September Quilting Accomplishments

My September Goals Included:
Carters Speedway quilt - Quilt & Bind
Hannah's Barnyard Quilt - Quilt & Bind
Mason's Animal Wall hanging - Quilt & Bind
Zoo Animals baby quilt - Piece, Quilt & Bind

I didn't do so well on my goals. I did get the embroidery done on Carter and Hannah's quilts, but still need to quilt and bind them. My quilting machine was serviced this month, so I should be able to get them done soon. I won't say I'll get them done in Oct, because I have a lot going on! I did finish Mason's wall hanging and sent it to Nich this week. The zoo baby quilt didn't go anywhere, so I'll have to do that later.
I did accomplish a lot of things, they just weren't on my goals list.

Made Darlene's Vest
Finished Mason's Animals Wall Hanging
Embroidered Names on Hannah & Carter's quilt tops
Pattern Tested for a NEW book coming out in a few weeks - All in Pinks
All 85 blocks for a Koi One Block Wonder for my MIL in 4 days!
Designed pattern for Crown Royal quilts & started making blocks - my OLDEST UFO!
Made a Purse/Wonder Wallet/Checkbook cover for my MIL
Quilted my mom's 5 yard quilt

Also in September:

Congrats to my friend Amy and Joe on the birth of Jacob Paul!

Won two rulers 6x24 & 6x12 from C&T Publishing
Finished up Waun-a-Finish Summer Challenge 18 UFO's Completed 25 Start to Finish Projects
Attended the Hill City Outdoor Quilt Show - Lots of awesome vendors!
Started 100 Blocks in 100 Days in Prolific Online Quilters Group - 110 blocks in 17 days so far!
Found out I am going to Disney World October 27-31 for work! We are doing the leadership training at Disney Institute!
We bought a new CAR!

My October goals are slim because of my work trip:
Professional Tote for my trip
New purse/wonder wallet for trip
Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble wall hanging
Crown Royal Quilt - 1 top
One Block Wonder - top

I've made it to 600 posts! I love blogging and can't believe it's been almost 5 years ago that I started blogging. I was teaching high school and I had my students do it too. I don't think any continued, but at that time it was a really new medium to express yourself. I've learned so much and found some great friends. As in everything there are always some bad apples, but for the last 4 years I can't believe how many awesome people I've met on the internet. I have really enjoyed documenting my quilting and seeing how I've grown over the years.
Thanks to all my blog followers/friends! You are AWESOME!



100 Blocks 100 Days ~ 110 Blocks/ Day 17

Waun-A-Finish Wrap-up

Wow! That's the only word I can use to describe how much I got done on my UFO's this summer. I still have quite a few that I'd like to work on and complete by the end of the year, but I feel like I accomplished a lot!
I finished up 18 UFO's! I know it's hard to believe I had that many, but even harder to believe I finished that many. I still have about 15 I would like to work on completing, but I know that it feels good to have made such progress.
I also completed 26 STF projects. With so many projects completed, it's hard to believe I still have lots of things I'd like to do.
I'm currently working on a super secret project. While I can't show it, shortly I'll be showing the baby quilts I'm making for friends.
This was a fun summer of quilting and I'm so glad that I was able to finish up some of my UFO's.

My First Waun-a-Finish Finish!

Tonight I really wanted to finish up my first UFO for the Waun-a-Finish competition. Since I want to show it at Strip Club this weekend, I had lots of motivation to get it done. I had it cut out, but that was it. Originally it was going to be black and white on the outside and blue/yellow on the inside, but I changed the plan and went black and white charms on the outside, black fairy frost in the inside and handles. The first two pictures are of the front and back, then the two sides. The sides show the true color, the others were taken late tonight in not the best lighting. Good thing I tested my pattern as it's a bit different than what I had written. Jill helped me come up with the name Charming Beau Purse.

Waun-a-Finish Out of Control UFO's!

When I started writing down my projects I realized they've gotten out of control! The more I look at my fabric, I realized the more I have planned to do. So this summer I'm going to be finishing up those projects. I'll be participating in the Waun-a-Finish quilting competition. Do you Waun-a-Finish your UFO's too?? Join the fun and see how much you can finish this summer.

June Finishing Goals:
1. Boxed Blessings - Binding hand sewn down
2. Califon Charm Purse - Cut out
3. Jen's Pink/Brown Professional Tote - Cut Out
4. RWB Signature Quilt - Cut out, Part of the Blocks Made
5. Chez Moi Happy Hour Quilt - Cut Out

This summer I hope to finish:

6. Paul's Wolf Applique - All applique pieces cut out, needs to be put together
7. Leslie's Curtains - Cut Out
8. Leslie's Pillowcases - Cut Out
9. Objects of Desire Tablerunner - Cut Out
10. Mocha Merigue Wonder Blocks - Cut Out
11. Turquoise/Brown Wonder Blocks Quilt - Cut Out
12. Peach Koi One Block Wonder - Cut Out
13. Thangles BOM - HST made
14. Deer Quilt - Partially Cut Out
15. Courier Bag - Cut Out
16. Runaround Bags - 2 Cut Out
17. Clownin Around Changing Mat - Needs borders and quilting
18. Flannel Animal Bibs/Burp Cloths - Cut Out
19. RWB Blocks
20. Pop Parade Pillowcases

The ones I'm struggling with finishing the most!

21. Crown Royal Quilt I - Few Blocks made, others cut out
22. Crown Royal Quilt II - Few Blocks made, others cut out

23. Carol Doak BOM - Blocks made, needs to be finished

My other possible Projects to Start (The Black Hills Quilters Guild Show is this weekend, so I reserve the right to add new projects!)


1. Zoo Parade Baby Quilt - Panel
2. Storm at Sea - OH,KY,IN quilt
3. Tools Baby Quilt - Panel
4. Black Jacket
5. Sleepy Acres
6. Matching Quilted Sweatshirt Jackets for mom & I
7. Hot Cowboy PJ Pants