Sunday, March 12, 2023

Designing A New Sewing/Hobby Space

It's time to make some changes.  If you seen my post before on my space, you will know I currently reside in an RV and even though my space was working very well.. it still lacked in some things that I feel I need to keep my creative juices flowing.  Here is a image of how I had it laid out last time...
Some of my biggest issues was lighting, lack of wall space, my chair and tables kept falling off the ledge where my pull out slide into my living space (about an inch drop), and when i put support under my table legs, they kept sliding out and I was constantly having to lift and reset them.  To hard for me with MG.  Plus other problems.  So I quit working, took it all down and have not quilted or sewn most the winter.

I started to watching a few studio organization videos, looking at images on Pinterest, and google searches.  I must say that one video stood out above and beyond all the rest. Maybe because I already apply m any of the planning tech. described and have done so for many years so they are tried and true.  I know they work and I consistently use them in my planning.  But she also had some great idea's that I had not considered that i hope to put into my planning of my new space.  You can watch the Youtube video "Here".

First I'll be ripping out my carpet.  Boring - and hard labor since I found out, they stapled it down almost everywhere with big staples, and some places are anchored with tie/down D-rings which have rusted.  So not to bore you with my very slow progress and not so interesting photos of rv flooring I'll get that done and get back to you in a  month (if I'm lucky) with the floors all done.  : )  




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Sunday, January 22, 2023

More Stitch A-longs, Sew A-longs, Quilt A-longs, oh my...

What a wonderful year this is starting off to be with so many wonderful projects, Let's See what  going on....

"QUILTING"

I'm going to start off by announcing the #CROCKPOTWEEKEND SEWALONG
Because it's going to start Jan. 27-29th and you need to get ready if your going to participate.
I have no images to share. so head on over to "Ivory Spring" to read all about it. Sounds Yummy!




The Pasture @ Be A Quilter
This new QAL just started Jan. 16th.
It's Accuquilt friendly
For Details go HERE













2023 BOM @ A Quilting Life
Start by watching the intro HERE  and read more information HERE
the details and links are posted below the video to help get you started.  If you can't see all the links, just click the "more" button.  






Riley Blake Designs - Block Challenge

Every year Riley Blake puts on a wonderful block challenge.  I highly recommend it if you have never joined in before.
Go HERE for details, and downloads.  It's all free.








Sew Scrappy Spools QAL - Jolly Jabber - FQS (Lori Holt)

I personally LOVE anything scrappy, and so when this one came along I just had  to post it.  Of course, who doesn't love Lori Holt designs....  Click HERE for the intro and details.










2023 Quilt Along - Mystery? @ Merrily We Quilt

Ok, this one is a true mystery to me, I don't see a real title, or any image of what we are making, but apparently it has already started with block one.
So the mystery is on... want to go see?  Go HERE.

Update: looks like block 2 has been released as well... HERE.




Modern Mystery QAL 2023 @ Modern Quilt Studio

There is a charge for this QAL but it may very well be worth the price.  It started Jan. 1st... You can still join at this time... For details check them out "HERE".











Scrap Buster Sew Along - Scrap fabric Love

I just love this one as it has a fun twist on using up your scraps in so many fun ways within your blocks.  Her You Tube Channel explains it all, so watch her intro "HERE".    I hope to add this one in this month before the month is over.  You can also find more information on Kristen's Website "HERE"

Head North - Minnesota Quilters

2023 MQ Online Mystery Quilt which runs through Sept. 1st.  First clue was released January 1st, but I believe there is still time to join.

You can read all the details "Here".







2023 Sew With Me (Beginner Series) - Erica Arndt

This looks like an amazing QAL for beginners and more experienced quilters alike.  You can find her intro on You Tube "Here" and read more about this fun QAL on her Blog  "Here"

Color Dance QAL - Ivory Spring

For all skill levels
it started Oct. 17 but continues on until Mar. 17
So you can still join in on the fun if you'd like.
For more details click "Here".









"Cross Stitching and Embroidery"


Country Folk 2023 SAL - Creative Poppy
Releases in 12 monthly parts starting in January, and you can join in at anytime.  
For more details go HERE.








" Crochet or Knit Alongs - also known as Hook Alongs"

2023 Temperature HAL @ The Secret Yarnery.

Watch the Youtube channed for introductory to this easy Hook Along.  Click Here.






"Sewing and So Much More"


The Make Nine Challenge - Home Row Fiber

Now before you go to the page and say. hey, that was posted in 2019!!!  Yes, I know.. but it has been going on year after year after year since then.  

The whole concept of this challenge is posted HERE.  But basically you make are to make NINE different things every year. It can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, cross stitched, quilted, mix media, papercrafting, what ever you want.  Just challenge yourself to make nine.
And if you use the hashtag on Instagram our You Tube or just about anywhere on the web, you will find hundreds of example of those beautiful projects others have been making year after year in this challenge... So why not challenge yourself this years... Maybe pick NINE from the lists I"ve posted this month and go for it. 

Challenge: Conquer Your Unfinished Objects - American Patchwork Quilting

Now I  could have put this challenge under quilts, but... this challenge can be anything but quilts and you can mix and match your UFO pile.  

For more details go "HERE".











 



Wednesday, January 11, 2023

A few more 2023 Quilt A-Longs and Other Happenings

A Season In Blue @ Laundry Basket Quilts
Information HERE

You Will need to purchase the Book.  But who wouldn't want to with such gorgeous projects inside.
Otherwise, this is a FREE Quilt Along.

It Started January 4th












Starlight Sparkler BOM @ Polkadot Chair
Information HERE

I thought this was a really pretty quilt to share.  You do need to buy the pattern but there is no monthly fee.













Project:Done @ Sunflower Stitcheries
Information HERE

This is a challenge of sorts to allow you to focus on unfinished projects and share with a group of friends.













Blue Baskets @ Piecing The Past Quilts
Details HERE

This is a Free Block of the Week.
It begins February 6th.

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Doodle Anyone?



  Doodle-A-Day Challenge @ Spoonflower

o   Details Here

o   Prizes being awarded

o   Starts January 1st 


I would love to find more arts and crafts 2023 Links.. do you know of any?  If you do, please post so we can list them here for everyone to find.  

Friday, December 30, 2022

2023 QAL, SAL, BOM, Mystery's, Challenges, and Classes


·         Designer Mystery BOM @ Fat Quarter Shop

o   click here for details

o   Register here

o   Begins in June 2023.






  Bountiful Charity QAL BOM and Stitch along @ Fat Quarter Shop

o   click here

o   Register Here for the QAL 

o   Bountiful Floss Box and project bag Here 

o   Begins March 2023



    Barn Star BOM Book Quilt @ Pat Sloan’s

o   Book can be purchased HERE

    BOM can be followed along here

o   Starts Jan 27th







  
Sweet Childhood Memories @ Pat Sloan’s

o  click here

o   Begins Jan 4th








Scissors and Spools QAL @ FQS

o   Pattern

o   Starts Jan/Feb 










Color Dance @ Ivory Spring

o details here

o   Started Oct. 2022 but you can still join in on this BOM





 2023 Murder Mystery QAL @ Murder mystery quilts

o   Download your fabric requirements now.




New Years Eve Mystery Quilt Along @ Craftsy

o   click here

o Get ready !!!

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“Block of Diamonds” Crazy Quilt BOM-Stitch Along @ Pintangle

o   click here

o   Gather your supplies – It starts January 12th, 2023

 






·         The January 2023 BOM program @ Stitchin Heaven

o   click here

o   They always release a wonderful variety of BOM programs for quilters to enjoy starting in January.


·         Classic Red & Cream @ Stitchin Heaven

o   click here

o   This begins February 2023








Sunny Patches @ Coriander Quilts

o   click here

o   She’s anticipating a Feb. Start Date








Starlight BOM @ Powered by Quilting

o   click here

o   Begins January 2023

o   This is a foundation paper piecing skill builder







Trailblazer BOM 2023 @ Patchwork Posse

o   click here

o   Join the group to get the pattern








Prairie Point Sampler 2023 @ prairie Point

o   click here

o   Scroll to bottom of page to sign up.

o   It actually started in September but you can still join in.



Homeward Bound @ The quilt show

o   click here

o   You will need to be a member to join this one

o   It begins January 1, 2023







 
Cross My Heart Quilt-Along @ All People Quilt

o   click here

o   Starts January 2 and runs thru Feb. 12th.

o   You need to buy the Feb. 2023 Issue of American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine.







 Calico Garden Sew along by Lori Holt @ FQS

o   click here

o   Available to order the Kit now if in stock.   4.99 reservation fee.

o   Starts January 30th, 2023

o   The sal will be on Lori’s blog HERE to follow along when it starts.





 Floral Felicity 2023 BOM/QAL @ Sew It Fabulous

o   click here

o   Runs July 2023 – June 2024








 2023 Mystery – Mathilde @ Quiltmania

o   click here

o   Read directions at link on where to find the kit.


 







Sweet n’ Scrappy: Making Modern Quilts with Scraps @ CreativeSpark-CTPub.

o   click here

o   This is an online class.  Sign up at link above.

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  Circus Cabin Scrappy 2023 SAL @ Stitched In Color

o   click here

o   Pattern is ready for download now and it starts in January.








  2023 Stronger Together Quilt & Stitch Along @ Fat Quarter shop

o click here

o   Runs from Feb. 1-28, 2023

o   Read all the details at the link provided above.







  2023 UFO Challenge

o   click here

o   Begins January. Go to link to download your chart and read details.






 
Intro to Temperature Quilts @ Moda

o   click here

o   This is not a qal or sal , just for fun for your own personal challenge.

o   Begin January 1st and runs till end of year.







  Project Quilting Season 14 @ Kim Lapacek – Persimon Dreams

o   click here

o   Starts January 2nd. Runs 12 weeks (January, February, and March)

o   Prizes






  RBD Block Challenge 2023 @ Riley Blake Designs

o   Links for information, supply lists Here..

o   It starts off at flamingo toes on January 3rd.




 2023 Quilty and Stitchy House of the Month Series @ Erica Arndt

o   Introduction Here 

o   Begins January 15th.







2023 Monthly Color Challenge @ Patterns by Jen

o  Click here

o   Begins January, but you can start getting ready now.

 






Mystery Quilt along New Year's Eve @ Craftsy

    Watch the intro Video Here

    Starts at 10:00 AM CST/11:00 EST.

Merry Mayhem's New Year's ONE-DAY Online Mystery Quilt @ Merry Mayhem's

    Details Here

    Download Part 1 and 2 now to get ready for New Years Day.

Cuts and Bolts Fabrics, has a Mystery quilt group on FB located "HERE"

    So if you love mystery's, These are free and lots of fun.. just request to join.



Quilt The Rainbow 2023 Challenge @ Gigi's Thimble

  Details Here

  Quarterly Prizes

  You will need her book "Quilt the rainbow"


    





Want to take some online classes this year?  Then check out these great links.

·         Creative Spark (quilting, sewing, embroidery, fiber arts, more) 

·         Empty Spools Seminars 


Did I miss some?  Let me know and I'll add them to future posts. 

Do you love this list and have a blog - Feel free to link to me.

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Happy 2023 Making!