Thursday, January 31, 2013

NewFO January Results

  As part of my 2013 non-resolutions, I had pledged a pledge to follow along with a very clever lady by the name of Barbara over at Cat Patches who has started a linky party for those of us who feel we don’t have enough UFO’s.  At the end of each month we are to list what we started and did(n’t) finish.  So, not sure how this happened, but January has practically suddenly vanished and it’s time to tally up.  
1. My original post had pledged this  great little rug for my newly updated guest bathroom.  

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I did actually open the pattern, and read it. I also purchased fabric, so I think this qualifies as officially started. Wow, I have  UFO!

2. I also accepted the monthly Patchwork, Sassaman Style challenge being hosted by Dragon Threads.   For that one, On January 1st, we were told which pattern to use from  Jane Sassaman’s book.   We had to complete a Quilt top and submit it by January 24th.   So, I bought some fabric and I am happy to say I met the deadline, and (BIG BONUS) I now have a quilt top to actually quilt!  (Big Thanks to those of you who voted for me.  You encouraged me to keep going!)  I’ll be getting a new pattern tomorrow, so will start the whole cycle again.  By the end of the year, I should have 12 quilt tops in my UFO pile!!!
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3/4. I worked diligently on my Stitcher’s Garden BOM, bought some fabric and started adding all the borders.  Then I re-organized my Stitches in Bloom Blocks.   I hadn’t looked at them in several months, so was actually excited to see them again.   In celebration, I bought several more yards of B&W fabric. (For those of you keeping track, I now have 302 yards)

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6/7. I have 2 main goals for this year – learn FMQ and do more embroidery.  To honor those goals, I ordered the cheater fabric from Spoonflower, so that I can follow along with Leah Day’s Free Motion Quilting Project. Jumping right in, I basted it and started doing the outline stitching.   For one brief, crazy moment, I thought about practicing, but heck, that’s what Jack is for.
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For the embroidery, I always love a challenge, so decided to buy a cowhide (yes, I did) and did some testing.  
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You’ll see updates on all of these projects in the coming weeks, so tune in.  The embroidery on leather is rather fun.  February’s pledge happened to be a new bag, so the leather thing is actually on the schedule.
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 PS:  I’m starting to see a pattern here.  No time to figure it out – the fabric store is closing in an hour.  Gotta run!

Keep Smiling!

Eunice
 
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people”. Victor Borge

8 comments:

  1. You really started a lot of different and fun projects this month. I can't wait to watch the progress!

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    1. I do have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew! And I'm a sucker for challenges. There are so many really nice projects that people are hosting. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. When you get back from the fabric shop.... I wanted to let you know that I enjoy your blog, (especially your sense of humour!) and was wondering if you would be interested in adding a way for people to follow your blog. You can add a widget that allows us to click on it and be notified when you make a new post. If you are interested and need help, let me know!

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    1. Lorna, So sorry for the long delay in getting back to you. I do a lot from my iPad, but can't re-arrange widgets..I had to be at my desktop to give it a try.

      At any rate, I think I have accomplished adding the right thing. Please let me know if this is correct. I appreciate your suggestion!

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  3. These projects are such fun. Your FMQ challenge piece is looking great.

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    1. Thanks! I have never done FMQ, so this should be interesting! Ha!

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  4. Hope you made it to the fabric store in time! I think you've given me an idea for another NFO that I could do. I need a new bath mat in my bathroom! Thanks!!

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    1. Yep, I like this idea because I couldn't find the colors I wanted - my bathroom is gray and brown (weird, huh?). Right now I'm playing with the design. Let me know how yours is going.

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