1.) I have already begun my new year participating in Mary Mayhem's New Year's Mystery. You really cannot go wrong with her projects. Very fun and very do-able. This year's mystery was called "Zigs and Zags". A contemporary design and my intention was to use up leftover stash from my "En Provence" project. I have this top nearly finished as of this writing but hope to get the walking foot on the spare machine and finish it completely.
2.) Scrappy Snowballs Quilt Along - I found this site by accident and felt it was a great opportunity to use up some of the many 5" charm squares I have sitting in the drawer. The goal here is to make 16 squares per week. Ah, no...I have not met that goal but will surely try to accomplish at least a top by the end of this quarter.
3.) Vintage Stitches Blocks - leftover blocks from the original quilt. I have experimented with various settings. I have found a few large pieces to use up so this top can be done. I love these blocks...I just don't care for the colors anymore. They are so dark. Any suggestions for bleaching them out?
Top Finished Here!
4.) On Ringo Lake - another Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt. I had a collection of Moda's Serenade fabrics that I decided to use for this quilt. They are so lovely and this quilt has become a joy to work on. I am really behind in this project as she began clues on Black Friday 2017. I would cut a few pieces for each unit and work on them to get an example made but did not do the hard work of making 200+ of each! I was so delighted to see the big reveal and can't wait to get this one done now that Christmas sewing is completed and out of the way.
Finished Here!
6.) Buggy Barn Baskets - I've been chipping away at this in the evenings. It is so nice and warm to sit under and quilt. I backed it in flannel so it will be a designated winter quilt and definitely one of my favorites.
Finished Here!
7.) Umbrellas - Leah Day Class project. Practice, practice, practice they say. Once my machine is set up, this can be finished with a few days of marathon sewing. I would so much like to get comfortable with this skill. Like they say - "It's not a quilt until it is quilted."
Finished Here!
That is a hefty list. Can I complete them all? I sure will be trying as this is the time of year of few interruptions. Springtime marks a busy time outdoors when time is split up with sewing time.I will be linking up on She Can Quilt blog site. You can visit her too for more lists from driven folks. Have fun, happy stitches, and happy new year!
I’ve always wanted to make a scrappy snowball. Good luck with your goals. Thanks for being part of the linky party on behalf of the 2018 FAL hosts
ReplyDeleteREally love those umbrellas. Did you figure anything out about lightening the stichery blocks? I don't see how that can be done without losing the color on the threads?
ReplyDeleteNo, I am still thinking about how to attack those blocks. Maybe combined with an Irish Chain alternate block with lighter backgrounds would "brighten" it? OR maybe just sell the blocks on ebay and move on! :-)
DeleteYay! I too have the Buggy Barn baskets and stars quilt pattern. I love making Buggy Barns because of the surprise you get when the blocks all come together at the end. They are relaxing to me. I am currently doing a reindeer/santa one this year and also have several other Buggy Barn patterns picked out with fabric selected and ready.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Your Reindeer Santa quilt sounds like fun! I agree, Buggy Barn patterns are a hoot!
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