2024 UFO Adventure Challenge
#111
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I finally finished my March goal in April!
it hasn’t been washed yet. Although some of the squares have gone a bit off-square, I’m actually quite happy with it! It has a variety of fabrics: borders are 100% cotton sheets in a sateen feel, red squares are corduroy, the plaid is some kind of poly/poly-blend, dark grey squares are an unidentified thick fabric (like a home decor thickness) and light grey is linen blend. Not gonna lie, I find the front very fun to pet, lots of textures.
it hasn’t been washed yet. Although some of the squares have gone a bit off-square, I’m actually quite happy with it! It has a variety of fabrics: borders are 100% cotton sheets in a sateen feel, red squares are corduroy, the plaid is some kind of poly/poly-blend, dark grey squares are an unidentified thick fabric (like a home decor thickness) and light grey is linen blend. Not gonna lie, I find the front very fun to pet, lots of textures.
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#112
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Location: Camarillo, CA
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I finally finished my March goal in April!
it hasn’t been washed yet. Although some of the squares have gone a bit off-square, I’m actually quite happy with it! It has a variety of fabrics: borders are 100% cotton sheets in a sateen feel, red squares are corduroy, the plaid is some kind of poly/poly-blend, dark grey squares are an unidentified thick fabric (like a home decor thickness) and light grey is linen blend. Not gonna lie, I find the front very fun to pet, lots of textures.
![](https://i.imgur.com/xR1hlp2.jpeg)
it hasn’t been washed yet. Although some of the squares have gone a bit off-square, I’m actually quite happy with it! It has a variety of fabrics: borders are 100% cotton sheets in a sateen feel, red squares are corduroy, the plaid is some kind of poly/poly-blend, dark grey squares are an unidentified thick fabric (like a home decor thickness) and light grey is linen blend. Not gonna lie, I find the front very fun to pet, lots of textures.
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I am just astonished how much I have learned since 2014. Back then, I never measured each block as I finished them. I just sewed them together. When I look at this quilt, I feel blessed that NOW my quilts all go together perfectly! Thank you Bonnie Hunter!
I am real good as completing all quilts I start - however I quilt them all myself on my Brother 1500! I have 14 items that still need quilting! Hopefully I can get some more finished soon!
#114
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I started the task of a DEEP dive in my sewing room when I had no power and could not sew this week. Found a basket of UFOs that needed attention. So, I pulled it out so I could access it easily and piled on some WIPs that are on the verge of becoming UFOs and left the basket in plain sight. The basket is a mound, no total count taken, just a pile. Some have backs and batting cut, others are 10+ years in the making.
Now to put other things back in order and make a run to Goodwill with what will no longer "decorate" my sewing room with unwanted decor. ( I know that is another thread but it landed here too.)
Now to put other things back in order and make a run to Goodwill with what will no longer "decorate" my sewing room with unwanted decor. ( I know that is another thread but it landed here too.)
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#115
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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I started the task of a DEEP dive in my sewing room when I had no power and could not sew this week. Found a basket of UFOs that needed attention. So, I pulled it out so I could access it easily and piled on some WIPs that are on the verge of becoming UFOs and left the basket in plain sight. The basket is a mound, no total count taken, just a pile. Some have backs and batting cut, others are 10+ years in the making.
Now to put other things back in order and make a run to Goodwill with what will no longer "decorate" my sewing room with unwanted decor. ( I know that is another thread but it landed here too.)![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
Now to put other things back in order and make a run to Goodwill with what will no longer "decorate" my sewing room with unwanted decor. ( I know that is another thread but it landed here too.)
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Good job 👏
(I went.looking for a particular UFO of mine last week and I can't find it... Maybe I need a similar deep dive?)
#116
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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I need words for a quilt to be donated to the local veterans home.
Someone donated a complete quilt top at PL meeting a few months ago. Nothing fancy - big white muslin square with brown and green borders. Don't make that face - it's calico. A little old fashioned - but they match. Size is 72 x 80, 4x5 layout. The only advice I have been given is many of the residents are men.
Current idea is to play in the blocks but reserve 5 for patriotic words like Honor, Duty, Country .... And....need more words.
Any advice appreciate including if you think my "words " wouldn't work for (reason).
Finishing off someone else's UFO....I think it counts for this board
(Ps. I found my missing UFO from 5-13 post. It fell under the sofa)
Someone donated a complete quilt top at PL meeting a few months ago. Nothing fancy - big white muslin square with brown and green borders. Don't make that face - it's calico. A little old fashioned - but they match. Size is 72 x 80, 4x5 layout. The only advice I have been given is many of the residents are men.
Current idea is to play in the blocks but reserve 5 for patriotic words like Honor, Duty, Country .... And....need more words.
Any advice appreciate including if you think my "words " wouldn't work for (reason).
Finishing off someone else's UFO....I think it counts for this board
(Ps. I found my missing UFO from 5-13 post. It fell under the sofa)
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I need words for a quilt to be donated to the local veterans home.
Someone donated a complete quilt top at PL meeting a few months ago. Nothing fancy - big white muslin square with brown and green borders. Don't make that face - it's calico. A little old fashioned - but they match. Size is 72 x 80, 4x5 layout. The only advice I have been given is many of the residents are men.
Current idea is to play in the blocks but reserve 5 for patriotic words like Honor, Duty, Country .... And....need more words.
Any advice appreciate including if you think my "words " wouldn't work for (reason).
Finishing off someone else's UFO....I think it counts for this board
(Ps. I found my missing UFO from 5-13 post. It fell under the sofa)
Someone donated a complete quilt top at PL meeting a few months ago. Nothing fancy - big white muslin square with brown and green borders. Don't make that face - it's calico. A little old fashioned - but they match. Size is 72 x 80, 4x5 layout. The only advice I have been given is many of the residents are men.
Current idea is to play in the blocks but reserve 5 for patriotic words like Honor, Duty, Country .... And....need more words.
Any advice appreciate including if you think my "words " wouldn't work for (reason).
Finishing off someone else's UFO....I think it counts for this board
(Ps. I found my missing UFO from 5-13 post. It fell under the sofa)
#118
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Still working on the Veterans Words quilt. I got "stuck" and finally managed to put words to how I feel.
I'm so afraid of doing the wrong thing, I just stare and don't do anything.
I'm not the only person who has felt this but it feels like a help to have the right words to express it. I hope this helps someone else
I'm so afraid of doing the wrong thing, I just stare and don't do anything.
I'm not the only person who has felt this but it feels like a help to have the right words to express it. I hope this helps someone else
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I found this page with mottos that have lots of possible words to help: List of United States Armed Forces unit mottoes - Wikipedia
fidelity, brave serve lead train protect semper fidelis guard win victory excellence, so many possibilities. I think you just have to pick the ones you like best, hugs!
fidelity, brave serve lead train protect semper fidelis guard win victory excellence, so many possibilities. I think you just have to pick the ones you like best, hugs!
#120
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Join Date: Dec 2023
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It’s really hard when you are stuck in that place. I also struggle with making something for an unknown recipient, and fear of saying the wrong thing.
Sometimes if I can’t commit to a plan I had, I like to alter my plan rather than force myself to follow through on it. A couple ideas:
(1) focus the words on the message you want to convey rather than words that may or may not have significant meaning to the recipient. examples: honored, grateful, thank you, etc.
(2) scrap the words approach if you just can’t find what you want to say, and use icons instead (stars?)
If you want to proceed with the words, what about writing them on scraps of paper and drawing how many you need at random?
Sometimes if I can’t commit to a plan I had, I like to alter my plan rather than force myself to follow through on it. A couple ideas:
(1) focus the words on the message you want to convey rather than words that may or may not have significant meaning to the recipient. examples: honored, grateful, thank you, etc.
(2) scrap the words approach if you just can’t find what you want to say, and use icons instead (stars?)
If you want to proceed with the words, what about writing them on scraps of paper and drawing how many you need at random?