Tag Archives: Original designs

My Week in Review, Stash and Time Reports

My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #48 Chris at Chris Knits is now hosting in the weekly To-Do linky party. Have you had a chance to go see what everyone is working on? I enjoy seeing how everyone is using the party to keep projects moving along. Last week’s list: 1. Finish binding theContinueContinue reading “My Week in Review, Stash and Time Reports”

Garden View Test Pattern

On October 16th I was able to claim a finish for a Pattern Test that I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line publication. The pattern is “Garden View” by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate or intermediate Quilter. The finished size is 68 1/2” x 84 1/2”. ForContinueContinue reading “Garden View Test Pattern”

Hearts on Fire Jan 22

As all good things come to an end so, too, do Blog Hops. Today is the final day of what has been a fun and inspiring Blog Hop. I’d like to thank Carol from Just Let Me Quilt for organizing a hop that has been fun and hopefully a bit of bright, happy positive funContinueContinue reading “Hearts on Fire Jan 22”

Hearts on Fire Jan 21

Here’s the lineup for today on the hop. I’m enjoying seeing what everyone has been creating for our enjoyment and inspiration and have added some new projects to my Must Make List. Have you? January 21 Quilt Fabrication Ms P Designs USA Beaquilter Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel Ridge Top Quilt For The LoveContinueContinue reading “Hearts on Fire Jan 21”

My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop

Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting another blog hop with an intriguing theme; hearts but no pink. Right away my mind wandered to a fun fact. Did you know that Hearts on Fire is the brand name for a jewelry company? There diamonds are very pretty and the jewelry settings are pretty unique!ContinueContinue reading “My day on Hearts on Fire Blog Hop”

Hearts on Fire Blog Hop Jan.18

Here’s the lineup for the first day of the hop. I’m getting so excited to see what everyone has been creating for our enjoyment and inspiration! January 18 Creatin’ in the Sticks Life in the Scrapatch Freckled Fox Quiltery All Thingz Sewn Den Syende Himmel That Fabric Feeling Are you ready to hop around andContinueContinue reading “Hearts on Fire Blog Hop Jan.18”

Medieval Windows

This is another pattern test quilt I did for The Quilt Pattern Magazine in the summer of 2020. The pattern is written by Barbara Gavlick Hartnett. Finished size is 63 1/2” x 63 1/2” and only uses just under 7 1/2 yards of fabric including the binding. Pieces cut in an afternoon using my AccuquiltContinueContinue reading “Medieval Windows”

Best of 2020

Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a linkup for favourite posts of this crazy, year we have experienced. For most of us our time in sewing spaces was increased by the Pandemic we are still experiencing. Along with more time, some of us experienced lack of inspiration and less motivation at times. someContinueContinue reading “Best of 2020”

Pretty Piney Pattern Test

Another project begins! So much fun! Pattern is printed. Fabrics are pulled. Black and white photo edited to check values. Flying Geese Four at a time fun! I think I’m ready to go. Becca’s Revolution pattern is going to be fun! Flying geese aplenty. Let the cutting and piecing begin! This pattern is another exampleContinueContinue reading “Pretty Piney Pattern Test”

It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!

At last we are getting this party started with the first of 4 days of fun! I’ve been looking forward to this hop, filled with eye candy and sweet treats for our holiday season.Will you be following the amazing posts from the team on the Virtual Cookie Exchange &Christmas Blog Hop-being hosted by Carol fromContinueContinue reading “It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!”

A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams

I’ve had a few requests to do a tutorial on how I do French Seams on my scrappy snappy bags. I start by making my panel for the bag. Usually I do a QAYG panel with a normal backing/batting sandwich but recently I was inspired by Gail’s post on her Charm Bag project to useContinueContinue reading “A Finish – Snappy Bags with French Seams”

The Last Day of From The Heart Blog Hop

Sadly all good things to come to an end. That is the case today. It is the final day of the From The Heart Blog Hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Have you been checking the posts and showing all of the participating bloggers some love by commenting on their posts? HereContinueContinue reading “The Last Day of From The Heart Blog Hop”

From The Heart Blog Hop

It’s coming soon! Only 2 weeks to go! Then we will have 3 days of inspirational fun. I’m so looking forward to this hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mark your calendars to check out these blogs from October 26 – 28. Look who will be inspiring you withContinueContinue reading “From The Heart Blog Hop”

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”

Pattern Testing – Waltzing With Bears

I had the great privilege of testing a pattern, Waltzing With Bears, by a designer I really admire, Sandra Walker who shares her patterns and projects at MMM Quilts. Sandra is a fellow Canadian and an Island Batik Ambassador. I’ve followed her blog and made a few quilts from her patterns and was thrilled toContinueContinue reading “Pattern Testing – Waltzing With Bears”

From The Heart Blog Hop

The word is out that Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting another Blog Hop from October 26-28. The list of bloggers taking part is truly inspiring. You just might find a new project, pattern or even a prize to try to win! Mark your calendars and be prepared for some special eye candy!ContinueContinue reading “From The Heart Blog Hop”

Hello Fall Blog Hop

Isn’t it the perfect way to start fall with a blog hop hosted by Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks. Did you check the bloggers who have already shared their posts? Today I am sharing my day with the following bloggers: Creatin’ In The Sticks Bumbleberry Stitches Samelia’s Mum Life in the Scrapatch Storied QuiltsContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Blog Hop”

It’s a Garden Party

Are you ready for more eye candy/quilty inspiration? Here is the lineup for Thursday, September 24, 2020 Charisma’s Corner | Clever ChameleonDragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio | Kathy’s Kwilts and MoreMountain Meadow Designs Stop by for some inspiration, free patterns, giveaways and be sure to comment to let these bloggers know what you think. Take theContinueContinue reading “It’s a Garden Party”

Hello Fall Day 3

Here are the sites for Wednesday’s bloggers: Wednesday, September 23rd Quiltscapes Ms P Designs USA Stitching At Home Just Because Quilts Beaquilter Patchwork Breeze Selina Quilts Lily Patch Quilts Not Afraid of Color Quilting and Learning; What a Combo Stop by, check out the quilty inspirations and don’t forget to show some love by leavingContinueContinue reading “Hello Fall Day 3”