Monday, 2 January 2012

Finishing up!

I discovered yesterday that Rhonda Quilter in the Gap is running a Finish Along on her blog and it's exactly what I need to help motivate me to finish some quilts.

2012 Finish-A-Long

So I'm going to play along. I've chosen 3 things I really want to get finished and am going to try my ultimate best to crack on and finish them up.

First up is a quilt top that I completed well over a year ago, possibly 2 years ago, I don't even know! I loved this fabric line when it came out and was so excited to buy my first ever jelly rolls and get cutting and sewing, but as soon as it was finished  I fell out of love. I think I might love it again once it's a quilt so I'm going to pull it out and get working on it again

Forgotten quilt top

Second up is a quilt that I started using the lovely Susan's 'ugly fabric' that she kindly gave away for someone else to use. This is destined to be a quilt for Project Linus and I feel really guilty that a child does not yet have a quilt because I got distracted by something else. Also my daughter is helping me make this one and I think she'll love to work on it again with me

Ugly?


Third is another charity quilt destined for Project Linus. The blocks for this quilt have been made by the lovely ladies of the Joy circle of do.Good Stitches and sent to me from around the world. I think this quilt is going to be amazing when it's finished and again I feel really guilty that I haven't finished this before now.

do.Good Stitches - Joy - August Sketch

So there we have it. Three quilts that I plan to finish this quarter. I think I'll do it :)

Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 13:07

17 comments:

  1. Leanne2 January 2012 at 13:21

    I think you'll do it too. I love them all, especially the elephant one!

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  2. Mrs Flying Blind...2 January 2012 at 13:23

    I know you will do it - no get started, one two, one two...
    Have you got snow?

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  3. Katy Cameron2 January 2012 at 13:30

    Good luck with your list! Love the look of the ellies :o)

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  4. Manda2 January 2012 at 14:39

    I think you'll do it too they are beautiful projects! Good Luck :)

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  5. Lynz2 January 2012 at 14:58

    How can you not love that first quilt?!? I totally adore it. I bet once it's quilted and dryer crinkly it'll be a droolfest all over again!

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  6. Judith, Belfast2 January 2012 at 15:12

    Oh I love the first quilt! Please get it quilted so we can drule over it all over again! Good luck with your finishes! Jxo

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  7. Rhonda the Rambler2 January 2012 at 16:25

    I absolutely love he elephant quilt. What I want to know is how did you get such perfect circles? They are amazing!!! Thanks for playing along.

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  8. Emma2 January 2012 at 19:34

    You've got some amazing quilts lined up. I can't wait to see your elephants finished.

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  9. Sarah2 January 2012 at 19:34

    Oh these are going to be some great finishes! Good luck :-)

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  10. Debbie2 January 2012 at 20:24

    yay - I'm finishing-along too! Let's finish things!!

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  11. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric Studio3 January 2012 at 08:43

    the 9-patch quilt top is gorgeous! Love it and all your projects, good luck with the finishes!

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  12. Archie The Wonder Dog3 January 2012 at 12:45

    These are going to be great and I love the first one - I hope you fall back in love with it!

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  13. Marci Girl3 January 2012 at 14:51

    I think the quilt that is made of "ugly fabrics" is just adorable, not ugly fabrics at all! Good luck finishing all those projects!

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  14. Carla4 January 2012 at 05:59

    I am so looking forward to seeing the little elephant one finished . Too cute. Happy New Year!

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  15. Canadian Abroad5 January 2012 at 11:52

    Ooooo, would like to say nice to see my uglies! HeeHee! Glad they are going to a good cause.

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  16. CapitolaQuilter5 January 2012 at 22:43

    Finishing is a great concept for a support group - just what I need, going now to check it out.

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  17. Nicky6 January 2012 at 14:10

    Yeah for you doing those quilts for charity! Love the 9-patch

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