Can you believe we are in the final quarter of the year that keeps giving? What other October surprises are we to experience? For my goals this quarter I am trying to keep it minimalized. 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. 2. Do 2 Commissions; a summer quilted duvet cover andContinueContinue reading “2020 FAL Q4 List”
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Squirrel Attack!
My day started with shovelling and raking the soon to be patio area. The truck was coming with a pallet of paving stones so it had to be done. DH and I headed out but could only work in short stints. The mosquitos were eating us alive. Horrid beasts. In the break time I wasContinueContinue reading “Squirrel Attack!”
To Do Tuesday
Another week starting with more snow! I just keep reminding myself spring is coming! I realized that with the onset of Covid Brain, I hadn’t written many/any posts or managed to concentrate on anything so I decided to spend some time talking with old friends, reading (don’t ask me what I read. I deleted theContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday”
February OMG
We all know that February is a short month with not as much time to get those goals met. Most of us have those Valentine or Easter projects that need to be done and gifted. In keeping with that I have a project in mind; Start working on a design for a tshirt quilt forContinueContinue reading “February OMG”
January In Review
I’m not quite sure where the month went, but it’s over! I did have some success this month with some sweet finishes. First was a pattern for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It turned out beautifully and here’s a peak at the fabrics. This will be shown in the spring. By then I might have itContinueContinue reading “January In Review”
2020 Finishalong
#2020FALQ1List This year the finish along is on Instagram and is using hashtags to enter lists and finishes. #2020FALQ1List I’m not sure if I can teach myself to use Instagram before this first quarter starts, but I can do my list: 1. Finish piecing the Mosaic Mystery QAL and get all of the borders onContinueContinue reading “2020 Finishalong”
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”
March OMG
Can you believe it’s March already? The month of Leprechauns and sweet new green shoots starting to appear. Spring always makes me smile and just get happy! This one is coming in like a lion with bitter cold days interspersed with snowy ones! Global Warming, you say? This months OMG List is a manageable one:ContinueContinue reading “March OMG”
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”
Happy Monday
What a whirlwind few days we’ve had! I haven’t had a chance to make the three additional blocks I need for Levi, my on his way now, third great grandchild. They are at the hospital now and the waiting has begun! And yes, it was slipped that baby is a boy and his first nameContinueContinue reading “Happy Monday”
Storm at Sea
Did any of you follow the Getaway Blog Hop sponsored by Island Batiks and hosted by all of the Island Batik Ambassadors? I have and have been absolutely blown away by so many creative and inspirational people. For several years I have been wanting to create a Storm at Sea quilt. The movement and intricateContinueContinue reading “Storm at Sea”
One Monthly Goal
I was able to meet my January goal of getting some bags and pouches done to get myself organized. I also got caught up with my Quiltville Good Fortune Mystery Quilt. Can I do the same in February? I do have several town trips for doctors appointments and a trip to Kelowna for the MSContinueContinue reading “One Monthly Goal”
January UFO & WIP Link Up
Today I am pleased to be able to link up with Julie’s link up on the Crafty Quilter blog. I managed to finish 3 more project bags to get myself organized in spite of having to make an unplanned trip to Vancouver, British Columbia to see about a life altering treatment for DH. I know,ContinueContinue reading “January UFO & WIP Link Up”
Had to Join the Elves!
https://1xmasitemamonth.blogspot.com/2019/01/happy-new-year-roll-call.html While surfing and reading blogs this morning, I came across this! What a fun idea to keep on track for a fun and stress free Christmas. It also works hand in hand with my 2019 Plan to get my UFO List down to nothing and my Projects To Do List done. I’m in forContinueContinue reading “Had to Join the Elves!”
January One Monthly Goal
So this is the year I am going to work on setting and keeping goals. For January I am setting 3 goals: 1. Work on getting caught up on the Good Fortune Mystery QAL by Bonnie Hunter. I got behind with taking almost 2 weeks off to go on vacation with DH. Just putting the last border on it! 2. FinishContinueContinue reading “January One Monthly Goal”
2018 Recap and Planning for 2019
As we get closer to the end of the month, I have been looking back at a year of changes, stress, new adventures and so many memories being added to the collection. We started the year in our lovely 3500 square foot home with the monster 30 x 60 shop and are ending it inContinueContinue reading “2018 Recap and Planning for 2019”
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”
2018 Q3 Finish Along
I am linking up with Leanne at She Can Quilt for the Q3 Finish Along; being very optimistic that the move will be done this weekend after I teach my group at the Guild on Saturday. I’m being optimistic because I have reached the point where I NEED time with fabric and machines! My listContinueContinue reading “2018 Q3 Finish Along”
The Move Is On!
All went well with lawyer today so possession date is Nov.1! DH and I then picked up a very busy 6 year old grandson for dinner and a sleepover. As I have been packing the Studio and the 2 upstairs bedrooms I have been filling the spare room with boxes and stuff. So Mikey decidedContinueContinue reading “The Move Is On!”
Sunny Days!
For the first time in a month we have Internet! I’m so happy to be back in touch with the world. Time for an update:I finished all of the costumes (47 of them) and am proud to say there was an amazing array of herbs, flowers, trees, dwarves, princesses and evil kings dancing around theContinueContinue reading “Sunny Days!”
Quilt Schmilt 