Well, my plan to try to get at least two blocks done per day is working.  Not many more to go now.  Just 16 full blocks ...... .... and 8 half blocks on both ends. My sister and I went to the cottage a couple of weeks ago.  We saw autumn colours on the trees.  Say it isn't so!!!!  No, it was the setting sun casting a glow on the trees across the lake.  Whew. Then, we saw something in the middle of the lake.  What in the world was it.  Was it a bird?  No, this thing was odd looking and moving way too quickly for a bird.  My sister got the b ..read more

Since starting to seriously quilt back in 2000, it is amazing how many quilts have been done over the years and how many collections I now have to choose from for each month. The only months that are duplicated are the months of February (for Valentine's) and July (for Canada Day).  Those are the months for red/neutral quilts.   To see those quilts, you can go to this post and see them. Since that post, there is a new addition and it is this quilt. Wanting to try something different and think outside the box, there are 5 different sashings that were used and here they are: T ..read more

For July, the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge, the number to work on is #1 and this is it: Alas, that project will be NOT be worked on after all.  There is a wedding quilt that needs to be started and made this month and that is what will be worked on instead.  My niece already knows about this quilt, so the pattern can be shown. My Chevron Log blocks will continue to be worked on.  I try to get at least 2 blocks done per day.  The QAYG bit will be done later.   If time permits .... perhaps this fabric might be used for another gift quilt .... but that is pr ..read more

Life got in the way this month and not as much got done as hoped for.   More Chevron Log Cabin blocks got done and that seems to be about it.  This is my #10 for the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge.  I would like to get the rest of the blocks done soon so that I can take them off my design wall in preparation for a couple of gift quilts to be started. From the beginning of June ...... to end of June ........  this is quite a difference!  From 9 blocks to 63 blocks on the design wall. Plus 2 more that are ready for the binding to be folded over, sewn and ..read more

I've made much progress on this project this month.  Between bouts of rain and then very hot weather and appointments .... this is my progress so far. The beginning of this month saw just nine blocks done.   Then ... ta da ..... this is where they are at right now.  The blocks had to be turned sideways on my design wall.  It will be longer than wider.  The triangles you see on the design wall shows how many more blocks need to be made. So, getting there! A few of the blocks have been quilted up just so that I could see what they will look like. Big stitch hand ..read more

Gosh, June already!  The year is going by so quickly.  Here are all the quilts that I can choose from to display for the month of June.  So, sit back and enjoy the eye candy.  As you can tell, I have had a ball making all of my quilts for display each month. Cherish your day, cherish your life ..read more

For the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge, #10 was pulled. For #10, this is what I can work on: NICU baby blankets Gift or donation quilts or tops Adult bibs Adding hanging sleeves onto quilts Frankenpiecing batting QAYG Log Cabin blocks I have chosen to work on my QAYG Log Cabin blocks and this is where I'm at right now.  There are 7 more blocks ready to work on.  All the strips and triangles have been cut out and ready to for paper piecing.  The quilting bit will be worked on later as I do want those for take along projects. Then, I will get sleeves and labels onto these t ..read more

Oh, what a month May has been for me.  Busy, busy, busy with appointments for hubby. So, did anything get accomplished?  For the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge, nothing got done on this star project.  I did find the book (which was in the bottom of the bin), read through the next round of instructions and just put the book back in the bin with the project and closed the lid.  Oh dear!  That doesn't sound like a good start on getting this ufo worked on. So, what did I do? I worked on finishing this ufo instead and so, so happy that it is finally a top.  There ..read more

Here is my donation quilt, finished and ready to go. Isn't it amazing what a little bit of applique can do to change the look from ordinary to sweet!  Someone will love this quilt. I'm glad it is done and I can move on to making another one soon. Quilt details: Source:  none .... just made up as I went.  I do have a bunch of nine-patch blocks that I try to use up each time making a donation quilt. Block size:  8-1/2" finished Quilt Size:  60" x 75" Started:  January 2024 Finished:  April 2024 Batting:  Hobbs 80/20  Machine quilted by:  ..read more

"Sweet Dreams are made of this".  I sing that song every time I write about this quilt.   I've been promising photos of this quilt for a while now and now was the time to do it.  The ground outside is dry and the quilt wouldn't get too dirty.  How lovely it looks in our garden under the crab apple tree that is now blooming. The applique sashings and cornerstones have journeyed with me on many trips down to the Caribbean islands.  It has been on the go for about 10 yrs. or so.  Finally, this quilt is done and ready to be enjoyed and displayed with other quilt ..read more