The Shop Hop
On July 23, 2022 by PamThis year, Heather came up with the VERY fun idea of participating in the Shop Hop. Eleven quilt stores from Tillsonburg, Woodstock, New Hamburg, Perth Sound, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Mount Brydges, Georgetown, Shakespeare, Hamilton and Stratford participated in the event. At each store, you received a quilt block and when you have them all, you
My Super Huge Sampler Quilt is Home
On July 10, 2022 by PamStitcharie Quilt Shop did an outstanding job on my quilt – the batting is pure wool and they did it in record time and at a VERY reasonable price. I am now working on the binding. I have completed the machine sewing of it (see my post on the Flat Iron case for a tutorial
Flat Iron Travel Case
On July 6, 2022 by PamIt is always fun to try something new and this project was a request from a friend – for her mother-in-law. We first had a fun discussion about it being a travel case for a FLAT iron and not a CLOTHES iron and I credit my friend Jayde for finding this pattern. It is simple
My Finished Super-Large Sampler Quilt
On June 21, 2022 by PamToday was an amazing day! First of all, we have taken 4 days of vacation in Sarnia…with our bikes and beach gear…ready to relax…books and knitting and excellent food – and even some local theater later in the week. http://www.imperialtheatre.net/ Our first stop was a trip to Petrolia to pick up almost (only needs binding)
Project Updates….
On June 13, 2022 by PamMy paper piecing bird is almost complete – in only needs a log cabin border – and I will have it framed for our bedroom. The baby romper has pockets…ready for a collar and ruffle and zipper…. The pillow to match our bedroom quilt is taking shape – the center panel of pillow one is
Quilting In June (and a little sewing)
On June 9, 2022 by PamI love multiple projects and so, I thought I would take a moment and share my June 2022 list. One of our bigger projects this year is putting together our new bedroom as empty nesters. It has been so much fun! Two of my projects are part of the room completion: pillows to match my
The Super Size Sampler Bedroom Quilt – More Pillow Accents
On May 28, 2022 by PamI have completed three beautiful pillow accents to compliment my quilt – that is currently being completed with a long arm machine. All of the pillows have been completed with the leftover fabric from the quilt. In total, I would like to complete about 6-8 pillows, including a couple of bolsters.
The Wanderer’s Wife – Organization Day!
On May 25, 2022 by PamWe are making progress on our quilt. We have basically completed all the main blocks and we are working on the filler blocks. Last week, we decided that we really needed an organizational tool to keep track of everything. So, I commissioned my husband, Charles to create us just such an instrument. I have attached
A Little Update on the Wanderer’s Wife…
On May 19, 2022 by PamWe had a short hiatus, but now we are back. Most of the main blocks are finished – we are on the last one and then we will be creating the “filler blocks” – of which there are many. We are now considering how to keep everything straight and so, a spread sheet will be
Quilted Pillows for a New Bedroom
On May 11, 2022 by PamWhile I wait for my great, big sampler quilt to be completed (large arm quilted), I am creating accent pillows for our new bedroom. The room is painted and ready to be finished with the quilt when it is ready. I am using the leftover pieces of fabric from the quilt, as well as some
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