April 26 – May 2 Goals

Last week I was late posting my list and forgot the week before. I was really having trouble with keeping track of days or time. 1. Finish Vortex to flimsy stage. 2. Get the binding on Robbie Robotics. 3. Start quilting either of the two sandwiched quilts. Started 4. Start cutting and assembling my projectContinueContinue reading “April 26 – May 2 Goals”

Coming Soon

The lineup for the hop is: May 18 Creatin’ in the Sticks Life in the Scrapatch Day Brook Designs Songbird Designs The Darling Dogwood Kathleen McMusing Quilting Gail May 19 MooseStashQuilting Beaquilter Quilt In A Not-Shell Elizabeth Coughlin Designs Seams To Be Sew Daughters of Dorinda Kathy’s Kwilts and More May 20 Ms P DesignsContinueContinue reading “Coming Soon”

Spring into Summer

January 23 had me finishing another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. This pattern will be published in the May issue. This pattern is Trinkets written by Nan Baker and finishes at 54 1/2” x 78 1/2”. Palette of fabrics pulled and ready to cut The cutting was done with great instructions to follow.ContinueContinue reading “Spring into Summer”

One Month of Self Isolating

Can you believe it’s been just over a month? Are you losing days and having to check your phone to see what day it really is? That’s me these days! 🤔 I had my goals for the week and fabrics pulled for the upcoming blog hop projects. And then………🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿. Visitors arrived and my mind wentContinueContinue reading “One Month of Self Isolating”

Making us Laugh Blog Hop

Hosted by Joan at Moose Stash Quilting. This is the list of bloggers who will bring a much needed smile to your faces. Do stop in, check out their projects, perhaps collect some inspiration or patterns, and feel free to show them some love by commenting. Wednesday March 18 Life in the Scrapatch The DarlingContinueContinue reading “Making us Laugh Blog Hop”

Are you ready to Laugh?

With everything that’s going on it the world we all need to stay calm and find something to laugh about. An amazing group of bloggers, under the guiding umbrella of one of the funniest bloggers we know and love, Joan from Moose Stash Quilting will be presenting the Make Us Laugh Blog Hop by theContinueContinue reading “Are you ready to Laugh?”

March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals

All in all I can say this week was a bit of a washout for me as far as my weekly goals getting accomplished. No finishes to report, but some progress was made. I did get some progress on my Star Crossed Plaid Quilt. It should be ready for binding mid week. I only gotContinueContinue reading “March 8 – 14 Progress Report and Goals”

Joining Some More Hops

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”

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”

Garden Walk

Sue Beevers is the designer of this quilt pattern. The design is a quick 12” finished block quilt and I tested it for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is well written and very easy to follow. Cutting took about an hour and the instructions were very clear. Cut and ready to go The simplicityContinueContinue reading “Garden Walk”

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”

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”

January In Review

I’m not quite sure where the month went, but it’s over! I did have some success this month with some sweet finishes. First was a pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It turned out beautifully and here’s a peak at the fabrics. This will be shown in the spring. By then I might have itContinueContinue reading “January In Review”

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”

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”

Wild Spin Test Done!

Today, July 25, I finished another pattern test quilt! It was fun to piece and the layout looked easy. Boy was I wrong! I really needed to pay attention lot with this one and will admit to the occasional use of my seam ripper! This is a great pattern to use up those small piecesContinueContinue reading “Wild Spin Test Done!”

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”

Star Crossed Plaid

In October Becca from Pretty Piney Quilts put out a call for pattern testers for her Star Crossed Plaid Pattern. Of course I volunteered and was accepted! This pattern is absolutely one of the sweetest patterns to make. I have done it in fabrics and baby size for my great granddaughter who is due midContinueContinue reading “Star Crossed Plaid”

Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn

At last it’s my turn to share, but first, have you had a chance to visit the other bloggers on this Hop? I have been visiting and am so impressed with the creativity these bloggers share with all of us! I’d like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks for organizing this hop. WhatContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn”

Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule

Stitch It and Gift It It’s almost here! On Monday the fun begins! Get ready to stop by these blogs for some fun ideas for gifts and read their stories about why or how these gifts came into being. Don’t forget to leave a comment and thank these creative souls for their great ideas andContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop Schedule”