Prairie Charm Quilts

Finish a Quilt? Me?

I don’t know about you, but i usually have more than one project on the go at any given time. I’m not sure exactly why I can’t stay focused on one thing until it’s complete. Perhaps it’s my perfectionist nature. If something isn’t working the way i think it should, i just set itContinue reading “Finish a Quilt? Me?”

Trippin’ Slowly

I’ve had a couple of busy days and haven’t had much time to get to my machine. I do try and sew SOMETHING everyday, even if it’s just a seam or two. I am amazed at how much I can get done in just 15 minutes of sewing. Yesterday, I sewed four strip sets togetherContinue reading “Trippin’ Slowly”

Scrappy trips

I have been wanting to do a Scrappy Trips quilt a la Bonnie Hunter for quite some time. (pattern here) I’ve been working on taming my scraps, and I’ve had a colour combination brewing for a while. Today I finally got some scrap 2 1/2″ strips pulled. I have no idea how many strips IContinue reading “Scrappy trips”

Its a lot harder than I thought it would be

I have a confession. I am a fabric hoarder. I have had an obsession with fabric since I was a little kid, going to Fanny’s Fabrics, or Silk-O-Lina with my mom. I loved going fabric shopping with her!! I would fondle all the beautiful fabrics, immersing myself in the beautiful colours, patterns, and textures.Continue reading “Its a lot harder than I thought it would be”

Try try again

So, it’s been ages since i’ve blogged., and i feel like a big dud. i started off with a bang, and then quickly lost my gumption. i’ve been thinking about starting up again for quite some time, but could never commit myself to it. i did decide to focus on quilting, as that is trulyContinue reading “Try try again”

i’m still here!

it has been quite some time since i last sat down to write something, and for that i apologize. it has been a hectic few weeks and i’m just now getting back into the groove of things. lots has happened, so bear with me as i fill you in on the details. the last thingContinue reading “i’m still here!”

Fall on the Prairies

Fall on the Prairies.

to buy? or not to buy?

i’ve realised that i can talk myself out of pretty much anything. all i need is a little bit of time and for the ol’ brain to be in overdrive. i’ve been preparing for the evergreen artists’ market in november and over the last couple of weeks, it’s become painfully clear that the longarm quiltingContinue reading “to buy? or not to buy?”

happy anniversary!

today marks the fourth anniversary of our grand exodus to the country. like most major events in life, if i think back, it all seems so fresh in my mind, like it just happened last week. most people are surprised to hear that we moved out to the middle of nowhere from a big city. i supposeContinue reading “happy anniversary!”

Fall on the Prairies

harvest is in full swing out here on the farm, and because of this, curly has been working very long hours for several weeks. saturday was poop’s second birthday and following the tradition we started last year, we had a field supper to celebrate. for those of you who don’t know, a field supper isContinue reading “Fall on the Prairies”