Loose Threads Vicky

Warning! Don't Do What I Did

2012-01-30T22:45:00.000-08:00

Practising FMQ this afternoon I thought that I would try a different approach. I purchased a pkg of Frixion Eraseable Gel Marking Pens and on a practise square I drew a quilting design. I was not very good so drew a second row "trying to be perfect while learning". Well not paying any attention to what I picked up, when I went to erase the marking they were not coming out and OMG the pen that I

Stay At Home Day

2012-01-18T22:16:00.000-08:00

Yes, today was definitely a stay-at-home day. Why? Just look at who visited our area last night. After shovelling the sidewalk and driveway I was ready for a rest in front of the fire place with a good book instead I let tennis get my attention but am working at my free motion quilting. I will post as soon as ready. Have a super Thursday.

Learning to Free Motion Quilting

2012-01-12T20:01:00.000-08:00

Free Motion Quilting has been a thorn in my side. I have taken classes 4 times and each time I learn something new and it also gives me a little more confidence. Last year I started following Leah Day's 365 different designs to use in free motion quilting. This year Leah is offering classes on Free Motion Quilting [video] which started last week. If this is one of your New Year's Resolutions to

2012-01-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone in Quilting Blogland. I hope that Santa filled all your wishes and that the New Year is filled with Magical Mystery, Fun Adventures, Delightful Surprises, Joy and Laughter all year through 2012.

Visited German Christmas Markets

2011-12-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I last posted but I would like to share with you some photos from Germany. This is my first visit to Germany and I was very impressed with their culture, buildings, the beauty of it all. I am sorry to say that I did not come across a Quilt Shop which is what we all look for when visiting a new city/country. Others have found them, but we were restricted in our freedom as we

Sharing a Proud Grandmother's Event

2011-11-14T22:48:00.001-08:00

I would like to share a proud grandmother's event. My grandson Ethan was awarded the MVP throphy for his involvement in playing football. Charleswood Broncos 2011 Bantams MVP "Ethan Diakow" Ethan is 14 years old and is entering the next level of play. Oh so proud Grandma! I would also like to share a wish that was sent to me. As Christmas is fast approaching we get caught up in christmas gifts.

After the Storm

2011-11-12T12:06:00.001-08:00

We survived the flash storm yesterday without too much damage in my area. Just a few planters tipped over. I guess that it was just trying to get our attention to the fact that yesterday was a special day. 11th year of the 20th century, 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour, 11 minutes and 11 seconds which we will never see in our lifetime again. [speaking for myself]. Today looking outside from my

November 11, 2011

2011-11-11T14:27:00.000-08:00

This year, Veteran's Day, 11,11,11 will never be repeated in our lifetime so I have captured what it was like outside my house. "Les't We Forget". I give thanks for what these brave men and women have done for our country. Not only were our veterans remembered on land, they were also remembered at sea. I did not get a picture of all the Sail Boats that sailed past my residence, but you can see at

Back at my Blog for a bit

2011-10-21T16:40:00.001-07:00

Guess the Internet also goes on Strike! Mine must have settled as it is back. I did have a hard time trying to get it back to work. I have completed my third quilt for "Victoria's Quilts" which in turn are donated to Cancer patients. And, after finishing that quilt, I have once again taken a Free Motion Quilting Class. #4 and you would think that I would be a pro by this time, but my brain and

3RD Garage Sale Project Completed

2011-10-06T17:49:00.000-07:00

It's been quite some time since I posted anything. Remember some time ago July to be exact I posted that I had attended a Fabric Garage Sale. Well today I completed my third project. I have to give Janet credit for starting this project, I only finished it. This quilt is being donated to Victoria's Quilts [which in turn is being donated to Cancer Patients]. In order to reduce my stash I have

In A Rut

2011-09-20T23:05:00.000-07:00

Do you ever get the feeling that you have bitten off more than you can chew! Well I am feeling just that these days. Am being run off my feet trying to do more than my body is allowing me to do therefore, to all my friends in Blogland, I have not forgotten you. I am living in your blogland for the time being and will get back soon. Things like blogging, facebook, e-mails, gardening, etc. is

Second GS Project

2011-08-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

Remember I posted my great GS buys a couple of weeks ago, well I have finished project #2. I'm not too fast at completing projects. I have great intentions, I have all these projects visualized [as finished you know]and that is where it ends. Here is what my second project looks like. First - as you can see these were finished blocks [35 of them], all I had to do is try and match one more block,

Venturing Out

2011-07-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I decided that I would visit another Quilting Group and my car drove directly to Crofton. Every quilting group that I have visited since being a quilter myself has so much talent and it seems like every group is working on something completely different from the other group. I visited the Crofton Senior Center where several quilters meet from that area. It was bright and cheery [newely

One Project from GS

2011-07-13T01:10:00.000-07:00

When you add fabric to your already huge stash, you have to get busy and do something with it. I am so proud of myself as I have completed one project and it is going into my Christmas Gift Box. This one is for my great granddaughter. She may return it as she is so in love with Justin Bieber that this will not do as a substitute. This is from the pillow case kit that I got at the GS. It was so

OMG! Not Another Hobby - GS

2011-07-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

I didn't think that I would ever go to a Garage Sale but I was wrong. This one was a special one. I was half an hour late and missed out on some of the better deals but there was a lot for everyone there. I was approached by a person there stating that she was a quilter and could I tell her what she was missing as a quilter as she had never seen so much fabric in a one person's stash. Was this a

O! Canada 2011

2011-07-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

Once again The Loose Threads have outdone themselves. A tradition was started several years ago to share our talents by hosting a mini Quilt Show in our community on Canada Day. This year was no exception, on display was the quilt judged Best Use of Color at the 2010 Cowichan Fall Fair. There were kittens in their baskets, on shelves, and on quilts. Not to take all the applause, the sheep,

Happy Canada Day

2011-06-30T23:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Canada Day to all Canadians and New Canadians. We are priviledged to have the Royal Couple visiting Canada during this special day. Enjoy whatever event you will be participating in.

Tried & Finished - Hotpads

2011-06-16T21:40:00.000-07:00

Followed the instructions on Sweet P Quilting and Creations and this is what I came up with. Did not take very long...but I was angry at what transpired after the Stanley Cup Hockey Game last night and I must have taken the frustrations out on the cutting mat and the sewing machine. Here is what I ended up with: This is the front [top] grey, red and black and on the back I used a Fat 1/4 that I

Farewell to a Satelite Member

2011-06-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

Last week we bid farewell to one of our Satellite Members.[Loose Threads Group]. We definitely went first class by hosting a High Tea with all the trimmings. Yes, we definitely had to come with all our finery [including hats]. We were not going to let guests of Will and Kate's wedding outdo us. The member who is leaving us for the Mainland was not told to wear a hat We presented her with her

Another UFO Finished

2011-06-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

I am serious about my UFO's. I am down to just a couple. As I look at these UFO's, the fabrics seem so dull in comparison with all the beautiful new vibrant colors out there. Fabrics are like fashion, they change every season so if you want to be in style you have to finish each project as quickly as possible. Guess they did not know that I was around and I do not work very fast, hence all those

All Done for Now

2011-05-16T19:51:00.000-07:00

Feeling pretty proud of myself as I did finish a project to donate to our church for their fund raiser. I get stressed out when I say YES to a request but feel better when I am done. Here is a pic. of the table topper that I whipped up in 2 days. This was a kit given to me by one of the ladies in our Satelite Group. Ladies Beware when purchasing a precut kit. When I opened this package it was

Just Busy [not finished]

2011-05-06T12:06:00.000-07:00

I haven't got the finished projects but have started and it needs to be finished prior to June 06/11. Wow, someone thinks that I am a genius. But it starts like this "Would you be able to donate a quilt for our fund raiser by ?" and I ask myself "What part of NO do you not understand?" It doesn't even enter my mind that I am not able to do it, I just say YES and proceed with the challenge. I am

Huge Garage Sale

2011-05-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

Huge Garage Sale on Saturday * Sunday, May 07/08, 2011 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm both days at 1867 Falcon Crescent, Cowichan Bay. BC Not all items are old - there is a good selection of new items. Come early for best selection. There may be some fabric just for you. See you there on Saturday. Sorry, I do not have any photos. But you will not be disappointed

One More UFO Finished

2011-05-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

To all Canadians, hope that yesterday's election turned out in your favor. One more of my UFO's finished. Haven't counted but think that I only have 14 more to go. I am heading for a rotator cuff surgery [right shoulder] within the next couple of months so have to get busy and try for a couple more projects to get done. Have just finished 2 quilts for Japan and now have been asked to make one

OMG! The Forgotten Blog

2011-04-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

I have just been out of the loop for so long I have forgotten about my Blog. After my vehicle accident last Fall, I have just been put on the wait list to have my right shoulder [rotator cuff is torn] operated on. Then I understand it will be total abstinence from quilting for 4 - 6 months. Just for an update, yes I am keeping to my resolution and trying to get all my UFO's finished one quilt at