Finally A Finish 😄

This finish is a real joy to have done. It not only completes a commission, but gets a flimsy off my To Be Quilted/UFO List. I had gone over several patterns and photos of quilts with my customer and his choice was this quilt. This top was a test pattern I did for The QuiltContinueContinue reading “Finally A Finish 😄”

Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?

Did you see there is another blog hop in January? My blogging friends (in alphabetical order) who are hosting/participating are: Anja @ Anja QuiltsChris @ ChrisknitssewsEmily @ The Darling DogwoodRoseanne & Sue @ Home Sewn by UsSusan @ Quilt FabricationWendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life It starts January 11 so get ready forContinueContinue reading “Do You Know What a SAHRR Is?”

To Do Tuesday #37

Here it is Tuesday; one of my favourite days of the week. Why? We get to head over to Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us, for their weekly linky party. The past month or so, it’s been difficult to meet my goals, but each week I am moving projects along so I’m notContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #37”

I Love Thursday #26

Most weeks I head over to LeeAnna’s blog, Not Afraid of Color and join friends who linkup there to share lists of things that bring them joy. Once again I am late getting my post live, but my router died yesterday and I’m just getting caught up now with the new one being installed. IContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #26”

To Do Tuesday #36

I’ll be linking up with Roseanne and Sue over at Home Sewn By Us on their weekly Linky Party. It’s always fun to see everyone else’s plans for the week. Last week’s list: 1. Spend some time cleaning out the overflowing scrap bins and cutting the bits in to my scrap saver system. Some moreContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #36”

Sunday Thoughts

I was able to enjoy a Guild meeting via Zoom today. It was incredibly uplifting to see smiling faces and all of the incredible projects they have been working on. After my meeting I managed some time attempting to sandwich a quilt on my dining table. It took ever so much longer, but since itContinueContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”

Two New Blog Hops Coming Up Soon

Recently I just saw emails regarding two new blog hops. I think it’s a great way to start the New Year. Carla is hosting a fun Hop which will highlight sew many quilty bloggers‘ plans for the New Year. It should be an interesting lot of inspiration. Carol is hosting another fun hop, filled withContinueContinue reading “Two New Blog Hops Coming Up Soon”

I Love Thursdays #25

Have you ever checked out the friends that get together over on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color with their lists of things that bring them joy? If not you really should. 😉 My list of things that bring me joy or happiness is probably pretty common. I love it when my daughter surprises meContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursdays #25”

To Do Tuesday #35

Most weeks a group of us link up on Roseanne and Sue’s blog, Home Sewn By Us for their weekly linky party. It’s a great way to keep ourselves on track with our weekly lists and to see what everyone else is planning on creating or finishing. Here’s my list from last week. Let’s seeContinueContinue reading “To Do Tuesday #35”

December OMG

December? Already? How can it be that this year full of craziness, drama, sorrow and some joy, too, is almost over? In some ways it has gone on and on, but in others, I did not get as much done as I wanted. 😉 Having OMG lists linked up with Patty at Elm Street QuiltsContinueContinue reading “December OMG”

Pretty Piney Pattern Test

Another project begins! So much fun! Pattern is printed. Fabrics are pulled. Black and white photo edited to check values. Flying Geese Four at a time fun! I think I’m ready to go. Becca’s Revolution pattern is going to be fun! Flying geese aplenty. Let the cutting and piecing begin! This pattern is another exampleContinueContinue reading “Pretty Piney Pattern Test”

Day 4- Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

December 4 Just Let Me Quilt Quilt Fabrication DesertSky Quilting Seams To Be Sew Happy Cottage Quilter Pumpkin Patch Patterns & Quilting The Darling Dogwood Kathleen McMusing Scrapdash Have fun checking all the fun, tasty recipes and sweet projects these amazing crafters have made for your enjoyment!

It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!

At last we are getting this party started with the first of 4 days of fun! I’ve been looking forward to this hop, filled with eye candy and sweet treats for our holiday season.Will you be following the amazing posts from the team on the Virtual Cookie Exchange &Christmas Blog Hop-being hosted by Carol fromContinueContinue reading “It’s My Turn on the Virtual Cookie Exchange!”

I Love Thursday #24

It’s been a week of fun and adventures here. I had to go to town to pick up a prescription for DH on (gasp) but had ordered by phone and pulled in to get it delivered to the car. I had to wait a while since the pharmacy was backed up. I like having aContinueContinue reading “I Love Thursday #24”

Day 3-Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Ready for Day 3? Here are today’s amazing, creative bloggers: December 3 Quiltscapes Websterquilt DayBrook Designs Karrin’s Crazy World Samelia’s Mum Songbird Designs For The Love Of Geese Stitchin At Home Dreamworthy Quilts That Fabric Feeling Have fun checking them out, comment and do follow the blogs you love!

Day 2 – Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop

Ready for more goodies and fun eye candy? Here’s today’s list of bloggers who are participating. Don’t forget to comment and thank them for sharing treasured recipes and beautiful projects. December 2 MooseStashQuilting Karen’s Korner Sew Many Yarns Selina Quilts Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life Days Filled With Joy Words & Stitches Just BecauseContinueContinue reading “Day 2 – Virtual Cookie Exchange & Christmas Blog Hop”

November Time and Stash Report

Kate Life in Pieces November was a month where I thought life got in the way but I actually managed to do 15 minutes every day but 1! 😉 Previous: 226/305 November: 29/30 Total days goal met: 255/335 Stash report: Previous balance: 146Fabric in last month: 0 YardsFabric out last month: 13 YardsBalance in stash:ContinueContinue reading “November Time and Stash Report”