I'll Take It

Not sure if I'm deserving of any awards, but I always love a little bit of praise and attention (who doesn't?). This week brought two blogging awards.

Technically I don't think I qualify for the Leibster Blog award. Yes, I have less than 300 followers, but my subscribers to the feed and my Twitter followers contradict those stats. (wow, does that ever sound cocky!) But I am thankful for the notice and appreciation from a fellow Calgary quilter, Elizabeth. One day we'll meet too and get our gorgeous kids together to wreak havoc!

Then Beth gave me a Stylish Blogger's Award. So kind. Although, if she saw my wardrobe these days she might take it back!

To pay it forward with this little bit of extra attention, I want to point you to some blogs that might be new to you. They aren't celebrities, yet. Or maybe there are? They are great sources of inspiration, comfort, and entertainment for me.


Have a great weekend all!

Workshop in Progress - January 19



Another week in the Workshop. We have some new participants, so make sure you take the time to check them out!

My question this week has to do with marking quilt tops for quilting. I've done this three times in about 100 quilts. The first time it worked, but I don't remember what I used. It was on this quilt. The second time the blue marks didn't come out. The third time I used tape to mark straight lines because I was afraid the marks wouldn't come up. And that's why I love free motion quilting!

I do, however, need to think about marking some upcoming projects. So, what are your favourite marking implements?

Don't forget to check out what other folks have going on. Enter your post here:



Best Laid Plans

Definitely a night I was happy we keep a well stocked freezer.

The Monster's been fighting something for a few days. When she woke up from her nap she looked like she'd been through a few rounds with GSP. Her eye was not looking good. After we spoke with a doctor Hubby took her to the Children's Hospital.

This all happens at 5:30. Did I mention I have a project due tomorrow that is the biggest of my new professional career?

So Daddy and The Monster ate hospital sandwiches, and a banana when they arrived home to soak up the antibiotics. Smilosaurus and I dug some meatballs out of the freezer. Definitely also a night where I was happy for leftover party cupcakes from Crave.

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Geese Going South

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Participating in bees has been a challenge. I'm notorious for not finishing things on time. But I feel a bit better knowing I'm not the only one in my group. And just yesterday I found a block that I finished months ago, but never got popped in the mail. Yikes! It will go in the mail this weekend, along with the fabric for my month.

This month I've chosen a Flying Geese block. I've sent out a generous FQ of yellow, plus some greys, whites, and a touch of turquoise. I'm not picky about the size or shape of the geese within the block or how many you put in, I only ask that they all fly in the same direction. You can also make the geese any way you are comfortable doing. Some tutorials for you here and here.

Finished block size will partly depend on how many geese you do within the block. My preference is for a block either 12.5'' square, 12.'' by 18.5", or 18.5" square.

I've had this quilt in my head ever since the bee started. The one thing I don't like about bees is feeling like someone else's sewing factory. I personally, prefer to be challenged to create something a bit more unique. I also like to get something unique to the quilter back. Then I love the challenge of making it all work together. That's why I'm excited about our Mid Mod Bee and my month here at Pieced Together.