Another week of getting my I like/love thoughts together has me pulling social media posts and memes to try to fit my thoughts into words. Not only are we still dealing with the spiking Covid 19 numbers, we are seeing more mass death and attacks, peaceful protesters being shot, gassed or hauled away in theContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #8”
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Christmas in July (then and now) My Day
A couple of months ago, Carol from Just Let Me Quilt put out the word that she was going to host another blog Hop and who wanted to join in. Well at the time I was in the midst of a Covid Blue Funk and really needed something to get me inspired. The funny thingContinueContinue reading “Christmas in July (then and now) My Day”
Squirrel Attack!
Another week of fun ideas and projects on the go. I had finished organizing and planning my projects for the Christmas in July Then and Now being hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. Then those lovely squirrels kept running around and distracting me. I had this project almost finished And then I hadContinueContinue reading “Squirrel Attack!”
July OMG
In June I had a list that should have been doable. It went something like this: 1. Finish my Spring Into Summer quilt. Finished 2. Finish my project for the Stitching Sunshine Blog Hop and write my post. Done! 3. Sew the two bean bag chairs that are cut out that my son asked me toContinueContinue reading “July OMG”
Another DrEAMI Project
I saw a post on Desert Sky Quilting that had me intrigued with the thought of doing another fun scrappy project. You know what it’s like when the squirrels start doing their dance around you and won’t let up until you drop everything and make it? That’s what happened to me – the attack ofContinueContinue reading “Another DrEAMI Project”
I love Thursday’s #4
I first read an I Love Thursday post on the Home Sewn By Us Blog and that eventually led me to LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Colour. Every week I enjoy checking out the list of bloggers posts on LeeAnna’s blog to see what they are sharing. I really enjoy linking up with this groupContinueContinue reading “I love Thursday’s #4”
My Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Fun
A few days or a week or so ago Susan from Desert Sky Quilts posted about a scrappy quilt along that Joy from Days Filled With Joy was hosting. I decided it might be fun so I got started on it after pulling out my scraps. I quickly got caught up with steps 1 -ContinueContinue reading “My Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Fun”
A Good Day Sewing
My day started with piles of projects everywhere! Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL Some secret sewing projects for the upcoming Christmas in July Blog Hop; Binding is almost finished on pattern test quilt; The zipper is almost done on sweet little Ruby’s bean bag chair; I’m looking around and considering how much will getContinueContinue reading “A Good Day Sewing”
To Do Tuesday #15
This last week was a good one with some progress on my goals, getting caught up on some quilt alongs, my first ever Zoom Meeting with some amazing quilty friends, and started a new secret sewing project. 1. Sew the second bean bag chair. Just need to put the zipper in. 2. Work on quiltingContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #15”
June Block Report
Can you believe we are one half of the way through this crazy year? My block count is reflecting the emotional impact this year is having on me. My blocks so far this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks PreviousContinueContinue reading “June Block Report”
Some Bright Sunshiny Fun
A huge thank you to Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks for hosting the perfect hop to provide us all with some much needed sunshine. I’m sharing my day with a great bunch of bloggers, all of whom I have been following and admiring forever it seems. Monday, June 22nd Just Let Me Quilt VroomansContinueContinue reading “Some Bright Sunshiny Fun”
To Do Tuesday #14
I confess to having been missing in action for the past couple of weeks (or a month if I’m really honest). Not paying attention to my goal lists or writing new ones. This week is a new page and in spite of the world news and increasing numbers of Covid19 cases I am going toContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #14”
June OMG
I thought my list last month was doable. I did make some progress. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. Quilting is done except for the last border. 3. Finish my blog post and get photos forContinueContinue reading “June OMG”
I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects
What a month last month was! Two blog hop projects done and posts written/published. A bad bout of the flu. An emergency trip out of town to help some dear friends. Temperamental machines and the ever present squirrel attacks! Creating a Legacy Hop Project It’s Cool to Be Square Hop Project I did manage aContinueContinue reading “I Like; My May Adventures and June Projects”
May OMG progress
It’s been an interesting month with some progress on my list. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! Vortex is a finished top! 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. Quilting is half done! 3. Finish my blog post and get photos for myContinueContinue reading “May OMG progress”
May 24 -30 To Do List
Let’s start with last week’s list: 1. Draft pattern for the bean bag chairs. Pull fabric and get it cut. Fabric Pulled and Cut. 2. Finish quilting Trinkets. My quilting machine has died, so this will be put on hold until it goes to the doctor to see if it can be fixed. Funny noises andContinueContinue reading “May 24 -30 To Do List”
My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop
When I saw the announcement for this Blog Hop I knew I wanted to participate and even what I was going to make. It was predetermined! Right? Wrong! I had my fabrics pulled and pattern printed. Then I’m not sure if it was Covid Brain or the squirrels visiting me again but things changed. 🥴ContinueContinue reading “My Day on It’s Cool to be Square Blog Hop”
May 17-23 To Do List
This is my last posted list for my goals. Unfortunately I was knocked down by the flu; while not Covid, it was a particular nasty bug. I am starting to feel better but don’t yet have an abundance of energy. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. Done! 2. Start quilting either of the two sandwichedContinueContinue reading “May 17-23 To Do List”
May OMG
Elm Street Quilts 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. 2. Quilt and binding my Spring Into Summer quilt. It’s basted now and ready to start the quilting. 3. Finish my blog post and get photos for my Creating a Quilted Legacy Blog Hop Project. 4. Finish my blog post and get photos for my It’sContinueContinue reading “May OMG”
April Stash and Time Reports
This month started slow. I’ve been spending plenty of time in my sewing space but don’t have a lot to show for it. I do however have a tidy space and I’m having some success at getting my scrap bin emptied. There is my Robbie Robotix finished, two more sandwiched and one under the needleContinueContinue reading “April Stash and Time Reports”
Quilt Schmilt 