I did have a plan for the week, but studio time and needing to take D to the hospital for tests took precedence. I came home in the middle of the night Saturday/Sunday through a heavy snowfall. I had to be home since DH had friends coming over to watch the Super Bowl and oneContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #157”
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Sunday Summary #155
Another fun, crazy busy week with meetings and prep for a fundraiser at the Golf Club. It snowed but I had volunteers to fix that issue. The good news I didn’t have to shovel any snow! 😉 The bonfire was lit, the skis, snowboards, snowshoes and sleds arrived, the the ski trail was set, theContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #155”
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Day 1
Are you ready for a big hit of Christmas Cheer? Well once again Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting my favourite Blog Hop of the year. Here are the participants for the kick off day: DECEMBER 4 Just Let Me Quilt Inflorescence Songbird Designs Words & Stitches DesertSky Quilting Quilting Gail Days FilledContinueContinue reading “Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Day 1”
Sunday Summary #150
Once again the last couple of weeks had me not meeting my goals, but it has been a crazy, interesting couple of weeks. Two weeks ago Monday I had a Board Meeting for the Golf Course. Tuesday was a town trip for DH’s meds. Wednesday I had the experience of working a Referendum Voting PollContinueContinue reading “Sunday Summary #150”
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”
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”
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 toContinueContinue 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 quiltingContinueContinue 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 IContinueContinue 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 busyContinueContinue 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 inContinueContinue 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 ComesContinueContinue 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 forContinueContinue 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. Isn’t the label adorable with the sweet baby llama featured? Have you heard of Prairie Spirit Alpacas? This company is 100% Canadian and is a family run business based in Millarville, Alberta. They raiseContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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 meetingContinueContinue 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 cutContinueContinue 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. You canContinueContinue 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. 😄 ThisContinueContinue 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, andContinueContinue reading “In The Woods a Pattern by Gail Sheppard”
Quilt Schmilt 