Thursday, April 6, 2017

It's That Time Again!

Time to put the pressure on myself to finish up some of those UFO's! Yes, I have an endless supply of them.....
First and foremost, I need to quilt my 365 Challenge top. Our guild quilt show is in June, so this is not only on my 2nd Quarter Finish-A-Long list, but it is my April One Monthly Goal. 
Our guild also has a challenge. Nope--I had all winter to start this, but I haven't.
It's due at our May meeting, so I need to get going on this ASAP! 

My spools (that were leaders and enders a couple years ago) have all been made into "four patch" blocks and trimmed. There are some lost points--I am just not as careful piecing leaders and enders as I should be. I've calculated that I need to make four more blocks to have enough for a nice sized donation quilt. I'm hoping to get these put together at quilt camp later this month.

I have a big packet of these exchange blocks from Jo Morton's Yahoo group.
The group has since moved to Facebook, and it would be great to get these blocks made into a quilt. It's been fun to revisit some of those names--maybe you are in there!?!

This one is pretty labor intensive. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to use the ThimbleCreek Mystery finishing instructions, but I've decided that I will. So...I need to make 41 alternate blocks to get this one done! 

These are some of my 99 Texas Star blocks that were pieced by hand when my sewing room was being remodeled. I did enjoy the hand piecing, so hopefully I can find some time to do some slow stitching and get these stars together! 

Lastly, I need to revisit Mrs. Billings.
I neglected her all last year as I worked on the 365 Challenge blocks and now we need to get reacquainted! 

Linking with Finish-A-Long HERE and One Monthly Goal HERE

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21 comments:

  1. JanetApril 6, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    You sure have some gorgeous projects to work on. Good luck with the challenge :0)

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  2. Christine BApril 6, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    You make so many fabulous quilts! Good luck with getting some of these finished off.... they are all gorgeous! Christine x

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  3. RobinApril 6, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    You are certainly a busy lady. I love how the fabrics go together on your Mrs. Billings quilt. So many fun projects, thanks for sharing.

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  4. JulieroseApril 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Lovely projects in process; I especially like those exchange blocks really nice hugs, Julierose

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  5. Chookyblue......April 6, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    Well done with your 365 it looks good......
    I've been tempted by Mrs Billings

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  6. MonicaApril 6, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Good luck! Your 365 challenge quilt will be a showstopper, so I agree, that is the priority. I'm pretty sure there will be at least one at our show this May. It will be nice to see Mrs. Billings back on track too!

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  7. KyleApril 6, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    You've got an exciting list for April. It's great to see your 365 on your long arm. Each of the other projects will be fun to progress forward. Lots of work and sewing ahead.

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  8. canuckquilterApril 6, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    That's an intimidating "to do" list, but such gorgeous projects!

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  9. Carole~Quilter on the hillApril 7, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Wow, busy busy busy! Great to yopur Mrs B again.

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  10. Patty April 7, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    Nice quilt. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.

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  11. KarenApril 7, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Your 365 challenge quilt looks like it lays so flat. Any pressing tips for the blocks?

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  12. Janet O.April 7, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    The whole post is full of great projects, but I had a hard time moving past your 365 Challenge quilt photo. That is gorgeous. How are you going to quilt it?

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  13. TinaApril 8, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    Your projects are all just wonderful and so beautifully sewn! Lovely pictures!!

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  14. CathyApril 9, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    Oh...lots of gorgeous projects ready to be marked off the UFO list! You can do it!

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  15. gayleApril 9, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    Your 365 Challenge is stunning! So many wonderful projects in the works, but that one really catches my heart!

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  16. BarbApril 9, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    GET UR done!!!!

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  17. Aunt 'ReenApril 11, 2017 at 6:34 AM

    You've got some amazing projects in the works!
    Love your 365 quilt top - it's gorgeous!
    Best wishes on completing your goals.

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  18. NancyApril 11, 2017 at 11:52 PM

    You have so many quilts in progress, Karen! Those spools are too fun. I've made a few thinking they would be easy to sew the spools together -- until I finished four, laid them out, and realized that four seams and eight pieces of fabric meet in the middle. What a challenge for me!

    I especially like your house block and the others shown with it. I'm looking forward to seeing the layout of these blocks.

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  19. Jennie in GAApril 12, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Oh, what a lot of beauties!! And many so near completion. Good luck on following through with the finishing. I find that it is certainly my weak point.

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  20. RachaeldaisyApril 16, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Love all your projects!! Have fun finishing this round of beauties!!

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  21. DawnApril 17, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Nothing like a quilt show for motivation! You have great projects, thanks for sharing.

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