A HEXIE FINISH

These hexies were on my list for the third quarter of the finish along. After some thought I decided to turn them into an Open Wide zipper pouch after Linda assured me I could make one. I'm not a fan of sewing in zippers......

So, the hexies went from this

to this

After cutting the hexagon piece in half it was a little shy of the measurements given in the tutorial, but I forged ahead

Instead of the usual square sewn onto the end of the zipper, I used a left over hexie. I thought it was a nice touch   : )

This little pouch is perfect for my sock knitting.  I may even gift it right along with the socks !

This is my second finish for the third quarter.  A finish is a finish no matter how small.......

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THE THIRD QUARTER LIST

It seems we are over half way through this year already, looking towards the third quarter.  My list for this time will be smaller because there is still lots to do on each project. Trying to keep it do-able.

1.  Charm Pack Cherry Needs quilting. This is a carry over from the last list but I never touched it

2. My Arrows from the Mid Century Modern girls need to be made into a quilt...somehow

3. These blocks will be a quilt or at least a top ?  3 more blocks to make yet

4.  Socks. Plain and simple

5. These hexies have stared at me far too long. They want to be something--but what?

6.  The 'Plus' quilt just needs binding.  I will show that one soon  : )

If I finish what's on this list, I should have a jump start on Christmas gifts. Of course there is always the risk of getting sidetracked with new projects and new fabrics etc.  It can't be helped    : /

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A SATISFYING SECOND QUARTER

Earlier in the year, I couldn't get my act together to even make a list for Quarter 1 of the 2014 Finish Along. THIS time however was different.  I compiled a list of 9 projects that I really wanted to get finished.  I'm happy to say that I completed 6 on my list : )  My original list is here 

So here's the line-up of finishes in order

#1 socks

#2 economy block quilt

#3 Fly Away Home

#4 and #5 Beach House Quilts

#6 Churn Dash Quilt

Even though I had some finishes, I still have a pile of unfinished projects.  Funny how that works.
I am compiling my list for Quarter 3
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'CHURNING' UP THE TRACKS

It always feels so good to finish up a quilt for a worthy cause. After getting the top together a while back, I knew I wanted to make it bigger but wasn't sure if I had the time.  When two little blocks showed up in the mail after the fact, that was the push I needed. I made a few more blocks, and sewed them on.  It so happens that this is finish #6 for this quarter.  Original list is here

Diagonal quilting lines made for a quick finish. Then off for a fun photo shoot with my daughter  : )

Someone told me it's actually illegal to be on the train tracks. I'm sure the police would understand once they realize I have a quilt blog and HAD to do this!

The back is my last big piece of Fandango and the binding is a plum dot called Sevenberry.

This will be boxed up today and sent off to Nicke who will deliver it to Hospice. I hope it brightens someone's day.  Special thanks to my Bee mates from the Heal @do.good stitches group.

quilt stats:
Scrappy Churn Dash
blocks by my bee mates and me
48 x 60

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BEACH HOUSE QUILTS--A FINISH

They're done.  After getting shoved to the back burner all winter, I finally finished the two quilts for  great Aunt Carol. Last summer she turned a little shed into a beach play house for her grand girls and I couldn't help but think that it needed a couple of quilts as part of the decor.

 some piecing

and quilting

and the tedious binding made more fun with matching nails!

Then it was off to try and get pictures. We've been having crazy changing weather lately so it was hard to get good light. One thing about having a large family, there is always someone around willing (?) to come on a photo shoot with Mom : )

Does anyone else think crocodile when they look behind the quilts ??

Done!  This is finish 4 and 5 for quarter two of the finish along. Original list is here

quilt stats:
48 x 68
fabrics are layer cake squares and scraps
pieced and quilted by me
backing and binding is 'Here Fishy Fishy" by Henry Glass