Quilty Cottage Road Trip

A work week at the cottage needed a little diversion…a quilt show close by was just the ticket!

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaJune 1, 2023quilt show, quilt shop, fabric shopping, fabric fun, quilt show inspiration, inspiration, quilt guild, tula pink, sampler quiltComment

A New Retreat Location

We checked out a new retreat space last week…learn all about it here.

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaMay 20, 2023retreat, quilt retreat, fun with friends, quilting fun, foundation paper piecing, charity quilts, fidget quilt, strip piecing Comments

My Early Sewing Days

I wasn’t always a quilter. My love of fabric started when I was around 10 years old when my mom taught me how to sew. Follow me down memory lane and see some of my early garments.

PersonalSharon GalnaApril 29, 2023garment sewing, fabric love, fabric, sewing, textiles Comments

Just Call Me The Bag Lady!

Just call me the bag lady! I really enjoy making bags…maybe because they can highlight such beautiful fabrics and are also so useful…a perfect combination of form and function!

Personal, PatternsSharon GalnaApril 19, 2023emmaline bags, byannie patterns, rainbow hardware, rainbow zippers, bionic gear bag, a place for everything 2.0 pattern, the ultimate travel bag 2.0 pattern, quilted bags, bag hardware, zippers, colourful fabricComment

Happy Hexies

The hexi runner is finally complete! What started out as a simple hand sewing project (inspired by Instagram) to take to the cottage turned into an awesome runner for my dining room table.

Personal, Tips & Tricks, TutorialsSharon GalnaApril 5, 2023EPP, English paper piecing, fussy cutting, slow stitching, hand work, hand stitching, colourful Comments

Our Latest Retreat

Check out some of the projects from our latest retreat…always so productive even while having fun!

PersonalSharon GalnaMarch 22, 2023quilt, quilt retreat, quilting getaway, quilting friends, wanderer's wife pattern, foundation paper piecing, pineapple quilt, alpaca quilt pattern Comments

Playing Around With Bargello

Have you ever tried a Bargello quilt? This striking quilt design is perfect if you are in need of a challenge. Check out a couple of my versions.

Personal, PatternsSharon GalnaMarch 8, 2023bargello quilt, bargello, no measure bargello, bargello pattern, quilt gift, quilted table runner, table runnerComment

Another Edge Finish

After slow stitching with four English paper piecing projects over the last year or so it’s time to start finishing some! Last time it was Prudence, this time it’s Southern Aurora. Two great quilts, two different finishes!

Personal, Tips & TricksSharon GalnaFebruary 15, 2023lilabelle lane creations, Southern Aurora, slow stitching, English paper piecing, EPP, colourful quilt, low volume background, quilting, quilting fun, quilt art Comments

Borders for Prudence

It took a while for me to figure out how I wanted to border my beloved Prudence quilt. I had so much fun making the quilt top that I wanted to blocks to shine. Check out the results…

Personal, Tips & TricksSharon GalnaJanuary 31, 2023EPP, English paper piecing, prudence quilt, lilabelle lane creations, fussy cutting, colourful quilt, tula pink, quilting fun Comments

Christmas Gift Giving 2022

I can finally share with you what I’ve been working on for gift giving…check out my quite varied projects!

PersonalSharon GalnaDecember 28, 2022Christmas gifts, Christmas runner, Lexi carryall, genealogy, Christmas sewing, Scandinavian woven stars, family history bookComment

A Friend's Artwork

A friend’s artwork had me so impressed and mesmerized that I went home with 3 pieces of her work! Check it out here…

PersonalSharon GalnaNovember 3, 2022mandala, mandalas, dot painting, harmony dot design, harmony dots, artwork, new hobby, paintingComment

Material Girls Retreat 2022

It’s retreat season! Once again, me and my quilty friends attended the Material Girls Retreat and had the most wonderful time. Read all about it here…

Community, PersonalSharon GalnaSeptember 26, 2022retreat, quilt retreat, quilting friends, quilt projects Comments

Road Trip!

Have you ever gone on a shop hop? It’s your chance to visit quilt shops you may not normally have a chance to visit. If your guild offers one I highly recommend going…get the credit card ready!