Wowee, we’ve only got a few more months before we’ll be
ringing in 2020.
ringing in 2020.
Ok – that felt a little strange to type out. Where has 2019
gone?
gone?
As I take stock of my current work in progress pile, I’m
trying to be mindful of how much I can realistically get done in the coming
months.
trying to be mindful of how much I can realistically get done in the coming
months.
With the holidays only a couple of months away, I know that
December will be a write off in terms of getting anything accomplished – ha!
December will be a write off in terms of getting anything accomplished – ha!
With
holidays planned and visits with family and friends, I know there will be less
and less time to get any sewing done. Which is ok. That’s the season and it’s a
great time of year to just unwind and chill – preferably with a nice glass of
eggnog 😉
holidays planned and visits with family and friends, I know there will be less
and less time to get any sewing done. Which is ok. That’s the season and it’s a
great time of year to just unwind and chill – preferably with a nice glass of
eggnog 😉
I’ve got a solid 2 months to sneak some work in, so I best
be strategic in what I want to finish up.
be strategic in what I want to finish up.
But first, let’s check in on how I did with my Q3 FAL List.
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THE FINISHES | Q3 2019
GEOMETRICAL FLIGHT PLAN
You guys loved this one! And I can’t say I blame you as this
one brings me so much joy too! Those bold fabrics and colours are just my jam! And
paired with the black and white striped binding – I mean, too good! It took me
awhile to get the pattern written and tested, but it was so worth the wait
because this is quickly becoming one of my most popular patterns! Read more
about this quilt and the fabrics featured here.
one brings me so much joy too! Those bold fabrics and colours are just my jam! And
paired with the black and white striped binding – I mean, too good! It took me
awhile to get the pattern written and tested, but it was so worth the wait
because this is quickly becoming one of my most popular patterns! Read more
about this quilt and the fabrics featured here.
To make your own, here is the Flight Plan quilt pattern.
ROLLAKAN FLIGHT PLAN
This sweet baby Flight Plan quilt was actually made from
scraps leftover from my Harvest Falls projects.
Proof that scrappy quilts are a win-win. Since I deviated a little from the
original pattern, I include a separate section for this Rollakan version in the
pattern.
scraps leftover from my Harvest Falls projects.
Proof that scrappy quilts are a win-win. Since I deviated a little from the
original pattern, I include a separate section for this Rollakan version in the
pattern.
ROCKSTEADY
Guys, this quilt had been on my FAL list for sooooo long. It
pains me for how long it sat there unfinished, but I’m thrilled I waited
because I took the quilting next level on this pretty Rocksteady quilt.
pains me for how long it sat there unfinished, but I’m thrilled I waited
because I took the quilting next level on this pretty Rocksteady quilt.
You can find the Rocksteady pattern by Suzy Quilts here.
HARVEST FALLS QUILT
While I finished this one back in early 2019, I wasn’t able
to share her until she was officially published in Love Patchwork and Quilting
Magazine. Click here to read more on how this quilt came to be.
to share her until she was officially published in Love Patchwork and Quilting
Magazine. Click here to read more on how this quilt came to be.
Find the Harvest Falls quilt pattern in LPQ Issue 76.
HAVEST FALLS MINI WALL HANGING
For all my interior décor enthusiasts, this quilted mini wall hanging is for you! She’s quick. She’s cute! And she’s the perfect size to try
hand quilting 😉
hand quilting 😉
Pattern also available in LPQ Issue 76.
DOUBLE WINDMILL QUILT
This was the first pattern I ever pitched to a magazine and
it landed on the cover! Woweee! While I love that story, I love the versatility
of this pattern even more. My pattern testers knocked it out of the park with
all their different versions. I love when a pattern allows you to bring your
own personal touch without losing the design elements of the pattern. This one
nails it on both fronts! See more here.
it landed on the cover! Woweee! While I love that story, I love the versatility
of this pattern even more. My pattern testers knocked it out of the park with
all their different versions. I love when a pattern allows you to bring your
own personal touch without losing the design elements of the pattern. This one
nails it on both fronts! See more here.
NEUFCHATEL MODERN AZTEC CRIB QUILT
This one has been done for awhile now, I just need to get
her photographed and blogged. I’m even considering selling this one. I don’t often
sell my quilts, but my pile of completed quilts is growing and getting out of
hand. So, either I get more storage, or I start parting with them. Is this something
you’d be interested in?
her photographed and blogged. I’m even considering selling this one. I don’t often
sell my quilts, but my pile of completed quilts is growing and getting out of
hand. So, either I get more storage, or I start parting with them. Is this something
you’d be interested in?
If you’d rather make your own, I used the Modern Aztec quilt pattern.
FANTASY MODERN AZTEC TABLE RUNNER
My friends over at Windham Fabrics sent me these gorgeous FQ
bundles and I couldn’t resist pulling out all the fall colours! With fall
officially here, I’ve been in a “get my house nice and cozy” mode and figured a
new quilted table runner was the perfect start! I still need to finish
photographing her and get her up on the blog. In the meantime, the Fantasy Fabric is shipping to stores this month and the Modern Aztec Table Runner pattern is available here.
bundles and I couldn’t resist pulling out all the fall colours! With fall
officially here, I’ve been in a “get my house nice and cozy” mode and figured a
new quilted table runner was the perfect start! I still need to finish
photographing her and get her up on the blog. In the meantime, the Fantasy Fabric is shipping to stores this month and the Modern Aztec Table Runner pattern is available here.
Well, that’s not so shabby! While I still have a lot of WIP
(which I’ll get into in a second), I feel really good about my progress in Q3!
Last quarter I think I only knocked off a few projects from my list, so I’m
definitely winning this round!
(which I’ll get into in a second), I feel really good about my progress in Q3!
Last quarter I think I only knocked off a few projects from my list, so I’m
definitely winning this round!
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QUILTS IN PROGRESS
I made some great progress on several of my WIPs, let’s see
which ones!
which ones!
CURVY ABSTRACT
This one still doesn’t have an official name yet. Why is
naming quilts so tough? In any event, I’ve already chopped these pretties up,
stitched her together, got her basted and have already started hand quilting
her. The hand quilting is going to take me awhile, but I’ll looking forward to
sharing more with you later this quarter. Stay tuned!
naming quilts so tough? In any event, I’ve already chopped these pretties up,
stitched her together, got her basted and have already started hand quilting
her. The hand quilting is going to take me awhile, but I’ll looking forward to
sharing more with you later this quarter. Stay tuned!
HOUSE OF CARDS
My House of Cards quilt came from playing with the scraps leftover from my Geometrical Flight Plan quilt. You know me and how much I love improv quilting. There’s
something about those trimmings that call to me. They’re my freedom sessions
and I never know where they’ll lead to. But this colourful improv beauty is the
result. I’m planning on getting her quilted sometime this month, so keep an eye
out for her.
something about those trimmings that call to me. They’re my freedom sessions
and I never know where they’ll lead to. But this colourful improv beauty is the
result. I’m planning on getting her quilted sometime this month, so keep an eye
out for her.
REFLECTIONS WALL HANGING
I got this one quilted! She’d been hanging out on my sofa
for a little while all cute and basted and I finally snuck her in for some quilty
action. I’ve just got the hanging sleeve and binding to go and I’ll be able to
knock her off my list.
for a little while all cute and basted and I finally snuck her in for some quilty
action. I’ve just got the hanging sleeve and binding to go and I’ll be able to
knock her off my list.
100 DAYS OF SFD MINIS
These are my joyful minis – as in, they bring me joy every
time I work on them. I got a few more stitched up and still have a good stack
to go. This is my no pressure, just for fun project.
time I work on them. I got a few more stitched up and still have a good stack
to go. This is my no pressure, just for fun project.
180-DEGREES QUILT
This quilty project has been dragging on and on and on! It
really is the never-ending project. But all I have left to do is attach the
sleeve. I mean I’m there. I’m near the finish line. I just need an afternoon to
get me over the line 😉 Will this be the quarter it happens?
really is the never-ending project. But all I have left to do is attach the
sleeve. I mean I’m there. I’m near the finish line. I just need an afternoon to
get me over the line 😉 Will this be the quarter it happens?
SWEET CHRISTMAS QUILT
This one I got roped into. If you get my newsletter, then you
know the full story behind this stack. But, in the end, I blame myself for bringing
my hubs into a fabric store with me. In any event, I’ve been mulling new pattern
ideas to feature this pretty charm pack. I don’t normally work with charm packs, so this is pulling
me outside my comfort zone. I’ve got a few ideas brewing, one that keeps coming
to the forefront. I just need a few hours to play and see where it can lead to.
Hopefully I figure it out before Christmas – ha!
know the full story behind this stack. But, in the end, I blame myself for bringing
my hubs into a fabric store with me. In any event, I’ve been mulling new pattern
ideas to feature this pretty charm pack. I don’t normally work with charm packs, so this is pulling
me outside my comfort zone. I’ve got a few ideas brewing, one that keeps coming
to the forefront. I just need a few hours to play and see where it can lead to.
Hopefully I figure it out before Christmas – ha!
BASKET OF QUILTY PLAY
I haven’t touched this one at all. I thought I would dive
into my basket of quilty play more frequently but looking at all the projects I’ve
completed and those I’ve moved forward; I can see that my time has been spent
elsewhere. And that’s ok. The basket isn’t going anywhere 😉
into my basket of quilty play more frequently but looking at all the projects I’ve
completed and those I’ve moved forward; I can see that my time has been spent
elsewhere. And that’s ok. The basket isn’t going anywhere 😉
MODERN SEWCIALITES SAL
Another project that I didn’t touch this quarter. I did
think about it though, so surely that counts for something – right?!
think about it though, so surely that counts for something – right?!
WEIGHT OF LOVE
Gah, I really want to see this one get done. I just haven’t
figured out how I want to finish her up. I have an idea, but it seems fiddly
and that’s kinda deterring me. I’ll get there – eventually!
figured out how I want to finish her up. I have an idea, but it seems fiddly
and that’s kinda deterring me. I’ll get there – eventually!
BOHEMIAN GARDEN
I did sneak in a few more needle turn appliqué stitches, but
I’ve still got a long way to go before this little cutie will be done. I will
say this, I should have learned after my Hexed table runner that I’m not really
a big fan of needle turn appliqué. The look is beautiful, I’m just not a lover
of the process. And since I’m all about enjoying the journey, I don’t see
myself revisiting this technique again for awhile!
I’ve still got a long way to go before this little cutie will be done. I will
say this, I should have learned after my Hexed table runner that I’m not really
a big fan of needle turn appliqué. The look is beautiful, I’m just not a lover
of the process. And since I’m all about enjoying the journey, I don’t see
myself revisiting this technique again for awhile!
Fear not though, you can totally make this one with raw edge
appliqué which will be WAY quicker.
appliqué which will be WAY quicker.
SEWCIAL BEE SAMPLER
Another project that didn’t get moved forward. I’ll get
there. I have to, because I have the backing for it, and I love that backing
and it needs to get used. Soon.
there. I have to, because I have the backing for it, and I love that backing
and it needs to get used. Soon.
MEDALLION SQUARED QUILT
No movement on this one either. Which is a shame because I
know I’ll love this one once I get back into it. Here’s the free block pattern if you want to make one too!
know I’ll love this one once I get back into it. Here’s the free block pattern if you want to make one too!
IMPROV DRUNKARDS PATH
Absolutely zero progress on this one. She’s still sitting
safe and sound in my WIP basket just waiting for me to get back to her.
safe and sound in my WIP basket just waiting for me to get back to her.
QUILTED PILLOWS
Yup, more that I didn’t touch. But I think these would make great holiday gifts, so I best get on it!
MISCHIEF QUILT
I did stitch a few more EPPs together. I adore this project;
I just find I have to pace myself as the tiny stitches required really put a
strain on my hand. This is my long, long, long term WIP project and I’m 100% ok
with that.
I just find I have to pace myself as the tiny stitches required really put a
strain on my hand. This is my long, long, long term WIP project and I’m 100% ok
with that.
SEW MOJO MINIS
These still need to be framed. Well, and I need to figure out
where I would like to hang them. I should probably figure that out first before
I frame them…
where I would like to hang them. I should probably figure that out first before
I frame them…
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NEW TO THE LIST
As much as I would love to be a quilter that sticks to just
a few WIP, I just can’t seem to do that. I love starting new projects and there’s
a few new fun ones I’ve already got in the works.
a few WIP, I just can’t seem to do that. I love starting new projects and there’s
a few new fun ones I’ve already got in the works.
BLOSSOM DOUBLE WINDMILL MINI
I wanted to show the versatility of the Double Windmill quilt pattern and thought a fun holiday mini wall hanging featuring these Blossom prints would be perfect! I’m
loving this one and how it has a subtle snow globe effect to it. I’ve already
got the top pieced and the improv backing done too! I even tested out a new
quilting design after I picked up my Walk book. Now I just need to get the binding done – so close!
loving this one and how it has a subtle snow globe effect to it. I’ve already
got the top pieced and the improv backing done too! I even tested out a new
quilting design after I picked up my Walk book. Now I just need to get the binding done – so close!
PERENNIAL QUILT
I really shouldn’t be taking this on, but I’ve LOVED this
pattern ever since I first saw it and couldn’t help but pull these fabrics.
Hoping to cut into them this weekend.
pattern ever since I first saw it and couldn’t help but pull these fabrics.
Hoping to cut into them this weekend.
Perennial quilt pattern available from Suzy Quilts October
17, 2019.
17, 2019.
JOHNNY APPLESEED QUILT
If you missed it, I was part of the Rainy Day Sewing Book Tour Blog Hop and one of the projects I really wanted to make was the Johnny Appleseed Quilt.
I didn’t have the time for the book tour, but my quilty friend Ange and I have
been looking for a project to do together and we both fell in love with this
design. We’re kicking off our own impromptu and no stress virtual sew-a-long so
we can stitch together even though we’re on opposite sides of the world from
one another.
I didn’t have the time for the book tour, but my quilty friend Ange and I have
been looking for a project to do together and we both fell in love with this
design. We’re kicking off our own impromptu and no stress virtual sew-a-long so
we can stitch together even though we’re on opposite sides of the world from
one another.
You can find the Johnny Appleseed quilt pattern in the Rainy Day Sewing Book.
IMPROV FLIGHT PLAN
This one stemmed from another play session. I had lots of blocks
from testing my Flight Plan quilt pattern templates. Instead of just tossing them into a basket and forgetting about
them, I decided to throw them onto my design wall and just play. I used up as much
of the fabric scraps as possible to complete this improv wall hanging. She’s
already basted and ready for quilting.
from testing my Flight Plan quilt pattern templates. Instead of just tossing them into a basket and forgetting about
them, I decided to throw them onto my design wall and just play. I used up as much
of the fabric scraps as possible to complete this improv wall hanging. She’s
already basted and ready for quilting.
SECRET SEWING #1
I’ve had this idea brewing for awhile now. In fact, I even
have quite a bit of the legwork already done on this project, but I needed some
time to make her and get the documentation finished. This project is to go
along with a new series I’ve been working on. I’ll be sharing more in the coming months
but wanted to get her on my FAL list, so I don’t forget to prioritize her.
have quite a bit of the legwork already done on this project, but I needed some
time to make her and get the documentation finished. This project is to go
along with a new series I’ve been working on. I’ll be sharing more in the coming months
but wanted to get her on my FAL list, so I don’t forget to prioritize her.
SECRET SEWING #2
I’ve got a fun holiday project in the works, but it’s a
secret for the moment and can’t share too much. All I can say is that it’s
going to be fun! More will be revealed later this quarter.
secret for the moment and can’t share too much. All I can say is that it’s
going to be fun! More will be revealed later this quarter.
FANTASY DOUBLE CHEVRON PILLOW
I’ve been wanting to make another Double Chevron pillow and thought
this fun chartreuse, navy and light blue combo would be super fun!
this fun chartreuse, navy and light blue combo would be super fun!
DESERT WILDERNESS ECLIPTIC QUILT
You know I’m normally all about bold colours, but I received
this fun Dessert Blossom bundle from FIGO Fabrics and it’s got me wanting to try something new. Gotta love when fabric has that
effect on you 😉
this fun Dessert Blossom bundle from FIGO Fabrics and it’s got me wanting to try something new. Gotta love when fabric has that
effect on you 😉
MAUVE ECLIIPTIC QUILT
I picked up this Tilda fabric awhile ago without any specific project in mind, I just had to
have it! I spent some time playing with fabric the other night and pulled this
combo. I think it would look really pretty using my Ecliptic pattern. Time will
tell!
have it! I spent some time playing with fabric the other night and pulled this
combo. I think it would look really pretty using my Ecliptic pattern. Time will
tell!
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And that’s a wrap on my very long Q4 Finish-a-Long list!
I know I won’t get all of these done, but I love having my quilt projects documented. It helps keep me organized, plus, I love checking in every quarter to see what I have and haven’t been able to get done. This isn’t about beating myself up, in fact, it’s the complete opposite. I find by taking stock of my WIP I assume full ownership of them. They’re not hiding somewhere unbeknownst to me. I see them and acknowledge them. And more often than not, I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made.
So, if you’ve been on the fence about participating in the
FAL, I encourage you to dive in! The group is super encouraging and there’s no penalty
if you don’t get anything done. But if you DO get something finished, you have
the chance of winning some fun prizes. You can read more about all of that
here.
FAL, I encourage you to dive in! The group is super encouraging and there’s no penalty
if you don’t get anything done. But if you DO get something finished, you have
the chance of winning some fun prizes. You can read more about all of that
here.
As always, I’m linking up over on my friend Dizzy Quilts’ site.
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
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Wow, what a list! Congratulations on all of your Q3 finishes! And it looks like some really beautiful projects are waiting in the wings for you, when you're ready 🙂
Thank you, Tiff! It feels really good to knock projects off my WIP list!! Now, let's see how many more I can get done before the end of the year!!
What a fun group of projects, it's wonderful to have so many to choose from. Good luck with your list!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Lisa! Hoping it’s a productive quarter 😉
What an amazing list of projects. I love the palette for Johnny Appleseed. And the improv drunkard's path is awesome! Happy sewing! Thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2019 global FAL hosts.
So kind of you, Sarah! Really hoping I can knock several of these off my Q4 FAL list 😊