I proposed eight projects for the 2016 Finish-A-Long and I actually finished three of them. I misunderstood part of the rules though and thought I was supposed to propose things that I would finish this YEAR, not just this QUARTER. I’ve figured out my mistake now though and this quarter, I’m proposing eight that I’m hoping to actually finish this quarter. π
Starting from the top left and going clockwise, here’s my list of projects:
1. Paradiso Beach Quilt designed by me – Just a simple quilt top made from charm packs. I need to pick a backing fabric. This one also needs quilting and binding.
2. Double Cross Mystery Quilt by Heather Spence Designs – The top is done on this one and I’ve sandwiched it. I just need to decide how I want to quilt it. I’ve decided to send this one out to my trusty long-arm quilter. π FINISHED – JUNE 30, 2016 – See post here –Β Finished!! – Double Cross Mystery Quilt
3. Ugly Christmas Sweaters Quilt by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts. I have 17 of 20 blocks finished, so I just need to finish the last three blocks, assemble the top and send it to the quilter. FINISHED – MAY 30, 2016 – See post here –Β Finished!! – Ugly Christmas Sweaters Quilt
4. Stitch People Family Quilt designed by me using the Stitch People book – I just received the fabric I ordered, so I’m ready to start this one as well.
5. New Years Day Mystery Quilt by Heather Spence Designs – I have the blocks sewed into rows now, so I just need to put the top together and quilt it.
6. HST Strip Quilt by Red Rainboots Handmade – A few weeks ago, I won a jelly roll of the soon-to-be-released North Woods line by Kate Spain, so I’m going to finally make myself a Christmas quilt! I just need to decide on a solid white to match and I’ll be ready to start this one.
7. Easter Bunny Wall Quilt – I used the Bunny pattern by Elizabeth Hartman and enlarged it 400% to make a wall quilt to cover up our ugly fireplace. This is one of a series of seasonal and holiday quilts I’m making for that particular wall. The top is done and it will be sent off to the quilter soon. FINISHED – MAY 21, 2016 – See post here –Β Finished!! – Easter Bunny Wall Quilt
8. Minecraft Quilt by Kelli at Seriously…I Think It Needs Stitches – I have the first 11 patterns printed out and I bought the coordinating fat quarter bundle from Fat Quarter Shop. I think this will go pretty quickly once I get started, so I’m hoping to get it done this quarter. It’s going to be a gift for my daughter. π
Oof! That’s quite a list of projects! Can’t wait to get started! π What will you be working on this quarter?
Ambitious? Yes.
Crazy? No. You can do it.
Hope we can meet at the Quilters Show in Chantilly this June.
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I’m hoping to get to the Chantilly show this year. We’ll see if I can get all of these projects done. Our homeschool year will be done by the end of May, so maybe? π
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Seeing your progress on these projects makes me really glad I signed up for Instagram, Laurel. You do such lovely work!
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Thanks so much, Lorna! That really means a lot to me coming from you! I love all of your projects! π
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You can finish them this quarter or roll what you don’t finish onto the next one though you do have to link a list every quarter – from your friendly FAL host ! I always post a long list at the beginning – then add things as I finish stuff in the next quarter….
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I’m really enjoying this Finish-A-Long! It’s helped me get my quilting priorities in order! Thanks, Nicky! π
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What lovely projects you’ve got on your list this quarter. Good luck!
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Thanks so much! I’m already hard at work on one of them! π
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I think it’s a great list – who knows you may actually finish them all! I love the Minecraft quilt, I may have to add that to my “To-Do” list. Our family (three kids and us) has a Minecraft Server that my husband runs and we all play together with a few of our friends and their kids. It’s such a fun time!
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Oh fun! My kids would love to have a server too, but I’m not ready for that yet! π
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Well, Todd works in IT, so running a server is like buttering bread for him. We’re lucky there. π
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