Here's my last finish of the year. It combined two of my wip's....geese in the forest and tokyo's triangles...which is handy. :)
The center panel is made up of the 12 blocks I managed to make for Anina's quilt along. The top and bottom borders were made from flying geese triangles that I made using this method. I kept adding borders until I came up with this layout. I l-o-v-e the results. It's not huge-it only measures about 50" x 64".
I backed it with green and added a pop of pink for the binding. I love those two fabrics together.
I did loopy quilting all over, which wasn't easy. This quilt is not assembled as neatly as I would have liked....it's actually quite wonky. Hopefully that's all unnoticable after it takes a trip through the washer and dryer. :)
Since it's the last day of the year, here's a little WIP rundown....
I started Jacquie's Joy in the New Year Challenge with 19.
I have finished 12 quilts since that time.
9 were WIP's, 3 were new projects.
(This quilt took two off my list, but I'm only counting it as one finish.)
My final count will be 9 for the challenge.
And I'm left with 9 WIP's.
There's always next year, right? ;)
How did you do on your WIP's?
It's lovely! At first it looked a bit like Xmas (don't ask, everything looks like Xmas these days) but then I REALLY saw it and it feels like a summer day and a bit of sorbet on the side. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWIP? I had a great year getting out super old WIP this year and makeing some more New quilts. Hopefully 2010 will be just as fruitful.
WIP's are still IP. I am bad.... :) (maybe lazy?!) I hope you have a lovely NYE!! :)
ReplyDeletei LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLove the green and pink on so much white!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another finish!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent finish. Good for you for combining the two projects.
ReplyDeleteI managed to cross only 4 projects off my list. One is close, but no label and the binding isn't sewn down therefore, not truly finished.
Love your latest addition. Just could look at it all day. Your work has a soothing effect on me,just your kean eye for color and design.....makes everything ok. I have made 2 quilts since following your Blog. One is the ragged edge and it is just wonderful. Then I did the small ticker tape and I can't stop touching it. But best of all you have inspired me to collect all my WIPs and get them all in one place, neatly folded and all ready to finish. Thank you for that nudge I needed to get going on them. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is great!
Ten of 19 is more than half so that is wonderful for only two months of time! I finished eight of my ten admitted UFO projects, but I did not add in three new projects like you. Very good job, lady! Keep on chugging and you will be finished with the others soon.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Well done! Happy quilting in the new year!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I listed 6 UFO's in Jacquie's challenge and am trying hard to finish #3 today. My baby's a bit under the weather but if I can get to the hand stitching binding part, I'll be fine I'm sure. Just a little more quilting!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt!! AS far as my WIPs....I need to sit down and concentrate to figure out what was finished and what was begun. I really think I STARTED more than I finished!! I'm avoiding all numbers until the kids get back in school.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the flying geese along the top and bottom of the quilt. Way to go on knocking out those unfinished projects!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super great quilt! It is gorgeous! Love the pattern and the color combination!
ReplyDeleteI love the checkerboard border on this one! Great job!
ReplyDeleteoh its beautiful! Way to go to get it done, too! I'm standing at 3 of my 7 WIPs done for the challenge, with 2 other start and finishes thrown in. While the challenge will be over, I'm still determined to get those last quilts done in the new year. Then my personal challenge for 2010 is to use my stash! Thank you so much for the tip of using Ikea sheets - they may end up being my "allowed" purchases!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010 to you!
Someone mentioned how it makes them feel to look at your quilts. It is so calming to look at the pattern and organization of the colors and shapes. A very Happy New Year to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Gotta love those two for ones!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
Libby
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat layout is so good. I have plans for a geese in the forest, we'll see if it ever happens. You know my problem with triangles.
ReplyDeleteLove ALL your quilts. Looking forward to your 2010 projects. Take a little rest first!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Lois
Beautiful last finish for 2009!
ReplyDeleteSome of my WIP's have been finished, and some continue to be WIPs, just a bit further along than before.
Happy New Year to you and yours!!
A lovely quilt, I got my mind on springtime when I look at it, perhaps because it´s so cold here in Sweden today,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from Sweden and me,
Karin på Ösäter
gorgeous! only my favourite colour combinations!
ReplyDeleteI'd prefer not to reveal my WIPs because they cover sewing,knitting, crochet, quilting, scrapbooking, stitching!
happy new year to one of my alltime favourite blogs!
Corrie:)
It's absolutely stunning! Can't tell that it's wonky at all!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Amanda! Cheers to you and wishing a fantastic 2010.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Love your twist on Geese in the forest. Just beautiful! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Happy New Year, Amanda Jean. Happy quilting!!
Happy New Year! Love your latest quilt! What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of my favorites that I have seen since following your blog. Love the colors and the design. Nice work:)
ReplyDeleteI managed to make lots of works in progress to finish up in 2010! Guess I'm setting myself up to succeed.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Once again, You have made a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love that binding and backing combination together! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI started with 10 WIP's and I've got 1 left. Just a little cross stitch that needs finishing... Only a wee bit of back stitching and the border to go. I'm aiming to have it done before I go back to work.
What a beautiful quilt. It is nice to see that ufos can always be changed ino something else. I got 4 out of my 9wips done.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeletei'm often a lurker on your page, but I must take a moment....
ReplyDeletepeople often say that I must have a clone with all that I accomplish. Well, lady...if I have **a** clone, you have TEN! I am always amazed when viewing the beautiful projects you whip out in AMAZING speed!
Another wonderful year gone.
Here's to 2010!!!!
I don't understand how some people can make that many quilts in a year...
ReplyDeleteYou made 12 this year, and my husband's grandma typically makes approx. 90 per year...I just can't comprehend it...
Any help or ideas?
my_free_speech@yahoo.ca
What a soothing-colored quilt and very cozy looking. Your choice of fabrics is perfect and the pattern is sweet. I adore this one. Just beautiful! Lots of WIPs here...a stack is just waiting to be hand-quilted (haven't mastered machine quilting yet). And lots of quilt tops waiting to be sandwiched.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it and I am copying that design... I'm not even asking permission. :p Okay, I'm asking. I can see this on a little boy's bed in my family using bright primary colors! You okay with the copy?
ReplyDeleteAs for completions...GOOD FOR YOU! I keep intending to complete, not start new ones until others are complete but heh... that never lasts. Maybe I need to actually list the UFOs and count em down this year...
Yet another beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010 :-)
Your quilt turned out so nice! That's a good suggestion, to take stock of WIPs here at the end/beginning of the year. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI just love it! I have been wanting to make some flying geese for months (or maybe even years) now and this quilt is SOOOOO inspiring. I just love using white in a quilt. It makes all the other colors pop. Have a wonderful new year.
ReplyDeleteWell, once again you've done it. You've created another quilt I love. I think it is that fabulous color combo with the white, it is so fresh.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Not that my opinion matters, but my favorite part is the checkerboard border!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! Congrats on another great finish. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove this Quilt...what fabrics did you use?
ReplyDeleteSo funny I'm leaving this comment - my son asked just last night how many quilts I've made this year. So we counted together - 12! Holy cow! And I have 4 more WIP to be quilted and bound.
ReplyDeleteOne of them was the stacked coins baby quilt you did for ModaBakeShop. One of my faves! Happy New Year!
As the name goes the forest looks dark and green and the animals peacefully resting in it.
ReplyDeleteI love to see your projects and visit your blog but today is Jan. 21 and you haven't posted this year. Just miss you and hope everything is okay.
ReplyDeleteJeane
I know you are no longer posting here, but I wanted to let you know I linked your blog in a post about learning to quilt. Feel free to stop by and check it out! Thanks for all the great info here!
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