Snap!
And just like that, the first quarter of 2019 is a wrap!
The New Year started off with a bang! I was making quilty
plans. And sticking to them!
plans. And sticking to them!
And then – eerrrrk – everything came screeching to a halt!
It’s amazing how our priorities can shift in an instant. In
March, my family needed my attention and I shifted things so I could be
present. One of the reasons why I love what I do is that I can make the call to
stop if I need to. And if not for family, then when, right? So, my progress was
a little spotty in the month of March, but I was on quilty fire at the
beginning of the year!
March, my family needed my attention and I shifted things so I could be
present. One of the reasons why I love what I do is that I can make the call to
stop if I need to. And if not for family, then when, right? So, my progress was
a little spotty in the month of March, but I was on quilty fire at the
beginning of the year!
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This quarter reminded me that I quilt for a number of
reasons: to challenge myself, to express myself, to support myself, but one
that I’m beyond thankful for is the ability to comfort myself through quilting.
When life throws me curve balls, there’s something very soothing to me about
slowing down and creating just for creating. Not because I have a deadline to
hit. Or a pattern to release. Or a new commission to finish up. Just for the
pure joy of the actual act of creating.
Which is why I was thankful to have
projects at different stages of progress. It enabled me to pick-up wherever I left
off based solely on my mood, my time and what I needed in that moment. And it
reconfirmed that having WIP isn’t a bad thing, in fact, it can be a very good
thing!
projects at different stages of progress. It enabled me to pick-up wherever I left
off based solely on my mood, my time and what I needed in that moment. And it
reconfirmed that having WIP isn’t a bad thing, in fact, it can be a very good
thing!
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THE FINISHES | Q1 2019
FLIGHT PLAN
It felt amazing to finally tick this one off my list! She had been a long time in the making, but what really took the longest was getting her photographed. Your response to the Flight Plan quilt has been really inspiring and I’m working on getting the pattern out to you!
ECLIPTIC
This was previously known to you as Secret Sewing #4 and she’s been a tough one to keep under wraps! You can read more about my collaboration with Camilla from Oak Print Design, how I designed the Ecliptic quilt and ultimately had her featured in Love Patchwork and Quilting Issue 71!
MOD-ROSE MODERN AZTEC QUILT
The response to the Modern Aztec quilt pattern has been amazing! I see I’m not the only one who loves a quilt design with high graphic visual impact! Plus, you get to choose your quilty journey – from a 5 or 10-colour version and even table runners and pillows, oh my! It’s chock full of fun quilty good times.
HOLIDAY MODERN AZTEC TABLE RUNNER
Just like the Modern Aztec quilt pattern, the table runner offers lots of opportunity to play with prints and colour. There are two different sizes to choose from and, depending on your mood, go detailed with the 10-colour version or keep it streamlined with just 5-colours. Buy it as a standalone or with the quilt pattern too.
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This was such a fun mini to make! Plus, I got to support Jemima with her recent book launch. Read more about the Indian Star Mini.
I just adore Amy’s fabrics and Sonata is no exception! I love how the whimsical prints are paired with the modern and geometric design of the Modern Aztec table runner.
FALL IRISH VORTEX
This one is technically done, but I still need to photograph her and share her with you on the blog. I’m just waiting for the weather to be a little more cooperative so I can give her a proper close-up 😉
I love the versatility of the Irish Vortex quilt pattern. See my original version and my holiday version for more ideas!
SECRET SEWING #2 & #3 2019
Over the Christmas holidays I agreed to take on a secret sewing project which required a little project shifting to fit it in. Most of February was spent working on these two projects and I just can’t wait to share them with you later this year!
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QUILTS STILL IN PROGRESS
Here’s what’s fun about keeping track of your work in
progress list – at some point, if you keep at it, you see progress! Some
projects that have been on here for a very long time actually moved forward,
which is very encouraging!
progress list – at some point, if you keep at it, you see progress! Some
projects that have been on here for a very long time actually moved forward,
which is very encouraging!
AGF GEOMETRICAL FLIGHT PLAN QUILT
As I mentioned, the Flight Plan quilt pattern is very much
in the works and I’ve already started cutting up my next version featuring this
fun AGF Geometrical Bundle Up half yard bundle. I’ve even received my matching Kona solids in Citrus, Emerald, Tangerine, Carnation, and this stripe for the binding. Now I
just need some solid uninterrupted sewing and testing time to bring her
together.
in the works and I’ve already started cutting up my next version featuring this
fun AGF Geometrical Bundle Up half yard bundle. I’ve even received my matching Kona solids in Citrus, Emerald, Tangerine, Carnation, and this stripe for the binding. Now I
just need some solid uninterrupted sewing and testing time to bring her
together.
NEUFCHATEL MODERN AZTEC CRIB QUILT
I love this new collection and couldn’t resist dipping in to
make a Modern Aztec crib quilt. I’ve got some of the cutting done and hoping to
sneak in the rest soon.
make a Modern Aztec crib quilt. I’ve got some of the cutting done and hoping to
sneak in the rest soon.
For some reason, it always seems like spring and summer
bring about baby showers! The Modern Aztec quilt pattern makes a great
gender-neutral baby quilt!
bring about baby showers! The Modern Aztec quilt pattern makes a great
gender-neutral baby quilt!
ROCKSTEADY QUILT
This one has been sitting draped over the back of my sofa
for WAY too long. She’s even been basted for an eternity. So long, in fact, I
went out and purchased more curved safety pins so I could keep moving forward with other projects. That’s just craziness!
for WAY too long. She’s even been basted for an eternity. So long, in fact, I
went out and purchased more curved safety pins so I could keep moving forward with other projects. That’s just craziness!
Last
weekend, I just said, “enough is enough” and finally pulled her off the couch
and laid her on the floor so I could contemplate my quilting options. I’m
thrilled to say she’s almost fully quilted!! I still have the label and binding
to go, but it feels really good to see her getting closer to the finish line!
Get the Rocksteady quilt pattern by Suzy Quilts.
MISCHIEF QUILT
This is my LONG term EPP project, so I’m not surprised there
wasn’t much movement on this project. Get the Mischief quilt pattern by Karen The DIY Addict
wasn’t much movement on this project. Get the Mischief quilt pattern by Karen The DIY Addict
IMPROV DRUNKARD’S PATH
The only activity this project saw was me re-organizing the project
basket she sits in. I wanted the basket to be a little more streamlined. That’s
it. I didn’t even open the Ziplock bag. I just moved her to an upright
position! So, really no progress on this one. I know this is going to be a fun
one…once I finally get back to her 😉 Until then, at least I know she’s nicely
organized!
basket she sits in. I wanted the basket to be a little more streamlined. That’s
it. I didn’t even open the Ziplock bag. I just moved her to an upright
position! So, really no progress on this one. I know this is going to be a fun
one…once I finally get back to her 😉 Until then, at least I know she’s nicely
organized!
SEW MOJO MINI QUILTS
I finally got myself to Ikea! It’s not my favourite place to
visit, so I’ve been kinda avoiding it. But I went and picked up some frames. They are not exactly what I need, so I’m back on the hunt.
visit, so I’ve been kinda avoiding it. But I went and picked up some frames. They are not exactly what I need, so I’m back on the hunt.
Make your own with the Sew Mojo bundle by Suzy Quilts.
MEDALLION SQUARED QUILT
Not an iota of progress on this one. Which is sad, because I
know it will be fab! This one’s a free pattern for newsletter subscribers 😊
know it will be fab! This one’s a free pattern for newsletter subscribers 😊
SEWCIAL BEE SAMPLER
I was thinking about this project the other day! I have too
many other priorities at the moment, but I’m looking forward to seeing her come
together. Row 1,
Row 2, Row 3 and Row 4 are all done, I
just need to tackle Row 5.
many other priorities at the moment, but I’m looking forward to seeing her come
together. Row 1,
Row 2, Row 3 and Row 4 are all done, I
just need to tackle Row 5.
QUILTED PILLOWS
After my success with my Double Chevron lumbar
pillow, I was sure I would be back in the pillow making saddle, but that hasn’t
happened. I’m sure I’ll get back to them at some point!
pillow, I was sure I would be back in the pillow making saddle, but that hasn’t
happened. I’m sure I’ll get back to them at some point!
180-DEGREE QUILT | MOLINARI CHALLENGE
This one has been a WIP since 2016! Yup, one of my longest
WIP, but not THE longest. I’m super close to finishing this one up. I just need
to attach the hanging sleeve and label. I keep seeing the sleeve hanging over
the back of my sofa and thinking to myself “just sit for an hour and get that
thing attached”. But finishing up the big stich hand quilted binding on my Fall
Irish Vortex quilt and hand quilting my Rollakan Flight Plan quilt have been
using up all my hand sewing sessions 😉
WIP, but not THE longest. I’m super close to finishing this one up. I just need
to attach the hanging sleeve and label. I keep seeing the sleeve hanging over
the back of my sofa and thinking to myself “just sit for an hour and get that
thing attached”. But finishing up the big stich hand quilted binding on my Fall
Irish Vortex quilt and hand quilting my Rollakan Flight Plan quilt have been
using up all my hand sewing sessions 😉
This design has a ton of buried threads – here’s my How to Bury Quilt Threads Tutorial in case you need some tips.
WEIGHT OF LOVE QUILT
I love this one! I just need to figure out how I want to
finish her off and then it will be full steam ahead.
finish her off and then it will be full steam ahead.
BOHEMIAN GARDEN QUILT
This baby quilt is just so whimsical, and I love the
appliqué flowers and leaves that Suzy designed. It’s really such a fab design.
I just need to get past the needle turn appliqué and I’ll be able to label and
bind her.
appliqué flowers and leaves that Suzy designed. It’s really such a fab design.
I just need to get past the needle turn appliqué and I’ll be able to label and
bind her.
Here’s the Bohemian Garden quilt pattern by Suzy Quilts.
#100DAYSOFSFDMINIS
I wish my schedule hadn’t been so unpredictable and crazy so
I could have focused more of my time on these fun minis. I still have quite a
few to stitch up, so expect to see more popping up in the #100daysofsfDminis.
I could have focused more of my time on these fun minis. I still have quite a
few to stitch up, so expect to see more popping up in the #100daysofsfDminis.
MODERN SEWCIALITES SAL
I have the patterns for the remaining blocks all printed
out, I just need to find some time one weekend to stitch them up! This was such
a fun sew-along hosted by my friend Stephanie from the Modern Sewciety Podcast.
out, I just need to find some time one weekend to stitch them up! This was such
a fun sew-along hosted by my friend Stephanie from the Modern Sewciety Podcast.
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NEW ADDITIONS
I know, I know, the last thing I need to be doing is adding
to my long list, but when an idea strikes you just have to see where it leads,
right?
to my long list, but when an idea strikes you just have to see where it leads,
right?
ROLLAKAN FLIGHT PLAN QUILT
I had some fabric leftover from my secret sewing projects
and I just couldn’t resist dipping back into them – they’re that good! This is the baby version
of the Flight Plan quilt pattern that I’m testing out. So, really I NEEDED to
make this one! I’ve scaled everything down so the design is the same as the
larger version. Since I was spending a lot of time on the road, I opted to hand
quilt this baby quilt. Still a ways to go, but I’m loving the look and texture
the quilting is adding.
and I just couldn’t resist dipping back into them – they’re that good! This is the baby version
of the Flight Plan quilt pattern that I’m testing out. So, really I NEEDED to
make this one! I’ve scaled everything down so the design is the same as the
larger version. Since I was spending a lot of time on the road, I opted to hand
quilt this baby quilt. Still a ways to go, but I’m loving the look and texture
the quilting is adding.
BASKET OF QUILTY PLAY
I typically participate in the 100-day creative challenge,
but since my 2018 project isn’t quite complete and with the kick off happening
while I was spending a lot of time at the hospital, it didn’t seem very
realistic to participate. But I have this big stack of little fabric scraps
that I recently transferred from a big plastic bag to this cute basket. I figure it
will be around for awhile so I might as well make it
pretty! I’m looking at this as my “basket of quilty play”. When ever I need to
let loose and just have fun, I’m going to dip my hand into these pretties and
see what I can create. Stay tuned!
but since my 2018 project isn’t quite complete and with the kick off happening
while I was spending a lot of time at the hospital, it didn’t seem very
realistic to participate. But I have this big stack of little fabric scraps
that I recently transferred from a big plastic bag to this cute basket. I figure it
will be around for awhile so I might as well make it
pretty! I’m looking at this as my “basket of quilty play”. When ever I need to
let loose and just have fun, I’m going to dip my hand into these pretties and
see what I can create. Stay tuned!
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And that’s a wrap!
I’ve officially checked in with each of my projects and I
feel so much better for knowing where I stand with everything. No judgement,
just the facts.
feel so much better for knowing where I stand with everything. No judgement,
just the facts.
It will be fun to see which projects I’m able to make
progress on this quarter and can’t wait to share them with you! I’ll be linking up over on my sweet friend Izzy’s website
and hope to see your projects there too!
progress on this quarter and can’t wait to share them with you! I’ll be linking up over on my sweet friend Izzy’s website
and hope to see your projects there too!
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
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You have a fabulous list of WIPs – a little piecing, a little hand sewing, a little quilting. I can’t wait to see the progress you make during Q2!
You’re so right, Izzy! I love mixing it up and having different projects and techniques to work on when the mood strikes 😉 Variety is the spice of life!!
I am so in love with the Flight Plan quilt!!!! I just can't wait till you release it. Hurry please and thank you!!!
It's in the works! Hoping to have it out soon!
Loving all of your progress and seeing what you're working on!
Thank you for the encouragement, Tiff! Hoping to makes LOTS of progress this quarter 😉
A huge list, with gorgeous fabrics and colours! I hope you've made some progress on all or some of these, or maybe even a finish or two? Good luck with the rest of them. On behalf of the global FAL hosts, yay you!
Ha! It is a huge list! But I’m happy to report I’ve already made some progress – woot woot! Thanks for being part of the FAL team and hosting, I love participating and seeing everyone’s finishes 😊