I KNEW THIS DAY WAS COMING...

See that little wrench and screwdriver - yup, it's time for servicing!!! My poor baby needs some well-deserved TLC and R&R. The only problem is...it's going to take 2-2 1/2 weeks. Whatever shall I do....

These guys will just have to wait patiently for their binding. Time to break out the knitting needles!!!

TWO FINISHES AND A TOP!!!

Finally, some finished projects!

A sweet little coin quilt - I LOVE coin quilts! and pink and brown!

I call this my "ultra-modern" baby quilt - from a pattern by Kate Conklin. Would I make this again, probably not, but I loved the process. Check out the back below - my most favourite fabric EVER!

Here it is in more detail. It's going to go on the back of this, too...

Baby log cabin made entirely from scraps. I'm trying to be a little more bold with fabric choices. I'm trying to get away from buying "a line" of fabric and doing the mix and match thing, which I think makes for more interesting quilts. I'm beginning to enjoy the challenge of starting with a fabric I love and adding to it.

I think I've got my mojo back!!! (Thanks to my husband for help with the photoshoot!)

IN CASE ANYONE'S WONDERING...

I'll be back! It's TOO HOT to sew! I can't go near my machine or fabric right now. It's supposed to cool off over the next few days. I'll be back soon with a few finishes and a few new projects - just in case anyone's wondering!!!

INTUITION...It's a Wonderful Thing!!!

New needle - check!

Feed dogs down - check!

Correct thread - check!

Free motion foot inserted - check!

Off I go!!!!

Wait a sec - something doesn't "feel"right"

I decided to listen to my "spidey sense," pulled it out and checked the back - Sooooo glad I did!

Re-threaded my machine and off I went!

(This is the back of the quilt I was whining about a few days ago!)

There's a sneak peak of the top below! I'll put up a picture of the finished product when I get the binding done. So glad I decided to fix this one - I LOVE it now!!!

FRUSTRATION!

I think I've lost my quilting mojo. Since returning from vacation, I just can't seem to get going. I finished a quilt top on Sunday I've been itching to make for ages. Let's just say the idea in my head did not translate well to fabric. I'm going to finish it anyway and post a picture - maybe. I can't seem to silence the voice of my inner critic and let my inner creator take over! Is it possible I have quilting burnout - I've only been at it for five years. I have so my projects floating around in my head but can't seem to focus on one! This is sooooooo frustrating. Maybe it's the heat - maybe I need a break. I don't know. Okay, I'll stop rambling now! I'll be back...eventually!

WE'RE HERE!!!

We've finally arrived for our annual summer trip to Osoyoos!!! These pictures are the view from my deck!

This picture shows the last athletes finishing the swim portion of the Desert Classic Half Marathon which takes place every year. I hope no one got eaten by the Ogopogo!!!

PLANS...

I've officially started my summer holiday and I have BIG plans!!! Aside from reading, sleeping, eating, staring at the lake, staring at nothing, etc., these quilts all need their bindings to be sewn, and...

I've been wanting to start this quilt for ages! The templates are cut so I thought this would be a great time to get all the little pieces cut too. I've chosen some reproduction fabrics based on a finished quilt someone had posted on flickr.com. Not sure if I want to use white or cream background. Perhaps when my "rings" are done it will be an easier decision. This project may be somewhat of a challenge - I'm terrified of curved piecing!