Is it me, or is 2017 just FLYING by?!!
October has rolled in with it’s cooler warmer weather!
Yes, you read that correctly – we’re getting summer in fall. Not sure what’s
going on, but we’ve had heat warnings and some of our hottest days at the tail
end of September/ beginning of October.
Yes, you read that correctly – we’re getting summer in fall. Not sure what’s
going on, but we’ve had heat warnings and some of our hottest days at the tail
end of September/ beginning of October.
Weather anomalies aside, the arrival of October means it’s
time to set my goals for Q4 of the Finish-A-Long!
time to set my goals for Q4 of the Finish-A-Long!
But first, a quick update on how I netted out on my Q3 2017 FAL list.
When the quarter first started, I thought I would have
oodles of time to tackle my list. But, then, life happened! LOL! Priorities had
to get shifted and some of the quilt projects I wanted to make progress on were
put on the back burner.
oodles of time to tackle my list. But, then, life happened! LOL! Priorities had
to get shifted and some of the quilt projects I wanted to make progress on were
put on the back burner.
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Despite these unexpected events, I still managed to make
headway on my list.
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Despite these unexpected events, I still managed to make
headway on my list.
Technically these next two projects I completed as part of
my Q2 2017 FAL list,
but I hadn’t had the chance to share the story behind each of them. And, I don’t
know about you, but I love hearing the journey behind quilt projects.
my Q2 2017 FAL list,
but I hadn’t had the chance to share the story behind each of them. And, I don’t
know about you, but I love hearing the journey behind quilt projects.
FINISHED PROJECTS
My black and white Hexed quilted table runner was a long time in the making. All that needle turn appliqué took me forever to
complete. But I’m so thrilled I didn’t give up on her. The response has been
wonderful and proof that good things come to those who stick it out. At this
point, the only struggle remains trying to convince people to USE her!
complete. But I’m so thrilled I didn’t give up on her. The response has been
wonderful and proof that good things come to those who stick it out. At this
point, the only struggle remains trying to convince people to USE her!
The Spring Lilacs quilt was an amazing project that focused solely on working my stash off. With the
exception of some fabric I purchased for the binding, everything else was
fabric scraps, orphan blocks or fabric I already had on hand. You know my love
of working with fabric scraps and this project is proof positive that great
things come from working within the confines of what you already have on hand.
exception of some fabric I purchased for the binding, everything else was
fabric scraps, orphan blocks or fabric I already had on hand. You know my love
of working with fabric scraps and this project is proof positive that great
things come from working within the confines of what you already have on hand.
The largest finish on my list is hands down my 100-day Quilt and it’s accompanying minis. This was such an amazing creative challenge, and
one I’m looking forward to trying out again. But what I loved most was how
connected I felt to our quilting community. Totally unexpected, yet so heart
warming.
one I’m looking forward to trying out again. But what I loved most was how
connected I felt to our quilting community. Totally unexpected, yet so heart
warming.
So, that sums up my finishes! Ha! The list is short, but
that’s ok.
that’s ok.
PROJECT UPDATES
I still managed to make some progress on the following projects.
My Hexie Stripe quilt that I was pattern testing for Suzy of Suzy Quilts back in April is
also (technically) done! I just haven’t had the chance to post about her. I
took some quilts in the wild photos of her last weekend, but, sadly, they didn’t
turn out that great. So, another photo session is in order. I’ll include her on
my Q4 list as I really don’t consider a project fully complete until I’ve shared
all the details with you 😉.
also (technically) done! I just haven’t had the chance to post about her. I
took some quilts in the wild photos of her last weekend, but, sadly, they didn’t
turn out that great. So, another photo session is in order. I’ll include her on
my Q4 list as I really don’t consider a project fully complete until I’ve shared
all the details with you 😉.
My RJR Fabrics What Shade Are You quilt goes live this Friday and I can’t WAIT to share it with you! This one changed
my opinion of working with green, and I’m now in LOVE with the colour. And, I’m
releasing the Plus Infinity pattern I designed for this project. Lots of fun
coming this Friday!!
my opinion of working with green, and I’m now in LOVE with the colour. And, I’m
releasing the Plus Infinity pattern I designed for this project. Lots of fun
coming this Friday!!
I’ve also got to finish up my second Plus Infinity quilt I
made using Heartland fabrics designed by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics – such a gorgeous line. The quilt
top is all pieced, I just need to find time to baste and quilt her up!!
made using Heartland fabrics designed by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics – such a gorgeous line. The quilt
top is all pieced, I just need to find time to baste and quilt her up!!
Another quilt I was pattern testing for Suzy Quilts is the Maypole quilt and I’ve actually made some great progress on this one. Last time I checked-in,
the quilt top was complete and I needed to get her basted. I’m happy to report
that she’s not only basted, but she’s well on her way to being entirely quilted
too! I still have the binding and label to create and attach, but she should be
a quick finish.
the quilt top was complete and I needed to get her basted. I’m happy to report
that she’s not only basted, but she’s well on her way to being entirely quilted
too! I still have the binding and label to create and attach, but she should be
a quick finish.
I also added some big stich hand stitching to my Pink Lemonade quilt. As you know, this one is a leisurely project that I’m thoroughly
enjoying every stitch. I was making good headway on the hand quilting, but then
lost my thimble! EEK, the horrors! If you’ve subscribed to my weekly newsletter then you know I’ve
already replaced her with a new leather one that I’ve had my eye on for quite some time now. Oh, how it’s the small things
that can make you so happy!
enjoying every stitch. I was making good headway on the hand quilting, but then
lost my thimble! EEK, the horrors! If you’ve subscribed to my weekly newsletter then you know I’ve
already replaced her with a new leather one that I’ve had my eye on for quite some time now. Oh, how it’s the small things
that can make you so happy!
I snuck in some progress on this neutral colourway I’ve been wanting to experiment with using my Medallion Squared block pattern. As I mentioned last time, I’m not sure whether I will continue with this one. I’m still mulling and not quite ready to remove her from my project list. Time will tell what happens with this one!
There were several projects I didn’t even touch this
quarter. I did think of them…does that count?!
quarter. I did think of them…does that count?!
First up is my Sewcial Bee Sampler quilt. I’m super eager to
get back to this one. I’m really close too. I’ve already completed Rows 1,
2,
3 and 4.
I just have one more row to finish and then it will be onto the borders and
sashing. Ok, so maybe not so close! But I love the colourway I’ve chosen for
this quilt and miss playing with all those corals.
get back to this one. I’m really close too. I’ve already completed Rows 1,
2,
3 and 4.
I just have one more row to finish and then it will be onto the borders and
sashing. Ok, so maybe not so close! But I love the colourway I’ve chosen for
this quilt and miss playing with all those corals.
I’ve got a couple of quilted pillows in the making, which
you would think would mean a quick finish. But I think it’s the zippers that
are deterring me. Not that they’re hard, but it’s been awhile and, so, I’ve
stalled on these ones. Plus, I don’t have a set hard deadline…need I say more?
It will feel good to tackle the Hexie and Frolic pillows and get them off my
list. Maybe if I gift them as Christmas gifts it will help motivate me to
finish them up??!! Makers logic, right?!
you would think would mean a quick finish. But I think it’s the zippers that
are deterring me. Not that they’re hard, but it’s been awhile and, so, I’ve
stalled on these ones. Plus, I don’t have a set hard deadline…need I say more?
It will feel good to tackle the Hexie and Frolic pillows and get them off my
list. Maybe if I gift them as Christmas gifts it will help motivate me to
finish them up??!! Makers logic, right?!
I also didn’t touch any thread burying on my Molinari
challenge. She’s still patiently draped over the back of my sofa just waiting
to be finished up. Soon, I promise!
NEW PROJECTS
If the above wasn’t enough, I have a few more projects to
add to my list.
First up is a couple of secret sewing projects. I can’t
share much, but my list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning them 😉
share much, but my list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning them 😉
I’m also finishing up my second pattern to be released
shortly called the Plus Infinity Mini – this one is a direct offshoot of my
Rainbow Plus mini, but in the RJR Fabrics colourway! I love it when a quilt
pattern looks completely different just by switching up the colourway. This is
proof positive of that!
shortly called the Plus Infinity Mini – this one is a direct offshoot of my
Rainbow Plus mini, but in the RJR Fabrics colourway! I love it when a quilt
pattern looks completely different just by switching up the colourway. This is
proof positive of that!
Then I’ve got this pretty little bundle for the Michael Miller OurYard Fabric Challenge that I need to dream up something fun and fresh with.
I’ve also got a personal project that’s in the works. This
one I’ve been thinking about the design for months now. Does that ever happen
to you? I just need to sit down and put pen to paper.
one I’ve been thinking about the design for months now. Does that ever happen
to you? I just need to sit down and put pen to paper.
Whew…that’s one long list! But, the organizers do say that
you won’t be punished for not completing a project and, since I never really
know which ones will get finished, it’s best to list them ALL!! I’m linking up
over on my quilt buddy Dizzy Quilts’ site and look forward to seeing your quilt projects there too!!
you won’t be punished for not completing a project and, since I never really
know which ones will get finished, it’s best to list them ALL!! I’m linking up
over on my quilt buddy Dizzy Quilts’ site and look forward to seeing your quilt projects there too!!
Happy quilting my friend!
xo
Shannon
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Oh that is such a good list Shannon! So many projects on there that I can’t wait to see finished! Have fun with it all!
Thanks, Izzy!! I’m keeping my fingers crossed the cooler weather will mean lots of indoor sewing activity!!
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