Author Archives: Norma Hanson

Daffodil BQ2

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This is the latest project that I have been working on. I started this one last weekend. The pattern is BQ2. The daffodil fabric was part of the stash enhancement purchases that were made at the huge sale at Liquidation World back in December 2007. http://silverthimblequilting.blogspot.com/2007/12/stash-busting-efforts.html

This quilt will finish queen size. There are only 30 blocks total in the whole quilt top. That square of daffodil fabric finishes at 12″ so that gives you some idea of the size of those flowers!

We have a long range weather forecast of 7 consecutive days of sunshine. It seems appropriate to work on such a bright and cheerful quilt – very reflective of the positive mood around here now that the sun seems to be shining here non-stop! I love summer–bring on the sun!

Two More Flimsies from Pansy Fabric

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I spent today piecing two new flimsies. Both tops are made from the pansy collection of fabrics I purchased in Oregon when I was there over a year ago. This fabric seems to go on forever as I continue to piece projects from it in an attempt to use it up.

This first flimsy is a table topper. I made this one from 2 1/2″ strips instead of the usual 3″ strips. This one finishes at about 27″ across. The purple fabric on the outer edge really looks blue in this picture. This next flimsy is a table runner from Terry Atkinson’s book, Let’s Do Lunch. This one finishes at 16 1/2″ x 66″ – nice and long. Terry calls this one Seven Layer Salad. Even after piecing these two tops, I still have more of this pansy collection left!

Happy Birthday Harold and Brenda!

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Yesterday we attended a surprise birthday party for my husband’s sister. She turns 60 on the 8th. My husband was surprised when there was a cake there for him too.


I made this bag for my SIL for her birthday. The bag is called, Farmer’s Market Tote and is from Terry Atkinson’s book, Let’s Do Lunch. My version is made from pastel batiks and is heavily quilted with straight lines. I love Terry’s patterns because they turn out just like the pictures in her book–no surprises!

Happy Canada Day!

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My husband and I headed out to watch the local fireworks in honour of Canada Day. These are some of the shots I was able to capture.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!
I AM PROUD TO BE CANADIAN AND THRILLED TO LIVE IN SUCH A WONDERFUL COUNTRY!

Cat Table Topper Update

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The cat table topper that I made for my aunt has reached its destination. Here is a picture of the table topper on my Aunt’s table. Have a look at the cute flower arrangement that she and my mom put together to go with the topper.
The cute cat tea pot was already in the possession of my aunt. My mom got the idea to put some flowers in it and use it as a centerpiece. Very cute!

As a thank you for making the toppers for her, my aunt gave me this addorable pewter pin. I have always admired the sewing/quilting themed pewtewr pins that some of my fellow guild members have. Now I have one of my own.


And because I have been talking about them, this is an updated picture of my Mom (left) and my Aunt (right). Looks like the weather is sunny at my Aunt’s house.