Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Wicked has started

It's time  to see what wickedly wonderful ideas have been conjured in the last little while for the WICKED blog hop #3. Follow along with the links below , be sure to enter in any of the sites offering treats (give aways ).  Always make sure that you leave a way to be contacted.
 I will have my turn on the 29th with a treat to give away as well.

October 22nd
Grammie Q's
Stitchin By The Lake
Quilted Delights
Buzzing and Bumbling
Vroomans Quilts
Life in the Scrapatch
The Quilted Cat
Meadowbrook
Patchouli Moon Studio
The Nosy Pepper
Sew Incredibly Crazy
 
October 23rd
Becki hosted by Why-Knot-Kwilt
Bumbleberry Stitches
Nini& The Sea
Dancing Moon
Create In The Sticks
Negligent Style
Rose Creations
Kris Loves Fabric
The Recipe Bunny
 
October 24th
Tea Time Creations
Moosestash Quilting
More Stars in Comanche
Shape Moth
Selina Quilts
Debby Kratovil Quilts
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Robin’s Fabric Nest
Craft Nurse Quilt
Quilt Doodle Designs
Just Quilt It
 
October 25th
Marjorie’s Busy Corner
The Raspberry Rabbits
Freemotion by the River
Kwilty Pleasures
Feathered Nest Studio
Sew Peace to Peace
Marla's Crafts
Scraps and Threadtales
Jane's Quilting
Quilt n Queen
Colorpoint Quilter
  
 
October 28th
Grandmama's Stories
Gracie Oliver Arts
Quilts by Christa
Michelle's Romantic Tangle
Ravelly’s
Pink's Sweet Treats
How Art You?
Georgia-Girl Quilter
I Piece 2-Mary
Words & Stitches
The Distracted Domestic
 
 
 
October 29th
Sew Many Yarns
In Stitches and Seams  my turn  ;0)
A Little Bit of Lorene
Scrapbook-ChickADoodle
Transitionsformeee
Quilter in the Closet
Seams To Be Sew
BQuiltin Studio
The Quilting Queen Online Blog
Pig Tales and Quilts
 
 
October 30th
Quilt To The Edge
Stitchduchess Crazy & Sane Quilting World
Pampered Pettit
Feltfree på Åsly
Quilt Matters
Life, Quilts and a Cat Too
Sunshine Girl
Secretly Stitching
Englating
Seams Like a Dream
AnnieOak Designs
 
October 31st
DreamWeaver's Quilts  
My Quilt Infatuation
Just Keep Swimming
Quilts From My Crayon Box
Daisy and Jack
Thimblemouse& Spouse
Tomorrow's Treasures Today
Why-Knot-Kwilt
Just Let Me Quilt
Sew We Quilt
Have a WICKELY good time following along.
in stitches
Annette
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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Arrivial and finishes

Well it seams that it was a long wait for this little guy to show up in the mail...... but long weekends to tend to cause some delays......... but some things are just worth the wait

don't you think sew too....
Thanks Selina  for such a cute fall themed post card, we were part of Sheila Fall Post Card Swap. She even found a little envelope to tuck it into to keep it safe from the weather. It will be up with my fall decorations.
Sheila is going to do a Christmas themed post card swap. Sew if you are sew inclined pop on over and sign up.


As for some finishes this week. We finished up Painted Prairie the group project that we were working on for Culture Days. It finished up at 50 x 100 inches. It was interesting learning that we could quilt on painted fabrics and that many talents can create a beautiful work of art. It will be displayed at the performance that the Arts Council is hosting this week and then it will hang in the seniors lodge that is attached to the hospital here in town.
My other finish kind of surprised me....... On Monday evening I pin basted one of my scrappy quilts and then Wednesday I started to quilt it and Friday morning I finished the binding sew now the only thing left is a label. I thought it would take a week to quilt but it seams that I was in the groove to quilt. It helps when your machine is happy too.


The next project on the sewing machine will be to work on my Wicked project and post. My turn will be October 29 but the hop starts this week .... stay tuned to the line up and see what wickedness is going on out there in Blog land.
 Sew now that takes us to Saturday night ... watching the ball game and knitting a little
have a nice evening
in stitches
Annette

Opps!! I forgot to post the post cards I made..... they went to Selina, Joanna and I made an extra one for Sheila as she was sew nice to do the swap for us.....
I am having trouble uploading the picture.... I will try again a little later
my little pumpkin patch
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
 and if you are not having a holiday weekend ... have a wonderful weekend too.

We are visiting our daughter's for Thanksgiving this year.
The turkey is in the oven and the pies are all baked ...... time to enjoy each others company with chatting  and laughter.
such nice fall colors on this tree
thank you sew much Joanna
for swapping with me

I want to share one of the fall post cards that  I have received sew far in the Fall swap the Sheila had organized. I think my little scarecrow is quite happy holding it.

enjoy your weekend
in stitches
Annette


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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

under construction...........

Well at the moment I have a few projects that are Under Construction .... or W.I.P.'s
I have started my Wicked item for my post on the 29 th of October. I have also found another idea to do as  a little extra that ties into the theme and uses up a few of those scraps that we tend to have in an ever growing supply. I have had this one on a back burner for a while ....... do you recognize the block? Let's see how many I can get done before I post for Wicked.

1/4 of the block
 


the first one finished












But the main project at the moment is" Painted Prairie ".... the painted quilt that 3 of us are working on to get the free motion quilting done. It was painted by 5 different artists, from the Watrous and Manitou Beach area. It is a whopper of a wall hanging. 50 x 100 inches.
We are over half done the quilting as of tonight. We have 4 of the skies to quilt and then  the borders and binding. I am thinking we could get it to the binding point be the end of the week if all goes well.

I have been working with a couple of great ladies, both have had excellent input on how we should do the quilting and are jumping in to do some of it as well. I know that we could not have gotten this far with out working as a team....... Thanks sew much Elaine and Marla.
I am linking up with Monika and The Needle and Thread Network . Stop over to see what else is on the worktables this week.
In stitches
         Annette
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Cute new link and a give away too

 
And now with the help of some great sponsors'(5 different ones.)
 Sew We Quilt is having a give away
 of $$$ in gift certificates / vouchers
5 of them each worth $50.
 for our main staple.... fabric   :0).
check it out and enter too.
Spread the word
we have until October 30th (draw date)
 
in stitches
Annette
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Culture Days here in Watrous & Manitou Beach

Culture Days was held this past weekend across Canada. Here in Watrous and Manitou Beach we had some fun combining the works of artists and quilters.
This past spring I was asked if I could help come up with an idea and some quilters that might be interested in working on a project for Culture Days and another gal was asked to find a few artists that would do the same.
The first thing that came to mind was a quilt I saw in my Quilting Arts Magazine. It featured a slice quilt. A slice quilt is where you take an image and enlarge it and then divide it. Then you give each participant a section to work on. In the magazine the quilt was done with mostly applique. Our twist on this was to have the artists paint their section in their own style and colors. Then we quilter's will put it back together and then do some machine quilting to enhance the painting.
the artists' panels
 

getting ready to pin baste and quilt

                                         samples of the painted fabric and barn boards


To include some community participation we prepared by painting some fabric in colors to resemble barn boards, on barn boards. ( doing it this way the paint pulled up the characteristics' of the boards )
Anyone who showed up to participate was asked to leave behind a few finger prints, hand prints as well as some leaf prints.

We have a fair bit  of quilting a head of  us but sew far we think it is looking great.

I would like to say thank you to all who worked on this project with us, it could not have been done with out you. This was a big project to tackle and a first for me.
At the gallery on third there is a artist trading card show going on. I have made a couple trading cards, one to add to the collection and one for one of the artists  who liked what I made.
The cards are about 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
As I just finished the last trading card today I will link up with The Needle and Thread Network, be sure to stop by and check out what else is being created out there.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I have been up to.
in stitches
Annette
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EQ7 Summer Draw Along Wrap up

Well this was a fun way to learn different parts of the EQ7 software. We all made at least 4 different blocks and those who had extra time may have also sewn up the extra lessons that came mid month. I am sure we all built upon skills that we already had and developed a few new ones along the way.
Here is what I created with my blocks...... as you can see from the pictures, they are only ready to be quilted and not finished. But with this being the deadline for them I thought you might still like to see where they are at.
This runner with the 3 blocks will be finished with  either a green or floral print binding. I am leaning towards the green .... what do you think???

The runner is a little longer than my fabric sew.... I added a pieced section using fabrics from the blocks.

This next table topper is made with the 4 flower applique block. I thought it might make a rather nice topper, as I was not sure how to work it in with the other blocks.

I do hope to get them done in the next few days and will post the finished works again.
I will try to link up with EQ7's blog sew that you can see what the others have done with their blocks as well.EQ7's blog
in stitches
Annette

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

and the winner is.....

Just a short note to say that Deborah from Indonesia was the winner from my blog in the Pin It blog hop. And I have put it in the mail, I hope it dose not take too long in getting to her , half way around the world from me.  Thank you to everyone that stopped by and left a comment. It is always nice to read what you think about the projects shared.
It is just great how these hops put us in touch with sew many others with the same affliction  love to create with fabrics.
little bags ready to fill

Last week I stopped in at Haus of Stitches for their open house and demo day. It was a full house all day long I am told. Lots of info shared and lots of fabric bought.
We could even drop off any little bags for the Elna collection. These bags will be filled with toiletries ( soaps, lotions etc.)  and then given local charities .
Well that's it for now
take care out there and enjoy some of this sun shine  ( if it is still shining for you)
in stitches
Annette
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Friday, September 13, 2013

needing a little help

Well today has lived up to being Friday the 13th
I found out that some how I have become a non-reply blogger ..... not sure how it happened . Maybe when I joined Google +  some settings may have changed with out me knowing. Now I am trying to figure out how to fix this.
I really thought I have been leaving a way to keep in touch. It now makes sense as to why I have not heard from many of the blogs that I have left comments on.
If any one has some tips or tricks to fix this I will be listening. I do know that Google +  is fixed different than Blogger. Gee now I have changed the font...... time to get off this thing ... at least for a while.
in stitches
Annette
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Pin It Day 3 September 12

Welcome to the hop. Today it is my turn to share a few pin cushions that I have played with over the last couple of weeks.
 But first I want to thank Mdam Samm and Kristen for doing all that they do to keep us inspired and organized to do these hops. I think it takes a lot of talent to get the hops organized and to find the special cheer leaders to help to carry them all out.
And also to all the great sponsors that share some wonderful products that keep us wanting to create.

 I am with a great bunch of bloggers today with the hop. Sew do stop in and check out what they have done as well . Let them inspire you to create as well.
 Here is today's line up
                                               September 12
                                                       Cherrys Prairie Primitives
            In Stitches& Seams that's me
For this hop I started with a little ruler that I received from Mdm Samm earlier this year as a little extra with my Blinky.

I picked a couple fabrics that I had on hand( actually on the ironing board). I then started cutting as I was not sure how many wedges I would need to make a full circle. I sew up the pairs and then quarter circles then the halves. I used the finished circle to cut a bottom for the pin cushion.  A little more sewing and stuffing and add a couple of buttons and here you have it.

Next I took a left over block from another project and made this little one...... Recognize the fabrics ?? I thought it made a nice little cushion with heart.


Then not stopping yet, I stopped by Moda Bakeshop and found this pattern for my bowlful of strawberries.......
                                                       just a little cream to go with them......

Seeing that I had a few days left I thought I would make one more , one that has a feeling of summer / fall. What else but a huge sunflower.
I did use a little paint to give the petal a sun kissed touch.

and a little Dragonfly to finish it off. It is just a little over sized and has a weighted bottom. I think it will work just fine at the ironing board, sure not to get lost in the ufo's that seam to collect there.

Hope you enjoyed my play time with pin cushions. Leave me a comment I and will include you in a draw at the end of the hop. Please make sure that  I can contact you. I have a copy of Summer's End and a ity bity charm pack and a few other goodies to keep them company on there way to the winner of the give away.

I will close with a pincushion I had found on line at Sew Mama Sew, I made it up a couple of years ago and use it a lot.
It is a handy one with a little garbage bag.
I did add a strip of gripping tape that I found in the purse notion area in the fabric shop, ( it is used to keep you purse strap in place on your shoulder but it also keeps it from sliding off my work area too)
                                                      in stitches
                                                                        Annette   
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just a peak

I have been busy making up a few pin cushions for the Pin Hop going on over at Stash Manicure aka Sew We Quilt.
I will have my post in the morning sew all I can show is just a peak.

come back in the morning to see what I have been up to.
But until then I am linking up with Monika and The Needle and Thread Network
I have also done a little blue printing with some treated fabric that has been in the dark bag for a couple of years.... time to get it used up and see if it will still work......


Yup it did quit nicely don't you think.
Just an extra item of note there is a great quilted art show on in Watrous @ the Watrous Arts Gallery just off of 3Ave East.
 Featuring Leann Clifford's work. The show is called Dreaming Patterns, Stitching Memories.
Here is a peak at a couple of her pieces. The show goes until Sept. 27th.


in stitches
Annette
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Monday, September 9, 2013

Pin It Hop Begins in the morning !!!!!



Here is the schedule for the hop. I hope you  get the chance to stop in and see what the blogger's have created to share with you.

                                             
 
                                                 September 10
                                                                   Meadowbrook








September 16
The Stitchin' Post


September 17
 
 That's it for now stop in on the 12th for my post and to enter into a give away.
                                                     in stitches
                                                            Annette
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

EQ7 Summer Draw Along

Well this is the last month of the Draw along with EQ7. Thanks EQ7 and Jenny our instructor for a fun way to learn more about the software and to get using it. I know I have learned a lot from the lessons and have encouraged a few friends who have the program to try this out and play a little.

This is my sample of this months lesson I hope to play a little more and make up the mini lesson with the flying geese
 
When is was doing my satin stitching I did it in a continuous line starting at a corner and working over the outside curves  and then turning and stitching the inside curve. I took a pic of the backside of the block to show you how I stitched it.
Using the stabilizer helped to keep the block nice and flat after stitching
Thanks again Jenny and EQ7
I am looking forward to seeing what everyone will create with their blocks in October.
Now to go and link up with EQ7 and see this months blocks.
 In stitches
Annette
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

trying to get a few things done

Got them done..... 2 quilt covers.
 Once I got started they were no problem it was just to get started. This summer I was finding it hard to get to my machine or even feel that I had the umph to do any sewing.
I think they turned out pretty good. I did one with a hidden button closure and one with a zipper closure. I also added buttonhole corners inside and put buttons on the quilts corners to help keep them in place. It sure is a nice way to save a quilt or give an older quilt a fresh look.
 
new look for a couple older quilts
buttons to keep them cornered

 I have a few blocks to make for EQ7 Summer Draw along as well as quilting another scrappy quilt. I think my UFO's have grown and it is time to get them cleaned up as well. I think that I am not alone with my UFO's , sew I feel that I am in good company. Now just to get at them with all the extra jobs of the fall and the garden.
                                                           this years syrup is done : )

Last night I also finished up my chokecherries. I made the juice on Sunday and the syrup last night. I think the next job will be corn and tomatoes as well as some bread and butter pickles.  ...... how many days are there in a week ...... sure could use a extra one , or maybe even two to get it all done.
With summer winding down and most of the holidays have been taken at work I should be back to my regular hours next week and then, maybe then I will start to play catch up.
Thanks for stopping by and seeing / hearing what I have been up to
stay......... in stitches
                                Annette


                               Fall is in the air and the crops are getting ready to go in the bin.
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Friday, August 23, 2013

Post Card Swap



My lovely post card arrived only 9 days after it was mailed. Considering that we live on opposite sides of the planet I think that was pretty good. ( sorry that it took me just as long to get it posted )
Sheila from Sheila's Quilt World in Nova Scotia set up a Floral post card swap. This gave me the opportunity to swap with Raewyn in New Zealand.
The post card that she made for me was one of her first and I think she did a great job.
It features what she called the NZ Christmas Tree  - Pohutakawa . I have looked it up and I agree that it would make a beauty of a Christmas Tree.
Thanks Raewyn for taking part and swapping with me and a thank you to Sheila as well for organizing the swap.

Summer is flying by, and we are just starting to get some of those temps. I have been busy at work and trying to do a little canning making pickles and last night I make up a couple jars of cherry pie filling from some home grown cherries from a neighbour....... it looks tasty.

 I have don a little sew but  not as much as I would like to be doing. I almost have 2 quilt covers finished and then I will work on my pin cushion for the next hop that I am taking part in.

Thanks for stopping by
in stitches
Annette
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

My Ho Ho Ho Hop winner

Just a quick note to say that
Angelia Lanouette  is the winner of
 The Quilter's Homecoming novel by Jennifer Chiaverini.
I have it all packaged up and ready to pop in the mail today.
I would like to thank all that had stopped by and left such nice comments on my post for the hop. I enjoyed them all and I thought the hop was just great. There is just sew much talent out there and gals just having fun quilting.
Thanks again ladies ....
in stitches
Annette
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Post Card Swap


Sheila of Sheila's Quilt World put together a post card swap last month. We had a flower theme for our post cards. this is what I chose to make for my swap partner, Raewyn  @ http://stitchingfarmgirl.blogspot.com/

She received it in the mail yesterday ( I mailed it a little early ) I am glad that Raewyn likes her card. I had chosen the Prairie Lily as it is our Provincial flower. I look forward to finding mine in the mail in the next little while. I know it will be a little treasure too.
Thanks Sheila for putting us together for the swap and organizing the whole swap.
in stitches until next time
Annette
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