It's all about the weather again here in south eastern Ontario. Weather does not know borders, LOL. It's a good thing I love the snow, with the caveat that I don't have to drive in it.
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While it's great to be finishing up Robbie's quilt, I felt the need to be stitching something of the season.
In my stash was this little kit someone gave me ages ago. The included fabrics are quite ...
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read moreCrabapple Hill Designs A Garden's Alphabet BOM, pink crayon tinted and embroidered. Blocks all done; assembly required.
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February 22, 2022
Loves, 7 or 8 of Them Today
from Canadian Needle Nana
"Love each other or perish." W. H. Auden Monday is a public holiday here and in many of the Canadian provinces, Family Day. It's a day for families to take a midwinter rest or get outside and enjoy winter fun together. This year there are lots of planned activities. We will be dog sitting as daughter and family take a little overnight trip. Love these faces...mother Abbey with her offspring, Petey and Ned. These Labradors love the snow. The family was here last Sunday for snowmobiling. They all had a great time. Both the grandsons were here.I ...
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February 14, 2022
Free Patterns, Scrappy Appliqued Hearts, Book and Show and Art Too
from Canadian Needle Nana
I transplanted the White Polka Dot plant into my old teapot which is now a planter. It is doing well in it so far but I need to read up on how to prevent it from becoming "leggy". And I got out my finally completely finished appliqued Scrappy Hearts runner for this week. Pattern of my own multi-year making; I didn't mean it to be that way. I just kept second guessing all my choices which is what I do when I'm not following along with an expert who knows what they're doing. In spite of the ... read moreJanuary 10, 2022
Wordle, Gail's Jewel Box, Wooliest Pin Cushion, New CAL, A Show to Watch
from Canadian Needle Nana
I have a bunch of stuff to share in this post. Have you heard of Wordle? My sister alerted me to this new word game that folks have gone wild for. One puzzle is released each day and I won't talk about the details here; if interested you can read them yourself. The creator does not want to make money off it so it isn't an app. I think. Doesn't take long to do; I like it. If you try it, let us know what you think. One puzzle a day found here at Power Language UK ... read moreNovember 26, 2021
Two Sewing Room Additions, Great Gift Idea, Foundation Stitched Scrappy Trees, The Thanksgiving Star
from Canadian Needle Nana
I have two additions to my sewing room, neither of them are brand new but I'm enjoying both very much. Daughter was updating her den tv and had her bedroom tv available so she gave it to me for my sewing room. I'm able to watch whatever I want, well, listen to really. So that's been fun. I've watched the new Dexter which Hubby has no interest in. Yes, and another place to drape fabric! My little $79 Brother sewing machine bit the biscuit last week. Wow, it served me well and I treated it horribly ...
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November 11, 2021
The Sopranos, Autumn Quakers, Hand Quilting, Quiltmania, Photo Fail
from Canadian Needle Nana
We are rewatching The Sopranos and enjoying it very much. Last night's episode got me thinking. In that one, Tony is convincing his mother( played by the wonderful Nancy Marchand) to move into a facility for old folks...he is careful to not call it a home but a retirement village. Several times he brings up her age,70, as if that is reason enough to be living in such surroundings. The reality is that she is showing signs of early dementia and is really not safe on her own anymore. It made me think of people I knew ... read moreOctober 30, 2021
Five Fabulous Things to Like on a Late October Thursday
from Canadian Needle Nana
So many things to like and share this Thursday! May 24, 2021
Netflix Shows To Watch, Star Stitching, Cross Stitch House Building
from Canadian Needle Nana
I have to mention how lovely the weather has been finally and how great it is to be outside digging in the dirt. The least bit of raking up the old leaves and debris makes a big difference to how neat and tidy the flower beds look. And enable me to spy this fellow returning to what might have been his winter lodging under the tree right in front of my kitchen window. May 3, 2021
Beauty Product, Apple Crumble, Basket Applique, Amazing Bird Sighting
from Canadian Needle Nana
All this week down at the pond I've been serenaded by several cardinals singing their beautiful songs. I had to think how blessed I am to not only live where this is a morning greeting but also to have my hearing to hear them. With hubby being hard of hearing, I'm conscious of that too. I had a marvelous treat last week when the barred owl suddenly alighted on a tree in the marshy area as I was sitting on the skating shack steps. I was using binoculars and caught the movement of something quite chunky looking. Because ... read moreApril 19, 2021
Cakes and Puppies, Quilted Stars and Flowers in Blues
from Canadian Needle Nana
Hello all. A sincere thank you for the emails we are still receiving. All read, all appreciated and put a smile on my face. read moreNovember 29, 2020
Turkey Photos, Winter's Palette, Fans Applique, Homemade Bagels
from Canadian Needle Nana
In honour of my American friends celebrating their Thanksgiving- Turkeys- live ones. They trot through from time to time, no rhyme or reason for their visits. I love their feathers and sometimes pick up one around the property.Such large bodies; such tiny heads! I watched the snow falling all day long yesterday. Out every window it was the same view. Evergreens laden with white and the snow flakes drifting down. Pretty but I realized how narrow the colour palette becomes in a Canadian winter. No pinks or yellows, or blues. It's a beautiful one in its way with ...
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November 22, 2020
Whimsical Foxes, Applique, Christmas Quilting Tutorials, Netflix Viewing
from Canadian Needle Nana
You know I like whimsical...especially involving mice, fox, deer, dogs, bunnies; well I guess any critters actually. I love the details in this scene below. Snug little fox with her knitting, cup of tea and pizza slice. And note the dream catcher on the wall and the tiny cowboy boots. Does a scene like this make you feel cosy and snug too? As far as I can find out this illustration is from a children's book called Jezeva Kucica by Branko Copic. Translation, The Hedgehog's House. If you know more about the artist, please let me know ... read moreNovember 6, 2020
Kindness is In, Baskets and Parachutes Applique, Rebecca- the Movie, A Thanksgiving Cactus
from Canadian Needle Nana
I dreamt the other night that I was swimming. It is a recurring dream and the water is what this dream is about. It's an ocean with warm, clear blue-green water. (Nothing like the North Atlantic at home where I grew up). It feels beautiful as I effortless swim through it. I'm thinking all the while, this is so wonderful. I'm a much better swimmer in this dream than in real life where what I do barely qualifies as swimming. I've had this same dream very occasionally but going back some 45 years; it is like ... read moreOctober 14, 2020
Halloween Colours, Poetry, Tiny Yellow Triangles, A Show to Watch
from Canadian Needle Nana
Dylan Thomas Especially when the October wind with frosty fingers punishes my hair, Caught by the crabbing sun I walk on fire And cast a shadow crab upon the land No shadow crab cast that day. Hubby and Murphy enjoy one of our daily walks in cloudy weather. Someone asked and yes, we walk no matter the weather. We have all the gear. Suddenly it seems, all our trails are leafy ones. And wild autumn New England asters are everywhere! From this meadow area, our trail leads through those trees to the left of the white birch branch, an area ... read moreJune 28, 2020
American Goldfinch, Wildflowers, Pieces From the Past SAL, Solidarity Blocks and Cake Too
from Canadian Needle Nana
Happy Thursday! I captured this little American Goldfinch looking at me as I photographed him from the dining room window. He stared at me quite a while and I worried he was seeing his own reflection and would start dive bombing it like the crazy robin did. This is their mating time I understand. But no, he soon hurried off with other very important things on his mind, no doubt. Our bird bath has been a success and I hope to show photos soon of the robins lining up to take a turn. That's been a lot of fun ...
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