Does anyone find it easy to hold themselves accountable?

I am having trouble getting my UFOs (unfinished objects) or PhDs (Projects half done) out of that category and into the glorious domain of FINISHED! My solution is to post them and their progress on this page so all the world (or at least a few quilting friends) can give me a kick now and then to get at it. I am missing one photo, but I'll get that done one of these days.

When I make some progress, I will edit the postings rather than stick on a new one, and put a link HERE to the latest developments.

Blue Sampler Quilt

Pattern	Various traditional patterns
Fabric	Dutch Blue and creams, all cottons
Blocks	2007, about 16 so far
Center
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

We have a small group of quilters in our church. We meet once a month. Last year I showed them a new block each meeting and wound up with enough to make a good size sampler quilt.

The colors in this photo are terrible. The blue is a light Dutch blue, and the lighter color is cream. Ignore that yellow look. It is not there. I'm trying to think of something neat for sashing. I've other excuses why this one isn't done, but that one will do for now.

Pattern	Dear Jane by Brenda Manges Papadakis
Fabric	Cottons and cotton Batiks
Blocks	17 triangles done - need 35 more, 4 corners done, 9 blocks done
Center	9 block center done
Borders	one narrow, one wider with triangles/corners done, still working on outer border which needs triangles
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

I made a Dear Jane middle and put different borders on it than the triangles in the original. Then I decided to make another quilt with the triangles. My pattern is the small sketch, and the larger photo is what I have done so far.

These triangles are "fun" if you like fussy, no patterns or instructions. Most are foundation paper-pieced or just picky piecing. This will get a different name when (if) I ever get it finished.

English Country Garden

Pattern	Idea from an Internet blog, traditional
Fabric	Charm squares, all cotton
Blocks	Oct 2008
Center	Oct 2008
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

Take a package of charm squares, make several large nine-patches from them (darks in middle and on corners), cut in half both ways, and rearrange. Simple formula, simple sewing = complicated looking quilt. I made this in a few hours. The background adds to that overcrowded flower garden feel. Actually, the quilt looks better than the photo, maybe because it is much bigger. Anyway, I rather like it. It needs backing, batting, quilting and binding.

Flowers in the Trees

Pattern	My design
Fabric	From my stash, florals and misc.
Blocks	Five done
Center
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

These is a "cut free-form, put on the wall" kind of quilt. I started it in a class, and like some things about it but not others. My idea was to make it the shape that the "flowers" form, bind it with the green/red "tree branch" fabric, and try to figure out how to hang it.

We'll see if it 'ever' gets finished. The photo was taken in class and included my sewing machine and my head. Can you see where I removed both?

Pattern	Judy Mathieson class
Fabric	all cottons, from my stash
Blocks	Done
Center	Done
Borders	Partly done
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

This one was from a class with the queen of Mariner's Compass quilts, Judy Mathieson. I wondered if it would look better if it was scrappier? However, the bigger problems is finishing it and hanging it up. I've figured out a way to put it into a sling sort of thing, which will be a challenge, but will look great. This one is easily 36" across. Sorry about getting my big foot into the picture.

(no photo yet)

Pattern	My own, drawn in 2008
Fabric	collected
Blocks
Center
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

I took a design class from Elizabeth Barton in Canmore early in 2008, and she encouraged me to develop my style, to design something that is what I'd really like to do. I am so excited about this quilt. It is another mountain and will be pieced similar to Ruth McDowell's method. If you read this blog, poke me about this one. It must be completed! This quilt has no photo yet, just a pattern that I drafted and the fabrics. Maybe I'm scared to even try it...?

Pattern	My design
Fabric	All cottons, mostly from my stash
Blocks	n/a
Center	2007
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

The Sugar Pine in Canmore, Alberta hosts art quilt classes every year. This was my quilt in 2007. I used to do acrylic paintings of the Rockies and wanted to capture that look in fabric. I love this, even though I'm not crazy about raw-edge applique. It needs to be sandwiched and quilted. Likely no border or binding. The actual scene is a combo of two or three of my own photographs.

I've a lot more of these in my head. If I ever get this one done, there will be others.

Pattern	My design
Fabric	cottons
Blocks	n/a
Center
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

Actually, this is a set of postcards that goes together in a fabric frame, not intended to be individual (Well, aybe the purple one will be a loner). I've had them sitting around for a couple years and really like them, and almost forgot to post them.

Pattern	Wanda's design
Fabric	Wanda's fabric
Blocks	Wanda sewed these
Center	Wanda did this too
Borders
Sandwich
Quilted
Binding
Sleeve
Label
Photo
In Book

This top I bought - could not resist Wanda's dazzling colors. Now all it needs is maybe a narrow border, but certainly sandwiching, quilting, binding, and a hanging sleeve.

11 Heart Mats for
Writers Conference

Started out as "Black & Red
Grad Challenge"

Pattern	Assymetrical block drawn at Earthly Goods' Grad Club meeting January, 2008, to be finished by the November meeting.
Fabric	All cottons, all from my stash
Blocks	Completed drawing and sewed all blocks by April 30 2008. Photo is just the block. I will post the full quilt when it is completed!
Center	May 12 2008
Borders	May 15 2008
Sandwich	Oct 19 2008
Quilted	Nov 8 2008
Binding	Nov 25 2008
Sleeve	not required
Label	Dec 1 2008
Photo	Dec 1 2008
In Book	Dec 1 2008

 

October 22/08

I quilted a middle section of #2 Black & Red Grad Challenge (this name will change) using a free motion design that I made up. First I did a sketch, then a practice sandwich (about 12" square), then plunged right in. Sorry, the picture isn't great. Flashbulb issues. It is the back side as there is more contrast on the back. It will be densely quilted.

My husband laughs at me because I really like doing this yet procrastinate? What is that? Maybe I am just lazy?

November 10/08

The quilting is done. I pinned this puppy to the carpet, squaring it up with my hubby's help. Then I steamed it with my iron and let it dry. It is still on the floor, but looks fabulous with the light shining through the window on the quilting. I'm very happy with the results. The binding is made, so just needs to be sewn on. I still haven't come up with a name for this one, but at least the end is in sight!

November 27/08

The binding is on, and the quilt is being shown at Earthly Goods for a few days along with other quilts from this challenge. I've no photo yet, but am really happy with the way it looks. The new name of this quilt is "Down the Garden Path" partly because of the path-like pieces in the blocks, and because the fabrics and quilting have a flora theme.

December 1/08

Took some pictures, made a label. Sewed it on. This quilt is 62" square and will be given to my brother and his wife.

 

Pattern	Disappearing Nine-Patch
Fabric	Charm squares, from my stash
Blocks	Oct 2008
Center	Oct 2008
Borders	Oct 2008
Sandwich	December 26, 2008
Quilted	December 27, 2008
Binding	January 2, 2009
Sleeve	n/a
Label	January 3, 2009
Photo	January 4, 2009
In Book	January 4, 2009

These are some blocks leftover from "English Country Garden" that would not work in that bigger piece. I'm not a pink/blue fan, but someone might like this little mat. It made a good quilt to practice using my HQ-16 for the first time!

Pattern	Simple Hourglass
Fabric	All cottons from my stash
Blocks	Done
Center	Done
Borders	n/a
Sandwich	December 28, 2008
Quilted	December 30, 2008
Binding	made
Sleeve	n/a
Label	made
Photo	January 5, 2009
In Book	January 5, 2009

December 2008. I've quilted this with free-motion leaves using my new HQ-16 longarm. What fun, but I had to change the name. It sort of fits with the way time seems to pass quilckly at yearend, and with the way life seems to go by too fast before I get everything done that I want to do. However it is now finished and rather nicer than I expected.

Pinwheels and Flying Geese in Ami's Garden

IT IS FINISHED!

By His Stripes

Pattern	Random strip piecing
Fabric	Scraps of 100% cotton
Blocks	Began Sep 17/08 Sewed larger and trimmed to 5" square
Center	Sep 21 2008, 49 blocks to a square center
Borders	none
Sandwich	Feb 28, 2009
Quilted	Mar 03, 2009
Binding	Mar 07, 2009
Sleeve	n/a
Label	Mar 08, 2009
Photo	Mar 07, 2009
In Book	Mar 08. 2009 It is 32" x 32"

This small quilt is made from all the leftover reds from the Grad Challenge Quilt and from my stash of little pieces. It was fun to make, and it quite striking. A friend of mine, who knows my faith, suggested the name in reference to Isaiah 53:5. I quilted an allover and sketchy Rose of Sharon design, appropriate as it is a term for Jesus Christ, then tried a Shiva paint stick on it to highlight the quilting. I'm not sure I like it, but I can always put the Easter ham platter over the middle (LOL) since this will be our Easter table center.

Kelly's Stars

A Narrow Sea

Tall Mountains

Pattern	Traditional
Fabric	From my Stash
Blocks	Done
Center	Done
Borders	Done
Sandwich	June 2009
Quilted	June 2009
Binding	June 2009
Sleeve	n/a
Label	June 2009
Photo	June 23, 2009
In Book	June 25, 2009

This easy pattern used up some fabric that I wondered why I bought. However, it is pretty and would make a good lap quilt. It wound up in Scotland at the home of lovely friends in Old Deer..

Pattern	Original flower pounded design I named Hammered I (in total contrast to a delicate finish!)
Fabric	cottons with lots of vegetable dye!
Blocks	2008
Center	n/a
Borders	n/a
Sandwich	August 2009
Quilted	August 2009 (about 1/8 - 1/4" stipple, etc.)
Binding	n/a
Sleeve	n/a
Label	August 23, 2009
Photo	August 23, 2009
In Book	August 23, 2009

A friend had a class in this older technique, but what a lot of fun. The room smelled like silage, sounded like a construction project (with lots of laughter) and everyone in the class had fun.

This quilt is mounted on a 12" x 12" canvas that is 1.5" deep. It has many seed beads and the dense quilting is in variegated thread.

Pattern	Original flower pounded design I named Hammered II (also in contrast to a delicate finish!)
Fabric	cottons with lots of vegetable dye!
Blocks	2008
Center	n/a
Borders	n/a
Sandwich	August 2009
Quilted	August 2009 (about 1/8 - 1/4" stipple, etc.)
Binding	n/a
Sleeve	n/a
Label	August 23, 2009
Photo	August 23, 2009
In Book	August 23, 2009

A friend had a class in this older technique, but what a lot of fun. The room smelled like silage, sounded like a construction project (with lots of laughter) and everyone in the class had fun.

This one is 12" x 16" and the canvas mount is 1.5" deep. The quilting is dense and done on a domestic machine.

Pattern	Courtesy of Nora Clark
Fabric	Flora cottons from my stash
Blocks	Feb 2005
Center	Feb 2005
Borders	none
Sandwich	Oct 2009
Quilted	HQ 16
Binding	Nov 5 2009
Sleeve	Nov 5 2009
Label	Nov 5 2009
Photo	Nov 6 2009
In Book	Nov 6 2009

This one is a 43" wide and 43.5" tall. It is pieced and applique on a dark background. There is pattern a vine/branch curving around the border with leaves and hearts appliqued along it. It has a hanging sleeve.

It has a bit of charm, but is not really my thing. I took a class to help out a friend who was teaching it. However, I'm hoping it will find a home.

Pattern	Nora's idea
Fabric	cottons from my stash
Blocks	Feb 2005 note floral applique also done!
Center	Feb 2005
Borders	none
Sandwich	November 2009
Quilted	November 2009
Binding	November 2009
Sleeve	November 2009
Label	November 2009
Photo	November 2009
In Book	November 2009

I participated in a class for "Celebration of Hearts" (named mine "Home Sweet Hearts") and everyone made a bunch of these log cabin type blocks. I wound up with several leftovers and decided to see what they would look like floating on a sky background. The name was changed from "Celebration Leftovers" and the new name fits the quilting, the style of the blocks, and the colors.

Pattern	Disappearing Nine-Patch
Fabric	Charm squares
Blocks	Oct 2008
Center	Oct 2008
Borders	Oct 2008
Sandwich	November 2009
Quilted	November 2009
Binding	November 2009
Sleeve	none
Label	November 2009
Photo	November 2009
In Book	November 2009

 

Pattern	Disappearing Nine-Patch
Fabric	Charm squares
Blocks	Oct 2008
Center	Oct 2008
Borders	Oct 2008
Sandwich	November 2009
Quilted	November 2009
Binding	December 2009
Sleeve	n/a
Label	December 2009
Photo	December 2009
In Book	December 2009