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”
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Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn
At last it’s my turn to share, but first, have you had a chance to visit the other bloggers on this Hop? I have been visiting and am so impressed with the creativity these bloggers share with all of us! I’d like to thank Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks for organizing this hop. WhatContinueContinue reading “Stitch It and Gift It; My Turn”
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!
Welcome to my stop on the OnceUpon Story Row Along! I was so excited to see the theme for this Row Along and had to jump in and volunteer when Marian announced the upcoming Row Along. She has been doing this Row Along for 5 years now! It’s been so much fun to read allContinueContinue reading “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair!”
Leftovers Pattern Test
I was really pleased when Joanne Kerton who designs and blogs as The Canuck Quilter Designs emailed me to see if I could fit a pattern test in my schedule for her for the end of July. I was happy to do so. I used my Christmas panels that I had made from leftover stringsContinueContinue reading “Leftovers Pattern Test”
Harlequin Pattern Test
A while back I discovered The Quilt Pattern Magazine, an on line magazine. I really enjoyed the issue and when I found out I could test patterns I was thrilled! I’m so excited to finally be able to show some of the finishes I have had over the past few months. Now this one, HarlequinContinueContinue reading “Harlequin Pattern Test”
Hidden Treasures
This pattern was designed to combine 2 of my favourite things; scraps and a funky, fun focal fabric. The occasion arose where our local Golf Course is in dire financial straights and in need of some fundraising. I (ahem) was volunteered to do a quilt, which over the course (see how I did that 🤪)ContinueContinue reading “Hidden Treasures”
July OMG
The month is starting with sunny blue skies and warm winds blowing! It’s a great way to start the month after having a rainy, dreary month in June. For this month I have 3 patterns to test: 2 full size quilts (54″ x 74″ and 88 1/2″ x 88 1/2″) and one runner/placemat set! HowContinueContinue reading “July OMG”
Q2 FAL
Here it is; the end of the second quarter Finish Along for 2019! I had 3 goals for this quarter with the first being make three quilts for the Golf Club Fundraiser. I’m very pleased to say that all three are finished and are already at the Clubhouse with ticket sales humming along. I haveContinueContinue reading “Q2 FAL”
Finished It Friday
OMG! All I can say is I can’t believe they are finished! The last stitch went in to the binding this morning and all three quilts were washed ready to be put on display in the clubhouse. Two more Large Throw Sized Quilts The first is “Fore”, a queen sized quilt that was made fromContinueContinue reading “Finished It Friday”
Another Few Days of Stitching Fun
I have been too busy since last week to actually sit down and write a post! Last week saw us in two different cities seeing different doctors on different days. DH is doing good and I get to try 8 weeks of physio before the surgeon will do the surgery on my shoulder. Works outContinueContinue reading “Another Few Days of Stitching Fun”
April OMG
April is going to be a busy month with our annual fundraiser at the Guild and getting ready to head to Vancouver for DH’s 12 week treatment. I’m keeping my goals simple because of the schedule. First up: This pile of fabric goodness will be a finished quilt by month’s end; one of 3 forContinueContinue reading “April OMG”
Springtime Fun!
It’s time to update you all since I missed posting for National Quilting Day and St. Patrick’s Day! Hopefully your days were both great and you got to play with fabric and drink green beer 🥴! The weather has improved greatly here with beautiful blue skies and temperatures of 12 degrees today. Unfortunately it alsoContinueContinue reading “Springtime Fun!”
Quilt Qwazy Queens
I had planned a project for this Hop and then, guess what? Life happened and that squirrel paid me a visit in the form of one of my young neighbours………….. She is such a sweet young (very young) lady. We were talking about sewing and quilting and it turns out this young lady is interestedContinueContinue reading “Quilt Qwazy Queens”
February Block Count, UFO’s and Finishes
It was not a great month for sewing with so many doctor’s appointments and tests for DH and myself both. I was also trying to unpack, sort and set up our cute little apartment. I did become obsessed with checking emails and Facebook for pictures and updates on Ryan’s expected little one. It was alsoContinueContinue reading “February Block Count, UFO’s and Finishes”
Hope Springs Eternal
I saw that Kim at Persimmon Dreams had a quick Hop going on and decided that I would jump in with a couple of quick projects. I finished up my projects but forgot to account for the different time zones when trying to link up this morning! Good thing I had fun anyhow! With theContinueContinue reading “Hope Springs Eternal”
Good Fortune Mystery Quilt
Is a mystery no longer! Bonnie released the instructions on putting the quilt together and OMG……..it’s a beauty! I have been busy since we got back from our vacation (I will write about that later) getting the last blocks pieced and then starting to put it all together. I had managed to get some ofContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Mystery Quilt”
Good Fortune Part 7
Today was catch up day with Bonnie Hunter’s Good Fortune Mystery QAL. With having been away in America for almost 2 weeks I had gotten behind. Parts 5, 6 and 7 were on the To Do List for today. Woo Hoo! I got the piecing done today. Just have to press and trim the blocksContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Part 7”
More Progress
After finishing the first 2 parts for Bonnie Hunter’s new QAL Good Fortune, I thought I would keep going on some projects. The blocks are finished now for my Christmas Cheer quilt. Now the sashing and borders just need to be put on. I think I will be able to get this finished by theContinueContinue reading “More Progress”
Good Fortune Mystery QAL
How sweet is it when you get to spend the whole day sewing? Life can’t get better than that! The day started with chatting with my son in Saudi Arabia. He was telling my that Flynn, my youngest grandson loves his quilt. I made it with some beautiful flannels that a good friend, Claire hadContinueContinue reading “Good Fortune Mystery QAL”
2019 UFO List
I’ve been doing a bit of sewing and piecing to get used to my new machine. I’m more and more impressed with it. In between bits of sewing I have unpacked every box from my sewing room. Some of them had to be repackaged and put in the storage room due to my space limitations.ContinueContinue reading “2019 UFO List”
Quilt Schmilt 