WIP Wednesdays

Let's see whats going on this Wednesday.
I want to finish this topper that I made from left over pieces from another project.

I did create a  e reader cover last weekend.

with a outside storage zip pouch.

Just what my friend wanted for her trip next month.

I have seen a BOM link on Sheila's blog Sheil's Quilt World 

opps miss spelled but the link works sorry Sheila.

 that I think I will get started on and maybe a few of these scrappy blocks to make another one like this . As my scrap box is over flowing sew it is time to do something about it.

Check out what the others have been up to with the link to  the needle and thread network on my side  bar. And if you are in the area this weekend check out the Saskatoon Guild 's Quilt Show at the Prairie land Exhibition grounds in Saskatoon. I know I will be going.

Sew that's all for this time

Stay in stitches

Annette

Tuesday Tidbits #4

Today's little tidbits comes from the food court at the mall.

Chop Sticks
I find them very handy as a turning tool. and the price is great......... free with your meal.
You always get a pair, sew that you can share with a friend or just have a spare.
I have a small collection of them and use them when teaching my candle mat classes (Sorry I did forget them this last time)  I usually give one to each of the students for turning the points before pressing( I am always collecting them).
The blunt points on the chop sticks do not poke through the fabric creating holes. they are nice and smooth sew they do not snag on your fabric or threads.
 They also work well when turning tubes and ties. I was giving this set from a friend, but I have not used it in my sewing just yet.

the red ones are still in their wrapper

Sew you never know where you might find a new tool to make things easier.
Just  keep a look out and keep your mind open to new uses for what is out there.
Sew that's my tidbit for today.
stay in stitches
Annette

A little Sewing and cleaning and a road trip

Well I have the e- reader cover made and I think it turned out nicely. I think it is a nice travel case for it. I just have to delivery and try it on for size . I did make a plastic template of the size of the e reader and it fits  fine. One thing I did look into was that they are all different sizes. Sew when I was going to do this I traced the one it was to fit.At one time it was going to be for her birthday but how do you get the measurements and still keep it a surprise.

outside sip pocket for cord storage

I have also done a little cleaning up in my work space. I think I could fill up another dogie bed if I can only throw away more of my scraps...  why is that sew hard at times to do????

Well it's a day later and the e reader cover is made and fits fine. and only a little stitching left to do on the wall hangings.

E reader cover .......perfect fit
Oct 2012

Took a break and went for a drive with a friend and went to the kennels that she will be taking her puppies to, sew I would know the way to go and visit the little ones while they are gone.They had babies out there. She raises Newfoundlanders and had a litter around  the 11. They are sew tiny for what they will grow up to be. They have to watch to make sure that mom dose not sit or lay on them. The breader even sleeps out there with the new family to help keep everyone safe.That's what you call "puppy love"

snack time

just a little handful
 right now
I will take another pic
 when I get out there again

This is where the dog beds go that I make. She said that they wash up great and fit the dryer as well. Sew glad to see that my scraps are of some use to someone.
Hope you all have had a great day .
In stitches and hugs
Annette

Wall Hangings and e reader cover

Well the heading says it all I have been working on those cute wall hangings with the pile of leaves. I have all three appliqued and ready to quilt.
The other project I have to make is for a friend for her e reader, to protect it on her travels  next month.... only a couple weeks away sew I thought I best get on that.
Sew I am off to my machine to see what I can whip up. Hopefully I will have finished projects to show tomorrow.
In stitches and seams
hugs from me
Annette
p.s.
made a quick trip to Humboldt with a friend , checked out a nutter's and Haus of Stitches and one of the new Square in a Square BOM that they are offering Kisses from My Beloved.

Candle Mat Class

It was a very rain day and night yesterday. A good day to do some sewing and quilting, or even to teach a class.
 I was off to Humboldt - Haus of Stitches to teach my class.
I had 7 ladies taking the class. For some this was their first quilting project others had some quilting background. They all seamed to enjoy the class and will be able to finish their mats on their own. We had gotten to the point where they could do the embroidery using the decorative stitches on their machines ... a little play time. I find it takes longer to decide which stitch to use than to stitch it, I think the ladies would agree.
You were all a very fun group to teach.
 Thank you for taking my class and letting me teach and share with you.
I tend to teach very informal, once I get the gals started then I pop around from gal to gal to get them on the next step, as we all sew at different paces. To give all the info at once just get one lost. I hope the ladies all were able to get the basics from me last night and enjoy this little project as much as I do. Sew once again
 Ladies "Great job I was very impressed with your work"

What great Candle mats they will be.
Stay in stitches
Annette

Off to class

This time as the teacher.
It should be a good class , at Haus of Stitches in Humboldt this Thursday
 I have all my teaching steps/samples ready and organized.
Sew I feel that I am going to have a good class and be ready for most anything.
I hope to get a few pictures of the class and their candle mats to show off to you out there in blog land.
I have not taught a class for a couple years( has it really been that long)now as we do not have a quilt shop here in Watrous any more.: (
I have helped many a friend with different problems and figured out patterns for them as well.
Sew I am looking forward  to the class and many more. ( if they like me )

I will have to get to my designing of patterns sew that I will have other classes to teach. I do have a few ideas in the works, it's just to get them down on paper and in fabric.

I have just found out that one of the ladies that I visit and teach a few different quilt techniques to went to the hospital a dew days ago. I do hope that she is starting to fell better and that the Dr.'s can figure out whats been going on with her the last few months.She is a very dear friend, I 'm a little worried for  her. She will be in my prayers.
Sew until next time
stay in stitches
Hugs
Annette

Thanksgiving Weekend



new little tea mug
with a dragonfly

We had a wonderful weekend with our children.
We spent the weekend in Yorkton at our daughter's. Just a small gathering that also included hubby's mom and one of his sisters, as well as our son. We got here late Saturday afternoon, we where the last to arrive. The kids and their auntie had gone out to Rhien to visit some of the other relatives and had just gotten back before we knocked on the door.
We visited and some played cards into the evening. Sunday I did get to work on the curtain (a roman shade )to match the quilt . The other folks did their own things from a little shopping to a quick trip ,to the casino , while the turkey was cooking  for about and hour and a half . The house sure smelt good when they all walked through the door. We had a late dinner and visited some more the crib board was out, And then auntie headed home as she had to work today.
Hubby did get some of our daughter's Christmas light up even though it was raining this morning. Shortly after a late breakfast we all headed home. Grandma needed to get to her other daughter's as her great grand daughter and her daddy where home from Alberta and she need to get a few hugs in.

It is always great to spend time with family and friends.
 I did miss visiting with a very dear friend sew we just will have to get back there another time to visit both our daughter and her.

quilt and roman shade
looks like the quilt is kitty approved

The quilt and Roman shade look good, I still want to make a couple toss pillow to go in her room as well.

I also completed only one of the fall wall hangings.

I had hoped to get two done but my eyes just burned Friday night sew I thought they are tired and want gets done gets done. I can always pop the other one in the mail.
Ther just never seams to be enought time to get in all the things we would love to do. We just have to keep trying and be happy with what we can get done and know that there  is always tommorrow and we can try again.
Sew until next time
stay in stitches
hugs
Annette