Even with an extra day in the month, I haven't done nearly as much sewing in February as I had hoped. However I am happy with what I have squeezed in.
Getting the negatives out of the way first, I failed to meet my One Monthly Goal which I signed up to at the start of the month. I did want to get my latest baby quilt finished. There're more baby quilts waiting to be started so I need to get moving on this.
I did get it basted and spent an hour or so quilting some straight lines. But that's it so far and this will get put down as next month's OMG - better luck next time!
(Patty's One Monthly Goal can be found on her blog *here*.)
Instead of quilting the baby quilt above I had started the month finishing the quilting on my blue mystery stitchery quilt. This was my first PHD completion of the year.
Very good to get that out of the way. Just 11 PHDs to go! (Gulp.) Another on my PHD list is my Scrappy Sprouts quilt. It's been pulled out, I made four more blocks, and I'm going to leave it on my wall until I've done some more serious work on it!
For my WOOFA challenge (working on or finishing challenge) I have worked on three of my projects.
I've completed another 18 (!!) blocks of my Omigosh quilt. The amazing thing that these have been made in a quiet half hour at the start of each day - once the half hour is up I put them away.
Sometimes I have only 15 minutes, but I don't do any more than a half hour. And for the last week I haven't done any at all. Also, I had a lot of partially completed blocks so don't go thinking I am Wonder-woman, I didn't sew them all from scratch this month.
Another WOOFA project was a little work on Foxley Village; another two applique blocks —
And 28 blocks for Flashcat. No I still haven't had a chance to blog about this so I will soon. The latest blocks are for the first border, seen below. This is another Tartankiwi design I am pattern testing for Juliet. (It's a fabulous project so deserves its own post!)
Well that was a bit of a tease, here's another one —
And not on any lists is my newly started 2020 temperature quilt. I have pieced one week to see how it would look and am really pleased with how it shapes up.
My actual finishes for the month are very low which is why I am enjoying taking part in the 350 block project, run by Prairie Moon quilts.
The 350 block project celebrates the blocks made, even if a quilt isn't finished and is the reason I'm being so careful to count and state the number of blocks I've made for each project. This month's grand total is 53. That's pretty positive, I reckon :-)
We are very lucky that we get to spend a lot of time with the wee people in our family. We had two smallies visit today. I sometimes feel I have really made it as a quilting Ganma when a small child insists on nestling into a (patchwork) cushion and covers himself with a quilt (in the middle of summer) so that he can concentrate on a puzzle ♥
Getting the negatives out of the way first, I failed to meet my One Monthly Goal which I signed up to at the start of the month. I did want to get my latest baby quilt finished. There're more baby quilts waiting to be started so I need to get moving on this.
(Patty's One Monthly Goal can be found on her blog *here*.)
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I've completed another 18 (!!) blocks of my Omigosh quilt. The amazing thing that these have been made in a quiet half hour at the start of each day - once the half hour is up I put them away.
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| The geese block was particularly cute. |
And not on any lists is my newly started 2020 temperature quilt. I have pieced one week to see how it would look and am really pleased with how it shapes up.
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| First week of February temperatures And don't you just love my special sign! |
The 350 block project celebrates the blocks made, even if a quilt isn't finished and is the reason I'm being so careful to count and state the number of blocks I've made for each project. This month's grand total is 53. That's pretty positive, I reckon :-)
We are very lucky that we get to spend a lot of time with the wee people in our family. We had two smallies visit today. I sometimes feel I have really made it as a quilting Ganma when a small child insists on nestling into a (patchwork) cushion and covers himself with a quilt (in the middle of summer) so that he can concentrate on a puzzle ♥
'til next time,
happy stitches,
you got a lot done even if you didn't meet your goal. I do love the OMG as you know and you are going about it a good way with a half an hour at a time. Glad your grands are close enough to visit!!
ReplyDeleteFor a very busy month you did manage to work on lots of projects and they are all growing..
ReplyDeleteGood start on the Temp quilt too.
Love your sign...
How sweet is that wee one enjoying Ganma's comfy cushion and quilt.
I think you did pretty good. I have been cutting scraps and as I do, I am throwing some into the Omigosh bag. The temp quilt is going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat accomplishments! Especially the little one!
ReplyDeleteI did get my OMG goal done this month--but I always have many projects on my 'to do' list--and often they don't get done or even started--but guess what--each day as we wake up--we can plan to work on that list and if happens--that is good and if it doesn't--there is tomorrow just sitting there waiting for us--(at least is sounds like a good plan :))
ReplyDeleteluv, di
I've seen a lot of temperature quilts on blog land, and you one looks great, first week done. It must be quite a commitment to make one and not get too far behind. Love the photo of your little grandie snuggled up with a hand made quilt and cushion!
ReplyDeleteYou have made lots of progress this month!! Oh, that cat is awesome!!! And I am totally jealous of those red squares on your temperature quilt...that's a fun way to do each week!!
ReplyDeleteyou have got heaps done with all those blocks.... Its great when you can put a bit of time each day to get on with a project and it's amazing how it grows so well.... I love all your projects and your special sign is perfect..... ganma's quilts are comforting too so its no surprise little visitors like to snuggle near them...
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Aw but you still got lots done. I love the car, and spending time with those littles is so important!
ReplyDeleteCat! Love the cat!
ReplyDeleteLovely progress on your projects and what a little darling taking advantage of his clever Grandmas work xx
ReplyDeleteThis was such a sweet sweet post Raewyn! I loved reading about little blondie choosing to wrap up in a Ganma quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe blue work stitchery is what brought me into your blog today. I LOVE it!
I am so glad you are working on Omigosh! I made a mini one years ago for someone else and still want to do one for myself. I have been saving scraps for some time for another quilt, but hay, I've got enough to do Omigosh as well. Perhaps I could make just a few blocks per month...for YEARS!!! That is like doing a Dear Jane!
Lots of lovely projects in the works.I have always loved the sprouts pattern. And that at, oh my!
ReplyDeleteAt least you made progress, and that is the important thing.
ReplyDeleteAfter grand children of course. LOL
OK, yo7 may not have met your OMG, but you got heaps of other stitching done. Definitely no need to beat yourself up.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on meeting your Woofa challenge... well done.
ReplyDeleteI LoVe your CaT... he's gorgeous... xox
Amazing projects. Love your Omigosh blocks. They're very similar to Sue Garman's Afternoon Delight, which I'm doing as a BOM through The Quilt Show. It'll make a beautiful quilt, for sure! What a little cutie doing puzzles. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again, you simple amaze me with your talent :)
ReplyDeleteOh Raewyn. Beautiful projects you have going, and all done so well. Now the cat one! Love, love and love it! The little one you have the picture of here is so cute. Look at the beautiful blond hair. You have a wonderful week full of colors my friend.
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Considering you didn't meet your goal, you did get so much work done! The cat one looks amazing (from your sneak peek) - I look forward to seeing more! x
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - sometimes I am exhausted just reading the posts of my quilting buddies! You have so many "challenges" on the go - WOW! Love the geese and the cats - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAww, Raewyn the last paragraph is the most motivating of all. The real success of a project is determined by its utilization and your little grandkids are already loving it. You have made significant progress by completing 53 blocks this month. Soon you will be hitting your target. All the best for your quilting journey!!
ReplyDeleteRaewyn, You are making progress with your UFOs ... sure you may have a lot left to finish, but you've got one done and another on it's way!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to PHD in 2020, March 1 progress report! Quilting Gail
This is whole lot of work I must say. Quite a lot to do for a month. The little one enjoying grandma’s sweet quilt is even more sweeter. Snuggling inside a cushy quilt like that can be so much comfy. There are so many designs on the page. I am really inspired to try out these challenges.
ReplyDeleteYou may not have met your February goal, but you made progress on so many lovely projects that I think you still come out ahead! I love your colours for your temperature quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to hear you have done so many projects within a month. I am a musician and craft designer. I keep browsing for the latest craft ideas and tips. I would share your items at my music institute Coimbatore. There are several talented arts and crafts lovers who spend day and night in creating beautiful crafts.
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