Seriously, I should just come up with a new category called Unfinished Quilts. Or maybe I need to add a new side bar that is entitled Gallery Of Shame, and show pictures of all my unfinished projects. The Rigid Quilter has moved to my house from Florida, where she was previously living with Karen Dianne, and just look at what she made me do. She had me pull out just some of the quilts I have in progress that are finished up through the block construction phase. She wanted me to absorb just how many projects I really need to finish before I start cutting into my new Dandelion Girl bundle.
Two Color Quilt and Web Sampler quilt blocks, you know I will get together in the next couple of months, because I have deadlines that involve other people. And Posh Baskets is all laid out and ready to stitch together as soon as my extra fabric arrives.
Meadowbrook Farm is all most done—just need to do one more block and the borders.
But what about these? A trip back through my Quilting Memory Lane:
Madeira.
Rhubarb and Ginger, which actually coordinates beautifully with Madeira (same designers, Blackbird Designs).
Remember Raise the Roof, in those neat Buggy Barn fabrics?
For goodness sake, look at this huge stack of beautiful fall colored Log Cabin blocks! How could I have lost track of these?
How about this cute little Christmas lap quilt, that is just waiting for its piano key border?
Here is a stunning kit called Candle in the Window that I actually have all sewn into rows, and yet set aside!
This time I really mean it. The Rigid Quilter has told me I may not leave the house for the next two days. I am to spend that time in my sewing room, completing these quilt tops. Starting things and abandoning them as soon as a new fabric line or pattern strikes my fancy has got to stop. At least until I catch up a little!
My little man Ozzie is being such a champ. Look at him. He is saying plain as day, "Tell me what to do Nicole. I will help you. No request is too extreme." We will return when we have something FINISHED to show you.
70 responses to “This Time, I Really Mean It”
Abdundant though the blocks may be, your work is exceptional as ever and I know there’s some absolutely DAZZLING quilts hanging out here.
Nothing personal but I’m dern glad that old crow The Rigid Quilter is at your house. Between her and Ozzie we’re cookin’ with gas now!!!
By the way, those log cabin blocks — what neat fabric. Excited to see that one.
Abdundant though the blocks may be, your work is exceptional as ever and I know there’s some absolutely DAZZLING quilts hanging out here.
Nothing personal but I’m dern glad that old crow The Rigid Quilter is at your house. Between her and Ozzie we’re cookin’ with gas now!!!
By the way, those log cabin blocks — what neat fabric. Excited to see that one.
Oh dear you have LOTS of projects in the works. I absolutely love your block stacks and could enjoy looking at them all day. My personal favorite is the Buggy Barn with the neapolitan colors. I did a “crazy” quilt using that fabric and the pattern was a Buggy Barn too!
Oh dear you have LOTS of projects in the works. I absolutely love your block stacks and could enjoy looking at them all day. My personal favorite is the Buggy Barn with the neapolitan colors. I did a “crazy” quilt using that fabric and the pattern was a Buggy Barn too!
Some really pretty started/stopped items there! Put them together and get those gorgeous quilts out of the project boxes! Speaking of project boxes, after reading your blog, I think I need to guy buy stock in the plastic project box company. LOL!
Some really pretty started/stopped items there! Put them together and get those gorgeous quilts out of the project boxes! Speaking of project boxes, after reading your blog, I think I need to guy buy stock in the plastic project box company. LOL!
Oh, girlfriend, gorgeous stuff! Congratulations on the progress with Meadowbrook Farm! I’m ready to put the border on mine but need a stripey CW and don’t have one. As soon as DH is well enough, I plan to haul him out to the LQS to help me pick out just the right one.
Now, about that Madeira. What pattern were you using to do those nifty blocks? I feel an indulgence coming on . . . . .
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Oh, girlfriend, gorgeous stuff! Congratulations on the progress with Meadowbrook Farm! I’m ready to put the border on mine but need a stripey CW and don’t have one. As soon as DH is well enough, I plan to haul him out to the LQS to help me pick out just the right one.
Now, about that Madeira. What pattern were you using to do those nifty blocks? I feel an indulgence coming on . . . . .
n, np
So many wonderful possibilities to choose from that I can understand your quandary as to what to finish first.
So many wonderful possibilities to choose from that I can understand your quandary as to what to finish first.
Well, it doesn’t really seem like that many to me . . . How wonderful that you have someone there to “encourage” you to get things finished. That’s what I need.
Looking forward to seeing them finished!
Well, it doesn’t really seem like that many to me . . . How wonderful that you have someone there to “encourage” you to get things finished. That’s what I need.
Looking forward to seeing them finished!
I’ve been itching to start sort of a meme, calling it Finished by Friday, where people post SOMETHING that they have completed in the past week. Doesn’t have to be anything ambitious. Just something that is FINISHED. I have so many UFOs around here that just seeing progress on one thing would encourage me.
So, you wanna start? :o)
I’ve been itching to start sort of a meme, calling it Finished by Friday, where people post SOMETHING that they have completed in the past week. Doesn’t have to be anything ambitious. Just something that is FINISHED. I have so many UFOs around here that just seeing progress on one thing would encourage me.
So, you wanna start? :o)
I actually have an almost identical UFO using the Christmas guys in a log cabin set up. Mine only lacks borders also. But not as ambitious as yours! That makes me feel really guilty. I am definitely going to finish some UFOs! I think I can, I think I can.
I actually have an almost identical UFO using the Christmas guys in a log cabin set up. Mine only lacks borders also. But not as ambitious as yours! That makes me feel really guilty. I am definitely going to finish some UFOs! I think I can, I think I can.
All those blocks are just beautiful!!! Thanks to your public “outing” yourself, you have no excuses not to finish something by Friday. Ozzie is ready and willing to help. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Tell that Rigid Quilter to hush – you seem to be doing just fine without her…
All those blocks are just beautiful!!! Thanks to your public “outing” yourself, you have no excuses not to finish something by Friday. Ozzie is ready and willing to help. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Tell that Rigid Quilter to hush – you seem to be doing just fine without her…
I don’t even dare put out all my UFO’s. They’d have to put me in a hospital from the shock of it all. But I am going to have to face it soon as I am going to re-do my sewing room which means everything has to come out for the remodel. Yikes!
I don’t even dare put out all my UFO’s. They’d have to put me in a hospital from the shock of it all. But I am going to have to face it soon as I am going to re-do my sewing room which means everything has to come out for the remodel. Yikes!
You have some absolutely stunning blocks that are going to make fantastic quilts!
My UFO list is way too long — but I’m getting close to finishing one top. I wouldn’t dare post photos of them all!
You have some absolutely stunning blocks that are going to make fantastic quilts!
My UFO list is way too long — but I’m getting close to finishing one top. I wouldn’t dare post photos of them all!
Oh the Rigid Quilter needs to come to my house in Florida and get me on task…OMG started projects everywhere! Love all your blocks…you’re going to have wonderful quilts. Look at that Ozzie…he so wants to help his Mom!
Oh the Rigid Quilter needs to come to my house in Florida and get me on task…OMG started projects everywhere! Love all your blocks…you’re going to have wonderful quilts. Look at that Ozzie…he so wants to help his Mom!
It looks to me like a quilt bank or insurance, not unfinished projects. At a moment’s notice, you are ready to finish up an absolutely stunning quilt for any occasion. I can’t wait to see the finished projects as they are done.
It looks to me like a quilt bank or insurance, not unfinished projects. At a moment’s notice, you are ready to finish up an absolutely stunning quilt for any occasion. I can’t wait to see the finished projects as they are done.
can she come to my home and do the same for me? she would probably yell at me to quilt/have quilted the 20 tops i have nicely folded on the shelf.
oh the shame.
can she come to my home and do the same for me? she would probably yell at me to quilt/have quilted the 20 tops i have nicely folded on the shelf.
oh the shame.
Looks like the Oz-man will figure it all out and get back to you-much later. I have at least as many UFOs in the Closet of Shame except yours are really pretty-mine, I’m bored with. I figure they may just need to age a little more. May I just say that the Posh Baskets are the most beautiful things I’ve seen in a while. Absolute perfection. WOW!
Looks like the Oz-man will figure it all out and get back to you-much later. I have at least as many UFOs in the Closet of Shame except yours are really pretty-mine, I’m bored with. I figure they may just need to age a little more. May I just say that the Posh Baskets are the most beautiful things I’ve seen in a while. Absolute perfection. WOW!
As I read your post today I thought of all my unfinished quilts and wished for two days and Ozzie’s help to get them closer to completion. Can’t wait to see each of them finished. You are an inspiration. If life would slow down a bit maybe I could get something finished! Good thought, probably won’t happen. ~Adrienne~
As I read your post today I thought of all my unfinished quilts and wished for two days and Ozzie’s help to get them closer to completion. Can’t wait to see each of them finished. You are an inspiration. If life would slow down a bit maybe I could get something finished! Good thought, probably won’t happen. ~Adrienne~
Oh my – you have some wonderful projects there, each and every one. They’ll get done . . . all in good time *s*
Oh my – you have some wonderful projects there, each and every one. They’ll get done . . . all in good time *s*
Don’t look at all the lovely projects, just pick on and finish it, that always makes me feel better.
Don’t look at all the lovely projects, just pick on and finish it, that always makes me feel better.
Not a blogger, but I love to read them, and love yours! I can totally relate to your problem (is it a problem?) but I purposely am leaving some projects just one or two steps away from being done, as I currently have about 25 tops waiting to be quilted, and don’t want to add to the pile. I’m trying to get the ones from 2004 and 2005 done – this year. Don’t want any more “2008” tops waiting in the wings. I think I probably need therapy!
Not a blogger, but I love to read them, and love yours! I can totally relate to your problem (is it a problem?) but I purposely am leaving some projects just one or two steps away from being done, as I currently have about 25 tops waiting to be quilted, and don’t want to add to the pile. I’m trying to get the ones from 2004 and 2005 done – this year. Don’t want any more “2008” tops waiting in the wings. I think I probably need therapy!
I could probably match your gallery of shame – and then some! Your work is beautiful, so the shame of it is you are denying yourself some absolutely gorgeous quilts.
I too suffer from “I have to have that fabric and cut into it immediatley” syndrome. I also suffer from “I have to have that fabric and save it for something special” syndrome. Actually, I just suffer from “I have to have that fabric” – no particular style, just whatever the hormones/mood meter dictate at the time, though I do own a lot of the fabrics you do. LOL
I could probably match your gallery of shame – and then some! Your work is beautiful, so the shame of it is you are denying yourself some absolutely gorgeous quilts.
I too suffer from “I have to have that fabric and cut into it immediatley” syndrome. I also suffer from “I have to have that fabric and save it for something special” syndrome. Actually, I just suffer from “I have to have that fabric” – no particular style, just whatever the hormones/mood meter dictate at the time, though I do own a lot of the fabrics you do. LOL
This post was so funny. You know we’re all in the same boat with you don’t you? My theory is finish one, start 2 and I have already given my kids permission to give away the started projects when I’m gone.
This post was so funny. You know we’re all in the same boat with you don’t you? My theory is finish one, start 2 and I have already given my kids permission to give away the started projects when I’m gone.
I love visiting to see what gorgeous Ozzie is up to, let alone what you are doing! Wow, looks like you have the next few days sorted. I keep having flashbacks to your post about the fate of the orange designer shoes – lol. Wondering if those very ordered & perfectly neat stacks of blocks in your last photo are in mortal danger? Surely not! He is such a well behaved little doggie these days? Have fun little Ozzie!
I love visiting to see what gorgeous Ozzie is up to, let alone what you are doing! Wow, looks like you have the next few days sorted. I keep having flashbacks to your post about the fate of the orange designer shoes – lol. Wondering if those very ordered & perfectly neat stacks of blocks in your last photo are in mortal danger? Surely not! He is such a well behaved little doggie these days? Have fun little Ozzie!
Those are some amazingly beautiful blocks you have there. I can’t wait to see the finished products.
That Ozzie! He’s getting cuter every day and seems to be staying out of trouble!!!
Those are some amazingly beautiful blocks you have there. I can’t wait to see the finished products.
That Ozzie! He’s getting cuter every day and seems to be staying out of trouble!!!
Girlie, we all have stashes and stashes of fabric. So, you are really ahead of us because at least your projects are started! I would say you are not a fan of putting the blocks together, but you must enjoy piecing more. Never fear, Ozzie is here. He is so cute.
Girlie, we all have stashes and stashes of fabric. So, you are really ahead of us because at least your projects are started! I would say you are not a fan of putting the blocks together, but you must enjoy piecing more. Never fear, Ozzie is here. He is so cute.
Well, at least they’re all beautiful. Good luck.
Well, at least they’re all beautiful. Good luck.
WOW Nicole you have so many quilts on yhe go and they are all lovely you make me envious hmmmm maby one day I like your little helper.He is as cute as ever.
Hugs Mary.
WOW Nicole you have so many quilts on yhe go and they are all lovely you make me envious hmmmm maby one day I like your little helper.He is as cute as ever.
Hugs Mary.
Too funny!!! Unfortunately I can totally relate, except my projects are either not started yet or they are in the “waiting to be quilted” stage.
Ozzie is absolutely adorable. Ozzie – keep an eye on mom, make sure she gets her sewing done!!!
Too funny!!! Unfortunately I can totally relate, except my projects are either not started yet or they are in the “waiting to be quilted” stage.
Ozzie is absolutely adorable. Ozzie – keep an eye on mom, make sure she gets her sewing done!!!
I came to the same conclusion yesterday that I have bought way too much fabric lately and have way too many WISPs. I am not going to start another project any time soon…
I came to the same conclusion yesterday that I have bought way too much fabric lately and have way too many WISPs. I am not going to start another project any time soon…
Good luck and have fun!
Good luck and have fun!
Tell me – is “Rigid Quilter” friend or foe?!?!? That was kind of mean to force you out of your denial like that! That kind of activity could cause me to have a nervous breakdown!
It was fun to have a peek at your UFO’s! They are all beautiful – how will you decide where to start?!?!
Tell me – is “Rigid Quilter” friend or foe?!?!? That was kind of mean to force you out of your denial like that! That kind of activity could cause me to have a nervous breakdown!
It was fun to have a peek at your UFO’s! They are all beautiful – how will you decide where to start?!?!
I love the idea of Friday finishes. I may have to join in. I will say that with this list you might be the queen.
I love the idea of Friday finishes. I may have to join in. I will say that with this list you might be the queen.
Hi, I read your blog frequently & admire the sewing you do—–I must ask however, please tell me about the storage boxes you use with the hinged lid. I have one of those picked up at a yard sale & would love a dozen more—-but can’t find in all the usual places–thanks for your help! P.S. YOu should turn Ozzie into a children’s book–I can see a whole series in his antics!
Hi, I read your blog frequently & admire the sewing you do—–I must ask however, please tell me about the storage boxes you use with the hinged lid. I have one of those picked up at a yard sale & would love a dozen more—-but can’t find in all the usual places–thanks for your help! P.S. YOu should turn Ozzie into a children’s book–I can see a whole series in his antics!
What a beautiful collection of UFOs. Your piecing and colour choices are fab.
What a beautiful collection of UFOs. Your piecing and colour choices are fab.
I have been spending a lot of time with your blog this morning, Nicole! I am dazzled and inspired by all the beautiful quilts and blocks you have been working on! I feel better about myself, too, knowing I’m not the only one who starts a project and abandons it for something new and sparkly! You’ll go back to them someday.
Ozzie is getting more adorable by the day!
I have been spending a lot of time with your blog this morning, Nicole! I am dazzled and inspired by all the beautiful quilts and blocks you have been working on! I feel better about myself, too, knowing I’m not the only one who starts a project and abandons it for something new and sparkly! You’ll go back to them someday.
Ozzie is getting more adorable by the day!
You have the loveliest stash! I”m sure you will put it all together one day..with the help of Ozzie!
You have the loveliest stash! I”m sure you will put it all together one day..with the help of Ozzie!