With last year being so unpredictable, my success with the Finish-A-Long was quite disappointing. And with my current goal for keeping 2017 open and not over committing myself, I didn’t think I would be participating in it this year. But I would like to get some WIPs off my shelf and clear … [Read more...] about 2017 Q1 Finish-A-Long – Proposed Projects
Best of 2016
Another year is coming to an end! Where has 2016 gone?! It’s been a busy year filled with a ton of learning experiences. And through those trials and tribulations, my quilting skills have grown by leaps and bounds. Not only have my skills improved, but I’ve also been beyond grateful for the … [Read more...] about Best of 2016
Tool Tuesday: Rotary Blade Sharpener
I love my rotary blades! I can’t even begin to imagine tackling quilting without one (mad respect for quilters who attempt any quilting project with hand cutting!). But one thing that was driving me crazy was how wasteful I seemed to be with my rotary blades. It’s amazing how quickly they become … [Read more...] about Tool Tuesday: Rotary Blade Sharpener
Curves Workshop and Trunk Show with Cheryl Arkison
I finally did it! I finally attended my first Trunk Show! I didn’t know what to expect, but I think I lucked out with my very first being with Cheryl Arkison! Don’t know Cheryl? Well, she’s based out of Calgary, Alberta and is the author of several quilting books, including: Sunday Morning … [Read more...] about Curves Workshop and Trunk Show with Cheryl Arkison
Winter Star Quilt – Pat Bravo’s The Heartland Blog Tour
Hello! And welcome! I’m so thrilled to have you stop by on the Pat Bravo Heartland Blog Tour! This project all got started while I was working on my Playtime Quilt. I noticed a call-out for makers to participate in a blog hop featuring Pat Bravo’s new Heartland fabric … [Read more...] about Winter Star Quilt – Pat Bravo’s The Heartland Blog Tour
My First Quilt – A Study in Half-Square Triangles
Oh, how I love quilts! After spending the long Thanksgiving weekend curled up on the couch all snuggled under my first quilt, I seem to have even more of an appreciation for the labour of love quilts are. And what really struck me was just how much I love looking at patchwork and feeling the … [Read more...] about My First Quilt – A Study in Half-Square Triangles
