Orca Bay Done!

Finally I have finished my Orca Bay quilt - it's been on my 'Get It Done' list way too long.

The panto I used was from Lorien Quilting called Fizz done with black thread.

The picture was taken before the binding was added.  Orca Bay will top my bed later this week.

 

 

 

Yippee!

Mary



First Completion for June

                     

Is Socks!

I finally finished my first ever socks done Toe-Up 2 at a Time.  These are Plain Vanilla Socks but I followed the pattern, Toe-Up Socks with a Difference.  The pattern has an interesting way of doing the heel gusset and turn where the gusset is on the bottom of the foot.  I really like how they turned out.

My next pair is Sprinkle Socks, also doing them toe-up 2 at a time.  I really like knitting socks 2 at a time, may seem like it takes longer but they are both done at the same time.  I purchased the yarn on ebay and is a wool/cotton/nylon blend, should be nice for a summer sock.



I did start quilting my Cathedral Stars quilt this afternoon.  I was able to get the program set up and quilt the first row before the thunder started and thought it was best to shut the machine down and try again in the morning.  The panto I am using is from Lorien Quilting called Fay Feathers.  The thread is a variegated thread - King Tut Joseph's Coat.

Signing off now - storm is getting closer.

Mary

Planned Completions for June

I have proclaimed June is 'Border Month' - at least for me.  I have 4  quilts that need borders before moving the 'Need to be Quilted' list.  Newly added to the list is my UFO #8 that is just a stack of fabric.

1. Star Chain Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind.
2. Midnight Madness Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind
3. UFO #9 Cathedral Stars - quilt and bind
4. Double Pinwheel Lap Size Quilt (2) - add borders
5.  UFO #8 Cherry Quilt- starting from scratch on this one! New!
6. Finish knitting second mitten from YOSS Feb 2011 - hard to knit mittens in 90+ degree weather
7. Finish knitting TAAT socks toe up from YOSS Feb 2011 - Completed 6/5/11

So much to do - so little time.

Mary

May Completions

 Thought I would get more done in May, but just could not get more checked off.  I think the least favorite part of assembling a quilt for me is adding the borders, which is probably why I have 4 quilts on my ironing board waiting for them.  That said - June will be 'Border Month' for me.

My Double Pinwheel quilt was the first completed for May - UFO #1.  The quilt was first started long ago and finally finished being assembled and quilted in April but just could not get the binding done until May.

Tossed 9 Patch is my second completion, quick and easy pattern by Eleanor Burns.  Love the 30's fabric, always makes a lively and colorful quilt.

And my last completion is a quick charm quilt made from the Moda's Sunkisssed fabric line.  This quilt not even on my planned list but the fabric was calling to me.

On to "Border Month'

Mary

Planned Completions for May

Making a list for April and being able to check them off was allot of fun and kept me focused on what I wanted to get done for the month.  My list for May is a little shorter and obviously a few carryovers from April with a couple of additions.

Here is my list to get done this month.


1.  Tossed 9 Patch 30's Quilt - bind   completed May 23, 2011
2.  Star Chain Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind.
3.  Midnight Madness Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind 
4.  UFO #9 Cathedral Stars - assemble, quilt and bind  New!
5.  Double Pinwheel Lap Size Quilt (2) - just started  New!
6. Finish knitting second mitten from YOSS Feb 2011
7. Finish knitting 2AAT socks toe up from YOSS Feb 2011

Another busy month.

Mary

April Completions

I was able to complete 4 quilts in April along with the taxes.  I almost could have bragged on 5 but I needed 2 more days.  I also completed the quilting on my Tossed 9 Patch but have not even started on the binding.

The first quilt pictured in the video is my UFO #10.  It was a 2010 New Year's Day Mystery Quilt hosted by Planet Patchwork - the quilt is called "Have a Nice Trip".  This is the first quilt I used a mono nylon thread on and I was very pleased with the results.  Allot of the patterns I used in the blocks came with my ProStitcher.

The second quilt is my UFO #4 - Sailboat Quilt.  I drew the blocks in EQ7 and built the quilt from that point.  The panto I used is from Anne Bright called Sailin'.

The third quilt in the video is my Un-named Quilt which I also drew in EQ7. Easy quilt to assemble. The panto I used is called Bountiful Feathers by Lorien Quilting.

And the last one pictured was the first one done in April - the Charm Quilt.  On this one I also went with designs from Anne Bright;  in the center is Soft and Sweet b2b design with Soft and Sweet Striped for the border - the stop border has a design I bought from Intelligent Quilting called Feather Twirl.

This is the quilt that almost made it for April - it's my UFO #1.  The pattern is by Eleanor Burns and is called Double Pinwheel.  The blocks I assembled I think in 2003 but had run out of the cream fabric for the inner border and never went to get more.   I pulled the quilt out last year and decided to add the burgundy fabric for the missing border, kind of happy I did since I think it really adds to the quilt.  The panto in the center and also used in the outer border blocks is by Anne Bright and called Wildflower and the border is her Wildflower Wings.  This quilt gives me a good start to brag about my May Completions.

On to the next which includes UFO #9 Cathedral Stars plus more.

Mary

March Madness Completions 2011

Well, once again I have no actual completions to brag about. I do have some nearly there.

Here is my list to get done this month.
1. Charm Quilt - working on binding now.  Completed 4/9/11
2. UFO #10 - quilting done, binding ready to attach.  Completed 4/29/11
3. UFO #1 - prepare backing, quilt and bind.  Completed 5/2/11
4. Star Chain Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind.
5. Midnight Madness Quilt - add borders, quilt and bind
6. Un-Named Quilt - attach binding.  Completed 4/28/11
7. Finish knitting second mitten from YOSS Feb 2011
8. Finish knitting 2 at a time socks toe up from YOSS Feb 2011
9. Tossed 9 Patch Quilt - quilt and bind.
10. UFO #4 - assemble, quilt and bind. Completed 4/27/11

April looks a bit busy - might need 90 days this month.
Mary

February Fabulous Finishes

Short list - None!- allot in progress though and hopefully the list will be long for March.

January 2011 Completions

I was kind of thinking of then I saw JudyL's blog on completions and decided to also post my completions for each month. I have just a few completions with a three quilts in progress.


My UFO #6 was completed yesterday. Fabric all from my stash - no shopping involved. All ready to curl up on the couch to watch a good movie.


KAL - YOSS2011 St Brigid's socks I completed on the 16th. The yarn is Bamboo Ewe, bamboo and wool blend, a little stretchier than I like but soo soft.


Then my challenge socks; two-at-a-time on two circular needles I finished on Sunday the 30th. The yarn is Serenity by Deborah Norville, feels really soft, made from wool, bamboo and nylon. Will definitely be wearing them soon.

Pretty happy with my completions, ready to get more on the done list in February.

Mary