February 26, 2022

When I first looked through the blocks in my book I couldn’t imagine who I could possibly match up with this one. But I had a recent message from Laurence with some family history and it occurred to me that since Laurence is now the patriarch of the Mcknight family perhaps a Grandfather Clock would work for him.

It took longer to make this card than any other in either of the Splendid Sampler books. There are 41 pieces in the paper piecing portion before adding the clock bits. I skipped the embroidery and used my gel pen for the clock face.

February 24, 2022

I usually try to find a butterfly pattern for Kristin but I hadn’t come across one so I settled on this. We know everything is big in Texas so why not a Big Sun?

February 14, 2022

This pattern was a freebie from one of the blogs I follow. I’ve looked at it often but this is the year I finally got around to making it.

It was a really quick finish, although I didn’t exactly follow the pattern. The heart was supposed to be stuffed and have some buttons attached but I know from past experience that adding those things would make it too large to go as a large letter at the post office and, therefore, cost way more than any of the parts were worth.

And in case you are thinking “Why only two”, Kathryn got her valentine as her calendar block.

February 10, 2022

As I was making this card we were living in a winter wonderland. Lovely-looking snow one day but not-so-nice slush and rain the next, and then a repeat a few days later.

I don’t usually sew with batiks but I think I was wanting a fresh start. You can’t beat the colours in batik fabric and, having dug some out for this card, I’ve picked another project to do with the fabrics.

With more winter weather in Saskatchewan I expect Kevin is hoping for a fresh start in Spring.