A PLUS FINISH

Over a year ago, I was involved in an on-line swap of low volume charm squares. It was a lot of fun getting them in the mail. I used them to make a Plus quilt after seeing one of Rachel's on Flickr. I got a top done, but loved the look of it so much I knew that it needed to be just a bit bigger.  When I cut the packages of charms at work, I took one home and used them in the quilt almost immediately. They are so handy to just grab and sew---no measuring!

I used bright scraps for the pluses so they would pop.  I thought it would be interesting to see what a black and white shot looked like with such a mix of background fabrics. Kind of cool.

Linda quilted this one for me. I wanted texture and she wanted to try out this quilting design. We are both happy with the result  : )  The binding is a text print called Wordplay.

One last shot.  I've decided I will never be a photographer. I didn't notice all the tents in the background until I uploaded this picture onto the computer.  Duh !

my first finish on the list for quarter 3 of the Finish Along  (list)

quilt stats :
Low Volume Plus quilt
55 x 77
linking up with Crazy Mom (on friday)

FOURTH QUARTER WISH LIST

It's hard to believe we are into the last few months of yet another year. Quilting a lot is one way that helps me cope with the long, dark, cold days of winter. I love sitting under a quilt while I hand sew the binding. For this last quarter of the Finish Along, I plan to focus on getting several tops done that are hanging in my closet.  Let's take a look at the line-up, shall we?

1. Glorious Fall.  Since this picture, I have added another row but I still want to add a bit more.

2. Scrappy trip (left over from last quarter)

3. Converging Corners  ( also left over from last quarter)

4. These are the scrappy trip blocks made by ladies in a club I used to host. I'm sure they would love to see me get this together and donated  : )

 5. Up Up and Away.  This has been a top far too long

6. Stringy Pinwheels

7.  x and + made from Comma

8. The quilt made from blocks sent to me from the Mid Century Modern girls

9. Lilly Belle

10. Hexi-bets

11. Plus Quilt.  I love this thing so must make it bigger before I quilt it.

12.  Twin Beach House quilts

13. These blocks need to become another quilt for Hospice

What a ridiculous list!!!  I decided to put lots of UFO's on the list this time so I can't get bored. One thing's for sure -- there will be an awful lot of batting and backing purchased over the next few months. 

On a personal note,  I will be unplugging for a bit to concentrate on these two. They get married on Saturday.

So excited for them  : )

Enjoy your week. I'm in for a very busy one!

linking up with Leanne for the 4th quarter

WISHFUL THINKING

It's time to list all the things I would like to finish for the second quarter of the Finish Along over at
She Can Quilt. For the first quarter, I listed four projects, but only completed one. I did however, make lots of things that weren't on the list.
I have high hopes this time that if I list a lot, I might finish more : )

First up is :

Honey Honey Giant Star. I would love to get this quilted.

2.  Supernova blocks are nearly all made. Thanks to Margaret for jogging my memory....

3. Giant Hexie baby quilt. The top is almost done.

4.  Crazy Eights needs quilting

5.  These are a few blocks I am going to be putting into a quilt that will be a combined effort. My Mid Century Modern Bee mates are sending me blocks this month. I'd love to get a top together

also I want to finish my Hexagon quilt from Katie's quilt along ( picture here )


Now, hung over from the first quarter is

1. Hexagon quilt #1
2. Farmers Wife quilt
3. Scrappy trip quilt

That should keep me out of trouble for the next few months.

Stay tuned        : )