Rhonda at Quilter in the Gap is hosting the 2012 Finish-A-Long. I just discovered her blog, so I (unfortunately) missed the sign up for the first quarter…BUT, I’m going to play along unofficially and in April I will be sure to get on board. Rhoda has some great sponsors and giveaways in store, and {of course!} there is a Flickr group.
So, in the spirit of finishing my projects, here is what is on deck through the end of March:
1. The Sisters Quilt
Remember this one? This is the collaborative effort of my sister, Paula, and me. I finished quilting this one the other day and it is all ready to be bound…so you should see this quilt in its completed form very, very soon!
2. The Summer Sampler Quilt
One of these days SOON, I am going to get this one sandwiched (pinned) and get it all quilted and finished. I pieced this one during a summer quilt-a-long and it has been waiting patiently for me to finish it.
3. The Rockin’ Robin Quilt
Another one which I pieced over the summer as part of a quilt-a-long. The top is all done, and I am working on piecing the back … so really I just need to sandwich and quilt this one.
What do you think? Can I get these all done before April 1st? Wish me luck!!
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Those are great! I particularly like the Rockin’ Robin one — absolutely beautiful!
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I really loved the fabric for Rockin’ Robin – the blue and turquoise are so much fun!
Your quilts are gorgeous and the one that you and your sister collaborated on is PRICELESS.
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These are all beautiful and I wish you luck with them!
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I think they are breathtakingly gorgeous!!! I hope you do get them done!
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I love that rockin’ robin quilt Wendy!! And I can’t wait to see these finished. I think the Summer Sampler is hosted by the same one as the Solstice Stars sampler. I’m planning on incorporating a few of the Summer Sampler stars to finish out a quilt (LONG TERM GOAL). I just took a free motion quilting class and LOVED it. Can’t wait to pick up some play fabric to practice on.
Good luck with finishing these! Maybe tackle one at at time?
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Trish: I still have to finish piecing the back for the Rockin’ Robin. I am thinking I will get both that one and the Summer Sampler pinned this weekend (a task I really hate!)…and yes, I think the Solstice Stars sampler is hosted by the same quilter as the Summer Sampler
I am SO glad you are loving free motion quilting (and that you took a class!). Don’t be scared to just go for it – the more you do it, the easier it gets! Have fun!!!