Blog hop!

Another blog hop coming up! Look for my post on the 14th of January!!!!

 

 

 

 

I have made a few wallhangings with words on them to live by!  Sneak peak:

 

 

Using one of my machine's many stitches.
 

  

 

 





Come back to see the full wall hangings and the words on them.

 

Keep quilting, and sewing

 

 

 

Maria K

 

 

 

 

 

      

Canadian Traveling Stash Box!

Yes, you are reading that right.  A couple of us ladies here in Canada got jealous of the travelling stash box in the United States, and decided that we would set up our own box.  Linda Legros was cleaning up some of her stash, and send that box to me to get it started.  I've had it in my hands for a while now, but need to really write this blog so we can pass it on.  I have taken out some of the material I really liked, and I've added some things also. 

Just a question to the bloggers out there:  Do I have to make a picasa web album first before I can upload pics?  This is driving me nuts.  I don't want all my pics all over.....  I would gladly hear some advise on this. 

Once I figure this out, I will put pics with this post.

Not a happy camper right now....

I've calmed down a little.  I guess I will have to upload pics to a picasa web album in order to be able to post them here.  Well, here goes:


This is a good overview of what was in the box.

This is what I took out of the box...



 

     



                       

                                    This is being added into the mix.

This box has fq's galore, and a couple of good yardages.  I took out a package of black and white strips as I really want to make a quilt in these colours, and have started to collect them the last couple of months.  I also took out some fq's.  I added some yardages of material, some more fq's, and a couple of other things.  
This box is up for grabs.  If you want it, leave me a comment and on Jan 11 I will pick a name from the people who are interested in this stash.  There are a lot of quilter's goodies in here, and I added a couple of sewing patterns to the mix as well.  You need to realize that to send it anywhere in Canada it is going to cost you about $20.00, and you must be willing to send it on after taking some and adding some from your own stash.   Keep it clean, and hopefully, keep it moving also!

Maria K

Quilting Gallery Winner

Like many others I participated in the Quilting Gallery Blog Hop.  I didn' t know how to do Mr. Random, and thus did it the old fashioned way.  I wrote all the names out on pieces of paper, and had my son pull a name from the bowl.  The winner of my giveaway is   NEEDLED MOM.  She has been emailed, and has responded with her address.  I will post pics of my methods tomorrow, along with a Canadian giveaway.....  Keep reading, and keep blogging!

Maria K

Quilting Gallery blog hop

Yes, I have bitten this time to participate in a blog hop. It's how I got started writing my own. Last spring I read all the blogs that Michelle from the Quilting Gallery had for that hop, and I thought I could do the same. Writing on a continual basis was too much for me, and so the posts have been sparse. But I am enjoying seeing all the wonderful things that people make. Lots of quilts, bags, and other goodies are displayed among all. I've just finished participating in a swap thru fb, and even there, the groups have lots of new things I want to explore.




One of the table runners I did for a swap

I basically do alterations and the making of new clothes as a business. Just last week I started and finished a skating dress for my 16 yr old. She didn't have a dress to wear for her dance test, or so she claimed. It was a simple dress made with some of the material I already had in my sewing room.  I've also included some pictures of things I've made the last couple of months

The skating dress: simple, but elegant on her!

Love making pj's of any size for family



A small crocheted doily

A totebag made quite a while ago

A sweatshirt with a pillow top pattern behind it, and then cut out for effect




I am also giving away some fat quarters for this hop.  This giveaway is open till the 15 of December and I will ship internationally. I would really prefer it if you also became a follower. However, it is not a prerequisite! Thanks for your visit on my blog, and have fun hopping the other ones.





The fat quarters being given away for this hop



 

Where to start?

Summer has flown by, and kids are back in school, and I'm home alone.....

Lots of stuff has happened since last posting:  Here is a small rundown.

1)We took a vacation with 4 out of our 5 children, and went to New Brunswick for 10 days:

Going down 200+ steps to see a gorge



The longest covered bridge in the world: Hartland NB

Caves at St Martin's










 

Hopewell Rocks on the ocean floor
  

2) Our second daughter left us for Carleton University in Ottawa (about 6 hrs away).
3) Our oldest daughter moved from a basement appartment to an appartment in a house.
4) Wainfleet has it's own fall fair, and was a huge success!  (By the way, Red ribbons are # 1, blue is # 2 here in our little fair)

Some of the display:  Teddy bear PJ's are mine

Most of the quilts and afghans

My tote bag

 

5) Thanksgiving with most of the kids and their boyfriends.
6) On the way back to university, our daughter's car was rear-ended and written off.....:(

 

7) Bought a car for daughter # 3 during this time.
8) We are working on getting another car for daughter # 2. 

Our daughter wasn't seriously hurt, just some whiplash and soft tissue damage, that hopefully will heal over the next few months.  I am thankful that I still have her around, as our extended community is mourning the loss of a 15 year old.  A boy, just barely into highschool was hit by a car on his way home with his skate board.  But to see the school gather together, comfort each other and the people affected by this was wonderful to see.  Long line ups were in the lobby, boys and girls waiting to sign a memorial book.  Most teachers turned to movies during the school day, as not too many students were able to handle lessons or classes.  That scenario will probably continue for a couple days, to let the students deal with their grief.  Prayer during this time is appreciated. 

In the next post I will be showing you some things I have been working on the last couple of months.  Till then, happy reading, and hug your children a little closer when you can!

Maria