In the fall I shared a long list of "in process projects". I joined the "2015 Fall UFO" group via a Ravelry Group called Quilters Knitting. I had to list at least 5 "in process" projects and make an effort to get "something" done, or (at the very least) to encourage others with their efforts. I visit the group threads everyday. Seeing every one's success (plus targeting a few of my own projects) resulted in a few completion's of my own!
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| fussy cutting and improv QAYG blocks in process |
My first finish was a Quilt As You Go Table Runner that I think I had started earlier last year. It was primarily a stashbuster project. I used a panel that I had on hand and fussy cut the autumn themed leaves, sunflowers, nuts and pumpkins and went at it from an improv point of view from there. I highly enjoyed the process, but came to a complete halt when I hit the sashing bit (and into the UFO pile it went). I finally decided to pull it out, return to the tutorial and soldier on. I am embarrassed to admit how easy it was and how intimidated I had been. The technique is from The Quilting Edge.
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| sashing added - QAYG in process |
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| Finally finished! |
I spent entirely too much time trying to create a great backing fabric using up my leftovers. In the end I was pleased and I guess the upside is I now have a reversible table runner!
I tried my hand at some free motion quilting (FMQ) with varying levels of success - bearing in mind that no one who looks at my quilting efforts (in this house) has a clue!
Other than that I finished (finally) my Audrey Cardigan bribing myself that I could start another knitting project if I did.
I'm very happy with how it has turned out but I need to get used to the slippery / slinky feel it has. The yarn is a llama / silk blend and I'm used to warm and woolly yarns!
Well that's it for now. I've a few other thoughts mulling around in my head right now for this blog - just need to let them "moodle" a bit!
I love your table runners, Judi, especially your reversible one. With both sides so gorgeous, how do you decide which is the "back" side? I think your FMQ is just fine.
ReplyDeleteI also love your Audrey cardigan. The colours are a couple of my favourites. I've been looking for a pattern like that for a long time. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you for posting to TN&TN's WIP Wednesday!
Thanks Laurel! It was nice to have some 2015 completions!
DeleteCongratulations! What a wonderful way to finish off the year (pun intended).
ReplyDeleteWhat are you going to start now that you have all of these finished in hand?
Right now I still have lots of "in process" projects so I need to keep my commitment to saying focused - though new projects are always on the horizon (doors of opportunity always open!)
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