Christmas Simply Wovens

This was Number 9 on my Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long list. It was an unexpected finish also as it came back from my long-arm quilter early. Now it has its binding attached and given to Daughter #1...even though I will borrow it back next month for a demo at our Local Quilt Shop.

 Before

And after. It finished at 85" x 85" and I used a total of 11 1/2 yards of stash. This was a great project using leftover strips of Christmas fabrics. It is a free pattern from Moda Bake Shop and quite fun to complete.

So Number 9 is completed and listed on my Fourth Quarter Finish-a-long list. You can visit She Can Quilt for more details on how you can join us.

Not bad... I finished 7 out of 10 listed goals this quarter. Anxious to write up my next goal list for 2018. We'll see if I can beat this years stats:

8 quilts completed

111 yards of stash used up

And this does not include various "small" projects (pillows, table runners, pincushions, tote bags) These help satisfy some instant gratification with a quick finish!

Happy stitching and have a happy new year!

 

Name Pillow

Name Pillow is Number 8 on my Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long list. And she is finished! These were a few fabrics I had reserved for this project but used mostly the purple, green, and pink to coordinate with her En Provence quilt. (my number one finish this quarter)

The center blocks were the background for the hand-appliqued letters. I added a checkered border and a plain border to finish it. All hand quilted and then I made a pillow insert so that it could be removed if needed for washing.

My grand-daughter loved this and it is nearly as big as she is! Now the boys will know whose room it is!

Number 8 on my Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long. Join us if you like by visiting She Can Quilt for details!

Debbie Mumm Fleece Blanket

Number 7 in the Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long, my Debbie Mumm Fleece Blanket.

This has been sitting for years. I made one other no sew fleece blanket and I hated the process! But I found a new way to knot the fringe so that it lies flat and am quite pleased how it turned out!

My husband has a red truck so it was natural that he would be the recipient of this little throw blanket. It also has a moose as a driver, cardinals in snow, and pine trees. What else could you add to like this more? I have always liked Debbie Mumm's designs (even though I usually shun "cute") 

So this marks my #7 finish on my Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long. You can participate too by visiting the She Can Quilt blog for more details. Happy stitching!

Okay, okay...this was a really easy finish so to prove that I haven't been slacking - here are a few more "finishes" I've completed that were not listed in my 4th quarter goals.

Christmas Tree Table Runner

This was a fun project that I purchased as a kit a few years ago during a shop hop. The tree branches are cut on the diagonal which fray for a chenille effect. I hand quilted it and she made her debut this Christmas on the table.

Lion Rug/Pillow

This is the fourth and final time I have used this old pattern! This Lion was the most difficult but he turned out fine and my grandson LOVED him! Made with super soft fleece.

Little Snowmen Mug Rugs and Matching Pillow

Another Debbie Mumm piece I had lying around so I made these quick little softies and gave them to my grand-daughter to decorate her room for Christmas.

Check out my other finishes here. 2017 turned out to be a productive year!

December Finish

Ribbon Star Variation - I am calling "Snowflakes"

This project came about from little $6 kits at my Local Quilt Shop. It was meant to be a block of the month (actually makes 2) but I stopped at 16 squares. I basically just wanted a throw size.

This Missouri Star pattern, Ribbon Star (found in Jennie Doan's Block book) was changed up a bit by adding a center square with sashings dividing up the block. Oh how I love that technique! 

I always seem to have leftover half-square triangles so I used a few as cornerstones in the sashings separating each block as shown below.

I added an outside border which makes the snowflakes "float" on the surface. (helps to use up the stash too!) 

The backing was a Timeless Treasures fabric that I found on the clearance table. It is so smooth and soft! I had to go back and buy more for a later date. Maybe make a few pillowcases?

So this marks my #3 finish on my Fourth Quarter Finish-A-Long. She finished at 74" x 74" and I used up a total of 13 yards. The batting was white Quilter's Dream. I really like how it drapes and since this quilt is white, it needed a white batting. I learned this the hard way - used a warm and natural in a white quilt and it showed through. So disappointing!

You can join us in this Finish-A-Long by checking out the She Can Quilt blog. Not only can you see what others have accomplished but there are prizes too!