I mentioned on my post last week that I unexpectedly won three quilt patterns and commented that I wouldn't mind if unexpected good things continues and it has--two of them. The first one is I really did not think I would have three baby quilts finished this week, especially if I was just starting them this past Tuesday but good quilting mojo seems to happen when there is a deadline involved which was the end of the second quarter. (I don't think I am alone in saying that this year is really going by fast). This is the second batch of baby quilts for the Blanket Ministry for my church and my quarterly commitment of three quilts (one for each month of the year) which needed to be done by today. I finished them last night with one day to spare. I had planned on starting them several weeks ago but I tend to be a quilter of the last moment and I really needed to clean up my studio (i.e., putting away new fabric and quilt distractions) before I could start working on a new project. So, of course, after the clean up and several days of sewing, my studio is once again a mess--it's the circle of a quilter's life and I'll take it.
Here are some more photos of each quilt and the stats:
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| 37.5" X 38", 7.5" Finished Cut for Sashing and 1.75" x 7.5" Finished Strips |
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| 37.5" Square, 7.5" Finished Blocks |
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| 36" Square, 9" Finished Rail Fence Blocks (Two Variations) |
Going clockwise, the blue wall hanging was made by Lauren, my Quilt Goddaughter, the wool appliqué was made by my quilt peep, Linda and the pincushion was made by my friend, Connie. (I have to mention that I also received some fabric from other friends but will show it once I've made something with it).
So I'm happy and blessed with my three for three for this month and hope whatever was happening to me this month will spread for others to enjoy.
You would think that by finishing the three baby quilts it would have put me back on track with my Minus 100 Yard Challenge. Sadly, the nine yards of fabric used was offset by the 14.5 yards purchased this past week and being on sale didn't play a big part, it was just something I had to have. I hate when this happens, I think. I shall remain the optimist since I have some quilt projects that I can add to the reduction very soon, plus I haven't made any fabric purchases now for five days and I'm counting on my Fabric Fitness Coach from down under to keep me in line.
Minus 100 Yard Challenge:
Prior YTD: -50.25 Yards
YTD: -42.5 Yards
Linking up with: Crazy Mom's Quilts: Finish It Up Friday, Confessions of a Fabric Addict: Can I Get A Whoop Whoop! and Busy Hands Quilts: Finish or Not Friday
