Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Accountablity and even more Bee blocks

I have a horrid habit of starting projects with no intended recipient then letting them languish unfinished for years. I do not think I am the only crafter with this problem as I hear and see so many others complain about UFOs (Un-Finished Objects) and WIPs (Works in Progress). So I am tryingto hold myself accountable and made a list of ten projects to complete this year, I called it my "10 in '10" List. I am going to post it here to help myself stay motivated...

1. ABC - Ronin
This quilt has the blocks complete and I have started the sashing process. All sashing is cut and half is already attached, but not yet ironed.
Update 7/24 - This quilt top is now done and needs sandwiched and quilted.
Update 12/1 - Finished in November
2. ABC - Zach
This quilt has the blocks complete and I have started the sashing process. All sashing is cut and half is already attached, but not yet ironed. Yes, it is in the same stage as the other as I am working on them simultaneously.
Update 7/27 - This quilt top is now done and needs sandwiched and quilted.
Update 12/1 - Finished in November
3. ABC - School
This quilt has the blocks complete and I have started the sashing process, but I am half a yard short of the sashing material and need to find some more. (Anyone have 1/2 a yard of the White on Black dots from the "That's It" line by Michael Miller that they want to trade with me?)
Update 12/1 - Finished in November
4. Broncos Mountain Majesties
The blocks are done, but I am having a hard time find a cotton pillowcase or flag with a large Broncos emblem on it for the center.
Update 12/1 - Not even touched all year!
5. Bright Strings
This top is complete, but still needs a backing before going to the quilters. I need to find a big enough piece from my stash and prepare that backing.
Update 7/27 - I seamed the backing today.
Update 12/1 - At the Quilters
6. Halloween Quilt from Bee blocks
All the block are now here and I have a layout planned.
Update 12/1 - Top complete needs backing
7. Triple Four Patch
Top, Batting and Backing ready, so why I am I not quilting it yet?!
8. HR Stripe Bee Quilt
Bought sashing for the completed blocks last weekend. Next on my list after the ABC quilts.
Update 12/1 - At the Quilters
9. RK Strawberries Bee Quilt
This top is complete, but still needs a backing before going to the quilters. I bought a bunch of Kona Avocado and plan on putting the one incorrectly sized block off center within the backing.
SK@H Quilt Top
Update 12/1 - At the Quilters
10. All 9 Minis for Quilter's Studio Class
I missed class in June, but am finished with Jan., Feb., March, April and Mays tops. So halfway done?!
Update 12/1 - Five are completely finished while four still need quilted and bound

Now for a June update on my quilting bee blocks...

BUZZCUTS Quilting Bee was for sunflowerquilt (Jennie) and she sent the gray/black and we added our scraps. I almost had enough to make three whole blocks.
June Buzzcuts - for sunflowerquilt (Jennie)

In the Stash Busting Bee Int'l, it was my month and I had the group create the same variation stars as BUZZCUTs made me last month. With over half the blocks here, I am almost ready to start putting that top together. June is the last month so this bee is practically over.

Sew Kid @ Heart II Quilting Bee was for curtiqueen and we made wonky log cabins with her fabric as a focus. I failed to take a photo of the block I made, but it was cute. This was the last month for this swap.

1 comment:

susan said...

wow that is some kind of list!! good luck in finishing it this year. you should join a group of us on flickr called olympic sewing. each month we post to-do lists and get "medals" each time we complete something and everyone is so motivating. also i thought of you yesterday while at target. i saw a booboo ice pack that was strawberry shortcake!!!