Yeah! Some finishes for May 2020

I am so glad that I finished this quilt as my OMG for May. Granted, I chose a very small goal this month; however, if I had not chosen it, I might not have worked on it.

Four Star Spring Quilt

Back

I quilted this quilt in the circular pattern. I swear, I will NEVER do that again: #1 I kept getting puckers on the front and the back - how annoying. Some swear words might have been said in the process.  #2 When this thing was done and washed, it does not lay flat! It bubbles up in places. And #3 I really did not enjoy forcing this under my machine in order to quilt the circles. Well, chock it up to experience.

I have been participating in the #miniseriessal so I wanted to show my finishes for this, also. The paper-pieced blocks are tiny and they do sometimes take quite a bit of time to sew. I liked a few of the blocks and I disliked a few of the blocks. But I did get them all done.

If you completed all 8 blocks and sewed all 8 blocks into one or more completed projects, then you receive a finisher pin. Well, of course, I have to have the pin. These are my finished projects that I got done just in time to upload my photos for the pin.

Above the door quilt

This is a quilt using 3 of the blocks. I have just kind of taped it above my kitchen door. I will hang it better once I get something to better to hang it with.

I sewed 2 pin cushions. These were different fabric than the others and of course, I always need another pin cushion.

I sewed these lined drawstring bags using Jeni Baker's Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern. I do like how they came out and may use them for gift bags down the road.

Lastly, I sewed this mug run/coaster. I didn't know what else to make with the block and frankly, I was getting tired. So I just chose to add a small border, quilt it and bind it. I am linking my finishes to Elm Street Quilts OMG for May.

January Finish - Moda Frivol #2 - Finally Complete!

I am very glad to have this OMG finished. I am even using it on my side table now. The quilt top for this Moda Frivol #2 and was named Faithful. The fabric is Polka Dots & Paisleys by Minick & Simpson. I use these tins to hold thread and other quilting supplies.

The quilt top was completed and sitting in my cedar chest for at least a year, possibly 2 years. I got it out and quilted it. It did not really take me that long because I just quilted 1/4" along each block. So I really don't know why it sat for so long. Anyway, I am glad that it is done and is a usable small quilt. I do like having another small quilt that I can use on my side table. I like rotating them just for a different look.

Linking up to Elm Street Quilts OMG January My January Goal Setting was Posted here

Also, linking to UFO & WIP Challenge at The Crafty Quilter for this completed UFO. I have plenty more UFO's that I can complete throughout 2019.

January 2019 Goal

I'm going to try to post my monthly goals this year and see how well I keep up with them. So for January, I have chosen to have one of my WIP's quilted and bound. So here we are. This little quilt top has sat forlornly in my cedar chest for quite some time. It will now see the light of day!

Linking to: January OMG

2019 Planning Party

Yvonne aka Quilting Jet Girl is sponsoring a Quilting Planning Party for 2019. Listing my goals as follows:

1.) I'm going to try to participate in Elm Street Quilts' One Monthly Goal this year. I did not keep up in 2018, but I'm going to try stay on track in 2019. I think it does keep me motivated to write a blog post since my blog is really lacking. I seem to finish quite a few projects, but posting them is another story. In addition, I can encourage other quilters that are posting here.

2.) Finish another one of these Frivols. I still have a few sitting in the boxes, untouched. Who knew?

3.) I am participating in Stargazer BOM at Bryan House Quilts. I just loved the pattern and have purchased my fabric. I'm sure I will keep up with the monthly blocks, but getting it quilted and useable in 2019 may be iffy.

4.) Also, I purchased the Threadology Quilt Along. Of course, I love this one too.

5.) Randomly sew a few items just for some Stress relief.

6.) I have a few UFO's that are completed quilt tops. I would like to finish these this year since a couple have been sitting since 2017. I really want to be able to use them!

7.) Try a few new quilting designs for the completed tops. I quilt everything using my walking foot, but there are numerous designs that can be done.

8.) Lastly, I want to curb my fabric and new project buying! I am going to go through my stuff that is no longer appealing to me and donate to the church that is next door to my office. Hopefully, someone can make use of my extras.

Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year! And Happy Quilting in 2019!
2019 Quilting Planning Party

Friday Finish - Yeah!

This is a Frivol that I collected a couple of years ago and it is finished! The completed top was sitting probably since last Winter and I decided that I had to get it done. Originally, my intent with this quilt was to quilt 1/4" from each square or rectangle.

However, I decided to just keep on going and try matchstick quilting. I have often admired matchstick quilting that some quilters have been doing. In reality, I do not believe that I will ever attempt matchstick quilting on any quilt larger than this one. It kind of got annoying. Plus, on this one, when the quilting was done, I did not like the feel of the quilt.  But then, once the binding was on and I washed it ( I used fabric softener because I thought the quilt felt so stiff), then I was happy with the end result.

It fits nicely on my side table.

I am linking a Friday finish - yeah! to Brag about your Beauties

Have a great Friday!