QuilterMomma

Nice finish Jaba. I am hoping to get another one or two done this month. Depends on the doctor visit tomorrow. If they let me stand on my foot a bit, may just get back to getting some quilting done. That is where 18 of mine are at. That would be so nice.

Rhonda Lee

I'm applauding all of you and your progress already. I'm knee deep in little squares wanting to be big squares. Oh what a task I have set myself up to accomplish. However, each bit of piecing I do gets me that much closer to the finish line. I'm close to having the first stages of 5 quilts completed. That being hour glasses and half sq triangles and 4 patches lined up to be blocks. I'm still in the middle of string blocks though and that one is a time consumer. I'm moving forward with it. Thanks for just letting me ramble. It helps. And my oldest ufo is 21 years. I am hand quilting that one. One stitch at a time right? I do enjoy it and love it. I'm a quilter after all!

oksewglad

Rhonda Lee, I understand...today I shared 4 flimsies at our guild meeting. One took me over 6 years to get from start to finish...this is the start...did not repeat any other the 1 1/2" squares used in the 9P
1.5" Mini swap--photos added 3-16-11

My finished top is very much like the EQ version in the post, but I choose a gold background fabric with dusty blue and green flowers. Really complemented the green in the setting triangles.

I used lots of random 2" squares in a BH Ric Rac Nine and another quilt from Adventures with Leaders and Enders. I've started another quilt based on 4P's from that book as well. The fourth quilt was started by some 5" Kansas Trouble squares I received from a friend and added more from my fabrics. I used stash fabric to finish off the blocks.

Soon you will have all those started projects done as flimsies and can start more

Rhonda Lee

Love those little 9 patches! Since there are no other quilters in my family nor my friends, they are continually scratching their heads and rolling their eyes as to "why do you do this"? Oh if they only knew the joy of a 'go to place' that produces quilts from pure creativity.

oksewglad

You are so right, Rhonda Lee! I do not draw well but playing with color and design in my quilts satisfies an artistic side. And thanks for your kind words.

Teen

Ok sew and Rhonda...You guys are really moving along. The projects you are choosing to finish are the toughest because of so many pieces. I applaud your fortitude. You go, girls!

I have finished the appliqué (turned under) pieces for my quilt top and machine appliqué,d them today using trapunto method. My first attempt at this and I really enjoyed it until it was time to clip the loft away from appliqué. Yikes! I was so nervous I would clip through quilt top but, alas, I was successful. Tomorrow, I will be adding borders and in the coming days sandwich and domestic machine quilt.. I'm planning on doing some stitch embellishing too. Here's some pics of one appliqué and the trapunto..

rryder

Good job on the trapunto!

Rob

Dedemac

Jaba, perfect for a little one, I can see a wee one playing with it.
Connie, great way to clear up those orphan blocks, I have a few and unsure what to do with them.

Teen, Looking great! Trapunto is way down on my to do list. Just trying to learn regular applique right now.


Today is a free day for me, no work or other obligations! I was doing some free motion on the chemo quilt this morning, that I am making with the UFO from train ride #7 here on the board. Have to run to the store to get more thread just ran out so will do my running then back to sewing today. With luck will get all quilting done today and maybe the binding on and ready to hand stitch.

redstilettos

Okay folks, I had to laugh at myself. I was feeling a tad guilty over the number of UFO's I have gracing my sewing area...until I read through some of these posts. 41? 40? 20? Mercy!

I'll jump on the train, but I think I "only" have four. But I do have a boat-load of quilts planned for the year, so we shall see!

Teen

Welcome, Red! Like you, I have some quilts planned for the year....just gonna stay on task. I got sidelined with my current quilt, which is for ME ME ME, but back on track when this bad boy is done. Getting close... Goal is finished this weekend. Fingers crossed!