Back in January, I gave you my mid-term report here.
Back in January I had failed in making a quilt for my mum. I`m ashamed to say that I haven`t yet made it. I have plenty of ideas but I can`t commit. It has to be done by her next birthday in July. So far, it`s a big fat fail.
Another unfinished project back in January was my Drunkard`s Path quilt. While I really love it, it remains a top. No further progress on that one either.
I also committed to continuing with the Blogger`s BOM. I have done 2 blocks. Another fail.
Let`s see what I did do. I must have made something. I must have finished something.
- Make a mini quilt for the For the Love of Solids swap - DONE.
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- make a zippered pouch for Mouthy Stitches.
- I have joined a new bee. I was writing about Stitch Tease - an international mystery bee. I have made my starter blocks - the theme of my quilt is all things curved.
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| Stitch Tease Block 1 |
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| Stitch Tease Block 2 |
- Another secret project - details to be revealed soon. This was Jennifer`s Mini Quilt Challenge. I participated in the blog hop and made this mini using all solids and improv.piecing, inspired by the Gee`s Bend quilters.
- I pledged to finish my Lark quilt, which sadly remains a top - FAIL.
- I really want to swoon in the Swoonalong and I really want to do the Made in Cherry QAL but I need to get on as they are both well under way! - FAIL!
- I did run my first series - the My Modern Muse series in March and interviewed some wonderful and inspiring bloggers about what inspires them!
- I participated in Sunni`s Farmer`s Wife in my Life series and made this notebook cover based on Cindy`s tutorial.
learn how to applique. Another big fat fail, but I did do some embroidery.
What else did I do that wasn`t on the list?
- I made a quilt top for my hubby using Curious Nature by Parson Grey as part of Sarah`s Stained QAL.
I made a quilt top for Siblings Together, which I shall finish when I`m in England.
Last month, I hosted my first month as quilter in the Care Circle for do.Good Stitches and asked my lovely ladies to make super sized x and plus blocks. These blocks will be made in to a quilt for Siblings Together as well. Here are the blocks so far.
As I`m against the clock to link up my Winter Stitching, here are a few other things that I managed to get done.
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1. Curious Nature Pouch (Front), 2. April Block We Bee Modern too, 3. Group Shot of Blocks for Hive 4, 4x5 Modern Quilt Bee, 4. Parisville Pouch, 5. Scrappy Grannies, 6. Kaffe Fasset Selvedge Pouch, 7. March Block for Kat, 8. FTLOS2 Mini and front of Matching Pouch, 9. We Bee Modern Too - February Block, 10. do.Good Stitches (Care Circle) February Blocks, 11. January Blocks for Care Circle, do.Good Stitches, 12. Lark Selvage Pouch, 13. First Attempt at a Zippered Pouch, 14. Blocks Received So Far in the 4th Quarter, 15. For the Love of Solids Mini Front, 16. March Block for Heather
With 7 minutes to go, I`m linking up with Sarah`s Winter Stitching.
You have done some amazingly beautiful stitching this winter. I still think you have an awesome eye for colour.
ReplyDeleteWow some really great projects there! You certainly kept yourself busy, even with all those distractions =D
ReplyDeleteSo many amazing projects Annabella!
ReplyDeleteYour projects have all been beautiful and not one is a fail to me. The list thing, well you are a good example of why I avoid them most of the time.
ReplyDeleteYou did a LOT! Do not beat yourself, you can be proud of what you achieved.
ReplyDeleteYour husband's quilt is stunning, so elegant.
7 minutes to go? Phew that was close. The problem with lists is they make us think we've failed! But you have made loads of beautiful things, you should be very pleased.
ReplyDelete7 minutes to go? Phew that was close. The problem with lists is they make us think we've failed! But you have made loads of beautiful things, you should be very pleased.
ReplyDeletewow - all sorts of lovely projects here! thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWell done on beating the gong!
ReplyDeletewow, you have been really busy. Loving your curves and the one looks like clam shells - I have wanted to make a clam shell quilt ever since I saw a 4 poster bed at the V & A with clam shell drapes. No fails as far as I can see!
ReplyDeleteYou have failed to be unproductive Annabella! You did lots - just not all the things you thought you were going to - just write a new list!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth do you do it?:-) I love the colours you have chosen for each project - really looking forward to seeing the drunkards path, and the finished quilt for your husband, binding and all!
ReplyDeletebeautiful things you have made and the colours are lovely !!
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty impressive to me! I agree with Leanne- lists! Ugh! I avoid them too!
ReplyDeleteA post packed full with gorgeous makes!
ReplyDeleteThat was a pretty full winter, if not full with the things you intended to do ;o)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the Modern Muse series and found some new blogs to read!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot to me!!!
ReplyDeleteYou completed so many lovely projects all while chasing a three year old and helping to run a business. You are my hero...and you did it with 7 minutes to spare. I'm impressed! xo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you've done amazingly well - what gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteYou make my heart flutter...you used the notebook tute! You're the first I've seen :) Thank you for making my day.xx
Dont focus on what you havn't done, cos what you have done is all amazing. I particulary love stitch tease block 2
ReplyDeleteToo many F words Annabella, you have achieved heaps - and I love your floor!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I'm in love with everything you've made (and may have to copy your stitch tease 2 block!) - I think that's what's known as a good winter of stitching!
ReplyDeleteQuite amazing accomplishments I would say. It's hard when our own expectations are so high. Be kind to yourself and celebrate the things you did do
ReplyDeleteWow! Great progress! I'm super scared of your Stitch Tease block. So. Many. Curves.
ReplyDeleteYou've accomplished a ton!! I love the embroidery you did, really lovely!
ReplyDeletelol, you must have linked up just after me! Love the stained quilt, and the Siblings together loveliness, plus everything else too :) x
ReplyDeletewow annabella - you did heaps of amazing projects - the others on your list, well there's always next winter !
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