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 I was just getting used to it being June and now it is July. I feel like I've been very busy. Tony had his drivers' license renewal which, being over 80, meant he had to go to the office and do the testing which he aced. I find it odd they don't check how your feet or any reflexes are. Shouldn't that be as important as knowing how to draw a clock face to include 10 past 10. However, I've read seniors still have the least accidents of all age groups, so maybe it's all ...

Hand embroidery, applique and lace.

  Welcome to Week Four

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

  Welcome to Week Three 

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

I am totally obsessed with sardines!! They are trending big time. I have a fish keychain from Ruby Star Society, the best goofy doormat featuring a full tin of them (which my husband loves), and my favorite t-shirt is from H&M. I even found a candle at Anthropologie… and I want so much more. That obsession led me to start making some fish templates for us! I’ve already made some fish-themed charity quilt blocks and have big plans for more projects—so stay tuned. To officially kick off my sardine obsession here on the blog, I wanted to ...

 A couple weeks ago our older kitty and supervisor, Ms. Spooky Boo, passed away. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer and then went downhill very quickly. She was 13 years old. 

My son, Parker, was Ms. Boo's person. When he was little she would not allow him to take a bath without her supervision. She would howl outside the bathroom door if she got left out. She supervised his every move (which is why we called her The Supervisor) and he was with her when she passed.

I don't know where this item came from, but Parker ...

more weaving and a little padded silk

 It's funny how you have an entire day to sew, yet I didn't get much done! How does that work? I was on the phone for two lengthy conversations. I took both calls outside, and neither had issues hearing me. Was it my lucky day? Or are things looking up with my cell phone? 

I've noticed a heron flying overhead several times while walking the dogs. Is it flying to my house? I want to run home to see, but I'm pretty sure that with their large wingspan, it wouldn't feel comfortable coming into our ...

Applique, weaving and patchwork.....a sample.

applique, embroidery and French knots.

A piece of my plant broke and I stuck it in this little single sprig bird vase.

Growth is amazing!

Thank you for all your comments on my POST ...

Oh my—we had an exhausting day! We started at 9 AM, and some people were wrapping up 12 hours later! YES—everyone was brain dead, but I think everyone learned a ton, and that's what it was all about! I thought I had hit the wall, but then most of us sat around and chatted for another hour or so, and it was all very nice! 

It's always a challenge when you invite a group of people, most of whom don't know each other, and hope it all works out. But everyone has a common interest ...

From a Pile of Whites to Whimsical Fish

Lately, I’ve noticed an abundance of white fabric scraps piling up in my stash—more than any other color! While sorting through some focus fabrics from my Quilt Guild for charity blocks, inspiration struck. The playful cat print is the perfect contrast to a sardine-themed quilt block I’ve been wanting to make. Last weekend offered an ideal break between projects, so I took the opportunity for a little creative refresh—a “quilty jolt,” if you will. That spark led to the creation of a free quilt block pattern that’s ...

  Welcome to Week Two 

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

Strawberry season is over, not that I have had success with growing them since moving into this area. Maybe putting them in a pot in a protected spot where we can protect it from birds. And keep a good supply of icecream in the freezer.

I have just remembered that amongst the projects waiting for attention there is a small strawberry themed quilt. Perhaps I should make that one of this years projects to complete.

In the meantime, I can enjoy playing with strawberry blocks in virtual quilt designs.

Remember this Mod TV Quilt...

  Welcome to Week One 

of the Sweet Land Sew Along!!

If you are just joining us and would

like to know more about this sew along

and how it works

CLICK HERE

to read my blog post called 

"Bee Prepared" 

where I tell you all about it:)

CLICK HERE

if you still need to download

the sew along guide.

We are making the 

Sweet Land Quilt 

which finishes at

 88" x 88"

It consists of 5 pieced blocks 

and 4 applique blocks

as well as a scrappy pieced border!

 

To make the appliqué blocks, 

 we will be using my 

Sew ...

 A few photos of a reluctant spring here..

Pouring down rain lately made for a couple of  drab mornings. One of those mornings, I used my thrifted umbrella, the one that is kind of useless as it doesn't really keep the rain off just sort of but I love the shape and colour. I bought it years ago and it remains my most unusual and probably most impractical thrift buy. 

The chosen colour for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) for May is green.   First I stitched my easy peasy black and white boys blocks, using two shades of green.  I had run out of the original black and white fabric and couldn't find any more at the LQS.  So I compromised, and I think the newly purchased fabric will work fine if I mix the blocks up when they are assembled.

Green  blocks for May

Next I stitched some framed four patches, using up the 2.5in squares that I have in a bag.  Despite stitching Hollow Nines last ...