Winter one week heat wave the next

 .... only in Saskatchewan.  Probably not, just some crazy weather happening all over.

Life has been busy as it is for most of us. Our little Sit n Stitch group have been making quilts for Ronald McDonald house, the neonatal unit at RUH in Saskatoon.  Quilted hugs and wheelchair quilts for our local nursing home, a number of different items for the daycare as well as pet beds for rescue centers for cats and dogs, and of course quilts for Victoria quilts Canada. Who knew we would get this busy. Now we are taking the summer off and will restart in September. Time for gardens, sunshine and beaches and our families too.

I will be working on a few quilts

for Victoria quilts,  some just finishing other from piecing to finishing. I like to keep my hands busy. 

Once in a while I get to work on a project for myself. I have to top done from a pattern  gifted to me for Christmas a couple years ago. I used a fat quarter bundle call Papillon by 3 sisters for moda fabrics. It was part of a prized bundle from Quilt Design Stars challenge hosted by McCalls quilt magazine  on 2012. Time to get it used . I have had a lot of compliments of the colors in it and those I added. They have created a large and lovely quilt top. 100 in. x 110 in. . Now to decide how I want to quilt it or if it might gi to a longer quilter.

A couple weeks ago I was helping a younger  newer quilter, finish a quilt top we started a couple years ago. She did a great job. I look forward to seeing it quilted. 

We had an interesting visitor where we have grape jelly out for the Orioles.  

Sew that is what has been going on here. I hope you all are having a nice spring or fall depending on where you are living.  

Stay in stitches

Annette 

Falling leaves..... everywhere

 

Yup. It's that time of year. The leaves are turning and falling to the ground. 

I love the crunchy sound  when walking through them.

I have been stitching up a few leaves too. From the mystery quilt along  from the fat quarter quilt shop to the leaf mug rugs to give to the kids at Halloween with the treats.

I have been busy working in quilts for Victoria quilts Canada and trying to catch up on some of my own. 

Today has been a baking day pies and  buns are cooling now to bake a cake I thought would be tasty and go and get a few more groceries for the holiday weekend. 

As the weekend approaches I reflect a little on the many people and things in my life that I am thankful  for.  Thank you for stopping by my blog this weekend, I'm thankful for you too.

From our house to yours 

Happy Thanksgiving 

Fall over night

 Last week we had a heat wave that ended over night. And this morning there was frost on the garage rooftop. I hope we still get some warmer days as summer winds down a fall shows up. 

The garden is producing some tasty meals . And  some for canning.

I did get started on a fall themed quilt along. It's with the fat quarter shop on line.

Here are the first 2 weeks. Stars and leaves. I'm using fabrics I have on hand. They do offer a kit for this project as well. I believe it is a larger wall hanging quilt. 

Next week we will get our Sit and Stitch going. We sew, knitting, crochet and more. Enjoying each other's company and talents.  We have time to chat more over lunch to, a good time for all.

And we will be having a fall market at the seniors center.  All the tables have been booked sew it should be a good day for everyone.

I can hardly believe it's been 4 months since I posted last. Time flys. I've taken classes ,had the Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail, time at the lake camping and fishing. Visiting family and a childhood friend.  I even found time to sew .... at least a little.I hope you all had a fun and busy summer to.

Take care.

In stitches Annette 

A finish and a half

 

It feels sew good to get a project done. Sew I'm happy to say that I have my Tea leaves table runners done. The only tricky part was folding the bias binding to create  a point on the tip.

Here's  my half finish 

And progress on the second sock.

I have been busy filling this  box with  Victoria quilts . I finish the tops making them quilts that go out as people request for loved ones going through cancer. They wrap them in a warm loving hug. 

For The Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail,  we are putting together a limited number of gift bags with information and maybe a discount from different participants as well as small samples from some of our creators.  

Sew, I'm busy working on fiber bookmarks for the bags.

Sew I'll stay...in stitches 

Annette 

Just a fun classroom

 Well all those who wanted to test out the pattern are just working away. Sew nice to see everyone enjoying what they are working on.

Even one finish. 

Way to go Darlene 

Sew now a few edits to the pattern and it's ready for teaching others.

I have been working on some Victoria Quilts  quilts.  Finishing them up with free motion quilting,  binding and labels.  Then wash them up sew that they are ready to give a warm hug when needed.

Stitching on a few projects for the artisans trial this summer as well as a craft market next month.

I did complete a Quilt of Comfort for out funeral home. This is what I  call it. It is navy and burgundy in color.

And for me , I  have a couple  BOM'S that I  am trying to keep caught up with.

We had another winter storm  last week ... more moisture for the fields. But we are sew ready for spring and the melting that is starting to happen. 

In stitches 

Annette 

Teaching again

 I have made a few project bags for my friends and have been asked for a pattern.  I have dragged my heals in getting this done but I finally made up a pattern.

Our Sit n Stitch  ladies that want one have started construction on thier very own projects bags. Testing out my pattern. Having the ladies test it will help me make some last changes to the pattern.  We are working on them over a couple classes as everyone sews and works at different speeds.  I want the ladies to enjoy the process sew we are not rushing through it and working on it in class sew i can give a hand when needed. 

And we have more tea cozies

It has been great to see everyone's creative minds at work. Whether altering a pattern or using family treasures in creating tea cozies. 

In stitches Annette 

Day 2 in the classroom

 We were all pretty focused on our projects . Out of the 6 students in class 4 were doing paper piecing. Each a different pattern just to keep our teacher on her toes.

My pattern was for table runners in a leaf shape. Susan was doing leaf place mats . Sherry had a older pattern with a star burst and cat tails, which is going to be gorgeous, and Rosemarie was doing a runner that Michelle had designed. I didn't get photos of the other ladies as I didn't want to disturb them as they worked. Here are some of my progress.  And one with Susan and I with finished pieces just needing the papers removed and our teacher.

I want to say Thank you to Michelle from the MiMa Country Quilt shop for such a lovely week as well as her staff who helped in many ways. As well as having the giveaway of this retreat that Susan won. I know we will return either for a sewing get away or shopping. 

And thank you to our fellow students, our enjoyable week in the classroom wouldn't have been the same without you all. 

In stitches 

Annette