tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655472159758187012024-03-12T13:55:22.841-04:00OLD BLOG- Quilting at the Cro's NestSandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-26271245593011356602016-07-19T19:43:00.001-04:002016-07-19T19:44:43.977-04:00Moving house!This will be the last blog posted here due to technical difficulties.<br />
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Thanks everyone!SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-19409269560454558422016-07-13T13:13:00.000-04:002016-07-13T13:13:50.661-04:00Sunflower Surprise<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not going far today in this heat-wave....only out to the garden to see what is new today....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We didn't plant sunflowers this year. Last year we did, but not this variety so I'm thinking it was a gift from the wind or a passing bird.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks, Mr. Bird, it's a beautiful sunflower!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pups had a vet check today, so we gave them a little bubble bath to fluff them up. So cute....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not too much going on around here the last couple of days. I'm slowly recovering from my painful back, with the help of some muscle relaxers (which make me a bit dopey, so no longarm for a couple of days). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did have an errand to run which took us near our favourite coffee house, which happens to make my favourite sandwich, Turkey apple cheddar, yum....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are these fabrics, also. These are my picks for the Meadow Mystery Quilt at <a href="http://meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.ca/2016/07/Meadow-Mystery-July-Fabric-Selection.html">Meadow Mist Designs</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or some Pepper Cory solids. Hmmm, I wish there were time to do this one in two different colour-ways!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm linking up today with Sew Fresh Quilts for <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2016/07/lets-bee-social-133.html">Let's Bee Social</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm a bit laid up with my back, but sitting is not too much of a problem so on Saturday I took some binding outside to enjoy the fresher day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have tried to plant wildflower seeds from time to time but to no avail. This year, my husband started the seeds in the house and then planted them in pots. They have grown fabulously, except for the fact that they have kinda looked like weeds....'til the last couple of days! We are getting all kinds of colour and a few flowers I actually recognise...a couple of poppies, pinks, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, the picture doesn't really do them justice, but they are very pretty. Not long after I took this picture a butterfly the size of a Monarch, but yellow, flitted in to check the flowers out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This morning for my Slow Stitching I will finish the binding on my grandson's quilt. The quilt was actually ready when he was born a couple of weeks ago but I have had trouble putting the time into binding it. It may be because I'm not terribly fond of the quilt. It's ok though, it's only the first of many quilts he will receive from me, I'm sure! Here he is, quilt-less but not for long...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't resist doing a couple of hearts, too, as I try to catch up on my Quilty365/A Year in My Life....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with Cynthia over at Quilting is More Fun than Housework for <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/07/oh-scrap-pretty-in-pink.html">Oh, Scrap</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next segment of the Summer Solstice quilt-along was released this week. You can check it out <a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/2016/07/summer-solstice-quilt-long-flying-geese.html">here</a> at Happy Quilting. This week we do the flying geese for the quilt....and mine are done...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only do we get to take part in a fun project, but by showing that we have completed the step in a timely manner we get the opportunity to win prizes. Cool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will be a baby quilt size, ready just in time for grandbaby # 5 in the Fall. We are referring to him as Baby Mac for the time-being.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I ordered myself a couple of new notions with my winnings from Quilt Canada. I'm almost out of my favourite applique needles so thought I'd try something new that I've read good reviews on....a brand of needles called Tulip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also in the picture is a new needle-threader. My Clover needle-threader has almost had it so I ordered this one by Bohin. I'm not quite sure yet that I like it as much as the old one. We'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because I bought something new this week, I'm linking up with MolliSparkles for <a href="http://mollisparkles.com/2016/07/silent-sunday-stash-185-love/">Sunday Stash</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, like always on Sundays, I'm linking with Kathy's Quilts for <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/07/slow-sunday-stitching_10.html">Slow Sunday Stitching</a>. Today Kathy reminds us again to take some time from our busy lives to enjoy the moment. I intend on doing that today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pups are 5.5 weeks old now, I can hardly believe it. We've had a bit of trouble settling in to a food that is just right to start them on and on Saturday we finally got it right....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week they go to the vet for their check-up, it will be interesting to see how much they weigh. My guess is 1.5 lbs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So adorable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here we go! A start to yet another project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is the beginning of the Meadow Mystery hosted at <a href="http://meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.ca/2016/07/Meadow-Mystery-July-Fabric-Selection.html">Meadow Mist Designs</a>. The instructions will be given out once a month until next April and are for a lap-size quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not sure about my fabric choices. Do I use my stash and do it scrappy.....and this is what I <u>should</u> do! Or do I use coupons for fabrics at my local quilt shop and get fresh, new fabrics?....which is what I'd like to do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The problem is, I'm not liking my stash too much anymore :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I've probably said it before but I'll say it again.....I think I've gone thru' the "fabric change of life". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday was the reveal day for our Shoebox quilts. You can read about the concept in my previous post <a href="http://quiltingatthecrosnest.blogspot.ca/2016/07/reveal-day.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just thought I would share pictures of the quilts that were revealed. Eight of the twelve people involved have at least got their blocks into a quilt top, not bad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, a star-themed quilt where we had a fabric that was to appear in all the blocks. We all remarked on the whimsy in setting the blocks in a wonky fashion... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Second, in this quilt we were given a specific range of brightly coloured fabrics...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, a lovely basket quilt with the background fabric and a brown fabric as a unifying factor...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The owner of this quilt was so pleasantly surprised to receive all beautifully appliqued blocks for her flower themed quilt...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A tree theme...I wasn't fussy on the blocks I had prepared for this one, but they look quite all right in the finished top!...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An "I Spy" quilt, borrowed back from my friend's grandson for the day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A house quilt, put together in a unique, exciting way....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and a beautiful star quilt, for which we were given specific colour choices...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">.....and we had a quilt still in the planning stages for which we all gave our two cents worth, so I think my friend went home with some fun ideas!...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....oh, and mine, which I've posted about previously...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all had a fun afternoon showing our quilts, snacking and sharing ideas as we escaped the heat wave for a bit! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great hot, humid day and maybe have a listen to my favourite Summer song....</span><br />
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SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-52451315977468131192016-07-06T09:12:00.000-04:002016-07-06T09:12:53.001-04:00Reveal day!<span style="font-size: large;">A while ago (maybe two years?) a group of us started what we were to call our Shoebox exchange.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone was to choose their own themes and make a block to start. We put our blocks in a shoebox (or something like it) and it was passed through the group once a month. Everyone added to your quilt and after a year (since there were twelve of us in the group) we were presented with our own shoeboxes, full of blocks everyone had contributed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In that year, we had not seen what was being added. At the end of the year we had a Reveal Day get-together where we finally saw our blocks. It's been a while now, but we set today as a day to try to have our blocks assembled into a quilt top!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To remind you of my Shoebox quilt, you can look back to <a href="http://quiltingatthecrosnest.blogspot.ca/2016/03/is-this-what-creativity-feels-like.html">post here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a picture of the finished quilt, Moonlight Thru' the Trees....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had hoped to host today's Reveal outside with a bit of a Garden Party feel. Well, Mother Nature has other plans with heat and humidity to feel like the upper 30's! I have a feeling we'll end up in the house with the lovely A/C!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've always liked to bake, but sometimes success doesn't happen when it counts....for company!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I have prepared a treat from Pinterest, <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/berry-pie-bars/">Berry Pie Bars</a>. Luckily it has turned out delicious and looks just like the pictures on Pinterest!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, we had to do quality control....yum!....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll take pictures today during the gathering and hopefully the ladies will agree that I can share the pics later in my next blog post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will be so fun to see what everyone has done with their blocks. We had so many themes....snowmen, an I Spy quilt, trees, baskets, fairy gardens, etc.!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to show a picture of how my border of FlowerGarden is doing. I'm loving the big beautiful flowers. The one at the top measures 8 or 9" across.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today the pups are five weeks old. I can't believe how fast the days go! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have set the pups up in the living room in a small wading pool to keep them contained when we don't want them wandering about. Now they are getting big enough that we've had two escapees already. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've had a challenge starting them on kibble, but now we've found an answer and they are taking to it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So much cuteness around here this summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up to Sew Fresh Quilts for <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2016/07/lets-bee-social-132.html">Let's Bee Social</a> to see what others are up to today.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great Summer's Day!</span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-82920539883807984842016-07-03T08:14:00.000-04:002016-07-03T09:12:56.900-04:00Quilty365 Update<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's that time again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to check in with the monthly update on the Quilty365 project, or as I call mine, A Year in My Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been difficult to catch up as I've been enjoying my FlowerGarden applique, but at least I don't think I'm any further behind than last month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm still determined that I won't give up on this quilt. I will perserve until November when the year of hearts will be complete!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At times it is feeling like a chore to continue, but I've stuck with it for so many days and am still enjoying it. I definitely want to see this one through!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had friends donating fabrics they think may be useful. This one for the last day of school for children this past week...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and the tomatoes....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this one I actually asked for from a friend to commemorate Canada Day this past week...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been sewing them together in date order and everything is looking great. I'm surprised that this has happened twice....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....after sewing the hearts into rows, there are background fabrics matching up to the row previous. I try to use so many different fabrics, it's hard to believe this has happened....twice. Oh, well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what I have so far....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are 14 rows of 15 hearts, adding up to 210 hearts. I started on November 11th. I still have some hearts to prepare to be caught up. I think I'll take a bit of time today to do some prepping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past week I talked about the ironing table we were working on in this post <a href="http://quiltingatthecrosnest.blogspot.ca/2016/06/a-pressing-situation.html">here</a>. It is complete and being used...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted it fairly tall so we've started at around 37", approximately the same height as my cutting table. I've worked at tall ironing boards on Retreat so knew I wanted something a little taller than the average ironing board. This may be a little too tall but I'll live with it for a week to see how it feels....it will be an easy fix if I decide to lower it a couple of inches if need be. There a couple more shelves to install....I'm just not quite sure what will be stored here yet. Love it!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday I listened to an interview on NPR with Norman Lear (creator of shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, etc.). He is in his nineties and still smart and funny to listen to. He was asked what word meant most to him. I always want to remember his reply....he said two most important words in the world are "over" and "next". How nice it would be to just be able to let something go because it is "over". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pups are able to scamper around now, so cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to get a picture this morning of our cat giving one of the pups a little grooming...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and here's a picture just because it's adorable...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching at <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/07/slow-sunday-stitching.html">Kathy's Quilts</a>, and with Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/07/oh-scrap-covered-in-love.html">Oh,Scrap</a>, and with Audrey at Quilty Folk to see everyone else's monthly progress on their <a href="http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.ca/2016/07/july-quilty-365-linkup.html">Quilty365</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also linking with MolliSparkles for <a href="http://mollisparkles.com/2016/07/sunday-stash-184-swag-bag/">Sunday Stash</a> to show off my new ironing table....I'm pretty sure I was inspired by a blog from there last week to check out Ikea for the cabinet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looks like it's going to be another glorious Summer's day and I intend on enjoying it. I hope you can, too!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-33826264619341003302016-06-29T08:41:00.001-04:002016-06-29T08:41:34.298-04:00A Pressing Situation<span style="font-size: large;">What a beautiful morning! I wish I could spend the day outside puttering in the garden.....maybe later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been stitching away at my FlowerGarden and really liking how it's shaping up. I think I'm on track to have the two borders complete by the end of Summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband made a great find at Ikea yesterday. He went to find a certain cabinet to be made into an ironing station for my studio....but, no surprise, he wandered thru' the discount section and found a similar one. This one was basically the same but doesn't have doors. The original one was $205....and the discounted floor model...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is in the sewing room waiting to be modified...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the idea from another blogger I came across on the weekend. You can visit Lori at <a href="https://crossquilt.wordpress.com/2016/06/26/ironing-station-ikea-hack/">Crossquilt</a> to see her awesome ironing station!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking with <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2016/06/great-big-giveaway-day-10-and-lets-bee.html">Sew Fresh Quilts</a> for Let's Bee Social. Check her out, she is having a great giveaway this week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We bought a kiddie pool to provide a new "nest" for the puppies. They have very much outgrown the box they had been in....and are more active every day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-286585710771301482016-06-26T08:36:00.000-04:002016-06-27T08:44:50.637-04:00Relax and Rejuvenate <span style="font-size: large;">I have to say, I'm ready for some down-time. Life has been so full of excitement in a short period of time I've felt anxiety welling up inside :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, what always helps is hand-stitching, my personal "yoga".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last few days I've worked on a flower for the border of FlowerGarden. The long stem is basted on but I thought it would be fun to do the occasional flower. There are some beautiful flowers on this border. This one involves reverse applique....which I find a little tricky but the effect is worth it. I started by doing the reverse applique "off the block"...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm taking part in the SummerSolstice QAL with Happy Quilting. It started Thursday, so still plenty of time to join in. There will be two weeks between segments, this week was all the cutting. I've decided this will be a baby quilt for grandchild #5 due at Hallowe'en. I've been inspired by some of the Modern quilts I've seen lately and have chosen to work with Kona solids...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Does this happen to anyone else?.....every time I put a new blade in my rotary cutter I realise just how dull the old one was. I'm sure I've been using the old blade long after I should. Then the new one goes in and it seems like a revelation every time as to how sharp the blade <u>should</u> be! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So far, I'm on schedule with the cutting done....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Up 'til now, Cooper has been leery of the pups and Minnie hasn't really been friendly about letting him near. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that the pups are getting their "legs" things have certainly changed....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something that's come in handy is the basket I bought at Quilt Canada. Great for taking the pups out all at once to play outside...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actually, that is a picture of them all tired out after being outside. At three weeks old it only takes 15 minutes of playtime for them to conk out again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday evening it was so nice the we decided to eat outside....and we fed Cooper and Minnie out there also. Olaf decided that something smelled good...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a hot day I do like to sit outside with a cooler and this year there is a new flavour. I give it two thumbs up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looks like another hot day ahead....so maybe some outdoor stitching is in order. I do have the binding to finish for our new grandson, but I don't fancy sitting in the heat with a quilt draped over me! Maybe a bit of catching up on my daily hearts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with <a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/2016/06/summer-solstice-quilt-long-cutting.html">Happy Quilting</a> with Melissa for my Summer Solstice, and with Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/06/oh-scrap-scrap-palooza-quilt-20-part-two.html">Oh, Scrap</a> (for my scrappy FlowerGarden). Because I've added to the stash, I am linking up with <a href="http://mollisparkles.com/2016/06/sunday-stash-183-a-day-late/">Molli Sparkles</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll also be linking with <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/slow-sunday-stitching-anniversary.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> where Kathy is celebrating a fourth anniversary of Slow Sunday Stitching!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-18624837643741761862016-06-22T08:44:00.000-04:002016-06-22T08:44:19.830-04:00Babies and Puppies and Weeds, Oh my!<span style="font-size: large;">So much going on in our little part of the world lately!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Tuesday we welcomed the newest addition to the family, my grandson, Lachlan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone is happy and healthy! But how can time have flown so fast? This seems like only yesterday!.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, I have made a quilt for Lachlan...it just need quilting. I think I've put it off because I'm not happy with it. Oh well, he'll receive plenty of quilts in the future!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have another wee one due in November. I know I want to try something a bit more modern, inspired by my visit to Quilt Canada last week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As luck would have it, I've come across a Quilt-along that starts this week and the quilt is done in many sizes so I will join along and have a baby quilt in the end. I think I'll do mine in Kona Solids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The quilt is called Summer Solstice and you can see it <a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/p/quilt-longs.html">here</a> at Happy Quilting. Maybe you'll even want to join along!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have a "button" over to the right of the post to take you there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been making progress on the right border of my FlowerGarden. I have the leaves appliqued and the long stem basted on. I'm so happy to be back to this quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hmm, I said long stem, but it doesn't look like it in the picture! This is a short segment, the rest of the vine is about 60" long!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to say, lately I've been having more and more qualms about using the Frixion pens for my applique. They are soooo nice to use but I am on the look-out for the next best thing. Any recommendations would by greatly appreciated!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how the perennial garden changes from week to week. Two weeks ago everything was purple. The colour of the week this week is white. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Included in the white flowers is this invasive weed...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Usually I yank this out as it tends to choke the intended plants in the garden, but I'll leave them a few days because they are kind of pretty. I guess it's a matter of perspective....because I didn't plant this, it is considered a weed....if I had purposely bought it as a groundcover I'd be so happy with the results!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today the pups are three weeks old. On these nice warm days, we've been taking them outside a bit so they can stretch their legs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took Minnie to the vet yesterday. One thing I was told was to maybe buy some puppy milk to give to the pups as a bit of a reprieve for Minnie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are trying it for the first time. Well, to honest, this is a picture of them falling asleep on the edge of the dish after they had taken a few sips...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/">Sew Fresh Quilts</a> for her linky party, "Let's Bee Social".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-14878141691335963432016-06-19T20:09:00.000-04:002016-06-19T20:09:42.252-04:00Sunday, part 2 <span style="font-size: large;">I've come across a "new to me" blogger today and thought it would be fun to be part of his Sunday linky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blog is Molli Sparkles and the subject is what one has added to the stash, etc., this particular week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I said in my previous post, I didn't buy much at Quilt Canada. As I was almost out the door, though, I stopped at a booth closest to the exit. They had a basket of hand-dyed fat-eighths priced at five for $10. Not bad, I thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, when the vendor saw I was wearing a button saying I was a member of CQA, she said I then get to pick 15 of them for $10!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I write this it's turned into a lovely evening. It was so very hot today....we didn't accomplish much except for planting a couple of rose bushes that someone got as a Father's Day gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After just a bit of exertion I was out of breath. I noticed later on the weather report that we were under a poor air quality alert....that explains it. The heat also explains why I had to take off my rings...my fingers had swollen a bit in the heat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pups are coming along great. After dinner, once it had cooled off a bit we brought the pups out for a bit...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm linking up with Sunday Stash with Molli Sparkles, whom you can find <a href="http://mollisparkles.com/2016/06/sunday-stash-182-fabrics-out-threads-in/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, of course, Quilt Canada took place in Toronto. I wasn't sure I would get there, but in the end went with a group of friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My big news is that on Monday I was informed that my quilt had won an award in the National Juried Show at Quilt Canada. I was truly blown away! I'm so glad now that I had a plan to attend the show!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My quilt placed second in Quilts from a Pattern, Book or Workshop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to say....after 36 years of being a quilter this truly feels like a pinnacle to my hobby/career. I'm very proud and thankful for everything and everyone that has brought me to this stage of being a quilter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I even eavesdropped on Jackie White as she led a tour through the NJS to hear what she had to say...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit that her words had tears welling up in my eyes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took a few pictures, one of which was the first place quilt in my category...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one was called Not Now, Maybe Never made by Joan Dorsay. It's a bigger, brighter version of my Tomato Soup, one of my all-time favourite quilts!...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wasn't sure what I'd think of the show being held in the International Centre, since my only previous experience had been 2 years ago at Brock University in St. Catharines, but it was fantastic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was also fun meeting up with acquaintances.....a couple of women that I'd met at Brock, Ruth Kennedy from up Fergus way (and her beautiful quilts hanging in the show), and I wish I had had a few more moments to spend with Kathy from Kathy's Quilts whom I visit with every Sunday on her blog, Slow Sunday Stitching (but it was nice to meet her, however briefly!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took lots of pictures, but am not sure what the protocol is in sharing pictures from the show without permission. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really didn't purchase much at the merchant mall. There were so many vendors this year and so much to see!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I came across a vendor called <a href="http://shop.bigvillage.ca/">Big Village</a> selling beautiful baskets and jewelry made from recycled glass. When I was a little girl I had an aunt who did mission work in Ghana and she would give my mother wonderful baskets in which to hold her knitting. These were the exact same baskets....and from Ghana, as well! Out of sentiment I just had to buy one. I have always wondered what became of my mother's, but I'm happy to now have my own...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also bought a beautiful necklace to commemorate my quilt hanging in the National Juried Show!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always like to come away from a quilt show with something learned. This time it was this....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Modern quilting first came out, I poo-poohed it. Now, it's starting to creep in and call my name! Who knows where this may lead!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday was a relaxation day....I really needed it after all the build-up and touring of Quilt Canada. I regret not being there for classes this year. I'll have to remedy that in 2017!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, of course, I've started my day with some stitches....this time trying to catch up a bit on my hearts...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I may have to remove the cat heart....he looks kinda mean and I don't know if I can take him staring at me from the completed quilt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now over to visit Kathy at <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/slow-sunday-stitching-and-quilt-canada.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to see what others are slow-stitching today! It's going to be a hot day here so maybe it calls for a bit more stitching than usual!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, linking with Cynthia over at <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/06/oh-scrap-rsc16-column-sampler-blocks.html">Quilting is More Fun Than Housework</a> for Oh,Scrap!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-8164957194425937712016-06-16T09:59:00.000-04:002016-06-16T09:59:46.432-04:00This quilt needs a name!<span style="font-size: large;">I'm ready to begin my new quilt but I still need a name for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired by a quilt I saw recently at a quilt show. It's a version of Courthouse Steps so I believe we are dealing with a pattern that falls in the public domain area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shared my first block in a recent post....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not terribly happy with this block, but it taught me that I'll have to think about the fabrics a bit more....so not a total waste of time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think the first row around the centre piece doesn't have enough contrast, so I've tried a second block. This one I figured I should concentrate on light and dark values so I could "see" it better...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Better, but still not just right. Now I think the best thing to do is to alternate the rows with warm and cool colours...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like this one! All three will be included in the quilt. They will play together quite nicely...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hoping some of you may choose to do this quilt, as well. It would make a great <a href="http://quiltville.blogspot.ca/2005/06/leaders-enders-whys-and-hows.html">"leaders and enders"</a> project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Start with a 2" square for your centre and sew on the first round...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....then the second round...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and the third...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what you need for each block...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Centre - 2"square</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1st Round - (2) 1"x 2" and (2) 1"x 3"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2nd Round - (2) 1"x 3" and (2) 1"x 4"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3rd Round - (2) 1"x 4" and (2) 1"x 5"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A friend gave me a tip recently for doing blocks like this. It was to cut pieces you need and put them neatly stacked in a container/basket/box ready for times when you can sew for a bit. I like that idea and it's what I plan to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's my start, lol.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not very elegant looking, but enough to give you an idea! I think I may have to stop somewhere and get a pretty basket for this project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went to <a href="http://www.twistedlemon.ca/index.html">Twisted Lemon</a> on Wednesday for a celebratory lunch (I will wait 'til next time to tell you what was celebrated!). As always the food was awesome. The server asked if I had saved room for dessert....I answered, "no, but I'll have some anyway"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their creme brulée is to die for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be attending Quilt Canada on Friday. I wish it was today as I don't think I can work....I seem to have contract Tennis Elbow and it's so tender and painful. Maybe I'll get a quilt on the machine and give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't feel much like breakfast today so I just had a bit of toast and peanut butter. I always say the 3 "p's" are a dog's favourite....peanut butter, pizza and popcorn. Here are my little beggars...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and, yes, they did get a morsel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-34718108292922910322016-06-14T08:10:00.001-04:002016-06-14T08:10:44.128-04:00Anyone going to Quilt Canada?<span style="font-size: large;">There's a feeling of excitement in the local quilting community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quilt Canada takes place in Toronto starting this evening and it will be interesting to see how it is all under one roof. I've only attended one Quilt Canada and that was at Brock University in 2014. I remember being overwhelmed with sensory overload and being exhausted when I got home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm now regretting not planning to attend for a few classes and events, but maybe next year since I believe it will in be Toronto again in 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going on Friday....so I'll try to be a good blogger and take lots of pictures! I read Kathy's blogpost this morning over at Kathy's Quilts and she talks about how to be prepared for going to this massive event...you can read her post <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/quilt-canada-prep-worries-of-conference.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the home front, the garden is starting to show some colour, although we could use some rain. I think I'd like to expand next year by planting some suitable perennials for cut flowers as I'm loving the lupines and peonies that I've brought in this week....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't get over the aroma of the peonies when they are brought in the house!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were also in the Fonthill lately and stopped in at the <a href="http://greatgerberas.com/">VanVliet Greenhouses</a>, who specialty is Gerber daisies. The gerbers are such a reasonable price and last for a good two weeks...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years we would occasionally get a bird's nest on the lamp at the front door. We solved that by turning the lamp in the Spring to discourage the birds since it would be quite a mess. It's hard to believe how quickly a nest appears, though....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is a nest of a barn swallow....new to me! I'm sure there must be some eggs laid already so we'll let the nest be and wait for the little peeps!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with getting back to my FlowerGarden applique, I've been keeping at my daily hearts. I really like this one...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also like the fact that I've kept this up for over six months now! Maybe I'll do the whole year afterall!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <u>Puppy update</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not too much to report, just a few more eyes starting to open. They have grown so much since they were born. I now wish we had thought to weigh them now and again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-12029337517625150862016-06-12T07:59:00.001-04:002016-06-12T07:59:18.536-04:00Sunday Stitching<span style="font-size: large;">Summer weekends....just love them! ( I know it's still Spring, but we're getting close!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My weekend started out Saturday with the big reveal of the mystery quilt I've part of at Quilt Junction. I had a marathon sew-day on Friday trying to get caught up before the reveal....you can read about it <a href="http://quiltingatthecrosnest.blogspot.ca/2016/06/its-sew-day.html">here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sew-day didn't go exactly as planned. I decided to try the method shown for HST's. Here is a picture of what I was supposed to do...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and this is what I did....can you see the problem??....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was not supposed to sew on either side of the horizontal and vertical lines! I didn't realise it 'til I cut them apart and saw this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seams on two sides!...that's not gonna work!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh well, it's like they always say, it doesn't pay to do things in a hurry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The "reveal" was fun.....nice quilt and nice people taking part.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then home to lunch made for me by my husband....yum....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know...sausage and cheese wrapped in puff pastry not such a healthy lunch, but oh, so good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also decided to take a nice drive down to our favourite winery, <a href="http://www.kacaba.com/">Kacaba</a>, for a food and wine pairing. It's the first time we've done such a thing and it was a beautiful day for it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the way back we stopped at quilt shop in the Beamsville area that I hadn't heard of before attending the Dunnville quilt show two weeks ago, <a href="http://www.thequiltedcardinal.ca/">The Quilted Cardinal</a>. A nice, bright shop with lovely fabrics (of course!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The great thing about visiting a quilt shop is that even when you don't "need" anything, it's nice to add to the neutral stash!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we were going out the door on Saturday I noticed some twigs on the porch, so I looked up and saw this nest....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've never seen anything like it so I googled it and it seems to be the nest of some kind of swallow. I'll ask my bird expert on Monday when I see him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that brings me to my nice, peaceful applique time this morning. Love it! I've taken up my FlowerGarden quilt again in hopes for it to be completed by the end of September.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just need to complete the left and right border and it's a real quilt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These borders look pretty tame compared to the top and bottom borders. If I could handle those then these will be a breeze, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It will be amazing to finally see this quilt come together!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Puppy update</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today the pups are 11 days old. I expected their eyes to start opening by now, but soon I'm sure. They have, though, attempted to get up on their legs and take steps. Their legs just aren't quite strong enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's Batman (who happens to be a female)...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also added to my daily hearts this morning with some scraps from a friend to commemorate the pups...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/slow-sunday-stitching.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to see what others are working on today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful day!</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-37203170600275753612016-06-10T12:42:00.000-04:002016-06-10T12:42:36.414-04:00It's a Sew Day!<span style="font-size: large;">Since last Fall I've been involved in the latest mystery quilt put out by the people at <a href="http://www.bordercreekstation.com/">Border Creek Station</a> called Quilter's Legacy hosted in my area by <a href="https://quiltjunction.com/">Quilt Junction</a> in Waterford.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Needless to say, once again I've fallen behind! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow is the final "clue" and we'll see the reveal. I've decided to take as much time as I can to try to catch up before then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things were going along fine 'til I realised that I hadn't completed a clue from months ago....128 HST's! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I should have done this step with my Easy Angle Ruler, since it would mean no squaring up...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....but I decided to follow the pattern's method this time, which is this way...drawing lines on these 7" squares and sewing on either side of the lines, then cutting on the lines...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I don't think that this method is my forté, I have a feeling that a lot of squaring-up will be in my near future :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the bright side it will give me an opportunity to use my new BlocLoc ruler. I got it not too long ago, it was pricey, so maybe I should give it a try! I'll be sure to give a review!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would encourage anyone who likes doing mystery quilts to try the ones put out annually by Border Creek. They are very well written and so organised! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All along the way we complete the clues and put them in numbered baggies to keep organised...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow, hopefully, I'll be ready to empty all the baggies and assemble a king-size quilt with all the components!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pups are nine days old now. There are only a few changes to report so far. The three white ones...Buddy, Ana and Olaf are developing some barely-there cream markings. They have all grown quite alot in a week. I expect their eyes to start opening on the weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Minnie takes longer breaks from them now. If they are all huddled in a pile napping she will come out of the box into the real world....sometimes to just take a nap herself in a sunbeam...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is eating ALOT! I looked it up and read that her appetite could increase 25% per pup.....and I would say that is accurate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can provide some actual action shots!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-44038682927828890652016-06-05T09:32:00.000-04:002016-06-05T09:33:42.808-04:00Quilt Show Season, Part 2<span style="font-size: large;">This weekend was the quilt show for the Hamilton Quilters' Guild held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. What a very good job they did of hosting a beautiful quilt show! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One always hopes to come away with just a glimmer of inspiration. Well, this show certainly provided that for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A while back I stalled on my Gypsy Wife quilt, designed by Jen Kingwell...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were two Gypsy Wife quilts hanging at the show....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...stunning!....and now I want to get back at mine. I know why I stopped, there was part of it that intimidated me but I need to get over it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were many beautiful quilts...and I found myself drawn to the more modern looking ones...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had fun cruising the vendors. Caught up with Lana from </span><a href="https://quiltjunction.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Quilt Junction</a><span style="font-size: large;">...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I saw it...."the" quilt!....actually there were two of "the" quilt, hanging side by side....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is called "Moonlight at the Oasis" by Jen Kingwell ( I do like the Aussie designers! ). No surprise either, one of my friends loved it, too....we do seem to like a lot of the same quilts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something of interest was a booth devoted to Featherweights. They were so pretty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've always wanted to do a Spiderweb quilt and there was a beauty at the show...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually have some yardage of bubble gum pink fabric that I've put aside for over 10 years (15?) for my Spiderweb quilt! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One day....one day there will be time to do all the quilts I dream of....won't there??? lol</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This quilt show reinforced something I've realised lately. It's been a long time since I've made a quilt using something other than a scrappy look. These truly are my favourites! Even though some of my quilts use similar fabrics, such as my Happy Days Sarah Fielke BOM where I'm using mostly TulaPink fabrics, they still have that scrappy quality about them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talking about Happy Days....this is the block I am working on today for some slow stitching...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This block has given me trouble. Well, not so much the block as my fabric choices! I've changed this up a couple of times and I'm still not sure but it's not being changed up again. Just a few more leaves and it will be complete. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've really been side-tracked by a few wonderful projects and they have taken the focus off my two main applique projects. So, after this block is done I will return to my FlowerGarden. It's sooo close...maybe two months of morning applique and it will be done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Puppy update</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here the pups are this morning at four days old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My grandchildren came for their first peek at the pups on Saturday. I let them name the pups. They are Olaf, Buddy, Batman, Ana and Marshall!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Minnie was a proud Mama and let the kids hold a pup for a few minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's an overcast day here today, maybe a perfect day to make a new tote bag to take to Quilt Canada in a couple of weeks! I am going to use the pattern that is in the current Canadian Quilter magazine designed by Laura Coia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/slow-sunday-stitching-needles.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> for Slow Sunday Stitching and with <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/06/oh-scrap-scrap-palooza-quilt-20-part-one.html">Quilting is More Fun than Housework</a> for Oh,Scrap!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-42791586826366556772016-06-02T11:28:00.000-04:002016-06-02T11:32:57.748-04:00Puppy Love!<span style="font-size: large;">First I have an update on my Quilty365/Year in My Life quilt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how it looks today...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started this project on November 12, 2015. This shows what I've sewn together up to May 10th. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have more blocks completed up to May 21st...I hope to spend a half hour today prepping the rest of the blocks up to today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a heart featuring a TulaPink fabric. I just had to include it since it reminds me of the actress who plays Claire in the Outlander series!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've put out a message to a friend to see if I can steal a bit of "dog" fabric. I'd like to use it for yesterday's heart and I don't think I have a single piece of fabric featuring dogs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have followed a few bloggers that are also working on the Quilty365. One of them is Cynthia over at <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/05/quilty-365-changing-direction.html">Quilting is More Fun Than Housework</a>. If you can, check out her Quilty365....she does a circle each day then joins them with an HST to represent one week. It sounds like she has had enough of this project now, but she is going to have a beautiful quilt from what she has done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with Audrey over at <a href="http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.ca/2016/06/june-quilty-365-linkup.html">Quilty Folk</a> so we can see all the Quilty365 projects that are being shown this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, now an update on puppies...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started the day with poor, little Minnie trembling all over. I cuddled with her and soothed her and wrapped her in her blankie. That seemed to help...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At 9:30 she gave birth to pup #1, a girl. The next followed at 10:00...a boy. I thought that might be it. Minnie is a small dog, so I was figuring on two or three pups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She settled with the two...then around 10:45 another started being born, but only the head emerged and stayed like that for a while. I was getting a little worried and thought of calling the vet...but then out popped #3, a girl, with a rush........followed within minutes by #4, another boy!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That brought us to 11:30. Minnie did a great job cleaning them up and stimulating them. At noon I took her outside for a pee break and she had a bit of water. I took that opportunity to clean out the whelping box and line it with a nice fresh towel. Such a sweet little family!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I rested a bit (it was a very emotional morning!), then at 1:10 I figured I'd head up and do a bit of sewing. I took a quick peek at Minnie and the pups. Awww, she was lying their feeding them and looked quite at ease. It took me a minute to notice, though, that there was a fifth puppy halfway out into the world!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#5 had me worried a bit. I wasn't sure he'd survive. He wasn't moving much and seemed to gag once in a while. I stroked him a bit and Minnie did her thing for about 10 minutes which did the trick, thankfully. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So we have five puppies, Momma and Papa are doing fine! Actually, poor Cooper has looked quite baffled since it all happened! He was pacing the floor all during the births!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here you are...your first peek...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nature is truly amazing!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-59466596967888525442016-05-31T12:57:00.000-04:002016-05-31T12:57:08.621-04:00....and now we wait....<span style="font-size: large;">Little Minnie is getting close to having her puppies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My bet was for today....but I think she could wait another day now. She has started to make herself familiar with the whelping box we've prepared and her appetite is down a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cooper stays close, seeming to realise finally that something is going on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If she's waited this long, I now kinda hope she gives me another day so I can finish this quilt in time for it to hang in <a href="https://quiltjunction.com/">Quilt Junction's</a> booth at the upcoming quilt show this weekend being held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fabrics are beautiful. The background fabric is a linen/cotton blend...something different! I also have the opportunity on this quilt to try the new technique I learned in longarm classes with <a href="http://www.whitearborquilting.com/">Bethanne Nemesh</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The technique is named after Bethanne....Nemeshing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little scary trying something new, but fun at the same time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This quilt comes after another custom-quilted quilt. I think I have four of the Haldimand Guild's BOM quilts to do and this is the first one...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Such a pretty quilt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd better get back at it....have a wonderful day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-71081756922592103672016-05-29T07:26:00.000-04:002016-05-29T08:13:42.094-04:00Quilt show season!<span style="font-size: large;">What a nice few days we've had! The weather has certainly helped the plants and trees pop in the last week or so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was two weeks ago today that I was driving home from the Simcoe area and drove through a little snow flurry....now we're into the temperature feeling like the mid-30's!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so nice to go out in the garden each morning and see what's new. I think my favourite, at least this time of year, is my Snowball bush...although now that I see it in a photograph, it seems I'll need to try shaping it a bit after it's finished blooming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm worried about the Limelight Hydrangea that I planted last Spring. No sign of life yet, even though when I scratch the bark there is a bit of green. I had high hopes for that one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday we attended a quilt show in Dunnville. They certainly had a lot of quilts to show. Now I'm feeling like a bad blogger since I didn't even think to take pictures :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it's the first time I've left a quilt show empty-handed! Must be because I was feeling a little under the weather, but it was nice to window shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always think that it's nice to come away with one inspiration at a quilt show, be it colour or design or what-have-you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I happened to be inspired by a quilt that is very much like one I've had on the go. My project is a neutral block exchange. The blocks are 5" unfinished and we are nearing the end of the exchange. We will have almost 400 of these when we are done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the quilt show, there was a similar one but made of all Kaffe Fassett fabrics. It was glorious! Geez, I wish I had thought to take a picture!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've made up a block to remind myself of the quilt...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll have to take care with the values of the fabrics I choose, as this one seems to be a bit too blendy between the centre and the first row. Value has been a problem for me in many of my quilts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have a huge stash of Fassett, but I think any bright will be ok for my version....especially my yummy TulaPink fabrics!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I remember when I first started the neutral exchange I made a few coloured ones out of speculation. I did like them, so I'm not surprised that this particular quilt caught my eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been trying this week to catch up a bit with of my Quilty365/Year in My Life. I really like this one...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are some pretty jolly hearts! The pink "heart" heart is actually from a fabric that I had but I don't think I have it anymore. I begged this scrap from a friend. The one with the white house was gifted from a friend...I wish I had a couple yards of that one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am linking up with SoScrappy for <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.ca/2016/05/scraphappy-saturday-ready-for-summer.html">ScrapHappySaturday</a> to see what others are doing with the scraps in their stash and with Kathy over at <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slow-sunday-stitching-muscle-memory.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to catch up on what others are stitching on today. I'm also linking up with Cynthia over at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2016/05/oh-scrap-strangely-quiet.html">Oh, Scrap!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My lawn is in dire need of mowing so I think I'll get at it after breakfast before it gets too hot again. After that, I think I may take some applique outside and take it easy. Sounds like a plan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful Summer-like Spring day! </span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-56705194606074169322016-05-23T10:06:00.001-04:002016-05-23T10:06:09.894-04:00Victoria Day<span style="font-size: large;">On Sunday we had beautiful weather for our Victoria Day celebrations. Not everyone could make it home for a barbeque, but we had enough to make for a good time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried an easy cake recipe...all it takes is an Angel Food cake mix and a large can of crushed pineapple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looked and smelled so good out of the oven...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and it was a success! The cake turned out so fluffy and light, the perfect dessert after a heavy bbq dinner. I would agree with comments online that it is probably best with just a bit of whipped cream, no frosting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The younger generation was in charge of fireworks and they did a great job. I found myself a little melancholy as the site of the day's activities took me back 20 years to another time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is starting out a bit slow (I'm really not used to staying up after 9p.m.!). I really wanted to work on the longarm today but the sunny day is calling my name! We'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was excited yesterday to see some buds on my Wisteria. At first I didn't know what I was looking at, I've never seen Wisteria buds before! The buds are a beautiful, bright lime green colour. I can't even remember what colour the flowers are supposed to be but I guess I'm about to find out! I think I planted it five or six years ago and this will be the first time it flowers. How exciting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone gets to relax today and enjoy the absolutely perfect weather we are having on this Victoria Day long weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the Spring days go on I enjoy peering around the garden to see what has made it through the winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm happy to see the hydrangea my sister gave us as a wedding present last year is peaking out...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it was called Bride's Blush. The flowers first appear white then turn a lovely barely-there blush pink.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and the lily that our Scottish visitors bought us from the Simcoe market has made it's appearance, also...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In bloom at the moment, among other things, is my Canadian Redbud. Along with the beautiful blossoms it is full of big, fat, noisy bumblebees. They didn't mind at all that I came up close and personal to get a few pictures, they were intent on their job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The time has come to prepare my "Circle" quilt for it's journey to the National Juried Show at Quilt Canada in Toronto next month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've laid it out to make sure that there are no pet hairs, threads, etc., attached to it so it can be boxed up and ready to ship on Tuesday. It's hard to believe the time for Quilt Canada has come up so fast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The time is also coming up fast for little Miss Minnie to have her first litter of puppies, I'm guessing in about ten days. She is such a feisty little thing (which is not my usual nickname for her!) but she is getting quite cuddly, so maybe that's a sign that she's almost ready? She is wanting me to hold her and stroke her. I think she's wondering what the heck is going on! Poor little bugger (which happens to be my usual nickname for her!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and here is Cooper, not a care in the world....but he does wonder why Minnie doesn't want to play as rough as usual or race around the yard like they like to do...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend I started a baby quilt for my new grandson who will be arriving into the world on June 21. I've been putting it off and realised I'd better get at it. Luckily, it's an easy one.....not so luckily, there is a lot of bias edges! I still have to add some borders but have stopped to hang it first on the design wall. Hmm, I think my longarmer will have something to say about this one! I sprayed it with starch and it seems to have been tamed...a bit. I'll just have to make sure it gets laundered before baby uses it, to get the starch out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks back on one of Kathy's Quilts "Slow Sunday Stitching" posts there was this lovely embroidery shown by one of her followers. I loved it!....and have started it!....It's called Flowerville by Rosalie Dekker. I don't know if it was the whimsical design or the variegated threads...probably both!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, this is what I was poking away at for some slow Sunday stitching this morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slow-sunday-stitching_22.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to see what others are stitching on today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been five days of not being home. I'm taking it a bit slow this morning....on purpose. I feel exhausted so I've just got into some comfy clothes and will finally have a day to recuperate! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last two days were full-day classes in Fonthill at <a href="http://www.thequiltbee.com/">The Quilting Bee</a>. They had brought in Bethanne Nemesh of <a href="http://www.whitearborquilting.com/">White Arbor Quilting</a> in Pennsylvania to teach her style of longarm quilting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bethanne is only the second person I know of that actually has a technique named for her....it's called Nemeshing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a close-up of that technique...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So beautiful! Bethanne has won many, many awards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a couple more pictures that I took to share with you...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I had signed up for today's class, also. It's called "The Devil is in the Details" and focuses on finishing techniques to up the wow-factor on your quilts. Oh well, Bethanne assures me that I can learn everything and more in her book of the same name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd better get a move on now....back to the real world! What to do first....longarm, housework or yardwork? It all needs attention, but all I feel like is going back to bed, lol !</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-47731852376906688812016-05-15T07:37:00.000-04:002016-05-15T07:37:52.734-04:00Spanakopita<span style="font-size: large;">We did some experimenting in the kitchen this week. After enjoying the Spanakopita in Niagara-on-the-Lake a couple of weeks ago I really wanted to try to make it at home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've said it before but I'll say it again....when it comes to recipes, I love Pinterest! I've had a couple of "fails" but mostly have had great luck trying new things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have so many spices and oils in the house now because of Pinterest that I've never had before!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a couple of pictures of our fun in the kitchen...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and on the plate ready to eat....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The filling was fantastic! It may have been my first time working with phyllo pastry and I think I was a bit stingy on how much olive oil I brushed on between the layers. There will definitely be a "next time"!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to finish one of the blocks for this month's HappyDay BOM, the other two blocks are appliqued ones. It's fun to see what others have fussy-cut for the centre square when I see other people's blocks on the Facebook group. I love this horse fabric!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't have much to work on this morning with my morning coffee. I'm at a Retreat this weekend (not an overnighter, though) and I think I forgot my applique there. At least, I hope that's where it is!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, this morning my slow stitching is on my Life is Beautiful. This project has been slow-going since I don't pick it up all that often, but I'm still enjoying the blocks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm linking up with Kathy over at <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slow-sunday-stitching_15.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to see what others are slow stitching on today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I'll head back to Retreat and hopefully find that my applique supplies are there waiting for me!!!</span><br />
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SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-72316453050702717792016-05-08T09:26:00.000-04:002016-05-09T08:06:54.889-04:00Happy Mother's Day!<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a very busy week around here. On Friday I finally unpacked my quilts that had travelled to my trunk show on Monday. I feel like there hasn't been a moment to spare for anything....which, of course, means the house is a mess!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Thursday we had a day-trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Such a beautiful place, I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had tickets as a gift from Christmas to the theatre at Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Shaw Theatre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In all my visits to NOTL, I've never been to the theatre there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a smaller, more intimate setting than I imagined and quite beautiful inside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few months ago I showed a technique I was trying called Back-Basting Applique. You can view that post from January <a href="http://quiltingatthecrosnest.blogspot.ca/2016/01/learning-something-new.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, this week I had the perfect block for this technique. I've been waiting for such an opportunity to try back-basting on Hawaiian-type applique. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the block ready to be basted...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had it all prepped in time for the ride to NOTL. I thought I'd try stitching in the car. I've never been one to sew on a car ride...back in the day I think I may have knitted socks in the car, though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I'll try actual applique in the car, too many bumps in the road!, but it was a good opportunity to get this block basted. I've heard that some people get carsick or get a headache if they try to sew or read in the car, but I'm glad to say I'm not one of them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This block is part of this month's Sarah Fielke BOM, Happy Day. There's a bit more to do every month than I had thought when I signed up for it but I'm loving it so far!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the current block so far....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is actually another applique block and a pieced block for this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what I have so far. There are a few more wreath blocks to do and a number of simple star blocks. They will be fillers and we have til October to get them done on time....no problem. (ahem!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm loving working with with the Tula Pink fabrics on this HappyDay BOM. They are very happy and jolly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with working on my Happy Day block this morning, I put some slow stitches into my first Rowdy Flat Library Quilt block...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is still a bit of a "bubble" on the toile bit. I've done it twice and don't know how I can do it better....and there is something else I'd change up....but, I'm calling it okay! This will be a very pretty quilt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read Kathy's blog this morning and she is showing progress on her Life is Beautiful quilt. She's really moving right along with it, and has done some of the piecing, as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her post inspired me to put my blocks up on the wall and take stock...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not bad. I wish I as a bit further along but it's okay. This was always meant to be a go-to for when I didn't have some applique prepped, or as a take-along when needed. </span><span id="goog_315472829"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've realised that I don't have many "finishes" this past year, but what I've always stood by is that it's the journey of my craft that appeals to me....the end product will come....one day. In Kathy's post she says, "the process of creation is just as important as the end product", so I know that she understands this also. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On as side note, we have been enjoying our start to Tai Chi this last couple of weeks. It can be a bit overwhelming if I start to think about all the "moves" that are to come....but then I take on the same philosophy as my applique and quilting....enjoy the journey and the end result will come....one day! We just have to have trust in the process, since it seems to have worked for many others who enjoy Tai Chi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be linking up with Kathy at <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slow-sunday-stitching.html">Kathy's Quilts</a> to see what others are slow stitching today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also linking for the first time with Judy over at <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2016/05/09/design-wall-may-9-2016/">Patchwork Times</a> to see what is on others' design walls!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SandraChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-765547215975818701.post-3740240598792748952016-05-04T08:39:00.000-04:002016-05-04T08:39:38.795-04:00Finally, Wednesday!<span style="font-size: large;">Today is a time to sit back and breathe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a hectic few days. I knew it would be and was set to just put one foot in front of the other and make it to Wednesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Monday I prepared and did my trunk show for the Haldimand Quilters' Guild. As some of you may know, it's quite the job to gather and pack (in order) the quilts needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here we are, all packed up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the best purchases we've made for doing trunk shows is the hockey bag! We came across it one day...regular $100 marked down to $25. Perfect for holding many, many quilts...it has wheels...and has never been used for smelly hockey gear. We should have bought two!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the quilters of Hagersville guild, all happy and waiting to hear my story...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've known quite a few of these women for many years, so it was a little scary and, at the same time, a lot of fun to speak to them.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I had thought to take a couple of pictures of the show-and-tell that evening. Two women are pretty well up-to-date on the 365Challenge and showed their blocks all sewn together. So beautiful! It's inspiring me to try to catch up as I'm way, way behind on this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The guild is good at picture-taking, so I'm sure if you look up the Facebook page for the Haldimand Quilters' Guild you will see a picture of these two women's 365Challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much, ladies, for a fun evening. It was so nice that some of my favourite quilts seemed to resonate with you, also!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It took me a bit of pushing to actually work on Monday during the day. I almost gave up, but am glad I didn't as it was a great distraction from the nervousness of the trunk show that evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I worked on a real beauty....for me anyways, since TulaPink fabrics are my current favourite...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was quilted with a "new to me" panto called Angle Play....much different from the curvy designs I'm used to. It had a degree of difficulty getting used to....and, strangely enough, was a lot of fun and stitched along surprisingly quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the back...more TulaPink!...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The woman's face on the backing fabric always makes me think of the actress who plays Claire in the Outlander series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was even able to get one of my daily hearts done in this fabric...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful Spring day!</span><br />
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