Yesterday was a beautiful day for a road trip on this Thanksgiving weekend. Elizabeth and I set out early for a shop, I think called Cornerstone Quilt Shop on Hyde Park Road in London. The owner was accepting the user cards from Quilts and Calicos in Exeter which closed this spring. We also got 15% off with our guild cards.
This new to us shop was small but quite nice none the less, lots of rulers and notions and of course beautiful fabric. She was unpacking a new line for Christmas called Chocolate so some of that came home with me. It was a busy little spot.
From there we went to the Marsh Store, about 15 minutes away. That shop is overwhelming, she has everything plus more! I had a full card for $25.00 off my total. It was very busy, even the husband was cutting fabric.
Since we were close to Cotton by Post we stopped there. It is now a knitting shop with beautiful yarn and only a bin of fat quarters for $2.00 each and a few bolts of fabric at $8.00 a meter. They are going out of the fabric business, they still had sewing machines though, I never thought to ask if they are stopping that as well. We were the only customers. The side of the store that held all the fabric is closed off and is now a different business, a tack shop I think.
We set off home bemoaning the closing of the Exeter shop as we drove through and what does Mrs. Eagle Eye see as she was driving ? Kalidoscope of Quilts in Exeter! It's on the opposite side as the old store and about a block up.So of course we had to stop. It was a bonus, a big bright store with a classroom but not as much stock as the others yet. What she had was really nice, good quality and modern. And she has wool felt and patterns with funky accessories. Good luck to her.
The Quilts and Calicos building is still for sale and the classroom further up the street is now an organic hairdresser/spa.
Next weekend there is a show in Orangeville but I will be away. The week after there is one in Lucknow which we are planning to attend. So that will probably be the last of the road trips for the year. We have gone to Wendy's in Wiarton in the past for out November birthdays sale though if the weather holds out.
Now to get my new stuff organized.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
new computer
Although nothing has been happening on this blog, things have been happening in real life.
My old computer finally bit the dust after about 10 years. I did get a laptop but haven't yet figured out how to post pictures.
I got about 6 tops done and ready to quilt. I finished up a wool felt fall table topper that I was working on at the retreat in the spring and made a little one for a gift. 1 1/2 socks are done and the socks done in the magic loop style have to be ripped out as they are too small.
All the Wednesday groups have restarted which means more projects. And Quilt Show season is back up and running. There was a local shop hop the last weekend of Sept. from Wiarton to Meaford, Markdale and Maxwell. Elizabeth and I went to all of them via back roads except for Wiarton as we did it in one day. The shop in Maxwell moved 2 years ago and is totally worth the trip, lots of wool felt and associated items. AND The Flying Spatula as seen on You Gotta Eat Here on the Food Network is on the way, just east of Flesherton. The only drawback is the portions are huge. I could have eaten it all 25 years ago. The burgers were 10 ounces, who can even eat that?
I have been watching a hand applique series on the Missouri Star site with Jan Patek. I have always liked it and haven't done a lot but now I am inspired again. I did get some patterns in Oakville on the way to the Burlington show in the spring. That might be my new evening project after I finish the 2nd sock. As someone in the Harry Potter series said "You can never have too many socks."
My old computer finally bit the dust after about 10 years. I did get a laptop but haven't yet figured out how to post pictures.
I got about 6 tops done and ready to quilt. I finished up a wool felt fall table topper that I was working on at the retreat in the spring and made a little one for a gift. 1 1/2 socks are done and the socks done in the magic loop style have to be ripped out as they are too small.
All the Wednesday groups have restarted which means more projects. And Quilt Show season is back up and running. There was a local shop hop the last weekend of Sept. from Wiarton to Meaford, Markdale and Maxwell. Elizabeth and I went to all of them via back roads except for Wiarton as we did it in one day. The shop in Maxwell moved 2 years ago and is totally worth the trip, lots of wool felt and associated items. AND The Flying Spatula as seen on You Gotta Eat Here on the Food Network is on the way, just east of Flesherton. The only drawback is the portions are huge. I could have eaten it all 25 years ago. The burgers were 10 ounces, who can even eat that?
I have been watching a hand applique series on the Missouri Star site with Jan Patek. I have always liked it and haven't done a lot but now I am inspired again. I did get some patterns in Oakville on the way to the Burlington show in the spring. That might be my new evening project after I finish the 2nd sock. As someone in the Harry Potter series said "You can never have too many socks."
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Wedding Gift
finished quilt |
label |
closeup of quilting |
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Halton Giild Show "13
Stratford Perth Museum 2013
Retreat '13 photos
Finished Twister
Here is the finshed twister which was delivered to a friend today for her soon to be grand daughter. She loved it and said her daughter would too.It's always a good feeling when someone likes your stuff.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Just bizarre
Sometimes computer issues are just bizarre. I started the post Thurday or Friday about the retreat. As there is still an issue posting photos ( every one I tried to upload showed as the one of Fiona with spilled wine on her pants from last year), I just deleted the entire post. And there it was this morning!!! I follow the links in my blog list every morning while drinking my tea and was totally surprised to see it.
Friday, June 7, 2013
3rd Annual Sewcializers Retreat.....
Our retreat was held last weekend at the Trail's End Lodge in Tobermory. We had 2 new members this year, Del's friend Donna and Joanne's friend Larissa. We had a great time, good food, good company and a lot of sewing. I did the main project, a Framed quilt but did not do the casserole tote or the folded Xmas ornament. We also held an Xmas dinner and Santa Sack gift exchange which was a big hit. We were like little kids. The weather was great Friday but got rainy and cold for the rest of the weekend.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Halton Quilt Guild Show
This show was held last weekend at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. It was a beautiful day at a beautiful show in a beautiful venue. There were a lot of vendors, too many perhaps. Elizabeth and I drove down the day before stopping off in Shelburne where there is a new shop "Bound To Quilt" one door down from "Cobwebs and Cavier". Then we set off for "The Hobby Horse" in Georgetown. It was an adventure trying to find it, darn google maps! It was one shop that wasn't worth the frustration of finding it. We went into a really nice little shop in Oakville down near the lake then set off to for Ikea. From there we were going to the hotel but an Arbys was on our way, then a Starbucks. I don't know why I had a coffee at 7 p.m. especially when I don't even like their coffee. It kept me awake almost all night, my last time check was 4 a.m. We were exhausted at the end of the day and tootled on home with all our new goodies!
It's too bad but for some unknown reason, my pictures won't upload. I tried last night as well, maybe it's a google thing.
It's too bad but for some unknown reason, my pictures won't upload. I tried last night as well, maybe it's a google thing.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Giving Quilts
Fiona's |
Gayles |
Sally's |
Cathy's |
Mine |
Elizabeth's |
Joanne's |
Sunday, March 31, 2013
What have I done?
About a month ago, I went through a big box of my own scraps, pressing, cutting , sorting and organizing. It took days and left me with a stiff neck and shoulder and a vow to cut and sort as I go. Now I have a huge stack of 2 patches waiting to get sewn into 4 patches then into something usable.
Well, that being said, on Wed. I came home fron Scrap Bags with 1 small and 2 medium size boxes of scraps that were donated from a mother of friend of Mary. ( the mother doesn't know) .So yesterday I sorted through those. There are a zillion 1 and 1/2" squares, maybe a postage stamp top was in mind. I gave mine to Joanne but dare not give her these as they might just be the tipping point. There are lots of various size squares, trianges, 1/2 and 1/4 sq triangles, some hand sewn, some Dear Janes, 2 and 4 patches, lots of UFO's and on and on. It was all very well organized. I think some were things she had bought at yard sales as they were packaged and priced.
Looks like a lot of work ahead. It keeps me off the street and out of the bars!
Well, that being said, on Wed. I came home fron Scrap Bags with 1 small and 2 medium size boxes of scraps that were donated from a mother of friend of Mary. ( the mother doesn't know) .So yesterday I sorted through those. There are a zillion 1 and 1/2" squares, maybe a postage stamp top was in mind. I gave mine to Joanne but dare not give her these as they might just be the tipping point. There are lots of various size squares, trianges, 1/2 and 1/4 sq triangles, some hand sewn, some Dear Janes, 2 and 4 patches, lots of UFO's and on and on. It was all very well organized. I think some were things she had bought at yard sales as they were packaged and priced.
Looks like a lot of work ahead. It keeps me off the street and out of the bars!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Dooley (Dueling?) Tandems
Big trucks |
Big twister
twister top |
after cutting |
X-blocks
9 patch |
Xblock ruler on top |
9 patch after cutting |
patches sewn up |
Scrap Bags Feb. project
Squares before cutting |
Squares after cutting |
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Guild project
Remembrance Day |
Shadow Stars
Shadow Stars |
Friday, February 8, 2013
Giving Quilt
Giving Quilt |
Another really snowy day to stay in and sew, I'm planning on making and sewing on the binding for the Shadow Stars.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Flurries of snow and flurries of finishes...
Sunbonnet Sues |
Bright 9-Patches |
WTP close up |
Winnie the Pooh |
Duckies |
Train Set with Animals |
Scrappy Flannel Squares |
Blue and White Flannel Squares |
- The scrappy flannel squares are made from leftovers from Elizabeth, Cathy and me
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