Hello dear friends,out there in blog land.
This last while I have been sewing up a storm for a local craft sale. Now with that over I am still making some microwave pot holders. And that should wrap that up for now.
I had some fun this weekend making a steamed pumpkin pudding...... first round 4 quarts second round 10 quarts. All gluten free and they turned out yummy.
I will give a few quarts away for friend with family that are celiac.
We had my mother in law and sister in law out as well and we made butter balls, a breadcrumb ball for noodle soup. After making up the regular one we tried a small batch for me that were gluten free. Oh did I enjoy them.It's been years since I have had them.
After the butter balls were done we made a batch of fresh egg noodles. It's been a while since I made those but still remember how it's done :-)
After that busy day we turned in early, feeling good about what we had accomplished.
Sorry I didn't get pictures on my camera to share. I hope to share this week some of the sewing I am doing now.
Well that's all for now.
Stay in stitches
Hugs
Annette
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
November already!
Wow, can you believe how fast this year is going?
I feel like I hardly get to my blog more than a couple times a month,before the month is done.
I have different projects on the go and plans of photos and posts and then I get doing something else and another week has gone by.
Well this weekend there is a craft show and sale. I have been sewing and quilting for it for the past few months when I get a chance. I am starting to price things out. I will try and get a photo of the table when I am all set up . I am doing this with my daughter and a good friend. I am sure it will be a great day just getting a visit in with them both. Another good friend is having a table as well so a little table hopping and shopping might be in order.
Hope your having a great week...... stay in stitches
Annette
I feel like I hardly get to my blog more than a couple times a month,before the month is done.
I have different projects on the go and plans of photos and posts and then I get doing something else and another week has gone by.
Well this weekend there is a craft show and sale. I have been sewing and quilting for it for the past few months when I get a chance. I am starting to price things out. I will try and get a photo of the table when I am all set up . I am doing this with my daughter and a good friend. I am sure it will be a great day just getting a visit in with them both. Another good friend is having a table as well so a little table hopping and shopping might be in order.
Hope your having a great week...... stay in stitches
Annette
Thursday, October 20, 2016
I found an OSCAR!
An Oscar de la Renta that is.
I was at a local rummage sale and looking for some wool to shrink and found 4 wool jackets
and when i looked closer I found that one was a well known designer. It will be a shame to take it apart and shrink but I am looking forward to studying the workmanship that went into making the jacket. One of the other jackets has pick stitch details which was fun to find as I like doing this on some of the formal dresses I make for the zipper.
I am now hopeful to get my first wool project done. Sheila from Sheila's Quilt World gave me a lovely little pattern and some wool to get me started in the world of wool work. It is just waiting for me to shrink up one of these jackets and then I can hang it on my wall. Thanks Sheila for putting me on such a fun journey in wool.
yours in stitches
Annette
I was at a local rummage sale and looking for some wool to shrink and found 4 wool jackets
top jacket is Oscar Green jacket looks felted already :0) |
and when i looked closer I found that one was a well known designer. It will be a shame to take it apart and shrink but I am looking forward to studying the workmanship that went into making the jacket. One of the other jackets has pick stitch details which was fun to find as I like doing this on some of the formal dresses I make for the zipper.
I am now hopeful to get my first wool project done. Sheila from Sheila's Quilt World gave me a lovely little pattern and some wool to get me started in the world of wool work. It is just waiting for me to shrink up one of these jackets and then I can hang it on my wall. Thanks Sheila for putting me on such a fun journey in wool.
wall hanging in waiting and cute little pouch from my good friend Sheila |
yours in stitches
Annette
Monday, October 10, 2016
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving...... here in Canada.
We are enjoying a little bit a everything weather wise rain and now snow at the moment.
Enjoy your loved ones and travel safe.
In stitches
Annette
We are enjoying a little bit a everything weather wise rain and now snow at the moment.
Enjoy your loved ones and travel safe.
In stitches
Annette
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Sample dress
With a wedding coming up I wanted to test out a pattern.This will be an option for 3 young ladies . I will be tweaking the pattern some to make it just what the bride and groom have in mind.
I had some fabric left over from sewing up a grad gown for our daughter, sew this was the perfect way to use some for that up. I thought it turned out cute and some one will have a pretty party dress.
I had some fabric left over from sewing up a grad gown for our daughter, sew this was the perfect way to use some for that up. I thought it turned out cute and some one will have a pretty party dress.
Now to wait and see what sizes to make and shop for the perfect fabric. And of course what tweaking is needed to do to the pattern.
In stitches
Annette
Thursday, September 15, 2016
a few stitches to give away
This week I hosted our church ladies bible study, after the study I shared a couple of items that I had sewn from patterns found on the Canadian Lutheran World Relief page (under We Care Kits), these will be included with the We Care kits that we will put together and send off in November.
Britches for boys a printable pattern ( size T2 - T3)........
there is also a pattern from Nancy's Notions for shorts made from t shirts.
and a pillow case dress. I had no pillow case but I do have fabric sew of course I just sewed one up. I used a narrow bias tape and after it was all done decided that the next one I would use one that is at least 1/2 -3/4 inch wide just for comfort.
It is a great joy to be able to share what you enjoy doing.
in stitches
Annette
Britches for boys a printable pattern ( size T2 - T3)........
lil' britches |
a cute little summer dress trimmed with lace |
and a pillow case dress. I had no pillow case but I do have fabric sew of course I just sewed one up. I used a narrow bias tape and after it was all done decided that the next one I would use one that is at least 1/2 -3/4 inch wide just for comfort.
It is a great joy to be able to share what you enjoy doing.
in stitches
Annette
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Pillows.... for the season
Getting ready for a upcoming class later this fall
Using the EZ Dresden ruler we will be creating a fun pillow / pillow cover using seasonal fabrics. 2 sides .... 2 looks
We will be doing this up with machine applique and some simple machine quilting.
should be a fun class. I do plan on making up a couple more samples for the students. The classes will be this November at the Carlton Trail Regional College here in Watrous.
I have done this style of pillow for a while and have a few made up in different sizes and for different times of the year.
In stitches
Annette
Using the EZ Dresden ruler we will be creating a fun pillow / pillow cover using seasonal fabrics. 2 sides .... 2 looks
The Dresden Plate block |
and the flip side |
We will be doing this up with machine applique and some simple machine quilting.
should be a fun class. I do plan on making up a couple more samples for the students. The classes will be this November at the Carlton Trail Regional College here in Watrous.
I have done this style of pillow for a while and have a few made up in different sizes and for different times of the year.
In stitches
Annette
the last few stitches of the summer
Well summer sure has sped by once again this year. I have kept busy with some fishing at the lake and a little sewing.
I also have gotten a good start on some mittens for our daughters class.
We picked some apples at a friends farm and DH and I made up some apple pies 10 in all sew that should last into the winter.
With the summer winding up the garden has been producing a good sum of tomatoes .... canned , stewed and salsa and more to come.
I was apart of a post card swap and feel bad about not getting this lovely little card posted.
I swapped with Pauline from England, the theme was what you love about summer.
Thanks to Shelia from Sheila's Quilt World for hosting the swap. It takes a fair bit of time to get it all organized and we all appreciate all she does.
I have been very slowly working on the Splendid Sampler blocks... here is the last on I worked on.
The skies are turning grey at the moment with a little rain coming, not what the farmers are wanting but that's what happens in the fall...... oh there I said it that 4 letter "f" word that I have been trying to avoid at least until the 21st of September.
Have a great day out there and stay in touch and have some fun stitching something....
in stitches
Annette
I also have gotten a good start on some mittens for our daughters class.
for warm and cozy little hands this winter |
We picked some apples at a friends farm and DH and I made up some apple pies 10 in all sew that should last into the winter.
fresh pies and buns |
With the summer winding up the garden has been producing a good sum of tomatoes .... canned , stewed and salsa and more to come.
cottages by the water |
I was apart of a post card swap and feel bad about not getting this lovely little card posted.
I swapped with Pauline from England, the theme was what you love about summer.
Thanks to Shelia from Sheila's Quilt World for hosting the swap. It takes a fair bit of time to get it all organized and we all appreciate all she does.
sunflowers and dragonflys some of the things I love about summer |
The skies are turning grey at the moment with a little rain coming, not what the farmers are wanting but that's what happens in the fall...... oh there I said it that 4 letter "f" word that I have been trying to avoid at least until the 21st of September.
Have a great day out there and stay in touch and have some fun stitching something....
in stitches
Annette
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Flip Flops
On the Splendid Sampler there is a challenge going on with a cute block that was posted a few days ago. A perfect little block for the summer .... flip flops. I have mine on the shore and have beaded my little flowers. stop by the site and check out the other blocks and all the different looks.
Here's my block
In stitches
Annette
Here's my block
In stitches
Annette
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
a couple more ufo's finish
and ready to wear.
I had cut these out a couple years ago, I think it was 2013. Sew it was time to get them done and now I want to make a couple more. Next one will be just red. Did you know that red under a white t shirt or top dose not show with my skin tone.
I took a few classes from Beverly Johnson aka the "fair bra mother" at the Stitches Conference held in Munster hosted by Haus of Stitches in Humboldt. Bev also has classes on Craftsy for bra making and more.
Check out the posts on The Needle and Thread Network. I'm linking up too.
Well that's all I have been stitching for now. Have a great week ....
in stitches
Annette
I had cut these out a couple years ago, I think it was 2013. Sew it was time to get them done and now I want to make a couple more. Next one will be just red. Did you know that red under a white t shirt or top dose not show with my skin tone.
Bev's Linda Bra pattern |
the Linda bra pattern altered into the Shelly Bra with power bars |
I took a few classes from Beverly Johnson aka the "fair bra mother" at the Stitches Conference held in Munster hosted by Haus of Stitches in Humboldt. Bev also has classes on Craftsy for bra making and more.
Check out the posts on The Needle and Thread Network. I'm linking up too.
Well that's all I have been stitching for now. Have a great week ....
in stitches
Annette
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
a raining Saturday
meant a sewing day as we did not get to the campsite until the evening.
I did get my capris made :0)
great pattern , good instructions that were easy to follow and a nice fit as well. Now to get some white denim and make another pair, I may even make a pair of jeans out of this pattern as well just comfy easy fitting great to take camping or even the golf course.
That's all for now
stay in stitches
Annette
I did get my capris made :0)
great pattern , good instructions that were easy to follow and a nice fit as well. Now to get some white denim and make another pair, I may even make a pair of jeans out of this pattern as well just comfy easy fitting great to take camping or even the golf course.
That's all for now
stay in stitches
Annette
Friday, June 24, 2016
a little me sewing
The other day I got out some sun sensitive dye ,that I have had on hand for a while, and did a little project for me..... just a little play time :0)
I started with a tank top I like and made a pattern off of it and then cut fabric and set it in the sun with some leaves and over the next day I had a new top
now I want to play a bit more with other items and other colors.
next I cut out some Capri pants for the summer ... now to get them sewn.
That's it for now thanks for stopping by
Have a great weekend
in stitches
Annette
I started with a tank top I like and made a pattern off of it and then cut fabric and set it in the sun with some leaves and over the next day I had a new top
my starting point |
finished top ready for Canada Day |
now I want to play a bit more with other items and other colors.
next I cut out some Capri pants for the summer ... now to get them sewn.
That's it for now thanks for stopping by
Have a great weekend
in stitches
Annette
Thursday, June 16, 2016
stitching away in June
Hello to you all.
This month is flying by, spring is turning into summer and oh how we enjoy that. Even with the nice warm temps out there I have been finding time to sew, not always getting a post done :0( but I will try to do one a week to keep in touch.
In the last little while I have stitched up a bunch of bags with elastic tops ...... mystery bags for her classroom and when talking to her tonight she also used some for story stones that the kids made in class. So now the kids can share their stories through the story stones with their families.
I did a couple of classes with Pat Pauly ..... what a fun class
I did a few more splendid sampler blocks
finished piecing the top of the Craftsy BOM
did a little more sewing for my niece
now to try and get my sewing space tidied up a bit
and stitch a few more of the splendid sampler blocks, when I am not at work or in the garden or gone fishing at the campsite.
sew for now that's all
in stitches
Annette
This month is flying by, spring is turning into summer and oh how we enjoy that. Even with the nice warm temps out there I have been finding time to sew, not always getting a post done :0( but I will try to do one a week to keep in touch.
In the last little while I have stitched up a bunch of bags with elastic tops ...... mystery bags for her classroom and when talking to her tonight she also used some for story stones that the kids made in class. So now the kids can share their stories through the story stones with their families.
I did a couple of classes with Pat Pauly ..... what a fun class
the first of my big leaf blocks |
improv class to me this is a slough in a farmers field now to stitch it |
from the improv class..... not finished yet and not sure what will be next but I am having fun finding my way with it |
finished piecing the top of the Craftsy BOM
did a little more sewing for my niece
now to try and get my sewing space tidied up a bit
and stitch a few more of the splendid sampler blocks, when I am not at work or in the garden or gone fishing at the campsite.
sew for now that's all
in stitches
Annette
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