Holy Deep Freeze!!

 

Have you ever seen a FULL sundog??

 

Just when you think it can't possibly get colder...

 

It is -40C with the windchill...Yikes!!!

 



 

It's a beautiful sight but you know it's cold when you see that!!

 

 

 I ventured to Carlyle and Arcola, Sask. to pick up my hired man...

 

The quad...

 

After a brief stay at the Artic Cat Hospital, he's all good to go again!!

 

My quad is my hired hand, pulling augers, winching things into place, chasing cows, carrying heavy loads.

 

 It worked as hard as I did this summer!

 

He deserved a rest!

 

I have tried to visit this store quite a few times

 

 but

 

 it is always closed when I come through...

 

 

Probably a good thing!!

 

That is where my treadle sewing machine came from...

 

 

 

So it's just a tease through the window today!

 

The buildings in Arcola have such history...

 

 

 

I am not sure what this building was originally but now it's 'Buddy's Bar'...

 

I can envision the horse and buggies backed up at the unloading dock...

 

Buildings were constructed with such character back then....

 

Wouldn't this little building be a great quilt store??

 

Talking about quilting....

It is Scrap Squad Friday hosted by Rebecca Ball with her version of Star Search

 

 

Original Version of Star Search

 

 calls 'Kaffe is Star Struck'

 

 

 

Be sure to hop on over to Quiltmaker's Blog

 to

learn more about her process in making this quilt.

 

I love how Rebecca has echoed the circular pattern from the border onto the stars!

 

Stay warm...

 

It can't get colder....

 

Can it?!!?!

 

Christa

 

 

 



Scrap Squad Friday

 

Wow...This week is my turn

 

Can you believe it Scrap Squad #5????

 

One more to go...
 



 

This quilt is called Star Search by Carolyn McCormick

 

I decided to try some color that I don't usually use....

 

Let me rephrase that....NEVER use!!

 

Yellow and Greys

 

You can read more about the making of this by clicking HERE .

 

I spent this week getting all the cows home....

 

 

So I am now ready for winter now!!

 

I was finally able to make it to Guild yesterday....

 

And boy did we make progress!!

 

 

We are making a quilt to auction off for STARS Air Ambulance in March,2014.

 

Can you believe we did all this in a couple of hours!!!

Excuse the bad basement lighting..it really looks awesome!!

 

I'll be sure to get more pics and details in the upcoming weeks!

 

 I am off to Kenossee Lake Retreat with the Heart&Hands Guild from Estevan,Sask!!

 

Going to be a lot of fun....

 

Gone Stitching!!

 

Christa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Scrap Squad Friday

Just about missed it...

 

I don't know where the days go but it is Friday again!

 

 

This is Gina's rendition of our SS#5 Star Search....

 

 

To read more about Gina's Illinois Fall quilt, 

 

click HERE 

 

Have a great weekend

 

Christa

 

 

 

 



A Full Weekend

A lot was accomplished this long weekend...

 

Great weather to haul some straw..

 

 

After Dawson and I fixed the truck..

 

This one is for Shelby and Bonnie!!

 

She is not that handy with tools though...

 

 

Justin went to a local auction and bought himself a Farmall H

 

He has been eyeing up these old tractors and this one runs really well!!

 

Arnold and I attended a friends wedding in Regina....

 

 

 

I thought this bridesmaid had a different dress only to realize those were permanent wings!!

 

 

Yikes!!!

 

There was a photo booth that we all had a lot of fun playing with.....

 

 

 

People kept sneaking in the photo...

 

As my kids said....

 

Alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the result of these photos...

 

 

 

 

 

Finally...just us!

 

I even found time to pull out a UFO to work on!!

 

Remember Lillypilly Tree??

 

I barely do!

 

 

 

 

I am going to double layer quilt this one so I am starting with the leaves...

 

 

 

 I managed to finish Scrap Squad #5!!

 (under the wire..again)

 

 

 

We finished our Thanksgiving weekend with a huge feast with all the kids and grandson.

 

I think I need a rest today!!

 

Christa