Sunday, May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day
I just want to wish you all a Happy Mother's Day.
and a thank you to Mdm Samm for sharing this lovely card.
in stitches
Annette
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
some stitching that is long past due
Would you think a UFO of 10 years is a little past due. Well last week I took out the package tucked away safe and sound that I put together in 2005 after a family reunion. I had the family sign blocks of fabric and bought some fabrics to complete the quilt with and that is were it stayed. Last Monday I took it out and began to sew and design . I only had a simple block in mind and no real idea of how I was going to lay it out. Sew after a few days of sewing I now have it at the machine for quilting. I should have taken a few pictures along the way .... oh well I could not stop once I got going.
And a few other finishes a FMQ challenge that I am way behind in
As I sewed along I did notice that there are a few of the names of family that are no longer with us, sew it was kind of nice just to think of them as I sewed the blocks together.
it is finishing 67 inches square |
This is the January Challenge
and another finished quilt
Pillow back |
Pillow front with a feathered heart |
and another finished quilt
and ready to go off to Victoria Quilts
That's been that last week or sew I almost forgot to link up with The Needle and Thread Network
stop by and see what everyone has been up to.
stop by and see what everyone has been up to.
in stitches
Annette
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
another class wraps up
The ladies in the Pick a Block Place Mat class did a wonderful job. In 2 nights they got the 4 blocks made and one place mat ready to quilt. I did have one student that even had the chance to get 2 of her place mats quilted and ready to finish the binding by hand. It is always fun to see the different color combinations that arrive in class. I would love to show you but I forgot my camera at home :0(
Sew that class is a wrap, two more to go in May.
Have a great day and stay
in stitches
Annette
Sew that class is a wrap, two more to go in May.
Have a great day and stay
in stitches
Annette
Monday, April 20, 2015
Quilt Truck in town!!!!
For three days only Monday to Wednesday the Rolling Ray of Sunshine Quilt Truck is in Watrous
Open from 10 am to 6. located at the end of Main Street by the info booth. There is some parking there sew that you are not on the Highway.
Stop in for your sewing notions thread etc and of course fabrics.
Remember for 3 days only and one is half done already
in stitches
Open from 10 am to 6. located at the end of Main Street by the info booth. There is some parking there sew that you are not on the Highway.
Stop in for your sewing notions thread etc and of course fabrics.
Remember for 3 days only and one is half done already
in stitches
this week in stitches
before the quilting |
And after a busy weekend I am hoping to get a start on this years FMQ challenge. Better late than never.It will be fun trying out new ideas and creating pillows at the same time. I will share the links as I get going on it.
at the show an old favorite |
Any way there were a lot of lovely quilts at the show and a lot of friendly faces ..... a few from back home and some from the area I live in now....... good visiting all around. And a wee bit of shopping with 3 vendors 2 inside and a traveling one in a semi .
a new twist on an old favorite all straight seams ... squares and triangles |
I have been working on some class ideas for the fall and winter, I have come up with 12 different ideas and just have to fine tune them and maybe reduce the numbers a little and get that all to the college.
a few posies to brighten our weekend |
Stay
in stitches
Annette
Thursday, April 9, 2015
In the Mail today
Well with the Spring Post Card Swap our cards have both arrived one day apart
Here is the one from Raewyn in New Zealand
I am not sure if you can see all her lovely stitching on the card ..... it is just perfect for spring Thanks again Raewyn and Sheila of course for hosting the swap.
And this is the one I sent to her
Here in Canada we have a special stamp out ... a fabric stamp for the anniversary of the Canadian Flag. It is a $5, which works well for the overseas postage.
Here is the one from Raewyn in New Zealand
what a cute little birdie after it's lunch in the spring........ I am sure we'll see this after our first spring rain |
And this is the one I sent to her
Here in Canada we have a special stamp out ... a fabric stamp for the anniversary of the Canadian Flag. It is a $5, which works well for the overseas postage.
see you at the next swap
not sure what it will be
but I am sure it will be another
fun theme
in stitches
Annette
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
still snowing .... still sewing
With all the snow happening I am glad that I love to sew and I have been teaching some classes to share that love.
Here are a few samples of the T-shirt blocks that will become quilts.
I have put a few things together in the last couple of days
a couple of tote/shopping bags. Both from the same amount of fabric just a different shape and handle style.
an idea for another class ...... no Y seams. This one is a perfect size for a baby quilt.
samples for my next class Pick a Block Place Mats..... the first one is ready to machine quilt. I had hand quilted the first samples.
I do find that I learn a little more about teaching from my students and try to improve with each class. This is coming from a gal that hates to talk in front of any size of group. But when it comes to sewing I seam to do a little better. I thank my students for their patients as well, sharing their joy of learning and conversation and of course energy ( I am always recharged after teaching a class )
Here is a little something that Hubby and I make ..... portable pressing surfaces, with a handy handle on the backside.
in my last class they all had them....and loved being able to have their work areas all together
I will be linking up with The Needle and Thread Network . It's been a while since I have linked up This is a great spot to see what ladies around Canada have been up to.
Now to go and enjoy a nice cup of cocoa.
Thanks for stopping by
in stitches
Annette
Here are a few samples of the T-shirt blocks that will become quilts.
I have put a few things together in the last couple of days
a couple of tote/shopping bags. Both from the same amount of fabric just a different shape and handle style.
an idea for another class ...... no Y seams. This one is a perfect size for a baby quilt.
samples for my next class Pick a Block Place Mats..... the first one is ready to machine quilt. I had hand quilted the first samples.
my quick reference cards |
I do find that I learn a little more about teaching from my students and try to improve with each class. This is coming from a gal that hates to talk in front of any size of group. But when it comes to sewing I seam to do a little better. I thank my students for their patients as well, sharing their joy of learning and conversation and of course energy ( I am always recharged after teaching a class )
Here is a little something that Hubby and I make ..... portable pressing surfaces, with a handy handle on the backside.
in my last class they all had them....and loved being able to have their work areas all together
I will be linking up with The Needle and Thread Network . It's been a while since I have linked up This is a great spot to see what ladies around Canada have been up to.
Now to go and enjoy a nice cup of cocoa.
Thanks for stopping by
in stitches
Annette
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Happy Easter
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Spring cleaning ..... well sort of
Well this spring I have decided to try and not start too many new projects without getting some past projects finished. I am going to grab what ever project is out and deal with it and then grab the next one.
Sew last weekend I put together the spiderweb blocks from one of the classes I taught. Last night I machine quilted it and it is ready for binding.
Next I grabbed the BOM that I started last year. I had 8 blocks done now I have 12 and only 8 to go. Slowly but surely I will get this quilt done as well.
Today I would like to get a few more blocks made for the T-shirt quilt class. I cuddle up with Tees class started last week, delayed a couple of days due to the weather. The ladies are going to have some great quilts. I have 4 ladies taking the class and every one of the quilts will be so different.
One lady is making a special block for a grad quilt. Another is making a memory type quilt with tees from her daughter's collection from hockey and university. Then there is the one with John Deere tees and fabrics and we have talked about adding some photos onto the tees to fill some empty spots. And the last one is all Rock concert tees...... what great graphics I think it will be a well loved quilt...... they all will be . I hope to get a few pictures next week to share.
And now for a little touch of spring......
And for new projects I did get 2 aprons made for a friend for her girls
Sew that just about wraps up this past week and looking at the calendar the month of March as well. Sew that's the start of my spring cleaning ... project wise any way.
Have a great week and happy stitching
in stitches
Annette
Sew last weekend I put together the spiderweb blocks from one of the classes I taught. Last night I machine quilted it and it is ready for binding.
Today I would like to get a few more blocks made for the T-shirt quilt class. I cuddle up with Tees class started last week, delayed a couple of days due to the weather. The ladies are going to have some great quilts. I have 4 ladies taking the class and every one of the quilts will be so different.
One lady is making a special block for a grad quilt. Another is making a memory type quilt with tees from her daughter's collection from hockey and university. Then there is the one with John Deere tees and fabrics and we have talked about adding some photos onto the tees to fill some empty spots. And the last one is all Rock concert tees...... what great graphics I think it will be a well loved quilt...... they all will be . I hope to get a few pictures next week to share.
And now for a little touch of spring......
love those bright little posies |
And for new projects I did get 2 aprons made for a friend for her girls
Sew that just about wraps up this past week and looking at the calendar the month of March as well. Sew that's the start of my spring cleaning ... project wise any way.
Have a great week and happy stitching
in stitches
Annette
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Panel and place mats
Good morning my friends
I did get the SK panel done for the Relay for Hope Quilt, it will be in the mail this week so that it can be added to the quilt.
This morning I am sitting here looking outside at the melting snow ...... not sure if spring is here or just teasing..... but we will take it.
The last couple of weeks have been very productive. We finished our Learn to Quilt class. It was 5 weeks full of new techniques and lots of homework. The ladies did awesome getting their blocks done. The next class on the list is a T-shirt class followed by a Pick a block Place mat class.
Pick a Block Place Mats hand quilted and ready for class |
I did get the SK panel done for the Relay for Hope Quilt, it will be in the mail this week so that it can be added to the quilt.
The finished quilt will be 12 feet by 12 feet. I can't wait to see if finished. It was an honor to be asked to be a part of the project. I hope they will enjoy the panel as much as I did working on it.
Let me tell you a little about the panel.....
I have created a background of a wheat field with a grain elevator, which every town had and as a kid you looked for when off to visit some family in the country. I have the geese flying in the sky as we are called the Land of the Living Skies. I have a silhouette of a RCMP on a red Maple leaf as Regina is the home of the RCMP.My friend Sheila sent me a photo of her to use for the silhouette.
Of course I included the Prairie Lily our Provincial Flower.
The provincial abbreviation will be added in black when the quilt blocks are added to the center part of the quilt.
Thanks for spending a little of your day with me.
Have a great Sunday and stay
in stitches
Annette
Friday, February 27, 2015
Socks and stuff
Well I finished that pair of socks in the pink twist bamboo yarn. My tension was a bit off with the first sock and that used a bit more yarn and then I ran out of the yarn for the toe of the second sock.
I did a blend of two yarns I had on hand
this is what they turned out like
I did a blend of two yarns I had on hand
this is what they turned out like
Sew with them done it was time to grab another ball of yarn to see what they turn out .... here's the start of the next pair
some great yarn I picked up in Alberta last fall. I really like that pattern that is appearing as I knit.
I have the place mats ready to bind and I have started on the panel for the Relay for Hope Quilt.
Here is my sketch with the panel underneath.
and here is the panel sew far
And that brings me to the the winner of my blog-iversay
Sheila from Sheila's Quilt World was the lucky on in the draw.
Thanks to all who left a comment and thanks to you all for stopping in to see what I have been up to.
Sew until next time
stay
in stitches
Annette
Sunday, February 15, 2015
samples under constuction
One of the classes that I will be teaching later this winter is a place mat class ......a mini quit of sorts.
I call the class Pick a Block Place mats
Here is a sample of them ready to make into sandwiches
I started with a leaf print and went from there.
I call the class Pick a Block Place mats
Here is a sample of them ready to make into sandwiches
pick a block placemats |
Now to quilt and write up the directions and I will be set for class.
Stay in stitches
Annette
SNOW and more Snow!
Well maybe not as bad as some areas but we are still getting snow this morning. I hope everyone stays safe and warm while these storm systems go through the country. The weather man says it will be warming up again soon and we will all get through the winter.
And with that said on to some good news, I have been blogging for 4 yrs now ( as of Feb 14) .
Sew do you know what that means......... a Give Away of course. I will put a give away together select a winner next Sunday so that will give everyone 1 week to leave a comment to be included in the draw. I will add a picture later today of the give way, so do stop by again to check it out.
I have been teaching classes again this winter and we are in the middle of a learn to quilt class. The next class will be making a quilt out of your T-shirts. I have 3 more classes after that and have to finish up the samples for the class and write up the info to go with them as well.
I have also taken on the challenge of creating a quilt panel for the Relay of Hope. The panel is to represent Saskatchewan. It will be part of a larger 12 foot square quilt. The Relay for Hope will be run from April until mid summer where it will finish up in Hope BC. I have to check out the starting point again. You can also check it out by looking up Relay for Hope. This project will help to raise awareness and education for Aids and HIV. here is the linkhttp://www.relayforhope.ca/
I will share a little more as I get going on my panel.
Thanks for stopping and leave a comment if you would like to be included in the draw. Please leave a contact email if you are a no reply commentor ( I know it is hard to keep resetting that button , I have ot found a long term fix for it yet )
in stitches
And with that said on to some good news, I have been blogging for 4 yrs now ( as of Feb 14) .
Sew do you know what that means......... a Give Away of course. I will put a give away together select a winner next Sunday so that will give everyone 1 week to leave a comment to be included in the draw. I will add a picture later today of the give way, so do stop by again to check it out.
I have been teaching classes again this winter and we are in the middle of a learn to quilt class. The next class will be making a quilt out of your T-shirts. I have 3 more classes after that and have to finish up the samples for the class and write up the info to go with them as well.
I have also taken on the challenge of creating a quilt panel for the Relay of Hope. The panel is to represent Saskatchewan. It will be part of a larger 12 foot square quilt. The Relay for Hope will be run from April until mid summer where it will finish up in Hope BC. I have to check out the starting point again. You can also check it out by looking up Relay for Hope. This project will help to raise awareness and education for Aids and HIV. here is the linkhttp://www.relayforhope.ca/
I will share a little more as I get going on my panel.
Thanks for stopping and leave a comment if you would like to be included in the draw. Please leave a contact email if you are a no reply commentor ( I know it is hard to keep resetting that button , I have ot found a long term fix for it yet )
in stitches
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day
the one I sent off to Selina |
Sending warm wishes and lots of hugs out to you all for this Valentines Day.
With the snowy weather we could use all the love and warmth we can get.
I received a wonderful Valentine from Selina in the mail earlier this week.
We were part of the post card swap that Sheila had organized.
thanks sew much for swapping with me hugs |
in stitches
Annette
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
We Support You.......Feb 11, 2015
It has been a great hop. I've been blown away with sew many great ideas and sew seeing much support shown through the quilted items.
Thank you sew much Pat and Mdam Samm for putting this hop together through time and talent a lot of support has been spread out there.
I had a start on my project before going on a holiday. Sew when I got home and got rested up I was back on track working on it. Once I got started it was easy to keep working on it.
I chose to make a tote for a cousin of mine who is going through treatments. I thought it might be a nice way to have everything she might need while at the hospital and other appointments There is enough room for a quilt or extra sweater, pockets for glasses, water, novel or what ever else she might need. And it is already in use as has received it in the mail already
I have been sew impressed away by some of the other totes you ladies have made. All the projects have been great, and such a nice way to show our support to those around us.
I have been sew impressed away by some of the other totes you ladies have made. All the projects have been great, and such a nice way to show our support to those around us.
Now to pop it into the mail sew that she will have it soon.
Do stop by and see what the other ladies have created with this little bra design.
Feb 11th
I am sorry to say this is the last day of the hop .......... but I know there is another just around the corner.
Thanks for stopping by and remember
to stay
in stitches
Annette
Thursday, February 5, 2015
We Support You..... the the hops goes on
I hope you are still following along with the hop.
There have been some amazing quilted items made with Madam Samm's design.
The "We Support You" Friendship Quilt Pattern is available
for purchase for $12.00 by emailing Madame Samm directly to
madamesamm@me.com
Feb 10th
Here is the rest of the hop , stop on by and see what the ladies have made
Feb 5th
Feb 6th
Feb 9th
Feb 10th
Feb 11th
Thanks for showing your support by stopping by
in stitches
Annette
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Holidays and classes
We had a great time in Hawaii, we did some sight seeing
the first time we saw Whales ... awesome!!! |
and even took in a class ....... Hawaiian quilting :0)
my orchid block |
Thanks Elyn for a great class |
one sample using t shirts in a quilt |
Well that's all for now I have a little more prep to do for my class this week
sew I bid you adieu
in stitches
Annette
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