I thought it would be fun do something a little different regarding my 2014 projects. I am sharing what I Did Not Finish this past year, along with excuses comments on why I put the project away and what my plan is for a finish. FIrst up are the quilts I really will complete.
First up is Scrappy Trip. I put this away because it felt too random for me. I was thinking I would prefer it with a consistent round of red on the outer pattern of each square. In retrospect, I think the "randomness" is nice and I will definitely be putting this quilt at the top of my UFO's to finish list.
I truly thought my Dresden Plate quilt would have made it to a finish in 2014. The reason this is still in the works is an issue with the background fabric. I have all my blocks done, and all that remains is to construct the lattices and borders. The problem is, I have no idea what I did with the reserved background fabric. I was pretty sure it was Moda's "Fig Tree Cream", so I ordered more yardage. When it came, it is just a bit off. I think I just need to make up my mind that a man going by on a bus wouldn't notice the difference in the dye lot and just put the darn thing together.
This is Flowering Snowball, a quilt I absolutely will finish in 2015. A dear friend gave me these delicious Kaffe Fasset pink fabrics and I ordered a Flowering Snowball template to make the blocks. The quilt ultimately will go to my Queen of Pink, Eva. I love making the blocks and think the overall effect is fabulous.
Give It Your Best Dot, a pattern from an APQ magazine. I will finish this one. I just got excited about getting started with the Quick Curve Ruler and put this one away.
Sigh. I know. This is Victory Star. I love the blocks, and it is a major guilt trip for me that this doesn't have the star border on yet. The color palette is just so drab. I think it is the golden tan background fabric of the blocks that I don't love. I need to finish this. It will be beautiful quilted and folded over a leather chair in the library.
This is my Pineapple Quilt made from my entire stash of red and cream French General fabrics. This may be a Lifetime Work, as it takes forever to make a block. I just get bored with working on it for any really prolonged period of time. The finished results will be an heirloom worthy treasure, so I need to at least vow to make a block or two every month and get this together.
This next quilt is one that may or may not ever get finished.
It is Maison Bleue, a quilt I made with a fabric collection I loved and have hoarded for years. I got bogged down when I was arranging the blocks. I just could not get a pleasing arrangement to save my life. I still do like the fabric and the block design is very nice, so I really should make this one a Finish. Perhaps if I get the blocks out and throw them up on the design wall, everything will come together. I could also pick my favorite blocks and make a big table runner for my Dad's enormous dining table.
Finally, here are three quilts that will not be finished ever, at least in their current format.
Don't be shocked. I have made four or five of these hand appliqued Orange Peel blocks using an amazing fabric collection I adore. I just do not have it in me to do a hand applique project that will take me a year or more to complete. I love the Orange Peel block however and am going to figure out how to piece or applique this block on the machine. This fabric collection is Fancy by Lily Ashbury and is too gorgeous to waste.
This was my biggest fail of 2014. A tragedy in fact. This was a Quick Curve Ruler project that I took liberties with. I changed up the pattern with disasterous results. Nothing came together, and the quilt was a complete mess. I could not live with it and didn't have the strength to try to fix it. I threw it in the garbage. Yes I did.
Last is Canned Pears. I made all the blocks, which I found fussy to construct, and just do not feel the love. They will not be going together to make a quilt that will live at my house.
So there you have it, What I Didn't FInish in 2014.
123 responses to “What I Didn’t Finish in 2014”
How liberating to just throw away a project! I have to say I hate wasting anything, but I have come to the conclusion that sometimes it just feels good to get rid of something that bogs me down or just takes up valuable space.
I enjoy your blog so much. It’s always fun to see what you are working on.
How liberating to just throw away a project! I have to say I hate wasting anything, but I have come to the conclusion that sometimes it just feels good to get rid of something that bogs me down or just takes up valuable space.
I enjoy your blog so much. It’s always fun to see what you are working on.
How liberating to just throw away a project! I have to say I hate wasting anything, but I have come to the conclusion that sometimes it just feels good to get rid of something that bogs me down or just takes up valuable space.
I enjoy your blog so much. It’s always fun to see what you are working on.
OMG, how do you accomplish what you do. The UFO’s are all stunning, there is not one I did not like, even the one you tossed. (well maybe the pear)…I’d have to see it finished, and maybe that won’t happen. I feel your pain though, so many I have put away because I lost interest or the love…I too need to finish them up and move on.
OMG, how do you accomplish what you do. The UFO’s are all stunning, there is not one I did not like, even the one you tossed. (well maybe the pear)…I’d have to see it finished, and maybe that won’t happen. I feel your pain though, so many I have put away because I lost interest or the love…I too need to finish them up and move on.
OMG, how do you accomplish what you do. The UFO’s are all stunning, there is not one I did not like, even the one you tossed. (well maybe the pear)…I’d have to see it finished, and maybe that won’t happen. I feel your pain though, so many I have put away because I lost interest or the love…I too need to finish them up and move on.
I am pleased to hear that you pitched the Quick Curve Ruler project … my philosophy is that life is just too short to spend it working on a project that didn’t come together and that we don’t like. There are too many gorgeous projects out there to work on instead. Good for you.
I am pleased to hear that you pitched the Quick Curve Ruler project … my philosophy is that life is just too short to spend it working on a project that didn’t come together and that we don’t like. There are too many gorgeous projects out there to work on instead. Good for you.
I am pleased to hear that you pitched the Quick Curve Ruler project … my philosophy is that life is just too short to spend it working on a project that didn’t come together and that we don’t like. There are too many gorgeous projects out there to work on instead. Good for you.
A very refreshing blog post. Sometimes things just don’t work out, and you just have to move on. Life is too short and time is too valuable to work on a quilt you don’t like!
A very refreshing blog post. Sometimes things just don’t work out, and you just have to move on. Life is too short and time is too valuable to work on a quilt you don’t like!
A very refreshing blog post. Sometimes things just don’t work out, and you just have to move on. Life is too short and time is too valuable to work on a quilt you don’t like!
There you go…not a bad list at all and looks like most will be ready to finish up. Perhaps doing this will give you a burst of energy to get back to some of them….how brave to toss something you don’t like away, perhaps I will follow suit and get rid of a quilt in the works that I really HATE!!! Thanks
There you go…not a bad list at all and looks like most will be ready to finish up. Perhaps doing this will give you a burst of energy to get back to some of them….how brave to toss something you don’t like away, perhaps I will follow suit and get rid of a quilt in the works that I really HATE!!! Thanks
There you go…not a bad list at all and looks like most will be ready to finish up. Perhaps doing this will give you a burst of energy to get back to some of them….how brave to toss something you don’t like away, perhaps I will follow suit and get rid of a quilt in the works that I really HATE!!! Thanks
How fun to read your blog post about your UFOs! You have some really great projects to finish up and such variety. I have come to the conclusion, too, that if you don’t feel for it – it’s not worth finishing.
How fun to read your blog post about your UFOs! You have some really great projects to finish up and such variety. I have come to the conclusion, too, that if you don’t feel for it – it’s not worth finishing.
How fun to read your blog post about your UFOs! You have some really great projects to finish up and such variety. I have come to the conclusion, too, that if you don’t feel for it – it’s not worth finishing.
I am sure someone GASPED when they read you pitched that project…..as someone who has also done that, I commend you! It felt liberating !
I love your pears project! I have the pattern but never made anything from it.
I’ve got a few UFO’s hanging around too….I pull them out occasionally and if i’m not “feeling” it I put it away. Life’s too short to work on projects that you just don’t want to.
Good luck finishing….I’ll be watching to see how you do.
Peggy in NJ
I am sure someone GASPED when they read you pitched that project…..as someone who has also done that, I commend you! It felt liberating !
I love your pears project! I have the pattern but never made anything from it.
I’ve got a few UFO’s hanging around too….I pull them out occasionally and if i’m not “feeling” it I put it away. Life’s too short to work on projects that you just don’t want to.
Good luck finishing….I’ll be watching to see how you do.
Peggy in NJ
I am sure someone GASPED when they read you pitched that project…..as someone who has also done that, I commend you! It felt liberating !
I love your pears project! I have the pattern but never made anything from it.
I’ve got a few UFO’s hanging around too….I pull them out occasionally and if i’m not “feeling” it I put it away. Life’s too short to work on projects that you just don’t want to.
Good luck finishing….I’ll be watching to see how you do.
Peggy in NJ
Good for you! I tossed a couple things last year, too. As I was going through old UFO’s I’m pretty sure a couple more will disappear into the rubbish bin. Somethings aren’t worth our time or mental health to finish!
Good for you! I tossed a couple things last year, too. As I was going through old UFO’s I’m pretty sure a couple more will disappear into the rubbish bin. Somethings aren’t worth our time or mental health to finish!
Good for you! I tossed a couple things last year, too. As I was going through old UFO’s I’m pretty sure a couple more will disappear into the rubbish bin. Somethings aren’t worth our time or mental health to finish!
Good luck with all those lovely UFOs. The pear does nothing for me either. As far as tossing is concerned, I would probably have put the pieces aside to use in an appliquée project (my current love).
Looking forward to seeing your finishes.
Good luck with all those lovely UFOs. The pear does nothing for me either. As far as tossing is concerned, I would probably have put the pieces aside to use in an appliquée project (my current love).
Looking forward to seeing your finishes.
Good luck with all those lovely UFOs. The pear does nothing for me either. As far as tossing is concerned, I would probably have put the pieces aside to use in an appliquée project (my current love).
Looking forward to seeing your finishes.
Ouh, your Quick Curve “Garbage Quilt” was wonderful. I would have loved to have had it in my house. Good for you, however, that you didn’t guilt/guilt yourself into saving it.
Ouh, your Quick Curve “Garbage Quilt” was wonderful. I would have loved to have had it in my house. Good for you, however, that you didn’t guilt/guilt yourself into saving it.
Ouh, your Quick Curve “Garbage Quilt” was wonderful. I would have loved to have had it in my house. Good for you, however, that you didn’t guilt/guilt yourself into saving it.
Love these quilts, too, and I know you’ll be pleased to work them into your 2015 sewing plan and eventually finish them.
I confess to having gleefully purchased another quilter’s “disaster”, finished it, and loved it, but gave the finished quilt to a friend in need. I have put a couple of problem blocks and tops in the Goodwill bag. That, too, is a relief.
What do you plan to make this week? 😀
Hugs!
Love these quilts, too, and I know you’ll be pleased to work them into your 2015 sewing plan and eventually finish them.
I confess to having gleefully purchased another quilter’s “disaster”, finished it, and loved it, but gave the finished quilt to a friend in need. I have put a couple of problem blocks and tops in the Goodwill bag. That, too, is a relief.
What do you plan to make this week? 😀
Hugs!
Love these quilts, too, and I know you’ll be pleased to work them into your 2015 sewing plan and eventually finish them.
I confess to having gleefully purchased another quilter’s “disaster”, finished it, and loved it, but gave the finished quilt to a friend in need. I have put a couple of problem blocks and tops in the Goodwill bag. That, too, is a relief.
What do you plan to make this week? 😀
Hugs!
I love Scrappy Trip and I’m excited to see it done, and of course, the pineapple quilt. Take care.
I love Scrappy Trip and I’m excited to see it done, and of course, the pineapple quilt. Take care.
I love Scrappy Trip and I’m excited to see it done, and of course, the pineapple quilt. Take care.
A great tell it like it is post. Sometimes you lose the love, sometimes the construction process is too frustrating to continue. I’ve been there too.
Flowering Snowball is on my list. I need to decide on the fabric to use for it.
A great tell it like it is post. Sometimes you lose the love, sometimes the construction process is too frustrating to continue. I’ve been there too.
Flowering Snowball is on my list. I need to decide on the fabric to use for it.
A great tell it like it is post. Sometimes you lose the love, sometimes the construction process is too frustrating to continue. I’ve been there too.
Flowering Snowball is on my list. I need to decide on the fabric to use for it.
I actually feel inspired by your post. You gave me permission to thin out my projects and work on things I love. I am so glad you share the good, the bad with us!
I actually feel inspired by your post. You gave me permission to thin out my projects and work on things I love. I am so glad you share the good, the bad with us!
I actually feel inspired by your post. You gave me permission to thin out my projects and work on things I love. I am so glad you share the good, the bad with us!
I took a really good look at your picture of the Dresden Plate quilt. After magnifying the picture as large as I could I can see what you mean about the slight, slight difference in dye lot. But I had to really, really study the picture.
But, as the fabric will be in the borders and sashing the difference might not be as jarring as it might have been had you had the difference in the block backgrounds, IMHO.
I love the Dresden Plate pattern and can’t wait to see how you finish and quilt yours.
A gasp came from me when I read that you had tossed the Quick Curve Ruler project. . . but I can understand why you did.
There is a felt kit that I paid a good price for at a retreat that was probably a good 20 years ago. I started cutting the pieces but never got to the actual sewing because, frankly, applique is not my “thing”. I have thought to put it on the free table at guild several times. . but since it cost so much to buy I always stop myself. I’m thinking 2015 is the year that I either get on with it or I get rid of it.
Another good post from you. . . . and I wish you good luck with getting things accomplished in 2015!
I took a really good look at your picture of the Dresden Plate quilt. After magnifying the picture as large as I could I can see what you mean about the slight, slight difference in dye lot. But I had to really, really study the picture.
But, as the fabric will be in the borders and sashing the difference might not be as jarring as it might have been had you had the difference in the block backgrounds, IMHO.
I love the Dresden Plate pattern and can’t wait to see how you finish and quilt yours.
A gasp came from me when I read that you had tossed the Quick Curve Ruler project. . . but I can understand why you did.
There is a felt kit that I paid a good price for at a retreat that was probably a good 20 years ago. I started cutting the pieces but never got to the actual sewing because, frankly, applique is not my “thing”. I have thought to put it on the free table at guild several times. . but since it cost so much to buy I always stop myself. I’m thinking 2015 is the year that I either get on with it or I get rid of it.
Another good post from you. . . . and I wish you good luck with getting things accomplished in 2015!
I took a really good look at your picture of the Dresden Plate quilt. After magnifying the picture as large as I could I can see what you mean about the slight, slight difference in dye lot. But I had to really, really study the picture.
But, as the fabric will be in the borders and sashing the difference might not be as jarring as it might have been had you had the difference in the block backgrounds, IMHO.
I love the Dresden Plate pattern and can’t wait to see how you finish and quilt yours.
A gasp came from me when I read that you had tossed the Quick Curve Ruler project. . . but I can understand why you did.
There is a felt kit that I paid a good price for at a retreat that was probably a good 20 years ago. I started cutting the pieces but never got to the actual sewing because, frankly, applique is not my “thing”. I have thought to put it on the free table at guild several times. . but since it cost so much to buy I always stop myself. I’m thinking 2015 is the year that I either get on with it or I get rid of it.
Another good post from you. . . . and I wish you good luck with getting things accomplished in 2015!
So, you are a tosser of projects. I know one other of your kind. I love her dearly, but for the life of me, I just don’t think I could do it. 🙂 I love that you get so much accomplished. Even your UFOs have quite a bit of work done on them. I will look forward to seeing your progress on finishing them.
So, you are a tosser of projects. I know one other of your kind. I love her dearly, but for the life of me, I just don’t think I could do it. 🙂 I love that you get so much accomplished. Even your UFOs have quite a bit of work done on them. I will look forward to seeing your progress on finishing them.
So, you are a tosser of projects. I know one other of your kind. I love her dearly, but for the life of me, I just don’t think I could do it. 🙂 I love that you get so much accomplished. Even your UFOs have quite a bit of work done on them. I will look forward to seeing your progress on finishing them.
A good way to look at the year…my fav is your red/cream pineapple quilt. I suffer from the same particular-ness that the dresden backgrounds would bother me also…If you had some Fig Tree precuts in your stash, I wonder if you could match it that way? If there are Fig Tree creams you could then get the item number off the one that matches and search for it that way online? (but yes, just putting it together is a good ides!) Good luck.
A good way to look at the year…my fav is your red/cream pineapple quilt. I suffer from the same particular-ness that the dresden backgrounds would bother me also…If you had some Fig Tree precuts in your stash, I wonder if you could match it that way? If there are Fig Tree creams you could then get the item number off the one that matches and search for it that way online? (but yes, just putting it together is a good ides!) Good luck.
A good way to look at the year…my fav is your red/cream pineapple quilt. I suffer from the same particular-ness that the dresden backgrounds would bother me also…If you had some Fig Tree precuts in your stash, I wonder if you could match it that way? If there are Fig Tree creams you could then get the item number off the one that matches and search for it that way online? (but yes, just putting it together is a good ides!) Good luck.
Love the scrappy trip and the Victory Star especially, as I am a big fan of traditional patterns and fabrics. Love your blog, and look for it every day. You inspire me all the time! Happy 2015!
Love the scrappy trip and the Victory Star especially, as I am a big fan of traditional patterns and fabrics. Love your blog, and look for it every day. You inspire me all the time! Happy 2015!
Love the scrappy trip and the Victory Star especially, as I am a big fan of traditional patterns and fabrics. Love your blog, and look for it every day. You inspire me all the time! Happy 2015!
What a great post !
Just love all of your UFO’s . Just think how close you are to finishing them .
I love your Dresden plate quilt & I would suggest invisible machine appliqué . It is the only way to go 😀
Victory star is going to be gorgeous when you are done & I can not wait to start on mine .
Looking forward to seeing these when you finish them
What a great post !
Just love all of your UFO’s . Just think how close you are to finishing them .
I love your Dresden plate quilt & I would suggest invisible machine appliqué . It is the only way to go 😀
Victory star is going to be gorgeous when you are done & I can not wait to start on mine .
Looking forward to seeing these when you finish them
What a great post !
Just love all of your UFO’s . Just think how close you are to finishing them .
I love your Dresden plate quilt & I would suggest invisible machine appliqué . It is the only way to go 😀
Victory star is going to be gorgeous when you are done & I can not wait to start on mine .
Looking forward to seeing these when you finish them
I love your quick curve quilt top that you threw away :*( Mismatched points and all. I think you are too hard on yourself, it was lovely! I am not a fan of the pear blocks either though 🙂
I love your quick curve quilt top that you threw away :*( Mismatched points and all. I think you are too hard on yourself, it was lovely! I am not a fan of the pear blocks either though 🙂
I love your quick curve quilt top that you threw away :*( Mismatched points and all. I think you are too hard on yourself, it was lovely! I am not a fan of the pear blocks either though 🙂
honest perspective and accepting reality can be like a breath of fresh air. i’m holding on to a few things that i KNOW i’m never going to go back and finish. one of them is 5 yrs old! every time i decide to clean out a friend talks me into keeping it. oy!
honest perspective and accepting reality can be like a breath of fresh air. i’m holding on to a few things that i KNOW i’m never going to go back and finish. one of them is 5 yrs old! every time i decide to clean out a friend talks me into keeping it. oy!
honest perspective and accepting reality can be like a breath of fresh air. i’m holding on to a few things that i KNOW i’m never going to go back and finish. one of them is 5 yrs old! every time i decide to clean out a friend talks me into keeping it. oy!
Looks like you have a solid plan to me. I actually made a list of 12 UFO’s I want to deal with in 2015. there are more and I like you are going to throw or donate them soon. I have so many new projects I want to do, I just can’t justify spending time on stuff I am tired of pushing to the side. life is too short! lots of pretty quilts to finish. Good Luck!
Mary
Looks like you have a solid plan to me. I actually made a list of 12 UFO’s I want to deal with in 2015. there are more and I like you are going to throw or donate them soon. I have so many new projects I want to do, I just can’t justify spending time on stuff I am tired of pushing to the side. life is too short! lots of pretty quilts to finish. Good Luck!
Mary
Looks like you have a solid plan to me. I actually made a list of 12 UFO’s I want to deal with in 2015. there are more and I like you are going to throw or donate them soon. I have so many new projects I want to do, I just can’t justify spending time on stuff I am tired of pushing to the side. life is too short! lots of pretty quilts to finish. Good Luck!
Mary
There’s always a reason why we leave some projects unfished and mostly they’re good! I’ll try harder this year to actually finish the projects I’m working on and sometimes the best way is just to keep going! Perhaps you can use the Fig Tree Pears as a backing for another quilt? I think it would look great and you would feel good about not wasting the fabrics;-)
There’s always a reason why we leave some projects unfished and mostly they’re good! I’ll try harder this year to actually finish the projects I’m working on and sometimes the best way is just to keep going! Perhaps you can use the Fig Tree Pears as a backing for another quilt? I think it would look great and you would feel good about not wasting the fabrics;-)
There’s always a reason why we leave some projects unfished and mostly they’re good! I’ll try harder this year to actually finish the projects I’m working on and sometimes the best way is just to keep going! Perhaps you can use the Fig Tree Pears as a backing for another quilt? I think it would look great and you would feel good about not wasting the fabrics;-)
Happy New Year! Just love reading your posts and seeing the quilts you are making and the small craft projects. You are very inspiring!
Happy New Year! Just love reading your posts and seeing the quilts you are making and the small craft projects. You are very inspiring!
Happy New Year! Just love reading your posts and seeing the quilts you are making and the small craft projects. You are very inspiring!
Oh I was so happy to read your blog post! You gave me courage to do the same and to not feel guilty! Good for you! I love your blog, it is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your stories.
Oh I was so happy to read your blog post! You gave me courage to do the same and to not feel guilty! Good for you! I love your blog, it is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your stories.
Oh I was so happy to read your blog post! You gave me courage to do the same and to not feel guilty! Good for you! I love your blog, it is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your stories.
I love your blog. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to show us your work. I like your attitude towards so many things; your house, work, family, grandaughter, fabrics, quilts. I try to read only blogs where the blogger is not a designer or trying to sell anything, I just become so annoyed at their agendas but yours is wonderful! Thanks for the recap, I have many unfinished quilts but have not found one I will never finish (or at least I haven’t admitted I will not finish, I always think there’s hope) but I do have a couple I have decided I will never start!
I love your blog. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to show us your work. I like your attitude towards so many things; your house, work, family, grandaughter, fabrics, quilts. I try to read only blogs where the blogger is not a designer or trying to sell anything, I just become so annoyed at their agendas but yours is wonderful! Thanks for the recap, I have many unfinished quilts but have not found one I will never finish (or at least I haven’t admitted I will not finish, I always think there’s hope) but I do have a couple I have decided I will never start!
I love your blog. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to show us your work. I like your attitude towards so many things; your house, work, family, grandaughter, fabrics, quilts. I try to read only blogs where the blogger is not a designer or trying to sell anything, I just become so annoyed at their agendas but yours is wonderful! Thanks for the recap, I have many unfinished quilts but have not found one I will never finish (or at least I haven’t admitted I will not finish, I always think there’s hope) but I do have a couple I have decided I will never start!
Love this post! Very fun to see what you ‘didn’t’ finish.:) Lots of great inspiration for the new year though!
Love this post! Very fun to see what you ‘didn’t’ finish.:) Lots of great inspiration for the new year though!
Love this post! Very fun to see what you ‘didn’t’ finish.:) Lots of great inspiration for the new year though!
Great to read you blog, i have a few UFOs to finnish in 2015. Sometime we winder onto different projects and sometimes things dont turn out how we want. . Well done.
Great to read you blog, i have a few UFOs to finnish in 2015. Sometime we winder onto different projects and sometimes things dont turn out how we want. . Well done.
Great to read you blog, i have a few UFOs to finnish in 2015. Sometime we winder onto different projects and sometimes things dont turn out how we want. . Well done.
Wow, you have a lot of “just about finished quilts”. Think of how proud of yourself you’ll be this time next year when you show your 2015 finishes. Sometimes things look fabulous in your mind, but when you try to put them together, the result is not good. Can’t believe you threw away that quilt top, but I understand. I’ve got a small bag of projects that I know I’ll never finish and I’ve stashed it in the basement under the stairs. So I won’t have to look at it.lol
Wow, you have a lot of “just about finished quilts”. Think of how proud of yourself you’ll be this time next year when you show your 2015 finishes. Sometimes things look fabulous in your mind, but when you try to put them together, the result is not good. Can’t believe you threw away that quilt top, but I understand. I’ve got a small bag of projects that I know I’ll never finish and I’ve stashed it in the basement under the stairs. So I won’t have to look at it.lol
Wow, you have a lot of “just about finished quilts”. Think of how proud of yourself you’ll be this time next year when you show your 2015 finishes. Sometimes things look fabulous in your mind, but when you try to put them together, the result is not good. Can’t believe you threw away that quilt top, but I understand. I’ve got a small bag of projects that I know I’ll never finish and I’ve stashed it in the basement under the stairs. So I won’t have to look at it.lol
Nicole, I really like how you recapped your 2014 sewing year. I am amazed at all you accomplish!!! Give yourself a big pat on the back as you proceed in 2015. I enjoy your blog and always look forward to seeing what you are working on. It is fun!!!
Happy New Year to you!
Nicole, I really like how you recapped your 2014 sewing year. I am amazed at all you accomplish!!! Give yourself a big pat on the back as you proceed in 2015. I enjoy your blog and always look forward to seeing what you are working on. It is fun!!!
Happy New Year to you!
Nicole, I really like how you recapped your 2014 sewing year. I am amazed at all you accomplish!!! Give yourself a big pat on the back as you proceed in 2015. I enjoy your blog and always look forward to seeing what you are working on. It is fun!!!
Happy New Year to you!
Thanks for keeping it real! We all have those projects that we stuff away in a drawer or closet that we know in our hearts we’re never going to do another stitch on! I was lucky to be able to sell a bunch of fabric from a collection I ‘thought I couldn’t live without’ only to hide it away because it lost its appeal quickly! I look forward to your blog again in 2015!
Thanks for keeping it real! We all have those projects that we stuff away in a drawer or closet that we know in our hearts we’re never going to do another stitch on! I was lucky to be able to sell a bunch of fabric from a collection I ‘thought I couldn’t live without’ only to hide it away because it lost its appeal quickly! I look forward to your blog again in 2015!
Thanks for keeping it real! We all have those projects that we stuff away in a drawer or closet that we know in our hearts we’re never going to do another stitch on! I was lucky to be able to sell a bunch of fabric from a collection I ‘thought I couldn’t live without’ only to hide it away because it lost its appeal quickly! I look forward to your blog again in 2015!
As all the other people have commented, I too love that you’re talking about your UFO’s!
I have quite a few… but my problem is I won’t throw them in the trash 🙂 .
Your work is beautiful, don’t be so hard on yourself!
As all the other people have commented, I too love that you’re talking about your UFO’s!
I have quite a few… but my problem is I won’t throw them in the trash 🙂 .
Your work is beautiful, don’t be so hard on yourself!
As all the other people have commented, I too love that you’re talking about your UFO’s!
I have quite a few… but my problem is I won’t throw them in the trash 🙂 .
Your work is beautiful, don’t be so hard on yourself!
You’re my hero- to be strong enough to recognize the project love is gone and just move on! That being said, I think your “what I didn’t finish” list has some lovely quilts.
I’ve found that sometimes the quilt on the design wall needs moved to another room to age a bit- I’ve been known to fold blocks or partially constructed quilt tops and drape them in baskets, over cupboard doors or even cover existing throw pillows in other rooms of the house. Sometimes just seeing the design and color from a different perspective can really make a difference.
Enjoyed your post- Happy New Year!
Hugs, Jo 🙂
You’re my hero- to be strong enough to recognize the project love is gone and just move on! That being said, I think your “what I didn’t finish” list has some lovely quilts.
I’ve found that sometimes the quilt on the design wall needs moved to another room to age a bit- I’ve been known to fold blocks or partially constructed quilt tops and drape them in baskets, over cupboard doors or even cover existing throw pillows in other rooms of the house. Sometimes just seeing the design and color from a different perspective can really make a difference.
Enjoyed your post- Happy New Year!
Hugs, Jo 🙂
You’re my hero- to be strong enough to recognize the project love is gone and just move on! That being said, I think your “what I didn’t finish” list has some lovely quilts.
I’ve found that sometimes the quilt on the design wall needs moved to another room to age a bit- I’ve been known to fold blocks or partially constructed quilt tops and drape them in baskets, over cupboard doors or even cover existing throw pillows in other rooms of the house. Sometimes just seeing the design and color from a different perspective can really make a difference.
Enjoyed your post- Happy New Year!
Hugs, Jo 🙂
Seems to me that 2014 was a fabulous quilting year for you. So many lovely quilt tops finished and a few that you love to continue working on. Our sewing time is so limited these days with work and other commitments, we can’t waste time on things we don’t love.
Seems to me that 2014 was a fabulous quilting year for you. So many lovely quilt tops finished and a few that you love to continue working on. Our sewing time is so limited these days with work and other commitments, we can’t waste time on things we don’t love.
Seems to me that 2014 was a fabulous quilting year for you. So many lovely quilt tops finished and a few that you love to continue working on. Our sewing time is so limited these days with work and other commitments, we can’t waste time on things we don’t love.
My UFOs do not look that lovely. I’ve never thrown one in the garbage but I’m close.
My UFOs do not look that lovely. I’ve never thrown one in the garbage but I’m close.
My UFOs do not look that lovely. I’ve never thrown one in the garbage but I’m close.
Next time you feel like tossing a quilt, send it to Margaret’s Hope Chest. They will finish it and give it to a very worthy cause and someone will love it. I have had a few blocks that I tossed but never a whole top, must be the Dutch in me.
Next time you feel like tossing a quilt, send it to Margaret’s Hope Chest. They will finish it and give it to a very worthy cause and someone will love it. I have had a few blocks that I tossed but never a whole top, must be the Dutch in me.
Next time you feel like tossing a quilt, send it to Margaret’s Hope Chest. They will finish it and give it to a very worthy cause and someone will love it. I have had a few blocks that I tossed but never a whole top, must be the Dutch in me.
Have enjoyed your blog the past year…. And I’m absolutely with you on “letting go” of some things… Quilting and otherwise. Fae
Have enjoyed your blog the past year…. And I’m absolutely with you on “letting go” of some things… Quilting and otherwise. Fae
Have enjoyed your blog the past year…. And I’m absolutely with you on “letting go” of some things… Quilting and otherwise. Fae
You have some beautiful projects in the 2015 plan. Your color choices just speak to me. And the Canned Pears block just made me smile.
You have some beautiful projects in the 2015 plan. Your color choices just speak to me. And the Canned Pears block just made me smile.
You have some beautiful projects in the 2015 plan. Your color choices just speak to me. And the Canned Pears block just made me smile.
That was a great post, Nicole. I appreciate your honesty about it all! You are one amazing quilter!
That was a great post, Nicole. I appreciate your honesty about it all! You are one amazing quilter!
That was a great post, Nicole. I appreciate your honesty about it all! You are one amazing quilter!
Love, love, love the honesty of this post! We are often so driven by accomplishment that we don’t take the time to reflect, change course, or dump it in the trash. I think I am going to have to looks through my UFOs and ask myself why they aren’t done too!
Love, love, love the honesty of this post! We are often so driven by accomplishment that we don’t take the time to reflect, change course, or dump it in the trash. I think I am going to have to looks through my UFOs and ask myself why they aren’t done too!
Love, love, love the honesty of this post! We are often so driven by accomplishment that we don’t take the time to reflect, change course, or dump it in the trash. I think I am going to have to looks through my UFOs and ask myself why they aren’t done too!
Hi Nicole,
you know I don’t comment very often but I have to this time. Like some of the other girls I’m pretty tired of some blogs I used to follow that have developed into a marketing platform for fabric, patterns, rulers – and on and on it goes. Yours is refreshingly different, that’s what I appreciate most about it and this post is a perfect example. It made my day!
I admire your courage to toss a whole quilt top that didn’t work out to your expectations – I probably would have saved/cut out the already sewn HST squares from that wonderful fabric first and then looked around for a project to use them (a Schnibbles or mini?)
Regarding your background fabric problem: How about using a subtle cream print from one of the Fig Tree lines? If you search for ‘Fig Tree dresden plate’ or ‘Fig Tree lollipops’ you’ll find some pictures that show what I mean.
Btw colour differences: I had that happen some time ago with a print from a French General line, strips from a jelly roll vs. yardage with quite a noticeable colour difference, even wrote to Moda about it to see whether this is a general problem mixing precuts and yardage but unfortunately never got an answer.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to lots of fabulous posts from you in 2015, I’ll enjoy each and every one!
Hi Nicole,
you know I don’t comment very often but I have to this time. Like some of the other girls I’m pretty tired of some blogs I used to follow that have developed into a marketing platform for fabric, patterns, rulers – and on and on it goes. Yours is refreshingly different, that’s what I appreciate most about it and this post is a perfect example. It made my day!
I admire your courage to toss a whole quilt top that didn’t work out to your expectations – I probably would have saved/cut out the already sewn HST squares from that wonderful fabric first and then looked around for a project to use them (a Schnibbles or mini?)
Regarding your background fabric problem: How about using a subtle cream print from one of the Fig Tree lines? If you search for ‘Fig Tree dresden plate’ or ‘Fig Tree lollipops’ you’ll find some pictures that show what I mean.
Btw colour differences: I had that happen some time ago with a print from a French General line, strips from a jelly roll vs. yardage with quite a noticeable colour difference, even wrote to Moda about it to see whether this is a general problem mixing precuts and yardage but unfortunately never got an answer.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to lots of fabulous posts from you in 2015, I’ll enjoy each and every one!
Hi Nicole,
you know I don’t comment very often but I have to this time. Like some of the other girls I’m pretty tired of some blogs I used to follow that have developed into a marketing platform for fabric, patterns, rulers – and on and on it goes. Yours is refreshingly different, that’s what I appreciate most about it and this post is a perfect example. It made my day!
I admire your courage to toss a whole quilt top that didn’t work out to your expectations – I probably would have saved/cut out the already sewn HST squares from that wonderful fabric first and then looked around for a project to use them (a Schnibbles or mini?)
Regarding your background fabric problem: How about using a subtle cream print from one of the Fig Tree lines? If you search for ‘Fig Tree dresden plate’ or ‘Fig Tree lollipops’ you’ll find some pictures that show what I mean.
Btw colour differences: I had that happen some time ago with a print from a French General line, strips from a jelly roll vs. yardage with quite a noticeable colour difference, even wrote to Moda about it to see whether this is a general problem mixing precuts and yardage but unfortunately never got an answer.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to lots of fabulous posts from you in 2015, I’ll enjoy each and every one!