I'm loving the challenge of setting these finishing goals! These lists keep us motivated and focused, don't they? You too can link up your list with this global community of quilters at the 2016 Finish-a-long. There will be a random draw for prizes sponsored by some generous sponsors at the end of each quarter with no penalty for not finishing something on your list. How is that for incentive? 
1- Blue & Green Quilt.
I really do not have any other name for this quilt. It is a completed mystery quilt from Silly Goose Quilts that I started late last fall. I created the borders with the leftovers and she finished at 91"x91". She is presently at the long-arm quilters so I will be able to get the binding and label on before the close of this next quarter. I also pieced the backing from a few larger pieces I had stashed away that were blue and green. I am so anxious for this to come home.
2 - Hand Pieced Mini Quilt.
This is one of my oldest of older UFOs. This was the result of a hand piecing class I took in 1993 (?). The delay in finishing this was because I could not make up my mind on what kind of border to add. I love applique and I think the borders have added a little charm. So she is finally sandwiched and I am presently hand quilting it in the evenings. The entire quilt I can say is hand sewn. Now I can finally add the leftover fabrics to my stash (minus the binding of course). She will finish at approximately 28"x28".
3 - Trail Mix Quilt
This project has really been fun! I love little blocks and this has plenty! All blocks are completed (see stack here) and are now ready to be assembled and sewn together in rows. I tested a temporary placement as pictured. It even has blocks from my number 1 - Blue & Green Quilt still on the design wall. With only the blocks finished, there is a lot of sewing left to do!
4 - Grand Illusion 2014
This is an uncompleted mystery quilt project from Bonnie Hunter. I do not know if this pattern is still available on her site but she has many others if you want to check her out.  |
| Just look at all those pieces! |
I only have 13 out of 25 blocks completed, units for sashings are ready and the border pieces are only cut out so there is a lot yet to do on this but it is possible to get her done before the end of June. At least the top anyway. This will be the fourth Bonnie Hunter quilt I have made.
I skipped last year's mystery with her because this one was not finished but it is so beautiful! I have the directions downloaded with this on my wish list.
5 - Woolen Comforter
This top is finally completed after many years in storage. I found a nice flannel from Moda and am using an 80% cotton, 20% polyester Quilter's Dream batting (because it is lightweight). She is all ready to sandwich together, and will be tied and not quilted. I hope to tackle this soon as it will be a warm quilt to work on.
I will be very very happy to complete these five before the end of this quarter. They are probably more than I can accomplish but it is good to aim high, right?
I'm looking forward to seeing your second quarter goals for the 2016
Finish-A-Long. If you
haven't joined the challenge yet you can link up here. Happy stitching!
