http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ri2BG2qOvCg?feature=player_detailpage
I would like you to click on the link above, watch the video and then, if you live in Canada, ask your MP or MPP why this isn't for sale here.
Please pass on.
Blessings,
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Change of Plans
I have been working on a new quilt top today. It is a nice break from designing and writing patterns, working on my web site and sorting fabric. I got most of my fabric put back on the shelves after moving things around yesterday but there is still a bin of material that needs to be folded.
I have put all the smaller pieces in another bin and I will get back at them in a day or so after I have had this little break.
Have you checked out my Shortcut HST's on my web site. I have added a diagram and another step. This step will remove the need for trimming the points from the HST's before using them.
I've always found it annoying to have to do that so glad I have discovered this little trick.
My husband has started boiling the maple sap today. He thought he would start now rather than waiting for it to stop running. I have been a dutiful wife and taken him a thermos of tea and apple.
We may not be going away for Easter after all. There is a lot of things going on at the in-laws-elderly relatives in the hospital, children with the flu. They really don't need to have two more people plus dog adding to the mix. There are a number of things happening in the village so we will take part in some of them.
Blessings,
I have put all the smaller pieces in another bin and I will get back at them in a day or so after I have had this little break.
Have you checked out my Shortcut HST's on my web site. I have added a diagram and another step. This step will remove the need for trimming the points from the HST's before using them.
I've always found it annoying to have to do that so glad I have discovered this little trick.
My husband has started boiling the maple sap today. He thought he would start now rather than waiting for it to stop running. I have been a dutiful wife and taken him a thermos of tea and apple.
We may not be going away for Easter after all. There is a lot of things going on at the in-laws-elderly relatives in the hospital, children with the flu. They really don't need to have two more people plus dog adding to the mix. There are a number of things happening in the village so we will take part in some of them.
Blessings,
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Still Moving
We are, once again, moving furniture in the quilt and sun rooms. I guess this will go on for a bit as we use the rooms and see what feels comfortable and allows us to access what is needed.
Have you checked out the Free Patterns page that is listed under pages on the right side of the blog. I have 3 of my patterns there and will be getting more uploaded soon. Not today though. I have to put all my fabric back on the shelves.
I bought a new monitor for the computer on Saturday. What a difference in colour.
Speaking of colour; I notice that the trees along our driveway are starting to take on a reddish hue. This usually happens as the weather warms up and the leaf buds start to form. An encouraging sign of spring.
The sap has started running again and my husband thinks he will start to boil soon. As I no longer will be able to see him from the quilt room, he is going to have to phone me if he wants anything. We tried that once before but I nixed the idea pretty quickly. It can be boring just standing and stirring and hubby was calling me to tell of a bird he had seen or a chipmunks activity. Interesting but the constant interruptions did get to be annoying. I may have to institute a' one call an hour' policy!
Blessings,
Have you checked out the Free Patterns page that is listed under pages on the right side of the blog. I have 3 of my patterns there and will be getting more uploaded soon. Not today though. I have to put all my fabric back on the shelves.
I bought a new monitor for the computer on Saturday. What a difference in colour.
Speaking of colour; I notice that the trees along our driveway are starting to take on a reddish hue. This usually happens as the weather warms up and the leaf buds start to form. An encouraging sign of spring.
The sap has started running again and my husband thinks he will start to boil soon. As I no longer will be able to see him from the quilt room, he is going to have to phone me if he wants anything. We tried that once before but I nixed the idea pretty quickly. It can be boring just standing and stirring and hubby was calling me to tell of a bird he had seen or a chipmunks activity. Interesting but the constant interruptions did get to be annoying. I may have to institute a' one call an hour' policy!
Blessings,
Friday, March 22, 2013
Who Knew-Blog Growth
I discovered something yesterday while doing some adjustments to my blog settings: I can add pages. Who knew. Well, probably lots of people but I didn't. This aging lady is peddling as fast as she can to keep up with all this technology which wasn't even a dream while she was growing up. I can't even say I am keeping up as I still have a basic cell phone that is only used for sending and receiving calls and it is turned off the majority of the time. I don't tweet, text and rarely chat. I use Facebook but not to impart the minutia of my life.
On the plus side, I am proficient with the computer and digital camera. I set up my own web page and, while it isn't fancy, it does work. I am even thought of as something of a computer guru amongst my friends.
I have learnt from watching others, reading and trial and error. Mostly the latter and frequently accompanied by loud sounds of frustration.
If you look to the upper right hand side of your screen, you will see the word "Pages". Under it is Home and My Quilts. My Quilts will be changed to include all the free patterns I post or that may be a separate page. I haven't decided as yet. I am also thinking of including a page for some of my photos: deer, chickens, scenery etc. It will be called something like 'My Life in the Country"
So, big things happening in bloggerland for me. Hope you some of it interesting.
Blessings,
On the plus side, I am proficient with the computer and digital camera. I set up my own web page and, while it isn't fancy, it does work. I am even thought of as something of a computer guru amongst my friends.
I have learnt from watching others, reading and trial and error. Mostly the latter and frequently accompanied by loud sounds of frustration.
If you look to the upper right hand side of your screen, you will see the word "Pages". Under it is Home and My Quilts. My Quilts will be changed to include all the free patterns I post or that may be a separate page. I haven't decided as yet. I am also thinking of including a page for some of my photos: deer, chickens, scenery etc. It will be called something like 'My Life in the Country"
So, big things happening in bloggerland for me. Hope you some of it interesting.
Blessings,
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Blogging Fun
If you are an addicted blog reader, scroll to the bottom of the page and check out some of the ones I have listed. I have included cooking and country living as well as quilting. If you do contact them, please leave a comment letting them know you got the information from ArkAngel Creations. As part of this little exercise, I was supposed to list 11 links but only got to 8. I might give you some more later.
If you are a blogger, feel free to copy and paste the info and add your own.
Blessings
A few days ago, Quilter in the Pines tagged me for the Liebster Award
The rules for participation:1. You must post 11 random things about yourself.
2. Answer the questions that the nominator set for you
3. Create 11 questions for the people you nominate
4. Choose 11 blogs with less than 200 followers and link them in your post.
The questions from my nomines:1. Where did you go on your last vacation? Edmonton, to see our grandchildren
2. What is your favorite part of quilting? Designing the pattern
3. Do you do any other kinds of sewing? Dressmaking
4. Which ancestor would you like most to meet? My maternal great grandmother
5. If you could live in another time, when would it be? I prefer now more rights for women
6. What’s your favorite food? Fish and Chips
7. Do you like to cook? Bake but not cook
8. Do you like being around lots of people, or would you rather be by yourself? By myself
9. Do you follow any sports team? Blue Jays, sort of
10. Are you still in touch with your childhood best friend? No
11. What’s your favorite holiday? thanksgiving
Random Information:
Winter is my favourite season
I love classical music
I am a Christian
Quilting is my passion
Hand applique is my latest skill
Mystery books are my favourite
I am a royalist
My husband is my best friend
I believe a home isn't a home without a dog or cat (or some other non human companion)
I have two brothers and two sisters
I was born in England
Here are your questions:
Who is your favourite historial character: real or fiction
What is your favourite book
Do you remember the name of one of your school teachers
What is your favourite colour
What is your order in the family (oldest? youngest?)
What is your favourite month
What is your mother's maiden name
What was the name of your first pet
What is your favourite mode of transportation
Do you cry at movies
Where were you born
check out these blogs:
http://quiltinginthepines.blogspot.com
http://quiltinginthepast.blogspot.com
http://chetwyndchurch.blogspot.com
http://cheftigerskitchen.blogspot.com
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.com
http://onepatchatatimedesigns.blogspot.com
http://tasteofhomecooking.blogspot.com
http://mysimplecountrylife.blogspot.com
If you are a blogger, feel free to copy and paste the info and add your own.
Blessings
A few days ago, Quilter in the Pines tagged me for the Liebster Award
The rules for participation:1. You must post 11 random things about yourself.
2. Answer the questions that the nominator set for you
3. Create 11 questions for the people you nominate
4. Choose 11 blogs with less than 200 followers and link them in your post.
The questions from my nomines:1. Where did you go on your last vacation? Edmonton, to see our grandchildren
2. What is your favorite part of quilting? Designing the pattern
3. Do you do any other kinds of sewing? Dressmaking
4. Which ancestor would you like most to meet? My maternal great grandmother
5. If you could live in another time, when would it be? I prefer now more rights for women
6. What’s your favorite food? Fish and Chips
7. Do you like to cook? Bake but not cook
8. Do you like being around lots of people, or would you rather be by yourself? By myself
9. Do you follow any sports team? Blue Jays, sort of
10. Are you still in touch with your childhood best friend? No
11. What’s your favorite holiday? thanksgiving
Random Information:
Winter is my favourite season
I love classical music
I am a Christian
Quilting is my passion
Hand applique is my latest skill
Mystery books are my favourite
I am a royalist
My husband is my best friend
I believe a home isn't a home without a dog or cat (or some other non human companion)
I have two brothers and two sisters
I was born in England
Here are your questions:
Who is your favourite historial character: real or fiction
What is your favourite book
Do you remember the name of one of your school teachers
What is your favourite colour
What is your order in the family (oldest? youngest?)
What is your favourite month
What is your mother's maiden name
What was the name of your first pet
What is your favourite mode of transportation
Do you cry at movies
Where were you born
check out these blogs:
http://quiltinginthepines.blogspot.com
http://quiltinginthepast.blogspot.com
http://chetwyndchurch.blogspot.com
http://cheftigerskitchen.blogspot.com
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.com
http://onepatchatatimedesigns.blogspot.com
http://tasteofhomecooking.blogspot.com
http://mysimplecountrylife.blogspot.com
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A Day in the Country
My husband drove me into the village early this afternoon so I could go to the doctors and he could get the mail and do some odds and ends. As we were driving along, we saw a couple on the side of the road walking what appeared to be a couple of good sized dogs. When we got closer, we realized the dogs were actually miniature ponies! You never know what you are going to see when driving in the country.
We got a good bit of snow overnight but, as I mentioned yesterday, we decided to not get the driveway plowed as we are getting a warm spell on the weekend. However, when we got home, we could see it had been done. Our next door neighbour came over after doing his. Our driveway is about 200 feet long with a hill so that wasn't a case of just popping over with a snow blower for 10 minutes. The neighbour has a backhoe which is what he used. A nice surprise. They are good neighbours.
I've just finished designing another pattern and am quite pleased with it. However, the right shade of fabric is crucial to the look so I am thinking of offering it as a kit. I haven't done this before so will think on it for a bit.
What do you think of the idea? If I do go this route, I am going to have to sell the pattern in a store as I don't want to get into shipping costs, packaging etc.
Blessings,
We got a good bit of snow overnight but, as I mentioned yesterday, we decided to not get the driveway plowed as we are getting a warm spell on the weekend. However, when we got home, we could see it had been done. Our next door neighbour came over after doing his. Our driveway is about 200 feet long with a hill so that wasn't a case of just popping over with a snow blower for 10 minutes. The neighbour has a backhoe which is what he used. A nice surprise. They are good neighbours.
I've just finished designing another pattern and am quite pleased with it. However, the right shade of fabric is crucial to the look so I am thinking of offering it as a kit. I haven't done this before so will think on it for a bit.
What do you think of the idea? If I do go this route, I am going to have to sell the pattern in a store as I don't want to get into shipping costs, packaging etc.
Blessings,
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
An Encouragement
Winter and Spring seem to be in a wrestling match to determine supremacy and, at the moment, winter is wining. We are getting still more snow and, while it does look lovely, my appreciation for it is fading. This year, I need the warmth so my quilt room can get finished.
While I wait, I will continue to work on my unfinished projects so when all the hydro is hooked up I can get them quilted.
I got an e mail from a lady I met originally through an on line group and then in person. She wrote to tell me she had completed this quilt (sending a photo) from one of my free blocks. What a thrill to see someone else's interpretation and how lovely of her to share. It was and is such an encouragement.
She is now going on to make another of my patterns. She wanted to make it in a different size and I am pleased to be able to adjust the instructions for her.
I am sure other designer's go through periods of wondering if the only person interested in their patterns is themselves so receiving feedback is like discovering a $20.00 bill in your coat pocket.
Blessings,
While I wait, I will continue to work on my unfinished projects so when all the hydro is hooked up I can get them quilted.
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| Sandi's Star quilt |
She is now going on to make another of my patterns. She wanted to make it in a different size and I am pleased to be able to adjust the instructions for her.
I am sure other designer's go through periods of wondering if the only person interested in their patterns is themselves so receiving feedback is like discovering a $20.00 bill in your coat pocket.
Blessings,
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