Project Item #6

Project Complete:
6. Stack ‘n Wack block – (preemie quilt)

This project is now complete... 1 of 2 remaining from my 2009 unfinished project list. I had tried a stack 'n wack technique and did not have the experience at the time to jump into a large quilt, so it became an unidentified quilt top.

Now it is finished and has become a preemie baby quilt at 36" square. All that remained was to determine what to make of it and then to add borders to the size I needed it to be. The backing is flannelette in a cute kids theme and ready to send on its way.

The Quilting Process

I used a paper template guide to complete the stitching on the borders.

The backing is flannelette

The completed quilt hanging over the railing.

Firsts For Me In Quilting: 

--To use flannelette for the backing

--Cutting the binding strips 2 1/8" instead of 2 1/4"

I found the flannelette not as easy to work as I needed to pin baste the layers together, instead of using temporary fusible spray.  And, I think the binding looks very nice on the front and back done with the smaller width.

Happy stitching... in 2010!!

Project 2010

My Goals for 2010:

1.)  To challenge myself by adding to my quilting skills at least two new techniques each month, with the following in mind:

• Utilizing as many of my own supplies as possible and only buying more supplies when needed.
• Writing up a blog entry on each technique that will compliment my new website.
• Enjoy the process and always have fun.
• Time is a factor in learning new skills and techniques.
• A place to show (especially for new or busy quilters) how to get more done in less time.

2.)  A new website that will compliment my quilting projects and provide a place for quilter's to share their love of quilting from the many great quilt books being published.

• Helping others see what types of techniques are now available.
• A place for others to share their own projects, as it is uplifting to hear compliments and see results.

More details coming soon....

Enjoy a new beginning today... and take a new step forward everyday to achieve your goals.

Project Challenge Review

It was in October -  that I took stock of my unfinished projects and actually did something about them. Now, I fully thought I'd work through all of them, as I did have the time, but I realized that sometimes taking an inventory of where one is and then taking action towards doing something about it - is really a vital step in becoming a successful person. If what is done, is done in anguish, hurry and stress why do it in the first place? 

So... I am happy to say I did accomplish part of my goal and what is remaining has been planned out to being finished in the next six months.

I am also working on a new website for quilters that will be a place for sharing great book titles, reviews, and finished projects. It should be available soon... and along with my goals for 2010 will be discussed in my first post of the new year.


Project Review:

So out of the seven projects I listed in October 2009 - here is my review:

 

1. Birthday Quilt – (twin size)

        Quilt top/backing fabric are ready to quilt and then bind. It will be quilted professionally and I'll  add the binding. I figured why not wait until after the Christmas rush to get this one done.

These quilts are finished:

2. Churches in the Country – (wall-hanging)

3. Stained glass flower and butterfly - (wall-hanging)

4. Butterflies Return Home – (wall-hanging)

5. Christmas medallion block – (table topper)

6. Stack ‘n Wack block – (orphan block)

        This is now a finished quilt top and destined to becoming a preemie quilt for the quilt guild I attend. I will quilt and bind it myself after I buy the proper batting that is required for it.

7. Beyond Baby Blocks workshop  -  (quilt design)

        This will hopefully be made into a quilt... since I was not inspired by my original drawings, I was able to reconstruct them. Now with the new design ready, it should be fun to make...maybe in 2010!

New Year's Resolutions:

Why not make them unique, creative and personal? Instead of the usual boring ones that not many people have much hope in accomplishing.... look within and find something that you've always dreamed of doing... and set that as your new goals/resolutions for 2010.

Wishing you all a very happy and properous New Year!!