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Re-Cap 2016

2016 was my year to give quilts away.  I gave 14 quilts away to family and friends this Christmas, plus I donated at least a half dozen to worthy causes.  Most of  my effort this year was focused on sending tops off to be quilted and then sewing the subsequent miles of bindings.  I did complete a few full sized quilts in 2016 as well as some smaller projects.  Here is a little re-cap of those items:

Paganini table topper

Paganini, a Miss Rosie Schnibbles pattern.  This was adorable when quilted and I really enjoyed it on my table this holiday season.

Paganini quilted

Frivols 5

This little one is Frivols #5, another Miss Rosie pattern that came in a collectible tin.  This one came to life when quilted as well, and it was a fun addition to my 4th of July home decor.

Frivols 5 quilted

Saras log cabin

Sara's Log Cabin.  This was my first full size quilt finish for 2016, and I couldn't have done it without you lovely readers.  Didn't we have fun reviewing a ton of possible layouts for these blocks?  This is the final version that Sara is enjoying in her bedroom.

Halloweeen bounce

This may be my favorite full size quilt of the year.  It is Halloween Bounce, another Miss Rosie pattern.  She calls it just "Bounce", but I used various Halloween inspired colors for mine.  Love that border. This one will be quilted this year at some point.

Diamond topper

A diamond table topper for Sara.  No particular pattern, just diamonds sewn together from some cute Sandy Gervais fabrics.

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Vintage Halloween fabrics in another table topper for Sara.  This was an old pattern from Buttermilk Basin.  Super simple, and a fun way to use a collection of fabrics you want to feature.

Raise the roof

Raise the Roof, a Miss Rosie pattern.  This quilt was years in the making.  Not this one literally, but it is a quilt I started years ago in another color scheme that did not work whatsoever.  This version, done in Jeanne Horton's Jefferson County fabrics is just how I envisioned it.  Another one to be quilted this year.

Saras 4th topper

Leftover Minick and Simpson fabrics for yet another table topper for Sara.  She was the recipient of quite of few of my projects this year….

Viola with borders

Viola.  A Miss Rosie pattern begun in 2015, but finished properly in 2016.  This will go on Eva's bed eventually.  So cheerful and fun.  Glad I finished this one, as it was quite a project.  

Pincushions

Lastly, I did a couple little projects over the year, including these fun pincushions (Miss Rosie pattern again), and the Terri Atkinson Zippy Bags below.

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It wasn't my most productive year in terms of new projects, but it sure felt good to complete and gift all those quilts I had made over the years.  With 2017 upon us, I feel energized and enthusiastic about the quilts on my To Be Made list, and look forward to sharing my progress with you over the next 12 months.  

I hope 2017 brings you lots of rewarding sewing and quilting friendship.  Happy New Year!

48 responses to “Re-Cap 2016”

  10. I’ll be looking forward to your new projects in 2017!! (I’m looking forward to my new 2017 projects, too. I’ve been making so many charity quilts, that I’m really excited to sew something just for me!)

  11. I’ll be looking forward to your new projects in 2017!! (I’m looking forward to my new 2017 projects, too. I’ve been making so many charity quilts, that I’m really excited to sew something just for me!)

  12. I’ll be looking forward to your new projects in 2017!! (I’m looking forward to my new 2017 projects, too. I’ve been making so many charity quilts, that I’m really excited to sew something just for me!)

  16. 2016 was a magnificent year for you. Sara was also very fortunate to receive such nice quilty gifts.

  17. 2016 was a magnificent year for you. Sara was also very fortunate to receive such nice quilty gifts.

  18. 2016 was a magnificent year for you. Sara was also very fortunate to receive such nice quilty gifts.

  19. Looks very productive to me. Lots of eye candy for us quilters. Very nice. I made a to do list yesterday. Need to get some of these projects finished! Happy New Year Nicole!
    Mary

  20. Looks very productive to me. Lots of eye candy for us quilters. Very nice. I made a to do list yesterday. Need to get some of these projects finished! Happy New Year Nicole!
    Mary

  21. Looks very productive to me. Lots of eye candy for us quilters. Very nice. I made a to do list yesterday. Need to get some of these projects finished! Happy New Year Nicole!
    Mary

  22. Happy New Year, Nicole! A trunk show of your 2016 projects is a great way to start 2017!! I’m kicking off the New Year by going to quilt retreat sponsored by our local shop this coming week-end!

  23. Happy New Year, Nicole! A trunk show of your 2016 projects is a great way to start 2017!! I’m kicking off the New Year by going to quilt retreat sponsored by our local shop this coming week-end!

  24. Happy New Year, Nicole! A trunk show of your 2016 projects is a great way to start 2017!! I’m kicking off the New Year by going to quilt retreat sponsored by our local shop this coming week-end!

  28. gosh! so many beautiful quilts! raise the roof, viola, and sara’s log cabin…oh, and bounce are my faves! are your fingers still sore from all the binding? mine have finally bounced back. ;p
    time to get onto the next project in the queue. ;p

  29. gosh! so many beautiful quilts! raise the roof, viola, and sara’s log cabin…oh, and bounce are my faves! are your fingers still sore from all the binding? mine have finally bounced back. ;p
    time to get onto the next project in the queue. ;p

  30. gosh! so many beautiful quilts! raise the roof, viola, and sara’s log cabin…oh, and bounce are my faves! are your fingers still sore from all the binding? mine have finally bounced back. ;p
    time to get onto the next project in the queue. ;p

  31. How many UFOs and quilt tops do you have left to finish? Were you able to really clear out the backlog or do you still have many left to complete?

  32. How many UFOs and quilt tops do you have left to finish? Were you able to really clear out the backlog or do you still have many left to complete?

  33. How many UFOs and quilt tops do you have left to finish? Were you able to really clear out the backlog or do you still have many left to complete?

  34. I’m also looking forward to 2017 to be filled with color and creativity. Love your stars top on the railing.

  35. I’m also looking forward to 2017 to be filled with color and creativity. Love your stars top on the railing.

  36. I’m also looking forward to 2017 to be filled with color and creativity. Love your stars top on the railing.

  40. Such inspiration to get some things finished up this year! Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  41. Such inspiration to get some things finished up this year! Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  42. Such inspiration to get some things finished up this year! Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

  43. So that was a slow year? I made a donation quilt for the Pulse nightclub shooting, a little Jo Morton top that isn’t quilted, a knitted cowl and a crocheted wedding shawl and I thought my year was productive! (Of course, compared to 2015, it was!) I’m looking forward to seeing your projects for 2017, and I’m hoping to create a few of my own. Here’s to creativity in the new year!

  44. So that was a slow year? I made a donation quilt for the Pulse nightclub shooting, a little Jo Morton top that isn’t quilted, a knitted cowl and a crocheted wedding shawl and I thought my year was productive! (Of course, compared to 2015, it was!) I’m looking forward to seeing your projects for 2017, and I’m hoping to create a few of my own. Here’s to creativity in the new year!

  45. So that was a slow year? I made a donation quilt for the Pulse nightclub shooting, a little Jo Morton top that isn’t quilted, a knitted cowl and a crocheted wedding shawl and I thought my year was productive! (Of course, compared to 2015, it was!) I’m looking forward to seeing your projects for 2017, and I’m hoping to create a few of my own. Here’s to creativity in the new year!