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.Continue reading “To Do Tuesday #126 & My Weekly Recap”
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Another Fun Project
One of my favourite Pattern Designers, Sandra Walker from MMM Quilts allowed a group of quilters to try out her newest pattern, Heading North, which is scheduled for release Nov. 3, 2022. I do enjoy paper piecing and really needed a project to kick start my sewing mojo so I was only too happy toContinue reading “Another Fun Project”
ToDo Tuesday #112
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. It’s been two weeks since I managed to link up with Linda, but life has been getting in the way of my quiltingContinue reading “ToDo Tuesday #112”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #104
I’d like to start this post by wishing my American friends and family a Happy Fourth of July and the hope that my Canadian friends and family had a wonderful Canada Day long weekend. I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal and making sure IContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #104”
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 busyContinue reading “June One Monthly Goal Check In”
A Fun TQPM Test Finished
Baby Buttercup was finished February 6th. The finished size is 46 3/8” x 59 7/8”. Donna Westerkamp wrote this pattern. It is well written and contains clear instructions and diagrams. It will be in the July edition of The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It is a quick, fairly easy pattern and Donna had it done inContinue reading “A Fun TQPM Test Finished”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #103
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 To-Do list: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting and EPP projects. Made some progress. 2. Get my project for Here ComesContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #103”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #102
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 To-Do list: 1. Keep working on my hand quilting and EPP projects. Made some progress. 2. Try to get my project forContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #102”
Best Package Ever!
Happy mail! This was in my mail when I checked this morning and I am so excited to check it out. Have you heard of Prairie Spirit Alpacas? This company is 100% Canadian and is a family run business based in Millarville, Alberta. They raise their Huacaya alpacas and produce yarn, socks, insoles, duvets, roving,Continue reading “Best Package Ever!”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #100
I’ll be linking up with To-Do Tuesday which is being hosted by Linda from Texas Quilt Gal. This is my 100th ToDo post. I started writing them when Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us was hosting it. I can’t believe my last link up was April 17th. So much has happened since then,Continue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #100”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #98
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. Monday take DH to a doctor’s appointment and the go to the Guild for a meetingContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #98”
Another TQPM Pattern Test
In September I volunteered to do a pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine of “Urban Stars”, written by Barbara Douglas for a finished 54 1/2” square quilt. This pattern is in the February edition of the magazine. I pulled and pressed some batik fabrics from my stash, printed the pattern and templates, and cutContinue reading “Another TQPM Pattern Test”
Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer
I’ve had some fun over the past weeks doing some Pattern Testing for Sandra Healy Designs and indulging in some of her other fun patterns. The first I did was the Cardinal block which became the centre medallion for my SAHRR. I’m on my final border for this quilt as I’m writing this. Then IContinue reading “Patterns I’ve Enjoyed Making From a Great Designer”
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. 😄 2.Continue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #95”
In The Woods a Pattern by Gail Sheppard
At the beginning of October I noticed that Gail from Quilting Gail had written some new patterns so I offered to do some testing for her. I printed the pattern read the directions and then started checking for fabric in my stash. I found this one, Glengarry Manor by Deborah Edwards of Northcott Fabrics, andContinue reading “In The Woods a Pattern by Gail Sheppard”
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 comesContinue reading “Scrap Happy Day”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #94
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 2. Keep sewing my pieces for my EPPContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #94”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #93
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 2. Keep sewing my pieces for my EPPContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #93”
The Final Day on the Polar Bear Plunge Blog Hop – My Turn!
First of all I’d like to thank Joan from Moosestash Quilting for hosting this month’s hop with such a fun theme. I’m not sure which is my favourite for winter quilts; polar bears, penguins or snowmen! It was easy for me to know what I wanted to share on the hop, because I had madeContinue reading “The Final Day on the Polar Bear Plunge Blog Hop – My Turn!”
Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #90
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 2. Keep sewing my pieces for my EPPContinue reading “Weekly Goals and To-Do Tuesday #90”
Quilt Schmilt 