Tag Archives: Quilting

Another QAL for all to enjoy

Suzy’s Sitcom is starting another QAL! Always have I admired these creative designs which often combine piecing and appliqué. I’ve started to do several of her QAL and once life got in the way, I saved the patterns to be able to finish these someday, or was easily able to convert the finished blocks inContinueContinue reading “Another QAL for all to enjoy”

The Final Countdown Challenge

The first challenge Shelly issued the first challenge on December 29. It was to clear your work surfaces. With Shelley’s other challenges through the year I have been more diligent about tidying my tiny sewing space but it had gotten bad again. Before and after of my desk/cutting station. Then I tackled my sewing table!ContinueContinue reading “The Final Countdown Challenge”

December Stash and Time Report

Kate Life in Pieces December was a month where I thought life got in the way but I actually managed to do 15 minutes every day but 5! Previous: 255/335 December: 26/31 Total days goal met: 281/335 Stash report: Previous balance: 133Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 6 YardsBalance in stash: 127ContinueContinue reading “December Stash and Time Report”

December Block Report

My blocks this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks July 137 Blocks August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks December 28 Blocks Previous Total: 1177.5 YTD Total: 1205.5 It was another fun month where IContinueContinue reading “December Block Report”

2020 FALQ4 Finishes

My goals this quarter are: 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. Done! Waltzing With BearsMedieval Windows 2. Do 2 Commissions (3 pieces); a summer quilted duvet cover and a quilted winter duvet cover for one gentleman and a quilt for another gentleman. In progress. One winter duvet is delivered. Fully lined,ContinueContinue reading “2020 FALQ4 Finishes”

#2021 Planning Party

It’s time for Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl’s annual link up to help with setting goals and plans for the new year. My goal for the year is twofold: 1. Learn to use my new toy once it is delivered and set up. Covid is interfering with shipments, delivery dates and installation of treasures as wellContinueContinue reading “#2021 Planning Party”

I Love Thursday #28

Have you checked out a group of friends posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. My likes this week include joining in on blog hops and linky partiesContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #28”

My Stitching Resolution

Once again Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks put out a call for bloggers to join her in a Blog Hop, and I had to join in. I always enjoy Carla’s Hops 😉 It is fitting that the last Blog Hop of 2020, the year of craziness would be a somewhat different hop after theContinueContinue reading “My Stitching Resolution”

To Do Tuesday #38

Here it is Tuesday and time to link our posts with Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us for their To.Do Tuesday Linky Party. Last week I decided to set the following goals to keep some Projects moving along: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. No progress here 2. KeepContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #38”

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”

December OMG Finish

Here it is the last linkup for 2020. My link up post had this list of projects I was working on, complete with progress notes: 1. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Still working on it. 2. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Finished and waiting for decent weather to get some pretty pictures. 3. StartContinueContinue reading “December OMG Finish”

My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop

My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop is almost here with a great list of bloggers with their Stitching Resolutions for 2021. This is a one-day event you won’t want to miss! I think it’s a perfect way to end this year; setting goals and perhaps providing some inspiration to all of you out there. Wednesday, DecemberContinueContinue reading “My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop”

I Love Thursday #27

Have you checked out bloggers posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. I love my winter wonderland view. As I’m sure you all know, I love quilting andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #27”

Finally A Finish 😄

This finish is a real joy to have done. It not only completes a commission, but gets a flimsy off my To Be Quilted/UFO List. I had gone over several patterns and photos of quilts with my customer and his choice was this quilt. This top was a test pattern I did for The QuiltContinueContinue reading “Finally A Finish 😄”

Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?

Did you see there is another blog hop in January? My blogging friends (in alphabetical order) who are hosting/participating are: Anja @ Anja QuiltsChris @ ChrisknitssewsEmily @ The Darling DogwoodRoseanne & Sue @ Home Sewn by UsSusan @ Quilt FabricationWendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life It starts January 11 so get ready forContinueContinue reading “Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?”

To Do Tuesday #37

Here it is Tuesday; one of my favourite days of the week. Why? We get to head over to Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us, for their weekly linky party. The past month or so, it’s been difficult to meet my goals, but each week I am moving projects along so I’m notContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #37”