The Joyful Quilter The Joyful Quilter always inspires with her ways to use up those scraps. This year the challenge is to use the specified colour to make table runners each month. What a rainbow or projects it will be!
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January OMG
Every year Patty at Elm Street Quilts hosts a monthly linky party. It has been a great motivator for me to move projects along so I will be continuing to post my linkups with goals and finishes each month. It’s so satisfying to write about progress each month. Accountability helps! 😉 This was my listContinueContinue reading “January OMG”
Woodland Holiday BOM 2021
Quilt Doodle Designs is hosting another BOM starting now; filled with flannel, appliqué, and whimsical woodland creatures. Head on over to check out this cozy project.
Monkey Business BOM
Beatrice from Pumpkin Patch Patterns and Longarm Quilting has designed and is hosting the cutest pp BOM for 2021. The first block is out now so you might want to pop over there right away to check it out!
Another QAL for all to enjoy
Suzy’s Sitcom is starting another QAL! Always have I admired these creative designs which often combine piecing and appliqué. I’ve started to do several of her QAL and once life got in the way, I saved the patterns to be able to finish these someday, or was easily able to convert the finished blocks inContinueContinue reading “Another QAL for all to enjoy”
December Stash and Time Report
Kate Life in Pieces December was a month where I thought life got in the way but I actually managed to do 15 minutes every day but 5! Previous: 255/335 December: 26/31 Total days goal met: 281/335 Stash report: Previous balance: 133Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 6 YardsBalance in stash: 127ContinueContinue reading “December Stash and Time Report”
December Block Report
My blocks this year have been: January 196 Blocks February 66 Blocks March 43 Blocks April 173.5 Blocks May 42 Blocks June 42 Blocks July 137 Blocks August 18 Blocks September 32 Blocks October 321 Blocks November 107 Blocks December 28 Blocks Previous Total: 1177.5 YTD Total: 1205.5 It was another fun month where IContinueContinue reading “December Block Report”
2020 FALQ4 Finishes
My goals this quarter are: 1. Complete the 5 pattern tests I am committed to. Done! Waltzing With BearsMedieval Windows 2. Do 2 Commissions (3 pieces); a summer quilted duvet cover and a quilted winter duvet cover for one gentleman and a quilt for another gentleman. In progress. One winter duvet is delivered. Fully lined,ContinueContinue reading “2020 FALQ4 Finishes”
#2021 Planning Party
It’s time for Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl’s annual link up to help with setting goals and plans for the new year. My goal for the year is twofold: 1. Learn to use my new toy once it is delivered and set up. Covid is interfering with shipments, delivery dates and installation of treasures as wellContinueContinue reading “#2021 Planning Party”
I Love Thursday #28
Have you checked out a group of friends posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. My likes this week include joining in on blog hops and linky partiesContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #28”
My Stitching Resolution
Once again Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks put out a call for bloggers to join her in a Blog Hop, and I had to join in. I always enjoy Carla’s Hops 😉 It is fitting that the last Blog Hop of 2020, the year of craziness would be a somewhat different hop after theContinueContinue reading “My Stitching Resolution”
Another Fun 3 Day Project
I’m not sure how many of you know Shelly from Prairie Moon Quilts but she always has some fun organizational challenges going on and does the 350 Block Report which I love! I saw that she has a fun challenge to end up the year. You should pop over and check it out. 😄 Carol
To Do Tuesday #38
Here it is Tuesday and time to link our posts with Roseanne and Sue from Home Sewn By Us for their To.Do Tuesday Linky Party. Last week I decided to set the following goals to keep some Projects moving along: 1. Spend some more time cleaning out the scrap bins. No progress here 2. KeepContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #38”
Best of 2020
Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a linkup for favourite posts of this crazy, year we have experienced. For most of us our time in sewing spaces was increased by the Pandemic we are still experiencing. Along with more time, some of us experienced lack of inspiration and less motivation at times. someContinueContinue reading “Best of 2020”
December OMG Finish
Here it is the last linkup for 2020. My link up post had this list of projects I was working on, complete with progress notes: 1. Complete the pattern test for Sarah. Still working on it. 2. Complete the pattern test for Kris. Finished and waiting for decent weather to get some pretty pictures. 3. StartContinueContinue reading “December OMG Finish”
My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop
My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop is almost here with a great list of bloggers with their Stitching Resolutions for 2021. This is a one-day event you won’t want to miss! I think it’s a perfect way to end this year; setting goals and perhaps providing some inspiration to all of you out there. Wednesday, DecemberContinueContinue reading “My Stitching Resolution Blog Hop”
December DrEAMI
This month was a crazy one with trying to get ready for the holidays while not feeling up to par and DH having medical issues/tests and appointments. I realized early on that I needed some handwork to keep myself occupied while sitting in the car waiting for DH to finish with appointments and tests. IContinueContinue reading “December DrEAMI”
Happy Holidays
Just popping in to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa to all of you. I’m hoping you are managing to visit with family and friends by Zoom, FaceTime or any other media options you favour. May your day be filled with laughter, family visits, good health and great food. Thank you for following alongContinueContinue reading “Happy Holidays”
What a Year It Has Been
Here it is, Christmas Eve Day 2020. This is the second last Thursday in the year of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We all had a year of challenges, some trauma, bouts of loneliness, having to “Make Do” with what we had on hand or were able to find on line or in the shops which experiencedContinueContinue reading “What a Year It Has Been”
I Love Thursday #27
Have you checked out bloggers posts listing the things that bring them joy that link up on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color? It’s always fun to head over there and see what likes they are sharing this week. I love my winter wonderland view. As I’m sure you all know, I love quilting andContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #27”
Quilt Schmilt 