February 6, 2017

Blocks 37-39 - 150 Canadian Women

A! Sugar 'n Spice! Bleep! are the words of the week.

It certainly was when I was piecing Block 37. That week I had a sinus infection and major cough and everything was in slow motion. Now one would think that that would help, as you are relaxed and taking your time. Not this time! I finally resorted to the what is old is new again, paperless paper piecing. Voila! It is perfect. Well maybe not by someone else's standard, but it is my perfect. That's all that counts.

This block has just proved again that there are many ways to piece blocks. If one way doesn't work, another way will. Just don't get discouraged. I cannot remember how many frogs were hanging around those couple of days.

For another bonus, Blocks 38 and 39 are easy. Keep up the great work. Remember to have fun and feel that sense of accomplishment when done. Woohoo, be proud, treat yourself!

Are you ready? Here they are.

B l o c k s   3 7,  3 8,  3 9
Available Tuesday February 7 by 10 am Mountain.


37  Mary Meager Southcott
38  Roberta Catharine MacAdams Price
39  Dr Maud Menten
Enjoy and have fun.

February 2, 2017

Quilting Queenie Shadow

We cannot believe that we are 11 weeks into the 150 Canadian Women program. All you '150 Quilt Warriors' are creating fabulously. It is so inspiring to see all the combinations of fabrics and colours on the 150 CW Quilt Along page.

 Here in Calgary,

 

See you on Tuesday.


January 30, 2017

Blocks 34 to 36

This week we learn about Helen Harrison, Lucy Maud Montgomery and Louise Crummy McKinney, from Vancouver BC to Clifton PE.
The blocks are a mixed bag of, as one 150 quilt warrior says, small pieces. Just take your time.

Be prepared for next week as you will need to take your time in piecing one of the blocks. It is on the bias and small pieces. Your accuracy will definitely kick in. Maybe a little wine to settle your nerves. The block can be either carefully pieced or paper pieced. There will be an ah ha paper piecing tip if you already don't know about it.

Now, back to this week.

B l o c k s  3 4,  3 5,  3 6

Available Tuesday January 31 at 10 am Mountain time.

Helen Harrison
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Louise Crummy McKinney
Enjoy and Have Fun!