Something Different EDITED

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So many things happened since I last post but not much in the sewing department.

The office had its Christmas Party at the Chateau Laurier. Yes, there are a few castles in Canada too. It was such a magical venue. Wow.

The woman dressed in black in the mirror is me. I could have go on and on as it was fabulous everywhere, but it wasn't a tour, it was a party. I will visit it one day and bring my good camera. All these were taken with my cell. 

Rascal decided to move "in". He was here almost all week. Early in the morning and at 6PM, we would let him in for some food, some love and to warm up too. 

I called different places like C.A.T. (Community Alley Trappers) to pick him up but their are at full capacity at the moment. :^(  I'm sad that they can't take him in and it is also sad that there are so many pets waiting for a good home.

Anywho! Rascal eats like an ogre and he's about to blow my budget, lol. Since him and Raven don't get along, we brought a big box outside, jammed it under the patio table so the wind wouldn't blow it away, brought out some blankets and spread a quilt on top in an effort to protect him from the wind. 
 

On Wednesday, he was gone. The snow melted a lot this week, so we figured the wild was calling him back. It's easier to catch rodents when the snow isn't deep. 

I worked a bit on the Four-Block quilt. As I was quilting, I wondered if the pencil marking will disappear in the wash. 

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(I completely omit to tell you about the something different. Haha. Too many pots on the back burner here.)

I want to finish this. An old Petit Point canvas received in a box with all the yarn in a bag. No numbers to identify which yarn goes with which canvas. It has been on the frame for a very long time. The masking tape on the right side is all dried up. 

I'm thinking of bringing it to the office for some fun stitching during my lunch break. It's hard to tell in the photo but the girls are done except for the faces. The snow is what I'll start working on first. 

I am also getting backings together for the baby tops. Isn't this one lovely ? I have enough of this one for three baby quilts. Yay. 

I was in the "process" of getting my sewing room organized, again! 

2024

Through the years, this place is only getting worst. It's a mess. 

2025

I'm so organized at work but my sewing room . . . 

It's an enigma to me. So, I started to remove everything from the floor. 

It took a while to get to the bottom. 

I thought these milk crates would be better since they store upward. Before I was even close of having half of the fabric organized, 

I decided to get the flannel out to make backings. (on the left, the two pinks and in the foreground the blue and green fabric are all flannel) Sigh! I know I'm ADHD and I knew I will do this and I tried to stop myself but this morning, I got up and all I could think of were the flannel that would go great with this top and this one and . . . and there's no cure. 😞

The far end of the room, is no better. The flannel bin has been opened, exploding fabric everywhere. . .

I bet you didn't know that the top of a cabinet door is a flat surface. Ha! 

Hopefully, I'll start 2026 with an organized sewing room. 😶

Back to the office.

We had the potluck lunch on Dec 18th. That's when we receive gifts from the bosses. There's so many things in the gift box like a prepaid credit card, lip balm, chocolates, Mason jar soup, hard candies, amongst other things, and a Christmas card. The one I got is so cute that I want to share it with you. 

Peace, love and hot chocolate . . . and a quilt! Oh my gosh! She gave me the card that has a quilt on it. She SOOOO gets me.  💝

With this, I wish you all a very 

rest of the year, filled with good time, pleasant company, sweet moments you will remember forever and health. And hot chocolate!

Cheers! ;^)

P.S. The comments left on my last post are not coming to my inbox. Sigh! The more it changes the more it's the same. Lol.

 

More fun happening at these talented ladies' blogs: 

Angela at So Scrappy

Frédérique at Patchwork and Quilts

Cynthia for Oh Scrap!

Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching 

Did You Say Orange?

My life took a left turn. My suggestion to the Artisanat committee to make baby quilt kits was accepted and I now have a second full time job, lol.

After three hours of putting one kit together, ONE KIT, it was still not done. I was about to give up . . . unfortunately, I'm no quitter. So, I took a step back, licked my paw for a bit while my brain was grinding. Got another cup of coffee and boom . . . it became clear. My sewing room is not set up to make kits. Ok, problem identified. The solution is? 

Reorganize the sewing room in function of size instead of colours. 😵

This lovely print was the start of the first kit

When the pattern calls for 3.5", let's say, I have to go through all the colours to find the right scraps. That's nonsense. Having all the 3.5" in one spot will be more productive. 

Kit #1: 9-Patch blocks with alternate block of Humming bird. MIA: flannel backing.
Pattern is written.

It looks like my summer will be happening in the sewing room. Cut, cut, and cut some more trying to move all the scrap that comes in every week. Your prayers are welcomed. Lol. 

I need some time to sew too because my shoulders can't handle the cutting anymore today. 

Flying Home in orange. Only two as my tester block was made in orange, of course! 😎

Sewing little squares as leader-enders. As I snapped the picture, Mr. 9-Patch decided to walk away, haha. 

I thought of having a few different patterns for the kits with different levels of difficulty so we wouldn't be doing the same old easy pattern all the time. 

I'm down to 24. . . and I'm probably not done. So many inspiration out there. 

Last weekend, we had a little visit from the one we call Rascal. 

On the slim side but otherwise he looked healthy. And so friendly, he loves to be pet but don't try to pick him up. He's a feral cat after all. 

That's all I have for now. Hope all is well with you and that you can enjoy some fabric therapy. 

;^)

P.S. I will reply to your comments. It's Real Estate Season at the office and I come home too tired to open the computer. But I will do it this weekend. 💖

Visiting my stitching sisters for more inspiration. 

Angela at So Scrappy

Frédérique at Patchwork and Quilts

Cynthia for Oh Scrap!

Alycia for Finished or NOT Finished Friday

Nina Marie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever

Not Your Typical Week

Not MY typical week either, but what a week it was. My week went to the cats. Even though my son celebrated his 28th birthday, Raven got all my attention.

But first, FABRIC. 

Double Halo in Seafoam Green - done

Trimmed Blue and NOT trimmed Aqua crumb blocks 

and the usual 9 Patch trio. OOOOhhhh! Dots! 

And now the cat story. 

Bright and early Tuesday morning, we had the visit of Rascal. 

He came to the patio door, begging for food and love. Of course, I handed out both and plenty of it too. So he decided this place was cool and walked nonchalantly into the house. 😲

Raven was not amused that I gave HIS food to this stranger. "Hey, what's wrong with you? That's my food and you are busy petting me, REMEMBER!!" 

But somehow, they got along. Wow! Two males and I'm pretty sure this vagabond isn't neutered. He had no collar so we decided to name him Rascal. 

Unfortunately, I had to go to work so I sent him back outside where he chilled with Raven on the deck. Look how he keeps his paws together. So cute. I kept thinking about him all day long, and how skinny he was, and where to find the time to take him to the vet, etc. I rushed home that afternoon to care for him some more but he was no longer here. 

That little Rascal stole my heart. I'm still thinking of him and I hope someone has adopted him as he has a sweet disposition. (Deep inside, I still hope he will show up again.) Bye, Rascal. 

Raven started to have a peculiar behaviour, mainly not jumping on the bed anymore but literally climbing on the bed. Claws in the quilt, trying with all his might, to climb Mount (Super High Bed) Everest. I thought that was weird. Then I noticed that he didn't walk much. He walked a few steps and sat, walked 3 steps and sat. When he did walk, he would do so like a raccoon with his back all arched up. This caused me to be concerned, very concerned. 

A little visit to the vet turned into over an hour visit with a blood test and x-rays being taken to finally reveal that Raven has a spine injury. 😢 I don't know when or where this happened as my cat is an adventurous Indiana Jones in the jungle behind our house. Not only do I have to take care of my sons, but I am now a cat nurse! 🙀 I move him around the house to his desires so he doesn't have to exert himself. 😟

Here he is at the vet clinic. 

The picture is pretty blurry because we were both very nervous to hear the final verdict. Now, he's on meds and he's sleeping peacefully by my side. He has another appointment with the vet next week. Meanwhile, I will go to work because I am broke. 😭 But he is worth every penny. 

Hopefully, I can tackle my own Mount (Aqua) Everest during the weekend. 

Enjoy your week everyone. 

;^) 

P.S. If you see Rascal, please tell him to come back home. 😉

Joining these talented ladies this week. 

Angela at So Scrappy

Frédérique at Patchwork and Quilts

Cynthia for Oh Scrap

Alycia for Finished or NOT Finished Friday

NinaMarie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever