Hi Ladies, short but sweet today as I’m in the process of still painting, contractor is here putting up baseboards, door and window trims etc. I’m sore from head to toe lol but loving how everything is coming together.
Around the Net this week is on The Purl Bee, it’s one of the nicest sights I’ve come upon for their blog & store (even though they are somewhat my competition, I really like them lol) They have the greatest blog full of good patterns, interesting jibber jabber and so much more, I love their style and if I lived in New York I’d be a devoted visitor of their store. Here’s the graphic from their front page – can you say adorable!!
This image is also from their site, one of their recent projects – so pretty.
Enjoy, and until next time have a happy and creative day,
PS it’s snowed here last night and this morning, great more of the really white stuff, winter wonderland again…warm day though which is the best!
Hi Everyone, we’ll our retreat last weekend was so fab, we laughed, we sewed, we didn’t sleep lol, we ate, we got to know all of our quilting friends new and familiar. We completed new projects and finished old ones. Was a weekend full of sunshine, friendships and the hum of sewing machines, the steam of irons and the singing of reminiscent songs from days gone by like, Que Sera Sera…Sing a Song of Six Pence a Pocket full a Rye…99 bottles of Beer on the Wall (lol this was hilarious)…Down by the Bay where the watermelon Grows…My Eyes are Dim I Cannot See, I have not brought my specs with me…There was an ol women who swallowed a fly, I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…and last but least (from what I can remember is) “The ol Grey Mare, She ain’t what she used to be, ain’t what she used to be, ain’t what she used to be…and we laughed and laughed.
For those of you who couldn’t make it maybe this will be your incentive for next year. Beth shared some amazing stories from the bible which made us really reflect on who we are and how important we are to each other and to God. Thanks so much Beth.
here’s my block I completed – don’t you just love the colours?
I had the privilege of sitting next to Beth, we had a wonderful visit contrary to Robyn and Janice, we worked very hard that first night on our quilting *smile*
Shannon, working diligently on the quilt for her mom, nice job Shan!!
Some new friends I met, Sandra she was working on this amazing block of the month pattern…good luck with your finishing.
Janice, can we say AWESOME colours.
Hi Auntie Karen, finally you’ve completed something you love, can’t wait to see your turning 20 get finished and on your bed!!
Beth, what do you think of Carbon Neutral now…hmmm pondering how you are going to quilt it I’ll bet?
Can you say Picturesque. Beautiful day for a walk…
Thanks for the incentive Beth on our Threads in Hand quilt, Beth got her quilting totally finished on this quilt and it turned out amazingly…so gorgeous.
YAY quilting finished!!!
Who’s is this one? Trudy?
Jan, you are a pro at machine quilting, I could watch you for hours.
My 2nd Block to Journey of a Quilter, finished the embroidery
Thanks Jen for taking my pic…
Nice work Shan, I love it!!
Janice, can you say Stunning colours 🙂
Jan, did you say this was for me lol I love the look of this quilt it’s adorable!! I block per hour hey?
Nice to have two sisters and one daughter and niece, nice seeing you again Trudy!
So ladies, another Spring retreat done and gone but so many memories to be had.
Here’s a wonderful and capturing video of retreats gone by that Shannon M put together, enjoy. If you haven’t had the privilege of going on the Sundre retreat in the past, please think about joining us in the future as it’s a definite must do!
Until next time, have a happy and creative weekend,
Hi Everyone, as you all know I was away on a retreat last weekend and I wanted to get some things completed so here’s what I finished:
Zach’s quilt, I’m almost finished, just need to do something with the kites then onto binding YAY!!!
Freebie Block – which I love by the way, fall is by far my favourite time of year… this block was a bit interesting to complete because I cut 4 of the blocks wrong good thing I had some extra fabric from one of the previous blocks. Sometimes it’s hard to concentrate at a retreat when everyone is laughing and carrying on lol
The embroidery is complete on the 2nd block for Journey of a Quilter and it’s so beautiful…
I ordered an extra kit if anyone is still interested we have a spot for you 🙂
My pizza box block, I love this block it’s called Double “D” for those of you who follow me, this block is one I’ve completed quite a few times and it always turns out fabulous!
Last but not least, Jan 20th I ran a contest on my website corresponding with me being a Guest Blogger on Quilting Gallery. I drew Deb V’s name, but she didn’t leave an email for me to get in touch with her…so I’ve drawn a new winner, Tammy J – you’ve won a quarter of silk (19.5″x27″) & interfacing to add to your stash, congrats!!!
Also, I’m at the painting stage finished the two coats of primer last night and today my wonderful sister volunteered to help out, so we will be painting baseboards, trim, etc. I’ve also hired a contractor friend of mine and he started yesterday so YAY I have doors 🙂
Here’s my two choices for paint
Dusty Yellow
Shortbread
I’m leaning towards the dusty yellow as it’s a bit more on the country side and the shortbread is a bit too bright.
**I would have recorded another video to show you all but I’m not sure how my DH get’s these all uploaded with my fancy name and everything…next time**
Also A Kittens Tale is ready for sign up, thanks to everyone who’s joined so far we have almost 10 – we would like to have 20 + please tell your friends. We would like to start this project within the next few weeks…
Until next time have a happy and creative day everyone…
