My list from last week did have some progress and I must say I’m content! This is what my view is like now: My mountains are missing 😢 I woke up this morning to cinder and ash on the car, but it could be so much worse. My heart is hurting watching the news onContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #23”
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I Love Thursday #13
This past week sped by so quickly I can’t believe it’s time to link with a group of friends that on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Colour to see their I Like/Love posts for the week. Do pop over to see what everyone is sharing. I love that our local wildfire is starting to getContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #13”
Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL
Have you been following this hop? Hosted by Marian of Seams to be Sew it was off to a great start on Tuesday. Just wait until you see what today’s designers have in store for you. Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts BlogKissed QuiltsPatchwork BreezeSongbird Designs/Brenda’s BlogStitchin’ at Home Stop by, enjoy the eyeContinueContinue reading “Thursday’s Lineup for It’s a Garden Party RAL”
Blooming Time
This is another pattern that I tested for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The pattern is written by Barbara Chojnacki. It finishes at 58 1/2” x 70 1/2”. The instructions are well written, includes great diagrams and are very complete. It is scheduled for publication in the September issue of the ezine. The final fabric pullContinueContinue reading “Blooming Time”
To-Do Tuesday #22
Another week with fires, doctors appointments, Guild Meetings and all day power outages. Such a fun, busy week I’ve had! My list for last weeks To-Do Tuesday was (I thought) completely doable! Boy was I wrong. 😢 Here it is complete with updates: 1. Finish the pattern test quilt to flimsy stage. Done! Can’t waitContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #22”
Happy Labour Day Weekend!
It was great to have a common long weekend in both Canada and America. It’s nice that we can share the same holiday! I had a good weekend pulling fabrics for some pattern tests and upcoming projects. DH was out on the course doing some putting and chipping. He is progressing and so is myContinueContinue reading “Happy Labour Day Weekend!”
It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,
Hosted by Marian at Seams To Be Sew! Can you believe the Designers who signed up? 50 of them! Here’s the lineup: First, today, let’s start with the schedule: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Blue Heron Quilting | Carolyn Butterfield | Made By MarneyPumpkin Patch BC | The Devoted Quilter Thursday, September 10, 2020 Bobbin In Quilts Blog | Kissed Quilts | Patchwork BreezeSongbird Designs | Stitchin’ atContinueContinue reading “It’s a Garden Party RAL starts tomorrow,”
Ready for some Fun?
It’s finally time for It’s a Garden Party RAL which is being hosted by Marian from Seams To Be Sew. I’ve seen the list of participants and I can tell you that it WILL be fun and inspirational! There are amazing sponsors, great giveaways and truly wonderful patterns for us all to enjoy! I hopeContinueContinue reading “Ready for some Fun?”
September OMG
The last time I was able to link up with Elm Street Quilts for the OMG was in July. I knew August would be pretty much a write off for sewing time with DH having surgery. For September I am behind the eight ball with deadlines. So here’s my list: 1. Finish writing my blogContinueContinue reading “September OMG”
August Time and Stash Report
Kate Life in Pieces A month where life got in the way but some days I did manage at least my 15 minutes; some days more and several were not a minute. Previous: 162/213 August – 15/31 days Total days goal met: 177/244 Stash report: Previous balance: 172.55Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out lastContinueContinue reading “August Time and Stash Report”
August 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 – 16 blocks for Medieval Windows pattern test – 2 blocks for the walker caddy Previous Total: 699.5 YTD Total 717.5 Not a very productiveContinueContinue reading “August Block Report”
To-Do Tuesday #21
I have finally figured out that my life has been just too full of adventures in the past couple of weeks. I had my last list of goals for the week at the beginning of the month and thought it would be so easy. Let’s see how I did: This week I will; 1. FinishContinueContinue reading “To-Do Tuesday #21”
I Love Thursday #10
Another week of adventures; some good, some just plain strange. I love that DH has finally been able to get up and start walking a bit more. It’s really good since on Friday he should be getting his staples out! I am especially happy that my daughter has been here for almost two weeks andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #10”
To Do Tuesday #20
Here I am late again! I am sure today is Monday! 🤔. Where did the days go? First of all let’s see how I did with last week’s list: 1. Finish Star Kissed Quilt Along Project. Nope! 2. Finish my secret sewing project. Nope! 3. Finish writing a pattern for my Boxed Quilt. Nope! 4.ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #20”
July 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 Mug Rugs 6Scrappy Quilt 128Xmas Tree Skirt 1Xmas Hexie Table Toppers 2 Previous Total: 520.5 YTD Total 699.5 Linking with Prairie Moon Quilts July Blck Report
I Love Thursday #8
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”
The Final Day of Christmas in July
Have you had 4 days of fun? Well as much as I hate to say it today is the final day of the Christmas in July Then and Now blog hop! It’s being hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Here’s the list of bloggers for the last day. Are you ready for moreContinueContinue reading “The Final Day of Christmas in July”
July OMG Finishes
For July I had the following goals: 1. Finish my projects for the Christmas in July (then and now) Blog Hop which is being hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. Mug rugs, quilt, table toppers and a tree skirt all finished! 2. Finish the borders on my Days Filled With Joy Mystery QAL.ContinueContinue reading “July OMG Finishes”
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”
Autumn Entwined
April 6, 2020 I finished piecing the top I was pattern testing for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. The Pattern was Autumn Entwined by RaeLyn Boothe. Finished size is 64.5” x 64.5”. It was a wonderful pattern, well written and easy to follow. It will be published in the August issue of The Quilt Pattern Magazine.ContinueContinue reading “Autumn Entwined”
Quilt Schmilt 