A new year has just been rung in and with-it usher’s in a
new year of quilty projects!
new year of quilty projects!
If you caught my Review of 2018 and Goal Setting for 2019 post, then
you know clearing my WIP pile is just one of my goals for this year.
you know clearing my WIP pile is just one of my goals for this year.
While I have a spreadsheet with all my projects, I also like
to participate in the Finish-A-Long. This is my 4th year joining, and I always
find it helpful in moving my WIP to the finish line.
to participate in the Finish-A-Long. This is my 4th year joining, and I always
find it helpful in moving my WIP to the finish line.
Even if I don’t get everything done on my list (which I
normally know ahead of time that I won’t!), it’s nice to check-in every
quarter, go through my list and write an update for each. The process is more
often than not a surprise on how much I’ve actually gotten done!
normally know ahead of time that I won’t!), it’s nice to check-in every
quarter, go through my list and write an update for each. The process is more
often than not a surprise on how much I’ve actually gotten done!
So, if you’re on the fence as to whether to join in the fun,
let me reassure you this is all for fun. There is no pressure. If you don’t get
anything done that quarter, then you don’t get anything done. There is no
penalty. No shame. No judgement. On the flip side, if you DO finish something
then you get the chance to link up that finished project along with the other
quilters, have fun comments left by other makers and run the chance of winning
something. Plus, you get to see what other quilters are working on. How bad can
that be?!
let me reassure you this is all for fun. There is no pressure. If you don’t get
anything done that quarter, then you don’t get anything done. There is no
penalty. No shame. No judgement. On the flip side, if you DO finish something
then you get the chance to link up that finished project along with the other
quilters, have fun comments left by other makers and run the chance of winning
something. Plus, you get to see what other quilters are working on. How bad can
that be?!
I’m so thrilled to see Izzy, my fellow Montreal Modern Quilt Guild member, is one of the hosts again this year. I’ll be linking
up with Izzy throughout the year on her site Dizzy Quilts Blog.
up with Izzy throughout the year on her site Dizzy Quilts Blog.
Alright, shall we dive in?!
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Q4 2018 PROGRESS REPORT
First up, I need to give you a progress report on Q4 2018.
Despite the holiday break, the last few months of 2018 were
quite productive, and I was able to knock off several projects from my list.
quite productive, and I was able to knock off several projects from my list.
DOUBLE WINDMILL QUILT
So, technically this one got finished allll the way back in April
2018, but I couldn’t share anything until she was featured in Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine! Issue 67 went on sale November 1, 2018 and I found out the day before that she made the
cover. Definitely a highlight of the year for me! And I’m thrilled she’s
finally out there for you to enjoy too!
2018, but I couldn’t share anything until she was featured in Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine! Issue 67 went on sale November 1, 2018 and I found out the day before that she made the
cover. Definitely a highlight of the year for me! And I’m thrilled she’s
finally out there for you to enjoy too!
IRISH VORTEX
You blew me away with how much you loved this quilt! The
inspiration for this one was so spur of the moment and I love how she came to
life so quickly! You can read more about the Irish Vortex quilt here and get
the pattern to make your own here.
inspiration for this one was so spur of the moment and I love how she came to
life so quickly! You can read more about the Irish Vortex quilt here and get
the pattern to make your own here.
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| IRISH VORTEX QUILT |
BABY IRISH VORTEX QUILT
Don’t you just love playing with scraps? These pretties by
Karen Lewis Textiles left over from my Double Windmill Quilt were super fun to
use to test out my Irish Vortex quilt pattern math. Plus, anything that
involves hand quilting is always in a win in my book 😉
Karen Lewis Textiles left over from my Double Windmill Quilt were super fun to
use to test out my Irish Vortex quilt pattern math. Plus, anything that
involves hand quilting is always in a win in my book 😉
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS IRISH VORTEX QUILT
I loved making this quilt and
loved snuggling with her even more over the holiday break! She’s warm. She’s
cozy. And my first attempt at wavy line quilting will most definitely not be
the last. Read all about the Home for the Holidays Irish Vortex quilt here.
loved snuggling with her even more over the holiday break! She’s warm. She’s
cozy. And my first attempt at wavy line quilting will most definitely not be
the last. Read all about the Home for the Holidays Irish Vortex quilt here.
QUILTED MINT BLOCK | LPQ GINGERBREAD HOUSE QUILT-A-LONG
I was super thrilled that I was able to sneak this Quilted Mint Block in when the team at Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine reached out to invite me to participate in their #gingerbreadqal.
With cuteness like this, how could I refuse?!
With cuteness like this, how could I refuse?!
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| QUILTED MINT BLOCK |
FIGURE EIGHT QUILTED TABLE RUNNER
It was a gloriously sunny day up at the cottage when I
received Emily’s email inviting me to participate in her new book blog hop! If
you haven’t checked it out yet, you totally should. Emily’s Modern Quilts Block by Block book is chock
full of inspiring modern projects. I was instantly smitten with her Figure
Eight block and decided to turn them into a table runner. See more of the
Figure Eight Quilted Table Runner here.
received Emily’s email inviting me to participate in her new book blog hop! If
you haven’t checked it out yet, you totally should. Emily’s Modern Quilts Block by Block book is chock
full of inspiring modern projects. I was instantly smitten with her Figure
Eight block and decided to turn them into a table runner. See more of the
Figure Eight Quilted Table Runner here.
BEQUEST MODERN AZTEC QUILT
I hadn’t received the fabrics yet and, being a secret
project at the time, I didn’t end up adding her to my Q4 FAL list. But she was
absolutely on my radar and got finished right after Canadian Thanksgiving. While she may have been on my radar, what I didn’t expect was changing it from making a table runner to making a full on quilt! Read more
about how that came to be here.
project at the time, I didn’t end up adding her to my Q4 FAL list. But she was
absolutely on my radar and got finished right after Canadian Thanksgiving. While she may have been on my radar, what I didn’t expect was changing it from making a table runner to making a full on quilt! Read more
about how that came to be here.
FLIGHT PLAN
This one is done and gifted! So, I’m free to share her with
you! Hopefully the second round of pictures I took over the holidays turned out
and I’ll have her up on the blog soon.
you! Hopefully the second round of pictures I took over the holidays turned out
and I’ll have her up on the blog soon.
SECRET SEWING #4
Remember when I said there was lots of secret sewing in
2018?! Well, this one got done during the summer and I shipped her off before I
went on summer holiday. All will finally be revealed this quarter! 😉
2018?! Well, this one got done during the summer and I shipped her off before I
went on summer holiday. All will finally be revealed this quarter! 😉
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STILL WORKS IN PROGRESS
FALL IRISH VORTEX QUILT
I made great progress on the fall version of my Irish Vortex
quilt. Right before heading off on holidays, I managed to get the backing
pieced and the quilt basted. So, now all I need to do is get the quilting done
and figure out the binding!
quilt. Right before heading off on holidays, I managed to get the backing
pieced and the quilt basted. So, now all I need to do is get the quilting done
and figure out the binding!
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| FALL IRISH VORTEX QUILT |
MODERN AZTEC QUILT
This pretty has been patiently sitting all cut up and
partially stitched on my sewing table for months now. I keep sneaking in small
advancements with 5 minutes here and 10 minutes there. But she still needs lots
of work and January should be the month as I finalize my testing of the Modern
Aztec quilt pattern for release at the end of the month.
partially stitched on my sewing table for months now. I keep sneaking in small
advancements with 5 minutes here and 10 minutes there. But she still needs lots
of work and January should be the month as I finalize my testing of the Modern
Aztec quilt pattern for release at the end of the month.
HOLIDAY MODERN AZTEC QUILTED TABLE RUNNER
I had hoped to get her done before the holidays, but that
just didn’t happen. It was close though! The finishing touches of the hand
binding got done right after we rang in the New Year. Hope to have her up on the blog soon!
just didn’t happen. It was close though! The finishing touches of the hand
binding got done right after we rang in the New Year. Hope to have her up on the blog soon!
ROCKSTEADY QUILT
I had every intention of quilting her up over the holiday
break, but since we were out of town for 90% of it, that just couldn’t happen. I’m
hoping to sneak in the quilting on weekends. We’ll see how that works out.
break, but since we were out of town for 90% of it, that just couldn’t happen. I’m
hoping to sneak in the quilting on weekends. We’ll see how that works out.
As you know, this is a long term WIP. I have no expectations
of finishing this quilt any time soon. That was the plan all along. So, when I
do have the chance to work on them, it’s with great pleasure without any guilt
or judgement of how long it’s taking me. I snuck in a few more of these blocks
bringing my tally to 15 of 100. As you can see, it’s a very long term WIP 😉
of finishing this quilt any time soon. That was the plan all along. So, when I
do have the chance to work on them, it’s with great pleasure without any guilt
or judgement of how long it’s taking me. I snuck in a few more of these blocks
bringing my tally to 15 of 100. As you can see, it’s a very long term WIP 😉
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| MISCHIEF QUILT |
IMPROV DRUNKARD’S PATH
The improv drunkard’s path blocks didn’t even get touched
this quarter. Well, unless of course you count me moving the bag to get to
another project! I know, I know, that’s stretching it! Not sure when I’ll be
able to work on these curvy quilt blocks but listing her here so she’s on my
radar.
this quarter. Well, unless of course you count me moving the bag to get to
another project! I know, I know, that’s stretching it! Not sure when I’ll be
able to work on these curvy quilt blocks but listing her here so she’s on my
radar.
SEW MOJO MINI QUILTS
This is just getting embarrassing that I haven’t gotten
myself to Ikea yet to buy some frames. Yup, that’s all that is required to
cross this WIP off my list, but I just can’t seem to get myself to Ikea. I had
it in my planner to go one day and then it snowed. And got pushed…right into
the holiday season, and there was NO way I was heading there during the crazy
holiday rush. Please tell me I’m not the only one who has an aversion to crazy
mall lines?
myself to Ikea yet to buy some frames. Yup, that’s all that is required to
cross this WIP off my list, but I just can’t seem to get myself to Ikea. I had
it in my planner to go one day and then it snowed. And got pushed…right into
the holiday season, and there was NO way I was heading there during the crazy
holiday rush. Please tell me I’m not the only one who has an aversion to crazy
mall lines?
MEDALLION SQUARED QUILT
Another quilt project that didn’t make any progress this
quarter. I think I just need to find some focused time to get this one done.
Maybe a long weekend would do the trick? I’m adding that to my planner.
quarter. I think I just need to find some focused time to get this one done.
Maybe a long weekend would do the trick? I’m adding that to my planner.
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| MEDALLION SQUARED BLOCK |
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SEWCIAL BEE SAMPLER
This is the year of cleaning up my WIP pile and my Sewcial
Bee Sampler quilt is one I’m excited to see come to a close. I’ve selected a
stunning backing that entices me every time I open the doors to my fabric
stash. Hoping that 2019 is the year she gets done. See Row 1, Row 2, Row 3 and Row 4.
Bee Sampler quilt is one I’m excited to see come to a close. I’ve selected a
stunning backing that entices me every time I open the doors to my fabric
stash. Hoping that 2019 is the year she gets done. See Row 1, Row 2, Row 3 and Row 4.
QUILTED PILLOWS
So, I’ve been totally off pillows for awhile and then I out
of nowhere I decided to make the Double Chevron pillow with some scraps left
over from my Bequest Modern Aztec quilt. That one turned out so nicely that I’m reminded of
why I used to make them all the time! Hopefully those positive pillow vibes continue,
and I can knock these off the list.
of nowhere I decided to make the Double Chevron pillow with some scraps left
over from my Bequest Modern Aztec quilt. That one turned out so nicely that I’m reminded of
why I used to make them all the time! Hopefully those positive pillow vibes continue,
and I can knock these off the list.
180-DEGREE QUILT | MOLINARI CHALLENGE WALL HANGING
Full disclosure – this one has been a work in progress since
the summer of 2016, I actually had everything quilted and bound ages ago, but
it was those pesky threads that needed burying that kept deterring me. I
finally managed to get them all done and now just need to get the sleeve
attached. In the meantime, if you need help with burying your quilt threads
check out this handy tutorial.
WEIGHT OF LOVE QUILT
I really look forward to having her done. At this point, the
problem is, I no longer know how I want to finish her off. Plus, add in
distractions with other quilt priorities and she keeps falling to the way side.
I know I’ll love her once done – I just need to get past this quilt top
finishing hump.
problem is, I no longer know how I want to finish her off. Plus, add in
distractions with other quilt priorities and she keeps falling to the way side.
I know I’ll love her once done – I just need to get past this quilt top
finishing hump.
BOHEMIAN GARDEN QUILT
Progress has been made on this whimsical Bohemian Garden baby quilt
designed by Suzy Quilts. I just keep forgetting to take some updated photos. Still a ways to go,
but I’d say I’m about half-way through the needle turn applique. Another slow
WIP, but I like having those to turn to when I need a break from other
projects.
designed by Suzy Quilts. I just keep forgetting to take some updated photos. Still a ways to go,
but I’d say I’m about half-way through the needle turn applique. Another slow
WIP, but I like having those to turn to when I need a break from other
projects.
To make your own, you can find the pattern here.
100 DAYS OF SFD MINIS
My #100daysofsfDMinis fell to the way side as I worked on other projects with deadlines. But I took
her back up over the holidays and look forward to exploring more of these blocks
in 2019.
her back up over the holidays and look forward to exploring more of these blocks
in 2019.
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MODERN SEWCIALITES SAL
I’ve got quite a few blocks to go to catch up on the Modern
Sewcialites SAL hosted by my sweet friend Stephanie from The Modern Sewciety Podcast. Each block has been a lot of fun to piece, so I really can’t
wait to find a few hours to sneak these in.
Sewcialites SAL hosted by my sweet friend Stephanie from The Modern Sewciety Podcast. Each block has been a lot of fun to piece, so I really can’t
wait to find a few hours to sneak these in.
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| FEBRUARY MODERN SEWCIALITES BLOCK |
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NEW ADDITIONS
SECRET SEWING #1 2019
I know the pattern I’m going with, I’m just finalizing my
fabric pull for this fun wall hanging. So far, these are the colours I’m going
with, I just need to make sure I have enough in my stash to complete the
project. Full reveal coming February 😊
fabric pull for this fun wall hanging. So far, these are the colours I’m going
with, I just need to make sure I have enough in my stash to complete the
project. Full reveal coming February 😊
SONATA MODERN AZTEC TABLE RUNNER
This one is already done and shared! I managed to get her
done at the start of the New Year. I’d say it makes for a great kick off 😉
done at the start of the New Year. I’d say it makes for a great kick off 😉
AGF GEOMETRICAL BUNDLE UP
I have two ideas for this bundle – it’s either going to
be another Modern Aztec or a Flight Plan quilt. Time will tell!
be another Modern Aztec or a Flight Plan quilt. Time will tell!
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NEUFCHATEL BABY MODERN AZTEC QUILT
I was welcomed home from the holidays by this cute bundle of
Neufchâtel from my friends at Camelot Fabrics. I can see it making a super cute baby
Modern Aztec quilt!
Neufchâtel from my friends at Camelot Fabrics. I can see it making a super cute baby
Modern Aztec quilt!
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OK! That sums it up!
Geez, get it all listed out and you realize just how many
projects you have to keep you busy! Here’s to making the first quarter of 2019
a productive one!
projects you have to keep you busy! Here’s to making the first quarter of 2019
a productive one!
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
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All of your projects are stunning! Good luck moving them towards completion.
Thank you so much, Lisa! Hoping that once I get past writing my latest pattern I’ll be able to focus on ALL the sewing!
How can I find flight pattern
Quilt pattern?
Hi Sharon, you can find the Flight Plan quilt pattern here: https://shannonfraserdesigns.com/products/flight-plan-quilt-pattern-pdf Happy quilting!
You have such a great list Shannon – A little bit of everything to keep things interesting as you move through the quarter. I can’t wait to see the finished Fall Irish Vortex quilt – I just love the colours in that one!
Such a good point, Izzy! There is a little bit of everything on the list 😉 And I’m close to finishing the Fall Irish Vortex quilt! I just need to sort out what binding I want to go with! Stay tuned 😊