June 12, 2018

For several years I have used a “fishy” theme for Ray’s card. It is always fun to see what patterns I can find that will fit that theme. This year I wasn’t even looking when Missouri Star Quilt Co. came out with a tutorial called Summer School. I made my first fish in blue but while I stitched I couldn’t help hearing “Red Fish Blue Fish” in my head. So I added a red fish before calling it done.

The pattern uses a Cathedral Window technique for the tail – I’d never tried it before and it was nice to learn something new. And since I was on a “new” streak I decided to try my hand at free motion bubbles for the quilting. I think the proper term for the pattern is pebbles but that just wouldn’t work for fish!

May 31, 2018

Simple Surprises (from The Splendid Sampler series) was my pick for Sawyer’s birthday. Hopefully there will be a surprise or two in store for him on his special day.

May 27, 2018

Peggy and I were friends before I even remember being friends, thanks to the friendship of our parents. We lost touch for a few years but I’ve been so happy to have reconnected with her since our move to Powell River. We don’t see each other often enough (because we both have busy lives) but we enjoy each other’s company when we do get together.

May 23, 2018

Wendy’s card is from The Splendid Sampler series. It is called Focal Point which my dictionary says means “the center of interest or activity”.

As Wendy celebrates her special birthday this year she is with her family in Quesnel, which I know is her focal point when she is at home!