Now that I can see and sew, I decided to let a couple of squirrels take over my sewing space. I joined the Quilt Qwazy Queens Hop again this year because the theme just makes me smile. It starts March 18th and is a perfect way to celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day on March 21st. HowContinueContinue reading “Joining Some More Hops”
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Introduction to Quilting Part 2
In my first post I introduced you to the tools that I consider to be necessary to our quilting journey. In this post I will give you the short version of the tips and tricks I teach my students over 8 months of classes. I will add to these tips and tricks as we goContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Quilting Part 2”
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”
February OMG Finishes
My goals for February were: 1. To start working on a design for a Memory Quilt. 2. To keep working on my leader/ender project. 3. To keep working on getting some quilt tops sandwiched, quilted and bound. 4. Cope with having surgeries on both eyes to remove cataracts and implant lenses. So to date IContinueContinue reading “February OMG Finishes”
Introduction to Quilting – My Favourite Necessary Tools
After several requests from readers, friends, students and family, I am going to start a series of posts on what you need to know in order to make a quilt. This will include a list of what I consider to be necessary tools, common quilting terms and will end with my basic Sampler Quilt Pattern.ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Quilting – My Favourite Necessary Tools”
Project Quilting 11.4 Birds in the Air
The new challenge was posted on Sunday and somehow I missed it. Luckily another blogger mentioned it in one of her posts. The challenge was to use the Birds in The Air block in either it’s original format or revising it. I remembered I had some leftover 4 patches and bonus hst’s from a quiltContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 11.4 Birds in the Air”
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”
Project Quilting 11.3
In spite of my wonky vision I managed to finish my project. A good friend, who just happens to be a Quilter had told me she is looking for a bag to keep her quilting tools together when she comes to our quilting days at the Guild. She has had a rough year, losing herContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 11.3”
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”
Squirrels, Squirrels Running Every Where
Yesterday I started piecing a quilt for a pattern test I’m doing. I had everything cut and ready to spend the day sewing geese. Then a squirrel ran through my head! I called and emailed my quilters to get a bee together tomorrow to make blocks for the Australian Groups that are making charity quiltsContinueContinue reading “Squirrels, Squirrels Running Every Where”
Welcome to the Winter Blues Blog Hop
I’m so glad you are stopping by to check out my post! I do hope you have been checking out all of the blogs on this hop and leaving comment for the bloggers. It means so much to all of us to know what you think of our posts. I’d like to thank Carla HentonContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Winter Blues Blog Hop”
This Week in Review
This was a very productive week but I didn’t quite make my goals I did get the Mosaic Mystery quilt top finished and have been debating on whether or not to add more borders. More borders or not? I think I’m done with it! The decision was made by measuring it. 😉. I like theContinueContinue reading “This Week in Review”
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”
The Winter Blues
Have you got the winter blues? Are you getting tired of grey skies and cold, bitter winds? Is the snow piling up and you need to shovel AGAIN? Well good news! The Winter Blues Blog Hop starts next Monday, January 20 and for 5 days you will get to see eye candy to pick upContinueContinue reading “The Winter Blues”
DREaMI project
Yesterday I was at my Guild for my monthly class and working to help my students with their varied projects. While there 3 of us took a break to run to New Denver to see the renovations Kathy had made to her shop, Sew Much More Quilt and Yarn. She was having her grand re-openingContinueContinue reading “DREaMI project”
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”
The Winter Blues
It’s Coming Soon! My day will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020. How fun is that to write the New Year? Are you used to writing it yet? Here’s a sneak peak of my fabrics and sewing fun. The Winter Blues Project It was so appropriate to start work on this when we were at theContinueContinue reading “The Winter Blues”
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”
Quilt Schmilt 