Apple Blossom Time in Nova Scotia

The apple blossoms were amazing this weekend in Nova Scotia! I've never been here at this time of the year. Even the lilac trees are in bloom. This doesn't happen on the east coast of Newfoundland this early in the season. 

Happy Birthday & Other Stuff!

First of all, a Happy Birthday to my brother, Don, who is on vacation somewhere between Manitoba and Newfoundland!! His birthday was yesterday.

Next, I've been off the grid for awhile. In fact, I've hardly looked at the computer or at the various blogs I usually check out for a week or so. I now have a new computer to get used to. That's not much of a chore as I have my own computer guru (how lucky is that!!).

Here are a few blogs to check out:

• Quilter in Motion has some excellent Friday Finds 
• Let's Learn Embroidery 
• And Then We Set It On Fire 
• Shawkl Designs       

Windsor, NS, May 27th. You can see these flowering crab trees everywhere!

Windsor, NS, May 27th. Lilacs in bloom already!

Temari Ornaments

Verna has made a few more Temari Ornaments. I think this pattern is my favorite! What do you think??

The pink one is very similar to a previous one she did. However, the background here (can't really see it) is black with sparkles instead of gray. The little mat (Cathedral Windows) was also made by Verna. It belonged to one of our stitching friends who is no longer with us. 

Freebies

There is nothing better than finding sources for free patterns and useful stitching information.

• By chance, I found Eglantine Stitchery with its extensive list of sources for free stitching patterns. 
• Free Vintage Patterns at French Knots (all things stitchy for crochet, embroidery, applique and quilting)
• Some embroidery ideas at Hayfield Cottage  
• I like the Bedside Pockets Organizer at Sew Can She. This is a free tutorial. Using the non-slip shelf liner is a good idea for holding this organizer under the mattress
• Of course, you can't go wrong with Quilt As You Go Tutorials from Patchwork Posse. 

I hope you find something interesting to consider making!

Enjoy!!

One of my past sewing projects: Pisci Fantasticus (original design)

Happy Mother's Day

I wish to extend a Happy Mom's Day to my 94 year old mother! She is in good health and can hear much better with her new hearing aid!

Wishing all the moms out there a great day.

Enjoy!!

These tulips are from 2013. This year's tulips are just now beginning to peek through the soil. 

Linking Up!!

Once again, I've joined up with The Needle & Thread Network, where Canadian textile/fibre/fabric artists, link up with others to share the things they are creating.

Layout Problem

I've been trying to fix my last blog post so that each one follows the other without having to click on "older post" at the end of the page.  All previous posts just continue as you scroll down. I've tried everything! No luck . . .

Let's see if things what happens when I post this one!
Wish me luck.
If someone has a fix for this, please let me know.
For now, if you want to see the rest of my posts, you will have to click on "older posts"!

Here's some of the Shimmers I've been working on. These will be completed this summer.