I have been able to get busy playing with scraps since I last posted. I decided on making scrappy blocks for the RSC and then thought I needed to add some Scrappy Gnomes to a few of the blocks: Just need to do some handwork to finish the Gnomes. I also have been working onContinueContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
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My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #127
It’s been a week around here with two days town trips for DH’s appointments and another change in weather with a couple of days of snow and then back to rain. The good news is that I still managed sewing time every day, but don’t have a lot that I can show yet. 😉 LastContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Recap & To Do Tuesday #127”
To Do Tuesday #126 & My Weekly Recap
Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. 2. When I get back to the studio next, make the time to quilt my version of A Roll of the Dice which is back on the frame. 3. Finish my second Heading North quilt, designed by Sandra of MMM Quilts.ContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #126 & My Weekly Recap”
My Day – Shades of Blue Blog Hop
I would like to thank Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks who is the hostess for this month’s quilting adventure. January usually brings us a winter related theme and this one is a particular favourite of mine; shades of blue. One of my favourite quilts I made was for one of Carla’s hops and itContinueContinue reading “My Day – Shades of Blue Blog Hop”
To Do Tuesday #124 & My Weekly Recap
My week went well and I managed to get safely home from the studio with just a bit of weather to contend with. Since I’ve been home we have had snowy days and rainy days. It’s another weird weather winter. Last goals: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting, EPP projects and leader/ender projects. IContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #124 & My Weekly Recap”
Scrap Happy Day
On the 15th of the month (or there abouts) a group of bloggers write posts about their scrappy projects for the month. The list is: Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynda,EdiBirthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,Claire, Jean, Jon, Dawn, Jule, Gwen,Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Carol,Preeti, Debbierose, NóilinContinueContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
ToDo Tuesday #120
I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. I’d like to wish each and everyone one of you and your families the best of the Holiday Season. May your days beContinueContinue reading “ToDo Tuesday #120”
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange My Day!
Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has been hosting this fun and sew very taste tempting blog hop for several years now and I think it’s my fifth year joining in. It’s one of my favourites and gets me thinking of the holidays, so I’d like to thank her for such a great way toContinueContinue reading “Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange My Day!”
Sunday Update and ToDo Tuesday #118
I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure I go see what everyone else is planning for the upcoming week. Last goals: It was another week of meetings and appointments but I did manage to carve out some time to play with fabric.ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Update and ToDo Tuesday #118”
See Ya Later Alligator My Day!
We get to thank Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks who is the hostess with this month’s great theme. I must confess to taking a trip down memory lane when I read the call out for bloggers with this theme. 😁 The challenge is: Travel…anything from places to go, to how you get there, andContinueContinue reading “See Ya Later Alligator My Day!”
Scrap Happy Day
I haven’t been doing a lot of sewing these last few months since we lost our little Clarke, but recently I finished a commission for a baby who is due in September. The surrogate Aunt and I had gone shopping to find the perfect fabrics for a little boy. The green fabric is the perfectContinueContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
June One Monthly Goal Check In
In April, (the last time I set an OMG) I had a goal to make one complete quilt, plan another, and if I can get to the studio, quilt one UFO on the long arm before I headed to Alberta for my great granddaughter’s memorial service. It didn’t happen for so many reasons; too busyContinueContinue reading “June One Monthly Goal Check In”
Another Box of Treasures
When I picked up my mail a couple of weeks ago, I had received another fun box of treasures from Denise. Lovely acrylic wool, knitting needles, notions, patterns and more! There was so much more in this box of fun and inspiration: Beautifully pieced blocks, panels, fabric, a sandwiched quilt top and black and whiteContinueContinue reading “Another Box of Treasures”
Scrap Fabric Fun Blog Hop
Mel from The Quilting Room With Mel is hosting a fun hop that shows us great new ways or projects to use up our scraps. Any quilter has scraps and using those leftover bits can bring a warmth of the memories of past quilts and projects. For my project I had a pile of leftoverContinueContinue reading “Scrap Fabric Fun Blog Hop”
PQ 13.6 Flying Geese
This was the prompt we received for the sixth and final challenge this week from Trish (aka Quilt Chicken): “We have not truly done a block challenge this year yet, so today’s the day. This time, I want you to incorporate some pieced flying goose elements into your project. I don’t care how many youContinueContinue reading “PQ 13.6 Flying Geese”
It’s My Time in a Bottle!
This month’s blog hop is being hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. The challenge is to add an hourglass in your project. It could be 1 or 100! Happy St. Patrick’s Day for all of you that have a bit of the Irish in you 🍀☘️🍀 As soon as Carol announced this hop,ContinueContinue reading “It’s My Time in a Bottle!”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #95
I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal. Every week I find myself looking forward to seeing what everyone else is working on or have finished. Last To-Do list: 1. Continue with my scrappy leader/ender project. Some Progress. I’ve started assembling a top now. 😄 ThisContinueContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #95”
Friday Finish(es)
It’s been a fun week with some finishes and WIP’s to show for it. With everything that is going on in my Country and life right now, sewing definitely has been my sanity saver. I finished and shared my projects for the Tickled Pink Blog Hop: That post is here. I have some completed blocksContinueContinue reading “Friday Finish(es)”
PQ 13.4 Mining For Diamonds
Let’s face it – this time of year, the deck is stacked: you’ll find hearts in spades. But let’s go against the club and double down on DIAMONDS for this challenge.There are lots of ways to get there: you might choose to combine triangles, split a rectangle, or even work your best inset seams.I don’tContinueContinue reading “PQ 13.4 Mining For Diamonds”
Scrap Happy Day
It’s been an interesting week with three pattern test blocks finished. I can only show a peek but Oh My! They were so much fun: I also finished Round 4 of my SAHRR project which is the brainchild of Quilting Gail. Got it done just in time to link up before the next prompt comesContinueContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
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