1. Little Sister quilt: This simple one patch was originally going to be a Christmas gift for one of my grand daughters. Now, I'm aiming for Valentine's Day. It needs a back pieced and then quilted and bound. The top is complete.
2. Big Sister quilt: Similar to the above quilt, but with brown included rather than navy, this top was made mostly with charm packs by Bonnie and Camille as was the quilt top above. It also needs sandwiched and quilted by February 14.
3. Juicy Fruit: Sigh. How I love where this quilt is headed, but I'm getting tired of shifting it from quarter to quarter so I am determined that this time it will become a finish! It still needs more blocks made before it can become a top and I've come up with a plan to make that happen faster! More on that soon. I have the backing all picked out...something I've been saving for just the right quilt. I haven't decided on binding though.
4. Selvage quilt: Not a good name so I'll be thinking of something better.....This is just blocks so far....and not nearly enough for a quilt. This project is so much fun to work on, but it all came to a screeching halt last fall when my husband mistakened all of my selvages for trash and, and....you can guess, right! Yes, we are speaking now. So, I've been hunting for and cutting more selvages and am ready to begin again. This time, the strips will not be stored anywhere near the waste basket, that's for sure!
I have total faith in you that you will get them all done!
ReplyDeleteYour in process projects look great! Sorry to hear about your selvages (gasp!). How are you building the blocks? I am making selvage blocks using the light fusible fleece method. It works fine, and they are fun to work on a few at a time, but I wonder whether the blocks will be too heavy when sewn together. Time will tell as I can't stop now!
ReplyDeleteI believe I will just cheer you on. I have many projects to work on this year as well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in finishing your projects..they will look terrific finished.
ReplyDeleteI might have had a little shriek at the commentary to #4! Glad you're finally speaking again, but I think he needs to fund replacements ;o)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the list!
Wishing you luck Carla. It's a great feeling isn't it to tick things off your list, and these are such beautiful things!!! xo
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! I'm actually thinking of joining in for the first time. I really LOVE the zigzag fabric you are using in your selvage blocks. Genius.
ReplyDeleteI'll be your cheerleader from the sidelines. Go Carla Go!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm eagerly awaiting your Juicy Fruit finish :) Cute Valentine quilts too! I have a bag of selvages just waiting for inspiration to strike (at this point I'm thinking of covering my sewing chair with them, but Jacquie Gering's tin ceiling quilt is sooo fabulous
ReplyDeleteHang in there - you can finish these!!!
These are lovely projects and I look forward to seeing them finished. I really like the colours in your Juicy Fruit quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects and I think once you set your mind to it, it will happen! I look forward to the results.
ReplyDeleteI'm still deciding whether or not to make a list. I'm tired of repeating myself ; ) Looking forward to seeing your finishes--especially juicy fruit
ReplyDeleteMy churn dash has been moved a few quarters, too. They're a bit fussier than I'm ready for at this point. Maybe next quarter. I love your beautiful, simple patchwork quilts for your grandgirls - they're going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI have a vested interest in seeing your Juicy Fruit finished! Beside, I love the name! I wish you had told me you needed my selvedges- I would have included some with my Friendship blocks each month! I will hunt some out! (BTW-any sign of my + and x blcoks yet? Nothing here....)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see Juicy Fruit and the selvages quilts as finishes. They're so great! Still like your 2014 word - priorities. You've gotten me to start thinking about my own word, even if it will be a late start into 2014. I hope you manage all of your priorities this year, including these finishes. I'm not one for making lists, because I end up agonizing and then berating myself when I'm unable to achieve my goals. Because that's not a satisfying way to live, being part of a finish-along isn't for me. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteooh i love your selvage quilt! too bad about losing your selvage stash but if you're like me, they add up so fast you'll be back to where you were in no time.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, all your projects look fabulous! I really do like Juicy Fruit, but then I jus love that block. With all that will be on my plate as quilt show chairman, I can't take on any deadlines, but I sure need to finish some things LOL!! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous! What fantastic colors.
ReplyDeleteI think you will finish them all!!!
ReplyDeleteThey all look great!
ReplyDeleteI can understand the selvedges = rubbish misunderstanding. I once had an office cleaner throw out a pair of my good shoes at work. I lived close to the office and wore sneakers to walk each way, leaving the pretty shoes in a bag under my desk. You too can guess!
Sounds like I'd better get my pinks and oranges out and get ready to make churn dash blocks--I'm happy to do so! Your FAL list is terrific. Good luck on your finishes!
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