Thanks SO much for all the birthday greetings on Friday. If you haven’t already entered my $25 Etsy Gift Card Giveaway, you should check it out. And it’s not too late to wish me a happy birthday… birthday week is not over yet!
Now that my birthday is (almost) winding down, it’s time to think about my final project list for the year. I have three current projects that I would be thrilled to finish up, but if I’m being realistic, I’m guessing I’ll get one done. But just in case, here they are…
#1 Mom’s Christmas Quilt (I’ll come up with a cooler name at some point)
My mom requested a quilt about 4 months ago, so I’d love to have this done for her by Christmas. I asked her what she would like and she said “I like blue”. When I asked her about a design or a style, she said she didn’t really care as long as it was blue. Message received! I’ve been wanting to try something new, so I’m going for some triangles! I’m planning on using just a whole range of blues, from light blue to teal. Maybe I’ll even throw in some chambray? I’m wild like that. I’m also debating throwing a few prints in there to add some interest, but I’m torn. What do you think?
#2 Picnic Quilt
This quilt is my nemesis. It is definitely the most ambitious thing I have tried and lately, I just stare at the fabric and wonder what I was thinking. However, I know I will love it and I technically have quite a bit of time until picnic season rolls around again, so I’m going to take my time and not stress out about it. However, I’m not counting out an burst of energy and inspiration that will propel me into action.
Here’s what I have left to do:
- Make 4 swoon blocks
- Finish the scrabble board (SO close to having that done)
- Make flying geese
- Decide on the third game for the quilt top (already have checkerboard done)
- Cut & piece giant pile of jeans for the back
#3 EPP Diamonds – Star Quilt
This is the current state of this project. It exploded over my desk this weekend and I thought you’d like to see that. I ran out of vintage fabrics that fit this vibe, so I’m reusing most of them again in different color combos. I also threw in some new prints that had a vintage vibe and am crossing my fingers that it all ties in together. It would be a miracle if this were to get done, but I guess you never know… winter nights are long here, so I’ll have a lot of time to stitch by the fire.
Also hydeeann from splish splash stash is hosting a brand new link party for english paper piecing! I’m excited link up and get some inspiration from all the other great epp projects going on. So fun.
Update… I also decided to link this up for this week’s WIP Wednesday. No point in doing another post with the same projects. Sorry if you have seen this post more than you wanted to 🙂
That’s it! Linking up with She Can Quilt. I’m excited to go check out what everyone else is up to.
Wow– love the quilts you are working on! That picnic quilt is awesome! What about a Chinese checkers board for the third game!? LOL I think that might be kind of hard to play on a quilt–since I think you are putting those boards into the quilt so people could actually play them while picnicking??? I thing that is so cool!
Love your EPP also, I am just getting started with hexagons. Your colors are great. Good luck this quarter.
Thank you for the sweet comment! I thought about that for the third game because it would be stunning visually. But I decided I wanted to be able to actually play the game on the quilt. Function over beauty I guess 🙂
Good luck with your hexagons. EPP is SO addicting!
I think your mom’s quilt will be lovely also! I kind of like the solids, but some prints thrown in might be nice also… How is that for helping you out!? LOL
Haha, thanks for clearing it up for me 🙂 I guess if it’s a hard decision than either way will look good, right?!
The best of luck to you this quarter. It’s an ambitious plan. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. The Scrabble board is genius! I’m so jealous I didn’t think of it.
Haha, thanks Sarah… I think I’m walking the line between genius and insanity with that scrabble board 🙂
You can do it! One day at a time! Now I’m curious which mountains you live in. Can I come sew with you?
I live in the Cascade mountains in Washington State. You should totally come here and have a sewing getaway!
um, that picnic quilt is freakin’ awesome! keep at it. it’ll be amazing. you had a great idea.
the blue triangles will be pretty awesome, too. (i need a new word, but i’m up in the middle of the night because of the baby. forgive, please.)
i mentioned on your other blog, but i’ve got an epp link party going. i’d love you to join us, pretty please! your blocks are looking so pretty. love the large size.
Thanks for the encouragement! I know I will love that picnic quilt so I just need to get past my nervousness and go for it. 🙂 I actually had your epp link party on my to do list for this week! I’m totally in!!
It’s good to have a variety of projects on the go. The blue quilt will be interesting…..and the epp perfect for quiet evenings.
You’re totally right. I actually get excited for evenings now because I have my epp project.
I absolutely love all your projects you have on the go right now! And if i wasn’t on an epic journey with my little hexies i’d definitely be making some of those stars!
Thanks snips! How little are your hexies? Have you blogged about them?
Ahhh, I think I am going to love your mum’s quilt. Blue is my favourite colour, and I’ve seen some triangle quilts that would look beautiful in the colours you have picked. Personally I love the solids. If they look a little boring at the end of it all, you can always add interest with you quilting.
Your epic picnic quilt is reminding me a little of my first quilt, in the fact that we were both perhaps a little over ambitious with our plans. But I just finished my first quilt!! As out of my depth as I was, so I have faith that you will finish yours, in time. Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming! (Dory)
I love how your desk really does look like the stars exploded all over it. Maybe you could call the quilt “Shooting Stars” 🙂
Great work all ’round.
Thanks so much! Blue is my favorite as well, and I’ve been itching to
do something in it. I think I will use all solids, although I did buy
a half yard of blue with white pin dots so those might sneak if if it
needs a boost.
A HUGE congrats to you on finishing your first quilt!!!! That is SO
exciting. Glad to hear you were able to tackle something that was over
your head. I’ll just keep repeating Dory’s voice when I’m working on
mine 🙂
Love that name for my epp project. I’m using it!!! 🙂
That picnic quilt is pure genius!! Love your EPP stars too!
Thanks so much Lucy!
I love all the motion in your stars!
Thanks for checking out my projects!