Old Fashioned Barn Raising

Well...It's actually more like a New Fashioned Barn Raising!

Justin's barn has seen better days that's for sure!

This barn used to be in Torquay. Saskatchewan 

as 

the livery. 

We think it was moved in the early 50's 

as

Justin's farm picture has the barn in 1954. 

After the storm in January, 

the barn was blown off it's foundation. 

A couple more storms 

and

 this barn will be history like so many others that went down in that storm.

There is so much history on Justin's farm. 

This was the 'old'  Joel Salte Farm.

The daughter, Joleen had carved her name in the cement

The lightning rods were installed in 1951

by 

H.R. Gordon Lightning Rods

of

Melfort, Saskatchewan

Justin had been planning how he was going to fix his barn for a few years now. 

His friend, Eric comes from a great construction family. 

Eric's Dad had built all the foundations for our barns in the 80's.

So the Vandenhurks began the feat of saving this relic!

They brought every piece of heavy machinery you can think of...

Put beams through the barn....

ready to be jacked up...

New footings are poured...

New metal walls were welded to take place of the old walls.

Before you know it, 

they had this barn looking like it was standing on toothpicks!

The red metal is on it's way 

and 

framing has begun to prepare for the shiny new walls.

It's cleaning up very well! 

Justin says we can have a quilt show at his place when he is done!

Can you imagine?!?

This barn is going to need a quilt of its own...

Oh.. to narrow it down!!

Some people own a boat....

Justin will own a barn!

Christa 

Fall Pop Up Shop

With Fall coming fast, 

We had our final pop up shop for the season!

 

My garage turned into a quilt shop!

With quilts on the rails and trucks!

We filled my three car garage with all kinds of quilting 

from 

Gypsy Soul Fabrics

 and

 Second Story Quilting 

There was all kind of goodies to be had! 

as well as

Fadiah of Something Sweet by Fadiah

Everyone had a nice time visiting with new and old friends!!

As well as perusing the quilts!

Thank you to all who made the trek from far and wide! 

You made it a great day!

I love how Angela and I had made the same quilt!

Such a good example of how fabric can really change it up.

This pattern is called 

Brilliant 

by 

Taralee Quiltery of Manitoba

Thank you to all who took the time to supported us.

It was much appreciated! 

Now let the quilting season begin! 

Christa

Another Season has Passed

What I wouldn't do for a three day rain.....

Things are ridiculously dry and the dugouts are darn near empty.

Let's hope for some snow this winter!!

I can't believe we are already into September.

I was blessed to get a week at the Artisan Cabins

 At

 Kenosee Lake,Saskatchewan again this year.

Such a fabulous place to be creative!

So many great conversations with people from all over.

Lunches with the resident artists, 

Shirley Rumble, Ken Frederickson and Margaret Delainey

Chylisse Marchand was an artist this year. 

I just loved her work

 and

 suggested she contact some fabric companies to get her works made into fabrics

I would buy these in fabric!

Absolutely beautiful!

Of course.... browns and blues!!

I didn't get many quilts done this year 

as 

I think every one was just so glad to have a chance to socialize again!

This one is a pattern by Tannis Fahlman of Regina 

called 

Jelly Roll Jazz.

Takes one roll of print and one of solid for background!

Great pattern!

I sold a few pieces at the cabin this year.

My favorite sale was my mini wallet to Darlene SteMarie

Her mom is Shirley Rumble. 

Arnold and Shirley love to play crib at the cabins.

I told her it was a pity purchase 

as

 she was so glad to see her mom playing cards and laughing again.

Shirley has cancer and has had a real battle with it. 

She recently told me that when you have reached the end of your rope,

to tie a knot and hang on.

She said her rope is getting frayed and the know is coming undone.

She is such a trooper. 

She has been a valuable member of the Artisan Colony for sure. 

Her husband, Bud took me 'antique' ing this summer

where 

we found this little baby!!

It was in mint condition!

Thanks for the fun, Bud and Shirley!

We really enjoy our time at the cabins.

Last weekend was the final day.

Great memories with good friends.

Winter is a coming.....

Christa