Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of my not so crazy life! I’ve had a lovely week with plenty of time for stitching, for long walks in our continued incredible fall weather, time to do things at home while DH managed a few holes of golf most days, and helped a friend get thingsContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #183”
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My Day on the Bee Kind Blog Hop
Our wonderful friend Joan from Moosestash Quilting is our hostess for this hop and came up with the fun challenge which is: “September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way. Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern or anything that shows you spread aContinueContinue reading “My Day on the Bee Kind Blog Hop”
Sunday Summary #178
My Last To-Do Goals: Last week I was busy getting ready to go to DH‘S niece’s wedding and finishing organizing things at the Guild for the floor installation. I hadn’t realized how much equipment we have for our members to use or borrow until we were emptying the cupboards to get them moved out! ThenContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #178”
Sunday Summary #177
My Last To-Do Goals: Last week was a fun and interesting week! I was having too much fun getting my stitching time in every day. I had a couple of quilting days at the Guild as well as a Board Meeting at the Guild to discuss the installation of the new flooring, the necessity ofContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #177”
Sunday Summary #171
It’s been another week of smoke filled skies, and planes, helicopters and firefighters doing their jobs trying to fight back the wildfires. The lowest mountain ridges to my home The section of the camp hosting 400 firefighters The view most days of our smoke filled skies. I have spent most of my days helping myContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #171”
Sunday Summary #170
On Friday my stepson was ordered from his home because of the wildfires. His town, Slocan is 7 km from our home, but so far we are still not on evacuation alert. I have spent most days since last Monday volunteering at the Resiliency Centre which provides filtered air, wifi and telephone services to ourContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #170”
Sunday Summary #169
Have you ever had week’s where there is a mix of so many great things and some really crazy stuff? well that was mine! I had a great day on Sunday playing with Fabric. I had 2 Quilting Days at my Guild. On Wednesday this happened: You guessed it! Of the several hundred fires nowContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #169”
Sunday Summary #168
For us here in this part of BC we are still in the middle of a heat dome with temperatures as high as 40 c so far. It’s the best reason to stay indoors and play with fabric. My Last To-Do Goals: 1. Keep working on my EPP, embroidery and embroidery sampler as time andContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #168”
Sunday Summary #164
Hello everyone and welcome to my update (finally)! I hope you all enjoyed your Father’s Day. For those of you who still get to spend time with your Father, enjoy it to the max! For those of us who have lost their Fathers enjoy the day with partners, siblings, sons, grandsons or the wonderful makesContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #164”
Sunday Summary #163
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of “My Crazy Life” 🤣. I hope all my American friends and family are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I had planned on posting this last week, but had to go out of town to take DH to the MS Clinic in Kelowna and had not takenContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #163”
Sunday Summary #162
I’d like to wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day filled with family, friends, laughter, fun and perhaps some crafting time 💐 My Last To-Do Goals: At last I have time to finish writing a catch up post. I was away last month staying with Dee to look after her dog and house so sheContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #162”
Sunday Summary #151
From my home to yours 🤶🏻 I get to start my post by recording two more UFO’s finished for the year! I managed to get the commission quilt which had to be returned, taken apart, lengthened, sandwiched, quilted and binding done in time for a friend to take it back to Israel for her grandson.ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #151”
H2H Final Check In
It’s time for a final check in with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict to share our charity quilts. I had planned to finish quilts for Victoria’s Quilts Canada and Quilts for Survivors here in Canada, but also wound up finishing a quilt for a fundraiser auction for a good friend who was recentlyContinueContinue reading “H2H Final Check In”
More Happy Mail!
Yesterday I checked the mail on my way back from town for DH’s medical appointment and there was another box from Denise! I opened it and had so much fun sorting it out and I know I’m in trouble! My inner squirrel, Samantha was telling me to drop everything and start playing! Orphan blocks 😁ContinueContinue reading “More Happy Mail!”
Sunday Summary #141
I can only wish you all a wonderful day; whether you are a Mom by blood or by choice, a Dad doing double duty, an Aunt, a Grandmother or a Mom by proxy. Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. Some progress! 😁 2. When I get backContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #141”
Sunday Summary #140
We had a trip to Kelowna on our agenda this week. DH had his checkup at the MS Clinic. On our way there on Wednesday, we just missed the flooding at Grand Forks so before leaving to come home I made sure to check BC Road Reports and we ended up coming home over theContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #140”
H2H Check In
Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict hosts this fun charity challenge. It’s hard to believe we are 5 weeks in to one of my favourite charity drives of the year. Sarah is back this year hosting the challenge. Here in Canada I have several charities that I like to help, but postage can beContinueContinue reading “H2H Check In”
My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #133
Another week of so many trips to town for appointments, meetings and two Quilting Days at the Guild as well as some work on prepping for our Guild fundraiser at the end of April. The good news is sewing happened every day again, even if I can’t show off my projects yet! 😁 Last goals:ContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #133”
Scrap Happy Day
Normally Scrap Happy Day posts go live on the 15th of the month, but I’m late getting my post up. This is the list of bloggers who take part and I can always find inspiration in their posts: Kate, Gun,Eva, Sue,Lynda,Birthe,Turid,Susan,Cathy, Tracy,Jan, Moira,Sandra, Chris, Alys,Claire, Jean, Jon,Dawn, Jule, Gwen,Sunny,Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,EdithNanette, Ann,Dawn 2,Carol,Preeti,Debbierose, Nóilin,ContinueContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #132
Another week of sooo many trips to town for appointments, assessments, meetings and doing interviews for Clubhouse staff at the golf course. The good news is sewing happened every day even if I can’t show off my projects yet! 😁 Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. SomeContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #132”
Quilt Schmilt 