Sheena Brooks
@kanatanewf.bsky.social
Ex-pat Newfoundlander.
Member of the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild, Ottawa Valley Quilt Guild, and the Richmond Curling Club.
Too many hobbies to count and now that I'm retired, more time to pursue them!
Member of the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild, Ottawa Valley Quilt Guild, and the Richmond Curling Club.
Too many hobbies to count and now that I'm retired, more time to pursue them!
Another recent quilt finish that is finally off my UFO list - With Glowing Hearts. Pattern by Patti Carey of Patti's Patchwork. Fabric is Northcott Oh Canada - the 10 year anniversary collection.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Another recent quilt finish that is finally off my UFO list - With Glowing Hearts. Pattern by Patti Carey of Patti's Patchwork. Fabric is Northcott Oh Canada - the 10 year anniversary collection.
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Happy Pride Month!
Finished piecing together the CQA True Colours 2025 Quilt today - June 1st - the first day of Pride Month!
Thank you to all the block designers and CQA folks who made this quilt along happen.
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Finished piecing together the CQA True Colours 2025 Quilt today - June 1st - the first day of Pride Month!
Thank you to all the block designers and CQA folks who made this quilt along happen.
#quiltsky
June 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Happy Pride Month!
Finished piecing together the CQA True Colours 2025 Quilt today - June 1st - the first day of Pride Month!
Thank you to all the block designers and CQA folks who made this quilt along happen.
#quiltsky
Finished piecing together the CQA True Colours 2025 Quilt today - June 1st - the first day of Pride Month!
Thank you to all the block designers and CQA folks who made this quilt along happen.
#quiltsky
My take on the OMQG May 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quilt makers.
This month we are celebrating Sadie Bell Nelson and the inspiration for both colour and block design come from the centre medallion of one of her creations. #quiltsky
This month we are celebrating Sadie Bell Nelson and the inspiration for both colour and block design come from the centre medallion of one of her creations. #quiltsky
May 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My take on the OMQG May 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quilt makers.
This month we are celebrating Sadie Bell Nelson and the inspiration for both colour and block design come from the centre medallion of one of her creations. #quiltsky
This month we are celebrating Sadie Bell Nelson and the inspiration for both colour and block design come from the centre medallion of one of her creations. #quiltsky
My take on Block 12 - Progress Pride Square block, designed by Terry Whitmell. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL. Another lovely pattern.
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May 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My take on Block 12 - Progress Pride Square block, designed by Terry Whitmell. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL. Another lovely pattern.
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Finally! My take on Block 11 - Progress Pride Flag block, designed by Lauren MacDonald and Rolanda Tovey. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
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May 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Finally! My take on Block 11 - Progress Pride Flag block, designed by Lauren MacDonald and Rolanda Tovey. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
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My take on the OMQG April 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers.
Fabric requirements: light grey, cherry red, lime green, gold, and bright orange solids (or near solids) were inspired by a quilt by Arcola Pettway.
The block design is from a quilt by Arlonzia Pettway.
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Fabric requirements: light grey, cherry red, lime green, gold, and bright orange solids (or near solids) were inspired by a quilt by Arcola Pettway.
The block design is from a quilt by Arlonzia Pettway.
#quiltsky
May 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
My take on the OMQG April 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers.
Fabric requirements: light grey, cherry red, lime green, gold, and bright orange solids (or near solids) were inspired by a quilt by Arcola Pettway.
The block design is from a quilt by Arlonzia Pettway.
#quiltsky
Fabric requirements: light grey, cherry red, lime green, gold, and bright orange solids (or near solids) were inspired by a quilt by Arcola Pettway.
The block design is from a quilt by Arlonzia Pettway.
#quiltsky
My take on the OMQG March 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers.
Colours (blue, red, and yellow or brown) and the block are inspired by a quilt made by Annie May Young featured on the cover of the book "The Quilts of Gees Bend".
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Colours (blue, red, and yellow or brown) and the block are inspired by a quilt made by Annie May Young featured on the cover of the book "The Quilts of Gees Bend".
#quiltsky
April 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
My take on the OMQG March 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers.
Colours (blue, red, and yellow or brown) and the block are inspired by a quilt made by Annie May Young featured on the cover of the book "The Quilts of Gees Bend".
#quiltsky
Colours (blue, red, and yellow or brown) and the block are inspired by a quilt made by Annie May Young featured on the cover of the book "The Quilts of Gees Bend".
#quiltsky
My take on the OMQG March 2025 VP challenge
kona cotton rose and peapod for the colour prompt.
Orange Peel for the block prompt
To "Make It Modern" I did some improv curves.
Curves are challenging. The winner will need to give these a good press!
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kona cotton rose and peapod for the colour prompt.
Orange Peel for the block prompt
To "Make It Modern" I did some improv curves.
Curves are challenging. The winner will need to give these a good press!
#quiltsky
April 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My take on the OMQG March 2025 VP challenge
kona cotton rose and peapod for the colour prompt.
Orange Peel for the block prompt
To "Make It Modern" I did some improv curves.
Curves are challenging. The winner will need to give these a good press!
#quiltsky
kona cotton rose and peapod for the colour prompt.
Orange Peel for the block prompt
To "Make It Modern" I did some improv curves.
Curves are challenging. The winner will need to give these a good press!
#quiltsky
With a combination of FMQ and ruler quilting (for the outer, long straight seams), the heart is quilted on my Tattoo Quilt.
Giving myself a grade of B Minus on the FMQ.
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Giving myself a grade of B Minus on the FMQ.
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April 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
With a combination of FMQ and ruler quilting (for the outer, long straight seams), the heart is quilted on my Tattoo Quilt.
Giving myself a grade of B Minus on the FMQ.
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Giving myself a grade of B Minus on the FMQ.
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I was so pleased to pick up my City Sampler quilt from the long armer. I have control issues and always quilted my own quilts. But I had her do a previous quilt and was delighted at the result. So I gave myself permission to let another one go. Chef's kiss! Now to hand finish the binding.
April 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I was so pleased to pick up my City Sampler quilt from the long armer. I have control issues and always quilted my own quilts. But I had her do a previous quilt and was delighted at the result. So I gave myself permission to let another one go. Chef's kiss! Now to hand finish the binding.
My take on Block 10 - Ribbon Block, designed by Judy Coffin. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
Overall, quite pleased with how the curved piecing turned out, particularly with lining up the points! #quiltsky
Overall, quite pleased with how the curved piecing turned out, particularly with lining up the points! #quiltsky
March 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My take on Block 10 - Ribbon Block, designed by Judy Coffin. For the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
Overall, quite pleased with how the curved piecing turned out, particularly with lining up the points! #quiltsky
Overall, quite pleased with how the curved piecing turned out, particularly with lining up the points! #quiltsky
My take on Block 9 - Rainbow Heart for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
Block designed by Heather Jarmyn.
Another delightful quilt block design using traditional piecing.
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Block designed by Heather Jarmyn.
Another delightful quilt block design using traditional piecing.
#quiltsky
March 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My take on Block 9 - Rainbow Heart for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL.
Block designed by Heather Jarmyn.
Another delightful quilt block design using traditional piecing.
#quiltsky
Block designed by Heather Jarmyn.
Another delightful quilt block design using traditional piecing.
#quiltsky
My take on Block 8 - Delectable Folx for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL
Block designed by Corey Follett aka TheQuiltedStash
I did raw edge applique with light grey thread since I wasn't feeling up to thread matching.
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Block designed by Corey Follett aka TheQuiltedStash
I did raw edge applique with light grey thread since I wasn't feeling up to thread matching.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My take on Block 8 - Delectable Folx for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL
Block designed by Corey Follett aka TheQuiltedStash
I did raw edge applique with light grey thread since I wasn't feeling up to thread matching.
#quiltsky
Block designed by Corey Follett aka TheQuiltedStash
I did raw edge applique with light grey thread since I wasn't feeling up to thread matching.
#quiltsky
My take on the OMQG February 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Yellow and low volume courthouse steps. Inspired by Loretta Pettway and Gloria Hopkins.
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Yellow and low volume courthouse steps. Inspired by Loretta Pettway and Gloria Hopkins.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My take on the OMQG February 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Yellow and low volume courthouse steps. Inspired by Loretta Pettway and Gloria Hopkins.
#quiltsky
Yellow and low volume courthouse steps. Inspired by Loretta Pettway and Gloria Hopkins.
#quiltsky
Let's try this again.
My take on the OMQG January 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Red and White squircle inspired by Lucy T. Pettway.
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My take on the OMQG January 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Red and White squircle inspired by Lucy T. Pettway.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Let's try this again.
My take on the OMQG January 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Red and White squircle inspired by Lucy T. Pettway.
#quiltsky
My take on the OMQG January 2025 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend quiltmakers
Red and White squircle inspired by Lucy T. Pettway.
#quiltsky
My take on the February 2025 OMQG vp challenge
kona cotton fog and espresso for the colour prompt.
Flying Geese for the block prompt.
To "Make It Modern" - improv piecing after finding a fantastic video tutorial. I am LOVING the improv geese!
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kona cotton fog and espresso for the colour prompt.
Flying Geese for the block prompt.
To "Make It Modern" - improv piecing after finding a fantastic video tutorial. I am LOVING the improv geese!
#quiltsky
March 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My take on the February 2025 OMQG vp challenge
kona cotton fog and espresso for the colour prompt.
Flying Geese for the block prompt.
To "Make It Modern" - improv piecing after finding a fantastic video tutorial. I am LOVING the improv geese!
#quiltsky
kona cotton fog and espresso for the colour prompt.
Flying Geese for the block prompt.
To "Make It Modern" - improv piecing after finding a fantastic video tutorial. I am LOVING the improv geese!
#quiltsky
My re-take on the OMQG January 2025 vpchallenge
I struggled with how to Make It Modern (see previous post) but after doing the NEXT month I clued in and revisited the improve piecing from a different perspective.
It worked out much better. Though this block got trimmed down to 6" instead of 6.5".
I struggled with how to Make It Modern (see previous post) but after doing the NEXT month I clued in and revisited the improve piecing from a different perspective.
It worked out much better. Though this block got trimmed down to 6" instead of 6.5".
March 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
My re-take on the OMQG January 2025 vpchallenge
I struggled with how to Make It Modern (see previous post) but after doing the NEXT month I clued in and revisited the improve piecing from a different perspective.
It worked out much better. Though this block got trimmed down to 6" instead of 6.5".
I struggled with how to Make It Modern (see previous post) but after doing the NEXT month I clued in and revisited the improve piecing from a different perspective.
It worked out much better. Though this block got trimmed down to 6" instead of 6.5".
My take on the OMQG January 2025 vp challenge.
kona cotton ocean julep and grellow for the colour prompt (sourced at MAP of course).
Square In A Square for the block prompt
The two on the top are my traditional version, the one on the bottom is my modern version.
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kona cotton ocean julep and grellow for the colour prompt (sourced at MAP of course).
Square In A Square for the block prompt
The two on the top are my traditional version, the one on the bottom is my modern version.
#quiltsky
March 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
My take on the OMQG January 2025 vp challenge.
kona cotton ocean julep and grellow for the colour prompt (sourced at MAP of course).
Square In A Square for the block prompt
The two on the top are my traditional version, the one on the bottom is my modern version.
#quiltsky
kona cotton ocean julep and grellow for the colour prompt (sourced at MAP of course).
Square In A Square for the block prompt
The two on the top are my traditional version, the one on the bottom is my modern version.
#quiltsky
I had two of these blocks cut out for the OMQG retreat block lotto last year but only made one of them. So I sat down today and put it together. Into the orphan block bin it went until I decide what to do with it. #quiltsky
March 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I had two of these blocks cut out for the OMQG retreat block lotto last year but only made one of them. So I sat down today and put it together. Into the orphan block bin it went until I decide what to do with it. #quiltsky
My take on Block 6 - Shine Bright for the CQA True Colours 2025 quilt along.
FPP is my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
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FPP is my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
March 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My take on Block 6 - Shine Bright for the CQA True Colours 2025 quilt along.
FPP is my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
FPP is my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
I have another project finished for 2025!
"Big Ass Bag" pattern by Berene Campbell aka happysewlucky.
Feather applique from the "Dream Catcher Bed Runner" pattern by Joann Hoffman Designs.
This was my test project for the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild guided sew along.
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"Big Ass Bag" pattern by Berene Campbell aka happysewlucky.
Feather applique from the "Dream Catcher Bed Runner" pattern by Joann Hoffman Designs.
This was my test project for the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild guided sew along.
#quiltsky
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I have another project finished for 2025!
"Big Ass Bag" pattern by Berene Campbell aka happysewlucky.
Feather applique from the "Dream Catcher Bed Runner" pattern by Joann Hoffman Designs.
This was my test project for the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild guided sew along.
#quiltsky
"Big Ass Bag" pattern by Berene Campbell aka happysewlucky.
Feather applique from the "Dream Catcher Bed Runner" pattern by Joann Hoffman Designs.
This was my test project for the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild guided sew along.
#quiltsky
Block 5 - THEY for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL
Raw Edge Machine Applique - NOT my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
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Raw Edge Machine Applique - NOT my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
February 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Block 5 - THEY for the CQA True Colours 2025 QAL
Raw Edge Machine Applique - NOT my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
Raw Edge Machine Applique - NOT my favourite quilting technique
Fabrics are all from my stash.
#quiltsky
Last year I decided I needed to learn to knit socks. Trying all the techniques. First two pairs I did with DPNs. Decided I would try circulars for this pair for spouse. Magic loop, toe up.
He's trying them out here and they seem to be an okay fit.
On to the leg.
#knitsky #SockKnitting #knitting
He's trying them out here and they seem to be an okay fit.
On to the leg.
#knitsky #SockKnitting #knitting
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Last year I decided I needed to learn to knit socks. Trying all the techniques. First two pairs I did with DPNs. Decided I would try circulars for this pair for spouse. Magic loop, toe up.
He's trying them out here and they seem to be an okay fit.
On to the leg.
#knitsky #SockKnitting #knitting
He's trying them out here and they seem to be an okay fit.
On to the leg.
#knitsky #SockKnitting #knitting
My take on the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild November 2024 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend
Turquoise and low volume curved log cabin - celebrating Mary Elizabeth Kennedy
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Turquoise and low volume curved log cabin - celebrating Mary Elizabeth Kennedy
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February 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My take on the Ottawa Modern Quilt Guild November 2024 Block Lotto Inspired by Gees Bend
Turquoise and low volume curved log cabin - celebrating Mary Elizabeth Kennedy
#quiltsky
Turquoise and low volume curved log cabin - celebrating Mary Elizabeth Kennedy
#quiltsky