Q3 FAL - Goals

While I failed miserably at following up with blog posts sharing all of the finishes (Still catching up but almost done!) it was really helpful to pull my thoughts together and come up with goals for the quarter.  So once again, I'm linking up with the Q3 goal setting festival.  Hopefully this time, not only will I finish things but I'll share them in a timely fashion...

Soaring Complements
This quilt was started way too many years ago.  The top was completed in a weekend and has sat there waiting for quilting ever since.  Actually, this was the quilt that made me realize that my piecing skills had developed quite a bit but my quilting skills hadn't (I pretty much only did stitch in the ditch and a few weak hearted attempts at stippling at this point)  So that weekend became the point where I started learning how to quilt so I could actually finish this one. 

This one is a repeat from Q2.  I started on it but then my machine's tension acted up.  UGH!  I'm hoping I have the tension issues fixed and after a little quality time with the seam ripper, I'll be ready to start again.

Nearly Insane
Another quilt that has been basted for a year or two waiting for quilting inspiration.  I've made a decision! and now it's time to get quilting.

This is another repeat from Q2.  I've started on it, working on the stitch in the ditch between the blocks.  I have a couple of ideas that all require stitch in the ditch between the blocks; I'm hoping that a decision will be made by the time I get to the end of this step.

Teeny Tiny Blue Tuesday
This is another quilt started ages ago.  Though at least this one isn't basted and waiting for quilting. :)  This one needs the borders and then it's ready for quilting...

This is another repeat from Q2.  Nothing was done on it last quarter but hopefully this quarter will see results.

Valkommen
This is another repeat from Q2.  I managed to finish the embroidery on it and have an idea on how to finish it, so this quarter I'm aiming for 100% done.

Tomten Table Runner
A new project for this quarter!  Since the embroidery is finished on Valkommen, I wanted to add another one to the line up.  I figured this one is perfect since nothing says Christmas like 30C weather. :)  I doubt it will be finished this quarter but I have hopes for the end of the year.

If you'd like to see what others are focusing on this quarter - check out the 2016 FAL link-up.

Q2 FAL - Goals

Since Q1's challenge went so well, I might as well up the ante for Q2. :)

Soaring Complements
This quilt was started way too many years ago.  The top was completed in a weekend and has sat there waiting for quilting ever since.  Actually, this was the quilt that made me realize that my piecing skills had developed quite a bit but my quilting skills hadn't (I pretty much only did stitch in the ditch and a few weak hearted attempts at stippling at this point)  So that weekend became the point where I started learning how to quilt so I could actually finish this one.

Nearly Insane
Another quilt that has been basted for a year or two waiting for quilting inspiration.  I've made a decision! and now it's time to get quilting.

Black, Green, Red Table Runner
This one was a cute little kit that I bought a number of years ago.  Again basted and waiting for quilting inspiration to strike.  This one has orange seed quilting in the squares and I'm trying to figure out what to do in the borders and centre.

Blue Dancers
Another quilt that is basted and ready for quilting.  (Yes, there really are no surprises as to where my quilts get stuck).

Wool Candle Mat
I've been so good with sticking to finishing projects lately, but I really really wanted to start a new project.  This UFO to the rescue!  This kit was purchased years ago but never started.  So I get to take it off the UFO list but it feels like starting a new project.  Double bonus!

Teeny Tiny Blue Tuesday
This is another quilt started ages ago.  Though at least this one isn't basted and waiting for quilting. :)  This one needs the borders and then it's ready for quilting...

The Circle Game
Once again, this one is a bonus project.  I don't expect I'll finish it, so it doesn't count for the FAL.  I would like to get the top pieced and ready for quilting.

Valkommen
And this will be another bonus project.  I'd like to finish the embroidery on this one but I have no idea on framing/finishing, so it won't be 100% done.

If you'd like to see what others are focusing on this quarter - check out the 2016 FAL link-up.

Q1 FAL - Finishes!

Way back in January, I joined the Q1 Finish A-Long and declared a few goals for this quarter.

So, how did I do?

The Solids Quilt - Done!

Circa 1934 charm pack quilt - Done!

French General charm pack quilt - Done!

Apparently I hit save instead of publish on this one.  (bad blogger!)  Thanks to everyone's suggestions to try matchstick and straight-line quilting, I was inspired.  Though I added a bit of a twist to it.  For scale - the back is made from leftover charm squares.


The Circle Game

While it doesn't look like much progress has been made, I'm happy with what's been accomplished.  It's not done, but many of the centres that were waiting on applique are done.  Plus, I've finished the back!

Valkommen

Another one that isn't done, so it doesn't count for the FAL, but I'm thrilled with the progress.  This one has been a UFO for over a decade....

All in all, a successful quarter.


If you'd like to see how everyone did with their Q1 FAL goals, check out the link-up.

Q1 FAL - Goals

The quarterly Finish A-Long continues for another year.  Yeah!

In addition to the works already in progress, I'd love to get a few UFOs off the list.

The solids quilt.
It's been basted and ready for quilting for about 18 months  Maybe it's time to quilt it....
I'm hoping to get this quilt finished this quarter.

Circa 1934 charm pack quilt.
I have a bit of a charm pack addiction and started playing with HSTs to see how many different quilts I could make with just one block.
I'm hoping to get this quilt finished this quarter.

French General charm pack quilt
Another quilt that came our of the charm pack addiction.
I'm hoping to get this quilt finished this quarter.

The Circle Game
This is a quilt that a friend and I have spent the past year or so working on together.  I have one block left to finish and a few centres to applique.
I consider this one a bonus project and while I would love to finish it; I'd be thrilled if I can finish off the blocks.

Valkommen
This is an embroidery project I picked up when I was visiting family a number of years ago.
This is another bonus project and anything I can get done on this is good.