Pendants

The thermometer on the back deck has reached 35 C! That's the highest it's been so far this summer. Nova Scotia has a high heat alert for the next few days. Thankfully, it's quite comfortable in my studio.

I just finished these pendants for the Canada Day Festivities in Bridgewater. Of course we also have Maple Leaf ones in red only. I can make them with any colour background.

Have a look at past Canada Day posts HERE and HERE

Some things to check:

• It's a bit late to be posting these but there is always next year!
• Canada Day on PINTEREST 
• Reversible place mats HERE 
• Me on instagram HERE 

 Enjoy!!
    

Almost Ready . . .

I still have to package these Maple Leaf Pendants and they will be all ready for Canada Day on Saturday. When felting the background fabric, I added bits of navy and red roving to the red felt. It's a little difficult to see it in the photo but each pendant is unique. These will be in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia this weekend. My daughter, Jill, is participating in a one day pop-up shop in downtown Bridgewater, so a few of my things will be there too.

This & That

Have you been checking out the Canada 150 - It's in the Bag Tour, that I posted about yesterday? The participating quilters are doing a magnificent job on their bags.

I have a few more links for you to check:

• How to Frame a Mini Quilt    
• Stitchers Challenge from Pintangle   (This is a long term project)
• Paper Pieced Logo for Canada's 150th to use in the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild Project
• My post on projects for Canada's Birthday   
• Canada 150 Mosaic  scroll down and check out some of the finished ones

   

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf Shimmers were stitched out this morning. This design is an older one but I haven't stitched it out in red in quite awhile. Since this is Canada's 150th Birthday, I thought it fitting to do it again.

Sticking with my Canadian theme, check out the Canadian Quilters' Association Pinterest page. Lots of interesting boards to explore. Don't forget the Instagram page and Blog.

• The Canadian Flag on Pinterest (quilts, wall hangings, pillows . . .) 
• Quilting in Canada  
• Upper Canada Quiltworks  
• Canadian Mystery Quilt   
• List of On-Line Canadian Fabric, Pattern & Notion Shops  
• Victorian Quilt Designs  

This list is just the tip if the iceberg.

There are lots of interesting Canadian sites to visit. I did a very quick search.

Enjoy!
             

Oscar Night

Do you watch the Oscars? The only thing that interests me are the fashions on display. Some are gaudy, others, gorgeous, while some are just this side of ridiculous! However, if I missed it, I wouldn't bat an eye! People get so wrapped up in Hollywood . . .

I had a great show, met some new buyers and got reacquainted with my regular customers. The mummer shimmers were a hit as were the embroidered Fibre Art Pendants, especially the Maple Leaf. As this is Canada's 150th birthday, this pendant was applauded. Several people had been to the Buyer's Market in Toronto last month and everything had 150th on them. They weren't impressed and preferred to have more subtle items.

 

Enjoy!

Inspiration From Nature



I don't know about you, but a lot of my inspiration comes from nature. My camera goes with me at all times, whether it's my phone camera (which  has a 41mega pixel camera), my pocket size Canon or my tablet. The pictures below were taken with the tablet.

The lilacs are just starting to bloom. Just see where the tiny maple tree decided to grow (potential art piece ???) - maybe!
These plants are in my sister-in-law's garden.

I will be presenting some nature photos over the next few days.
Have a look around your area. What might inspire you. Take photos, sketch a bit, add colour, transfer to fabric but most of all, HAVE FUN!!

Enjoy!



 

Projects for Canada Day

I realize that Canada Day is only a month away but you just might like to have a look at some simple projects to help you celebrate! Even if you don't have time to do something for this year, check out the Canada Day fabrics at the various quilt shops. Get some now for future use - make some napkins!

Anyway, check HERE and HERE for my past posts with lots of links.
I've also listed a few more place to visit - some free stuff, some eye candy, but maybe they will trigger some ideas!

Enjoy!

A great Notion just posted a free machine embroidery maple leaf
Free Download machine embroidery HERE
Canada Day cross stitch motif
Canadian Quilts to see HERE
Cross Stitch to see HERE, HERE (scroll down),
Table Runner
Small Quilt

 

Canada Day 2011

On July 1, 2011, Canada celebrates its 144th birthday! This year is a special one as Their Royal Highnesses, Prince William and Catherine, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will be in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, as part of their Royal Tour of Canada. You can check their itinerary here. Last year, Ottawa was host to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on Canada Day. Will there be more Royals next year to make it three in a row?
As usual, I found some projects to go with the Canada Day Theme.
Check last year's freebies here. I also found a couple of other projects to add to the list:
12" Maple Leaf Block
Table Runner Idea
Canada Day Bib
T-Shirts
This next project is called Royalty Block - quite fitting for our Royal Visitors. However, instead of using the American theme fabrics, try colours from the new Prince William Flag which will be flying in Ottawa tomorrow to honor the prince. The flag sports his personal red, white, blue and gold banner featuring a wreath of maple leaves and a cursive W.