Sunday Summary #156

It’s been two weeks since I managed to write my summary post, but I did have good reasons! The first week was a fun, crazy busy week with meetings and prep for a fundraiser at the Golf Club. It snowed but I had volunteers to fix that issue. The good news I didn’t have toContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #156”

PQ 15.2 Sky Color

What fun to have another Challenge by Trish from Quilt Chicken in the annual Project Quilting Challenge being hosted by Kim of Persimmon Dreams Trish challenged us this week: “I am not limiting you to landscape or skyscape depictions this week: you may use your sky colors in abstract, in any kind of project youContinueContinue reading “PQ 15.2 Sky Color”

Sunday Summary #153

I was so happy when I was finally able to take this photo after two days of snow: We had green grass showing everywhere and mud so it’s wonderful to get back to our winter! Another 2-3 feet and we might not have to worry about wildfire season. 🤔 and here’s our weather forecast (inContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #153”

Sunday Summary #152

I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year. I can only hope 2024 will be one that for all of you is filled with laughter, family fun, good health and prosperity. This will be my last post for the year so I’ll try to get it posted soon. I can say that 2923ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #152”

My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #133

Another week of so many trips to town for appointments, meetings and two Quilting Days at the Guild as well as some work on prepping for our Guild fundraiser at the end of April. The good news is sewing happened every day again, even if I can’t show off my projects yet! 😁 Last goals:ContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #133”

Project Quilting 14.6 the Final Challenge

Tish really likes to find challenges that stretch us to be more imaginative or creative. This week was no different: “So this week, you will confront something you fear. Your project must be about growing through exploring the unknown. What? Well, first sit down and ponder your way forward: personally, professionally, creatively, emotionally, or quiteContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 14.6 the Final Challenge”

My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #131

I can honestly say this has been a week! I’ve had 3 days of town trips for DH’s appointments, errands, prescription and grocery shopping. Then there were 4 board meetings and two days of interviews for the Clubhouse Manager position. On top of that we have had numerous power outages resulting in no internet orContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #131”

PQ 14.5 – Sew Not a Square

First of all I’d like to thank Kim and Trish for all of the work they put in to a wonderful challenge for all of us to enjoy and stretch our creativity! Trish has come up with another fun prompt for this week’s challenge. Make something that is considered to be a quilt (multi layers,ContinueContinue reading “PQ 14.5 – Sew Not a Square”

My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #129

Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. Some progress on several of these projects. 😃 2. When I get back to the studio next, make the time to quilt my version of A Roll of the Dice which is back on the frame. 3. Finish my second HeadingContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #129”

PQ 14.4 – A Novel Project

When I first read the prompt for this week’s challenge I thought of doing something to commemorate the book I am currently reading. Parts of this history occurred in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is a city I have visited several times and where my DH was raised. I have been doing a lot of readingContinueContinue reading “PQ 14.4 – A Novel Project”

My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #127

It’s been a week around here with two days town trips for DH’s appointments and another change in weather with a couple of days of snow and then back to rain. The good news is that I still managed sewing time every day, but don’t have a lot that I can show yet. 😉 LastContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #127”

Project Quilting

Once again thank you Kim and Trish for another great challenge. Season 14 of Project QUILTING is such a fun challenge. 244 quilts were started and finished in just ONE week for the PQ 14.2 Pink Tint Challenge! This week’s challenge was posted: This is one of the blocks I use when I’m teaching quiltingContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting”

To Do Tuesday #126 & My Weekly Recap

Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. 2. When I get back to the studio next, make the time to quilt my version of A Roll of the Dice which is back on the frame. 3. Finish my second Heading North quilt, designed by Sandra of MMM Quilts.ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #126 & My Weekly Recap”

To Do Tuesday #125 & My Weekly Recap

It’s been a busy week for me with Board meetings for my Guild and the Golf Course. That pretty much ties up 2 days with the resulting paperwork and chores. I did manage some stitching time on both of those days though 😃. I also had two days of quilting at the Guild where I’mContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #125 & My Weekly Recap”

PQ 14.2 Pink Tint

RULE ONE: some shade of pink must dominate this week’s project. Well how perfect is that? Tish does come up with some fun themes! It wasn’t hard for me to think of a project. I’ve been busy with several projects already this year. Since I often get to travel the 5 hours (one way) toContinueContinue reading “PQ 14.2 Pink Tint”

To Do Tuesday #123 & My Weekly Recap

My week went well and I managed to get safely home from the studio with just a bit of weather to contend with. Since I’ve been home we have had snowy days and rainy days. It’s another weird weather winter. I tried to get some photos on the ferry to show off the pretty decorations,ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #123 & My Weekly Recap”

PQ 14.1 The First One

First of all thank you Kim and Trish for another fun start to the New Year. It’s alway fun to make a quilt in a week and see how everyone interprets the challenge guidelines. Here are the guidelines for the first Project Quilting Challenge. PQ14.1 The First One Let’s revel in the “firstness” of JanuaryContinueContinue reading “PQ 14.1 The First One”

Planning on Starting My New Year Right!

As this year ends, I am starting on plans for a happier, more organized and productive 2023. My January always includes some great organizing with the help of some on line friends: Gail helps me keep accountable and setting goals with a wonderful tracker. Sharon and Susan from Ms P Designs USA created this greatContinueContinue reading “Planning on Starting My New Year Right!”

PQ 13.6 Flying Geese

This was the prompt we received for the sixth and final challenge this week from Trish (aka Quilt Chicken): “We have not truly done a block challenge this year yet, so today’s the day. This time, I want you to incorporate some pieced flying goose elements into your project. I don’t care how many youContinueContinue reading “PQ 13.6 Flying Geese”

Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #96

I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal. Every week I find myself looking forward to seeing what everyone else is working on or have finished. Last To-Do list: 1. Start a new scrappy leader/ender project. 2. Keep working on my EPP projects. 3. Keep upContinueContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #96”