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A smaller quilt finish for today. Over the years I have collected smaller pieces of flannel fabric, but have not often sewn with them. When I was doing a tidy up I realised that pile of flannel fabrics had grown and needed to be used. We need a couple of warm quilts to have as extras in the caravan, so it was time to use those fabrics.

I didn’t want to cut the snowflake fabric into small pieces, so I kept them as 6 inch squares.

Then I framed each block with a selection of the blues that I ...

Last night, it was maybe 9 or 9:30 p.m. In the distance, we heard thunder. It wasn’t loud. It didn’t sound angry. Vince said “We’d better get the dogs out before it starts raining again.” I took Oscar out. Then Vince took Rita out and I got Cooper’s harness and was on my way out...

Interesting but a bit tangled up!

Almost the same design, with some extra applique in the border, and the colours have been stirred a bit!

I was initially pretty concentrated on one piece this week. Then I got it done and floundering happened. HA!! It’s typical of me. I can concentrate on something for a bit, then once it’s done, I’m all over the place. The piece I worked on with the goal of finishing was Summer Sweets Pinkeep. It …

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I was in a hurry to grab a book and took the first audiobook that looked like something I wouldn’t mind. It was listed as a thriller and I was ready for something that wasn’t historical fiction. I ended up grabbing this book, You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard. The book started by catching …

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 I have not been able to do any sewing or much of anything since the middle of March when I finished Illegitium. Although it isn't very big, apparently it is enough to completely wreck my right arm. I am right handed, do practically everything right handed, but my arm is so painful from shoulder to fingertips that all I do right now is read. I went to my primary care doctor who thinks it is a rotator cuff issue but since I really cannot tolerate surgery again, my only recourse is rest and at some point in the future ...

Well, this can be either the best decision in my business or the worst decision. You may be wondering what I have decided.

I have had the Quilter’s Groove TRIBE membership since June of 2021, and I absolutely love it and the members. Currently, the price is $24.97/month. There is a low-price offer for the Design Decision Dilemma at $9/ month.

For the past 3 months, I have been thinking of making a huge change and have made my final decision. I will combine the two memberships AND reduce the ...

A frozen mystery meat is thawing on the counter. It must be meat as it's really heavy. Time will reveal what it is and what I can make for supper with it. Any frozen mystery gems at your house?

My great nephew Damien didn't get a baby quilt. I knew when his mom was expecting his older sister, so I made one for her, but since I'm not on FB, I didn't know about my niece's second pregnancy. They live near Miami, so I don't see them often. Recent family events brought us together, and - surprise - my niece has a little boy Damien who's about 18 months old now. 

 I'm still working on the decluttering, a little bit at a time.  And so far it's helping me keep at it by being "accountable".  I'm keeping a list (spreadsheet) of items that I'm getting rid of.  Seeing that number climb has been giving me some real satisfaction.

I'm trying to embrace the Spring season, but it is hard for me in my quilt life.  I am such a Winter person, and working with pastels and/or high-contrast, ditsy florals is not in my aesthetic (or in my scrap bins).  So, a Spring quilt is not always my most successful work!  This year I really seemed to lack enthusiasm, but this is my current effort.  Maybe next Spring I'll try again; but for now I will be going back into my quilt comfort zone!!

 Okay, so I don't like change.  I know most people say that, but I really don't like change.  Of course, this

That all said, I still keep my ...