How are you all doing? I trust you are being socially responsible and isolating yourself in your sewing rooms? It sure feels like that’s all I have been doing besides normal housework and chores. I have found I’ve been spending more time on line than I usually do, but who can resist seeing what everyoneContinueContinue reading “My Day on Quilt Qwazy Queens”
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Project Quilting 11.6
I had bought a wedge ruler a while back and the new challenge had me thinking of how to use it in this project. I knew I wanted to use solids and create a project that reflected the way we are feeling these days. Loving our family and friends, feeling a bit scattered and concerned,ContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 11.6”
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”
March 15 -21 Progress and Goals
To say it’s been an interesting week is putting it mildly. I’m not sure if any of you have experienced any of the hysteria based behaviour, but it is fully in force here in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Just a reminder that through the stress and anxiety, we all need to remain calm,ContinueContinue reading “March 15 -21 Progress and Goals”
I Love Thursday
I love the fact that after 2 days of snow, the sun is shining today and we have pretty blue skies. Wednesday morning 6:00 am view before the snowfall increased. On Wednesday DH had an appointment with a surgeon so we had to go to town. On the way home the car hit some deepContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday”
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”
To Do Tuesday #3
Here it is Tuesday and I am fulfilling my need to make a list. Sue and Roseanne at Home Sewn By Us host a Linky party every Tuesday and I have found if I have a list I seem to manage to get more done! This is a week with my Guild Board Meeting Wednesday,ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #3”
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”
February Monthly Recap
February was not as productive as I would have liked, but with having cataract surgery and trying to adjust to my so much improved vision, I am not going to complain. Prairie Moon Quilts Blocks finished in February: Vortex: 42 Scrappy blocks: 24 Previous Total: 196 Total Blocks: 262 Life in Pieces Previous Goal: 30/31ContinueContinue reading “February Monthly Recap”
March OMG
My list for February had been a short one due to the number of days in the month and having 2 cataract surgeries scheduled. 1. Start working on a design for a tshirt quilt for my DH. I managed to get the shirts sorted, cut and ready for pressing and stabilizing. 2. I have aContinueContinue reading “March OMG”
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”
February OMG Finishes
My goals for February were: 1. To start working on a design for a Memory Quilt. 2. To keep working on my leader/ender project. 3. To keep working on getting some quilt tops sandwiched, quilted and bound. 4. Cope with having surgeries on both eyes to remove cataracts and implant lenses. So to date IContinueContinue reading “February OMG Finishes”
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”
Project Quilting 11.4 Birds in the Air
The new challenge was posted on Sunday and somehow I missed it. Luckily another blogger mentioned it in one of her posts. The challenge was to use the Birds in The Air block in either it’s original format or revising it. I remembered I had some leftover 4 patches and bonus hst’s from a quiltContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 11.4 Birds in the Air”
To Do Tuesday #1
My list for February’s OMG was a short one; only 3 things on it. I’ve been making some progress and even dealing with a squirrel , or two! 1. Sort out DH’s tshirts and start on the design for a memory quilt. To get to the bins with his shirts in I pretty much hadContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #1”
Last half of February
This hasn’t been the most productive month I have had, but my vision in one eye is fantastic and my right eye gets operated on in a week and a half so I’m content. I did manage to keep working on my four patches for the scrappy quilt I’ve been working on. I was doingContinueContinue reading “Last half of February”
Project Quilting 11.3
In spite of my wonky vision I managed to finish my project. A good friend, who just happens to be a Quilter had told me she is looking for a bag to keep her quilting tools together when she comes to our quilting days at the Guild. She has had a rough year, losing herContinueContinue reading “Project Quilting 11.3”
Day 2 Post Surgery
Another adventure has begun! Had the cataract surgery on Monday. I admit to being scared witless beforehand😩. All in all it took less than an hour from when I got to the hospital to walking out the door! My surgeon was fantastic and explained things as he was proceeding. He was satisfied with how everythingContinueContinue reading “Day 2 Post Surgery”
Quilt Schmilt 