… as opposed to the real thing! Yesterday we saw a few white flakes drifting past the window. I decided the clouds must have dandruff as the thought of snow in October when there are still green leaves on the trees is not something with which I can cope. Winter is my least favourite season so thinking it was off to such an early start was terrible. This is odd weather that we’re having. Yesterday cold, windy and white flakes and last night it went down to, they say, -2C. Today and for the next week or so, highs in the 13 to 14C range.
The latest Snow Crystal block is finished. They’re fast to put together and, thanks to the different pinks in each block, I am not getting the least bit bored making them.

Pressing this one was a bit challenging. Interesting how some fabrics press differently, even though they’re all cotton. I think I may have to use a bit of steam on this one to tame a few of the seam allowances and get them to lie really flat.

This will be the next snow crystal block. I love the richness of this pink.
Can you imagine being this relaxed? Smudge sleeps like this a lot but last night was hysterical. We noticed the pose, went to get the camera and saw that Smudge had an eye open, watching to make sure we were about to take his photo. He held the pose till we had. He sure loves having his picture taken.


i just can’t believe how gorgeous your snow crystals project will be! they are amazing and beautiful…you do incredible work…=)
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The year of the snowiest winter, wettest summer and earliest snowfall! What happened to global warming? Your Snow Crystals are beautiful! Let’s hope all our snow comes in the form of more of these! Smudge is such a ham. But a cute ham for sure!
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that cat of yours makes me smile!!!! I was not impressed to see the white stuff yesterday!!!!Gill
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Those absolutely perfect centers and crisp points are making me think that I really do need to have a hand piecing project. I keep wanting one, haven’t found one yet.
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Cathi, you know that 2nd SC is a shade I really really like. I might thief it in the middle of the night. ;)You know, he’s such a cute little Ham! I just want to scrach his little milky chin. Strike a Pose Love, *karendianne.
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Cathi,I would love it if the only snow I see this winter is your snow crystals……but I am sure that I will have to use the snow shovel. Your blocks are so perfect….will be a treat for sure when it is all finished. Happy stitching, B.
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Cathi,I am just loving all your snow crystals!!! And aren’t you a lucky gal receiving all those pink fabrics — I envision many many many more snow crystals!Have a great weekend.
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Love the color of the block in progress. I want a snow crystal! I have Marti Mitchell templates and some blues and purples that I would love to see stitched up in this block. I may have to play when the children travel for hockey next week.I am ready for snow! Let’s get it going so we can move towards Spring!
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What a little ham that Smudge is! Makes you wonder if he spends his days thinking up new cute poses.
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looks great……..love these blocks…….
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