Welcome to finish it up Friday! It's been a crazy week, but aren't they all? I have a whole host of thoughts about summer and sewing and juggling and focus, but I think I'll save those for another day. :)
Last night I had the opportunity to speak to the Minnesota Quilters and my topic was Modern Quilts. It was a completely new talk for me, so I was very nervous. I usually steer clear from the "what is modern?" can of worms....but I shared a bit of
my journey into modern quilting and did a trunk show. I'm thankful for the opportunity, and I am happy to call that a FINISH for the week! :) Thanks to the Minnesota Quilters for the warm welcome and the encouraging response!
I also found a little bit of time this week to complete a quilt top. (Sorry about the rainy day photo!) It's a simple HST quilt top for charity. These blocks have been sitting around for well over a year...so it's nice to have them in quilt top form. I've been working SO hard on completing my WIPs. It sure isn't easy, but I'm currently down to 10! And that feels great!!!
Now it's your turn! Please link up your finishes for the week. Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
What a lucky guild to have you as a speaker.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your conflict with summer, kids, sewing, etc. It is a tough one. Just have to find time for a little bit of each.
Wow, that's sn awesome quilt :0) I am with you on the 'crazy week' hopefully my next few will be less so now I've finished my BIG project of the last 3 months!
ReplyDeletePS loved last weeks avocado socks too xo
Congrats on such a pretty finished top, Amanda Jean! Wish I could have been at the meeting, too. It would be wonderful to hear you speaking about modern quilts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing it with us. You know we all love eye candy.
ReplyDeleteHugs
I would love to hear that talk! Great rainy day photo :)
ReplyDeleteI am SURE you did a great job at the trunk show...and I would love to see all those lovelies unraveled!
ReplyDeleteAs for that gorgeous HST quilt...wow. I really love all the colors, the way all the triangles seem to face on direction and the fact that you only have 10!!!! to go!!!!
You have EARNED YOUR WEEKEND GIRLIE!
Wow, only 10? good job! hey video your talk and let us all hear/see it, put it on your blog!
ReplyDeleteIts a gorgeous finish! Modern means so many different things to each person! It can be a hot and heavy conversation!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Down to 10!! my list has 22 on them...they are all projects I love but haven't finished. :(
ReplyDeleteI would also loved to be there, great quilt top.
ReplyDeleteHappy week end
Great Finish AmandaJean! I'm sure the quilters loved you there in Minnesota. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell done whittling down your WIP list. I find too many WIPs weighs me down mentally so I have trouble enjoying my sewing time.
ReplyDeleteThat is great. I am going to drive up that way sometime to visit some of my family and I am going to plan it for a class or talk or something of yours. What fun and your charity quilt looks great.
ReplyDeleteYou sound very brave to me ... I couldn't even stand up in front of people to talk about lollipop and kittens - LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteI was lucky and was able to attend your talk last night. I very much enjoyed it! Thanks for coming!
ReplyDeleteI was there at MN Quilters, too!!! You did a great job! You kept us all in stitches! Thanks for the inspiring talk. Loved seeing your quilts in person!
ReplyDeleteIf you need a charity to send that quilt along to, just let me know....I'll send you my address! It would look gorgeous on my couch!! Just saying.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts and I think rainy days bring out a beautiful 'light' perspective for photography. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, 10 WIPs! Go you!
ReplyDeleteOnly 10?!! I am vey impressed!!!
ReplyDeleteOnly 10?!! I am vey impressed!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought your truck show was great and as you put it most importantly you are a quilter! Thanks for your inspiring speech and thanks to the members of Minneapolis Modern Quilt guild for doing show and tell too! It was a very inspiring night.
ReplyDelete*sigh* I would give nearly anything to apologize for a rainy day photo. I can't even remember what rain looks like! A lovely quilt. I'm sure it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to finish up a couple more of my UFO's off my list so I can have a photo period. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt