This was a very productive week but I didn’t quite make my goals I did get the Mosaic Mystery quilt top finished and have been debating on whether or not to add more borders. More borders or not? I think I’m done with it! The decision was made by measuring it. 😉. I like theContinueContinue reading “This Week in Review”
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2020 Finishalong
#2020FALQ1List This year the finish along is on Instagram and is using hashtags to enter lists and finishes. #2020FALQ1List I’m not sure if I can teach myself to use Instagram before this first quarter starts, but I can do my list: 1. Finish piecing the Mosaic Mystery QAL and get all of the borders onContinueContinue reading “2020 Finishalong”
Weekly Goals
I’m trying to break down my monthly goals to weekly ones to allot time for the bigger projects and still have time for any projects that pop up. My first project is to work on Mosaic Mystery. It’s been hanging around and getting pushed back on the list by other projects. I need to getContinueContinue reading “Weekly Goals”
Mosaic Mystery Update
This morning we had to go to Nelson for DH’s doctor’s appointments. Normally a 50 minute drive. We have severe storm warnings out so it took me an hour and a half to get there. After the appointment we stopped for prescriptions and groceries. The trip home took me just over 1 3/4 hours. ItContinueContinue reading “Mosaic Mystery Update”
Wonderful Wednesday
Temperatures here are still below freezing and a nasty cold wind is blowing, but it’s still snowing. The forecast for the next two weeks is more snow but the temperatures will be rising on the weekend. Sounds like a really good reason to stay in and sew to me. That’s just what I did today.ContinueContinue reading “Wonderful Wednesday”
350 Blocks
Are you jumping in? This is a fun way to track how much you are accomplishing each year. Challenge yourself to keep track of just how much work/play time you get in each month. The month isn’t even half over and I have almost 100 blocks done! I couldn’t believe it when I counted themContinueContinue reading “350 Blocks”
The Winter Blues
Have you got the winter blues? Are you getting tired of grey skies and cold, bitter winds? Is the snow piling up and you need to shovel AGAIN? Well good news! The Winter Blues Blog Hop starts next Monday, January 20 and for 5 days you will get to see eye candy to pick upContinueContinue reading “The Winter Blues”
DREaMI project
Yesterday I was at my Guild for my monthly class and working to help my students with their varied projects. While there 3 of us took a break to run to New Denver to see the renovations Kathy had made to her shop, Sew Much More Quilt and Yarn. She was having her grand re-openingContinueContinue reading “DREaMI project”
January Goals
One of my goals this month was to get my lists all updated. I can state that my UFO’s list, To Be Quilted List, I Want To Do List are all done! My new Daytimer is filled out and I have been using it! I did get sidetracked by making a notebook cover with theContinueContinue reading “January Goals”
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”
The Winter Blues
It’s Coming Soon! My day will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020. How fun is that to write the New Year? Are you used to writing it yet? Here’s a sneak peak of my fabrics and sewing fun. The Winter Blues Project It was so appropriate to start work on this when we were at theContinueContinue reading “The Winter Blues”
January OMG
Happy New Year to you all. I hope the year brings you time to do all of the wonderful crafty things you want to do. For me the month has started with some stress but I’m sure time with my machines and pretty fabric will help to fix my issues. January OMG 1. The firstContinueContinue reading “January OMG”
The End of A Year and the Start of a New!
What a year it has been! I do hope you all have had a year full of fun, adventures and much creativity! I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you have a busy, prosperous and productive 2020. I’ve been reading posts where the bloggers are talking about the endContinueContinue reading “The End of A Year and the Start of a New!”
December OMG link up
I knew that December was going to be a month of very little sewing time. We were committed to go to Alberta to farm sit for two weeks and get some quality visiting time in with family. My goal for the month was to get my project done for The Winter Blues Blog Hop (JanuaryContinueContinue reading “December OMG link up”
December OMG
Can you believe it’s December already? I’m sure not ready for it! The snow hit last night. At least 3” on the ground and more to come tonight. I think it’s here to stay this time. 🥴 Woo Hoo! It’s December already! We leave at 6:00 am to head to Alberta. Two and a halfContinueContinue reading “December OMG”
November OMG
I can not believe November is almost over. It seems like it just began last week! The fact that there is still no snow on the ground makes it even more difficult to believe. I did manage to turn theses sweet piles of cut fabrics in to a finished top: Blue and cream beauty! ItContinueContinue reading “November OMG”
Star Cross
I finished testing another pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine which will be published in December. It was a paper pieced project with Y Seams and I thoroughly enjoyed doing this project. Designed by Denise Mohler, it was well written and very easy to follow. I chose to do my wall hanging in Christmas FabricsContinueContinue reading “Star Cross”
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”
Quilt Schmilt 