My first finished project of the year is two placemats made from the scraps of the 365 Challenge quilt.
I know that I should have taken the time to center that cable quilting, but it is a placemat, not an award winning masterpiece. Do we really care?
All of the scraps are sorted and put away.
The sewing machine is cleaned up.
The sewing studio is tidied up.
I feel pretty good about 2023!
Quilt On!
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 365 Challenge, LCsCottage, placemats, scrappy, table topper
I was privileged to end 2022 by having my 91-year-old Mom come for a visit. She stayed long enough to see 2023 come in. We watched movies, played games, and simply enjoyed each other’s company.
Time very well spent!
Now that she is safely back to her home, it is time to turn my attention to some goal setting.
I decided to join Karen Brown at Just Get It Done Quilts for her Sewing Room Declutter Challenge. I put a link in my side bar; perhaps you would also like to join.
There are many UFO helps in Blogging Land, but this year, I am joining Cherry Guidry at Cherry Blossoms Quilting. Cherry has created a very nice UFO Tracker and a support Facebook group.
I thought I had my UFOs listed, but I searched my computer and my sewing room and couldn’t find the list. So…I will be writing those projects down as I find them while decluttering this week.
One thing I know for sure. I intend to finish quilting my daughter’s Patriotic quilt. I think this will be first!
I posted about her quilt here. I did indeed begin quilting, but only got so far as stitching in the ditch. Time to get this done and return the quilt to her!
There are nonrelated sewing goals of course. Organizing my computer should probably be one of them. Heh, heh!
May you all be blessed with a healthy and happy New Year!
December ushered in sickness for Hubby and I. I haven’t been this sick in years!
This month, I am truly grateful for the ability to take a full deep breath, and breathe through one’s nose!
I wasn’t so sure that I would reach my 365 Challenge Goal for December, but I worked hard at it, and all the blocks are finished!
The entire project has been pieced on my little travel Gem Gold! I am so proud of her!
I have pieced all of the blocks together, and I have a 100″ square flimsy!
Some of the fabrics have more green color than the photos show…I cannot seem to get the color just right, but you have the general idea.
Next up, piecing the backing. The 365 will be marinating in the closet until such a time as I deem ready for quilting.
The flimsy is full of a bazillion seams. I don’t think custom quilting is the way to go, but I need to think on that. Sometimes I can’t help myself!
Then there are all of the scraps to deal with. They have been spread all over the sewing studio for a year. I can’t wait to get the room tidied up!
Would I recommend this project? Sure!
I gained confidence in my piecing skills. I also learned about contrast and value. I do think it helps to be a self motivated person, but there are Facebook groups to inspire and encourage members.
It also helps to remember that the 365 Challenge Project is not a race. There are people who complete their projects in 2 years instead of one. That’s okay!
Don’t compare your project with someone else’s project. I didn’t follow directions, and added sashing to my variation. I should have planned it better, but I am happy with it! Each project is unique to the maker! Have fun!
January completed blocks.
February completed blocks.
March completed blocks.
April completed blocks.
May completed blocks.
June completed blocks.
July completed blocks.
August completed blocks.
September completed blocks.
October completed blocks.
November completed blocks.
Quilt On!
Merry Christmas!
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 365 Challenge, Kathryn Kerr, LCsCottage, OMG, One Monthly Goal
