and a half to get there. After the appointment we stopped for prescriptions and groceries. The trip home took me just over 1 3/4 hours. ItContinueContinue reading “Mosaic Mystery Update”
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Wonderful Wednesday
Temperatures here are still below freezing and a nasty cold wind is blowing, but it’s still snowing. The forecast for the next two weeks is more snow but the temperatures will be rising on the weekend. Sounds like a really good reason to stay in and sew to me. That’s just what I did today.ContinueContinue reading “Wonderful Wednesday”
January Goals
One of my goals this month was to get my lists all updated. I can state that my UFO’s list, To Be Quilted List, I Want To Do List are all done! My new Daytimer is filled out and I have been using it! I did get sidetracked by making a notebook cover with theContinueContinue reading “January Goals”
Project Quilting Challenge 1
I was being good working on my UFO’s when I received an email from Persimmon Dreams. Project quilting 11 has begun. The theme for this week is numbers. I wasn’t too sure what to make but then that squirrel paid me a visit yesterday. In the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop I hadContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting Challenge 1”
January OMG
Happy New Year to you all. I hope the year brings you time to do all of the wonderful crafty things you want to do. For me the month has started with some stress but I’m sure time with my machines and pretty fabric will help to fix my issues. January OMG 1. The firstContinueContinue reading “January OMG”
December OMG link up
I knew that December was going to be a month of very little sewing time. We were committed to go to Alberta to farm sit for two weeks and get some quality visiting time in with family. My goal for the month was to get my project done for The Winter Blues Blog Hop (JanuaryContinueContinue reading “December OMG link up”
December OMG
Can you believe it’s December already? I’m sure not ready for it! The snow hit last night. At least 3” on the ground and more to come tonight. I think it’s here to stay this time. 🥴 Woo Hoo! It’s December already! We leave at 6:00 am to head to Alberta. Two and a halfContinueContinue reading “December OMG”
November Fun Finish
At our Guild meeting at the beginning of November a request was put forward to our members to make and donate some items to the local food bank. At their Christmas party in December some volunteers take the kids in to the back room where they are encouraged to pick presents to gift their parents.ContinueContinue reading “November Fun Finish”
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”
And we have a winner!
In my post on the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop I let everyone know that I was having a giveaway for one follower of my blog. I said the giveaway would be a surprise and would depend on where the winner lived. Kind of strange, but since DH and are are retired, fundsContinueContinue reading “And we have a winner!”
Winter Blues
I can’t believe Carla from Creatin in the Sticks is hosting another Blog Hop in January. It always amazes me how organized some people are. Fun times again! Well of course I had to sign up for another Hop. I think I’m becoming an addict to the fun and sharing ideas! So get ready forContinueContinue reading “Winter Blues”
I’m a winner!
I received an email from Carla of Creatin In the Sticks. I won a $25.00 gift certificate from the Stitch it and Gift It Blog Hop! I’m so excited and thrilled. I will confess to spending a fair amount of time window shopping on the site and have dropped a few items in to myContinueContinue reading “I’m a winner!”
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”
Q4 Finish Along
Time to start a new list for the final quarter of 2019. This quarter will be a tough one. Next week I get to start taking my sling off to do some gentle exercise on my shoulder. Being able to resist the urge to do “just a bit more” will be difficult. I’m not sayingContinueContinue reading “Q4 Finish Along”
Once Upon a Story Show and Tell
This was Marian from Seams to be Sew’s 5 year of doing a fall RowAlong. The theme this year was Nursery Rhymes and Fables. The designers that stepped up to participate really raised the bar with such creativity being shown in their blocks. It was my first time taking part in a Hop and IContinueContinue reading “Once Upon a Story Show and Tell”
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”
Q3 Finish Along
M goals for the third quarter were: 1. Do the Harlequin test pattern quilt top for the Quilt Pattern Magazine. Done Harlequin Finished July 12, 2019 2. Do the Leftover pattern test for Canuck Quilter. This might also work for not 1, but 2 items of my UFO and Projects Half Done List! Done LeftoversContinueContinue reading “Q3 Finish Along”
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
Welcome to my stop on the OnceUpon Story Row Along! I was so excited to see the theme for this Row Along and had to jump in and volunteer when Marian announced the upcoming Row Along. She has been doing this Row Along for 5 years now! It’s been so much fun to read allContinueContinue reading “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!”
September OMG
My September OMG was to finally decide on a quilt for me! My last count I have completed 343 quilts. Each and every one has been gifted or donated. When I discovered that surgery was necessary and imminent I started getting organized and that was when I confirmed that I had indeed donated the lastContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
Quilt Schmilt 