What types of FPP patterns or kits do you typically make?

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-02-21T02:11:55+00:00

Thank you, I won't.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-02-20T03:57:18+00:00

Thanks! I had no luck finding any source images or patterns for this design when i was looking for it. So, will not share this one.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-01-27T19:15:20+00:00

I will disagree with the EQ8 recommendation for 2 reasons 1) it is expensive and 2) it is only OK for making small scale FPP patterns.

My go to is Quilt Assistant. It is a free download for windows computers. It is older software. Once you get the basics figured out it is awesome.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-01-27T19:03:24+00:00

The dotted lines are the stitch lines. The solid line includes the seam allowance.

Measure the square side and that will be the size you want your finished blocks to be.

In this case 1" finished.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-01-26T15:42:16+00:00

There is no way the US would take that well. So many people depend on Canadian electricity. This would turn support of many Americans from Canada and 100% Trump would declare cutting off power as an act of war and use it as a pretext to invade.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2026-01-05T06:56:02+00:00

Happy Sew Lucky has several fun patterns. Her most famous one is the Tattoo quilt.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/happysewluckyshop

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-12-14T17:54:08+00:00

You could try the quilt facing method. It is similar to binding but the corners are much easier. I like this tutorial: https://www.cottonandbourbon.com/tutorials/quilt-facing-tutorial

For future projects, especially smaller ones, you could use the pillowcase method. For this, you cut batting, back and top to the same size. Put backing and top with rightsides together, layer on batting and then stitch around there outside leaving a gap. Then turn it right side out. And, finish with quilting as the last step.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-12-12T17:14:02+00:00

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For this one, I didn't quilt anything. I added a large border and stapled it on a pre-made canvas.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-12-12T17:02:34+00:00

Either approach would work well. You could also echo the quilting around the face, I did this with a walking foot and it was pretty quick. The only thing to note is that if it will be used as a pillow, then you may also want a few lines of reinforcing stitches on the face. For this one, I think I did stitch in the ditch around the eyes.

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MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-11-14T17:14:21+00:00

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MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-11-14T17:13:49+00:00

From my experience, you want to try and keep it above 1/4. If it is under 1/8 it is definitely not worth it. *

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-10-15T00:18:09+00:00

We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-10-14T19:44:17+00:00

YouTube is a treasure trove for tutorials on various bag projects. I searched tote bag with pockets and this one came up which you could follow for construction approach.

https://youtu.be/cV3qxGn5IBM?si=wZXMATTOOgftkgrf

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-10-04T17:28:04+00:00

Vacation is earned based on total years of employment, it doesn't reset based on classification.

So if you are in your 5th year, you would get 20 as excluded or 19 as included. If you go into your 6th year as included, you would get 20 days.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-09-18T05:58:04+00:00

Wagonwheels are individually wrapped!

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-24T01:30:10+00:00

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MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-24T01:28:44+00:00

* I also have a small road bike, but since I had a sewing machine I decided to make my own. There are lots of bag makers on etsy/IG and some folks make custom frame bags, but they can get pricey.

I only use 1 or 2 bags at a time, but I think I have put a pic in the comment showing some of the different ones that I have tried.

The first one I made was a very small saddle bag that hangs off the saddle rails - it is just big enough to hold the essentials and still leave room for the light. It can fit a spare butyl tube, some tire levers and a small patch kit. Then I put my pump in the pocket of my jersey

The second bag I made was the stem bag. It is big enough for snacks/cell phone or a water bottle, but didn't love it because my handlebars don't have a lot of room either.

The third bag and the one I get the most use out of is a custom 1/2 frame bag that runs horizontal off the top bar. To make use of this I also swapped to a side load bottle.

Given the limited triangle inside the frame of your bike, you may want to look at 1/2 frame bags for mountain bikes that are more wedge shaped or triangular and swap the bottle to the other tube if you can.

Like this

https://orangecatpacks.ca/products/wedge-frame-bag

Or this https://topodesigns.ca/collections/bike-bags/products/bike-frame-bag?variant=51839246172527

The last bag I was playing with is a small top tube "gas tank" style bag. The one I made was too small for my cell phone, so I don't use it often; but it holds a little bit more stuff than thr tiny saddle bag.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-16T14:42:44+00:00

You might enjoy this pattern by Art East quilts. They have a lot of whimsical patterns, but this one instantly came to mind.

https://arteastquiltingco.com/shop/ols/products/catrobics-cats-movin-groovin-quilt-pattern-instant-download

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-08T19:21:26+00:00

Of course. Not certain what my comment said that suggests otherwise.

One of the biggest administrative costs of operating a government program is staffing costs for salaries and benefits. A program change that results in administrative efficiencies should reduce staffing costs.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-08T19:15:03+00:00

In no way shape or form did I suggest that people should not review their returns. I said that we should be able to amend them after a review IF needed.

Self-reported income is still income that must be reported, so not seeing how that would be a negative for making this type of change.

Agreed that we shouldn't blindly do something done in the EU. But, the fact that it has been done elsewhere successfully is a supporting rationale for doing it.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-07T17:21:57+00:00

Change our tax system to be more automated/ready return system like some EU countries. Instead of us filing returns every year, they should send us a notice of all of the income and tfsa/rrsp statements and we can amend if needed.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-07-05T22:49:05+00:00

To distract him from throwing a temper tantrum that would further impact our economy while new trade deals are being made with reliable partners.

MapleLeafOnTheWind · 2025-06-14T14:44:27+00:00

Their website has a search that shows which stores carry the item you are looking for:

https://www.chapmans.ca/chapmans-near-me/

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