Today I spent a good amount of time getting this quilt top put together. I really like it! I think I'm going to add a scrappy 6" or 8" border around the whole thing in GRAY! I'm excited about that plan...at least as of today. We shall see if I lose steam and end up finishing it as is. (Which would be perfectly lovely, too.)
A few months ago I declared this quilt top done, but I'm going to add a few more inches to the bottom....at least 5 or 6". I should have no issue rustling up enough scraps to do so.
This one could use some attention. It's been awhile since I worked on it.
Top is done. I am waiting for backing inspiration to strike. Or the right sale to come along. (hee hee!)
16 blocks pieced....just 4 more to go. (YAY!)
Another scrap project. Focus fabric all the way from Sweden, thanks to my sister.
About half done. This is an on-going project, as I use it when I teach machine quilting classes. I have another class coming up in January, so I will be doing more on this soon. (Incidentally, I REALLY like this quilting design!)
I'm pretty sure that this is my oldest WIP. It uses leftovers from my off kilter quilt. I'm not sure what is taking me so long to finish this one. I really like the colors (even though there IS purple in it!) and it would be easy to finish the top. All I would need is a plan....and an hour.
My niece and I started making this quilt on Labor Day weekend while she was here visiting from Iowa. It was intended to be a joint project, but I'm kinda itching to work on it and try out some fancy stitches on my new Horizon at the same time.
Not sure how big to make this...probably just a wall hanging.
THIS might be my oldest WIP. It's a quilt made from clothing pieces and parts...plus "ugly" scraps that I just couldn't throw away. I do like this one, too, even though it's not my normal style. I would like to make it at least a decent sized lap quilt.
In addition to these, I have a bunch of orphan blocks that I don't know what to do with but can't bear to part with them quite yet. They barely count. :)
I think that's it! It was actually fun to review the state of things and to see photos of them all in one place. It looks like I have plenty of fodder for upcoming finish it up Fridays!!!
Hope you have a happy and SAFE New Year!
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An impressive list of WIPS's. Love your trees.
Happy New Year from Holland, where the New Year is already 55 minutes old.
I love the colours of nr 1 and the back of nr 7. Very beautiful. Best wishes for 2013!
LOVE that fmq design! I pinned it for future inspiration. :)
Just the other night I made myself a WIP list... I need a list so that I can mark things off as I go, so not only do I list the project, but also what needs to be done (i.e. quilt and bind!). As someone who dislikes having WIPs hanging over my head, I was shocked to see 6 quilts on the list! Ekk!!
I can't wait to see these projects pop up again as you finish them!
Your work to be is fantastic!
Lets hope for plenty of time, inspiration, and a bit lesser scraps- sometime;-)
Have a Safe and lovely 2013.
Fantastic WIPs. I have a much longer list LOL.
I really am going to try and actually finish them up.
Happy New Year
My WIP's are more like baggies full of bits and
pieces,some sewn together and some loose,
with a pattern and some scribbled notes
thrown in for good measure!
Sometimes the parts have been robbed for some other use,
so it'll never really work now anyway!
Your WIP's look great.
Looks fabulous...I don't know how you get so much done. Have a wonderful New Year.
Fun post! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm almost afraid to go through my wips (oops and don't forget 2012 ufos).
Happy New Year!
Your stroll down memory WIP lane puts a smile on my face. Happy New Year!
What a gorgeous pile of inspiration with which to start the new year! I've got one quilt ready for backing, hand quilting and binding and the fabric for at least four more all planned out but first I have to finish paper piecing some hexagons to make sure that even if my tiniest girl didn't have a finished stocking this year she'll be all sorted for next.
Happy New Year Amandajean!!
I love them all! Stars and trees are special ... Good luck and all the best in 2013 :)
I saw a quilt recently where orphan blocks were sewn together. Maybe something for you?
Happy new year.
I saw a quilt recently where orphan blocks were sewn together. Maybe something for you?
Happy new year.
Happy New Year 2013!
Karin på Ösäter
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That's all? You're much too efficient about finishing your projects. :)
Happy New Year.
I absolutely love them all and I am sure you will get at least some of them finished this year. I just adore scrap happy. Hope you have a wonderful new year and many blessings for 2013
Love the quilting on the sampler! I would love to take a machine quilting class, but I don't think anyone local offers anything like that (sad face!).
Happy New Year!
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"Oh My Stars" has got to be a favorite! I love stars....ahhhh! And you machine quilting is wonderful! Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what you accomplish this year!
Sew an orphan block to the bag your grocery story sells. I have 4 so far and it seems to lighten the grocery shopping load.
Oh, if I only had 11. It is getting quite serious around here, because I have had equipment and time problems most of the year. Maybe I'll just choose 12 again, and see if I can finish any of them. It SEEMS like I should be able to do one a month, but that never works out. I cannot believe how many scrappy projects you have. I always love them, but they are the MOST time-consuming. Keep inspiring me. One day I'll show up on finish-it-up Friday. ;)
WOW! I thought I had so many WIP, but I see that you are not joking! I hope in my resolutions for the new year. Good work and good 2013!
Lidia
I was getting bogged down with UFOs but now my MIL has had to relocate to a resthome and UFOs are now becoming lap quilts for use in the conservatory as all the residents feel the cold. I'm ticking them of the list and out of my sewing room and the residents love them so win, win all round
I'm actually surprised you don't have more.... Only bcuz you are always coming up with new ideas. As for your lonely blocks, I just saw a cool idea on one of my regular reads. She made a "kitchen sink" quilt with all the orphan blocks. It was kinda cool. Happy new year!
It was called the puzzle quilt, found on s.o.t.a.k handmade blog.
Beautiful! Do you have a pattern for the tree quilt?
Halliday's,
Thank you! I am working on the pattern for the tree quilt. Stay tuned!
AJ
Love Scrap Happy! :)
Love the trees. Is there a pattern for those? Of course, all your work is great. Happy new year.
Diane,
I'm currently working on the tree pattern. Stay tuned!
AJ
You've got lots of pretty projects going on there, can't wait to see them finished! And if you want a good home for your orphan blocks, you can send them my way - we'll put them into ministry quilts and give them good homes with people who need a quilt-y hug!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!! I am excited to get back into my studio this year and finish up some of my WIPs...but I have one or two items on my list from ideas I have had on your blog...I LOVE THIS PLACE!
I'm going to stop calling all those things in my closet UFO's and now they are WIP's! I DO plan to finish them someday! I love your FMQ sampler - do you have any instructions or closer pictures of it? I thought I was a regular follower of your blog, but I might have missed this one...
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FELIZ ANO NOVO! FELIZ ANO TODO!!!!
That's not that bad AT ALL!
The leftover blocks from the off kilter quilt remind me of the quilt you made N, just in prints.
I have so many WIPs hidden in corners round the house! I have finished sorting my scraps though which I'm really pleased about. I need to make some more of your patchwork boxes for some of the colours that don't have a box yet!!I love your stars quilt :) Maggie xx
They are all gorgeous...starting at number 1!
Great quilts as usual! I really love the tree quilt :)
Wait - did you say you have a new Horizon??? I have the 7700, which one do you have? I LOVE my machine!! You should come and join our Yahoo group (JanomeHorizon7700_8900@yahoogroups.com), lots of wonderful ladies with ideas and tips specific to our machines! Congratulations, I hope you love your machine as much as I do mine.
Lots of WIPs! I am too scared to list all of mine. LOL Maybe when I get moved and unpack again.
I'm not even going there this year. I give up. I just work on what makes me feel good. ;-)
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