January One Monthly Goal

Patty, over at Elm Street Quilts is once again hosting the One Monthly Goal program so that we can work towards clearing out our creative endeavors one project at a time.

The sign-ups are only open for a short period of time. . . . so be sure to go HERE to sign up.

I actually have 2 goals to work towards this month. . . . but since one is secret sewing I can't show that. . . at least not yet.

So, the January goal that I can show now is this:

 

This is the beginning of a storage tote.  It was a kit that I purchased from Craftsy/Bluprint.  Here is a picture of the project:

 

Now, I know that that don't swatch my projects. . . .but the 4 skeins of yarn that they provided in the kit is no where near the amount that I will need to complete this project.

You might notice a different yarn in the first picture. . . . I picked up some yarn at Michael's that I thought would work. . . .but it is way too soft of a yarn to use.  So I purchased more yarn from Bluprint so that I can complete the basket.

It will be pretty big when I am done with it. . . .and I am not quite sure what I will use it for, but I am liking it.

Hopefully by the end of the month I will be able to show the secret sewing so that there will be 2 projects completed.

Linking up with Elm Street Quilts.

In peace and pieces,

Sherry


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April OMG (One Monthly Goal). . . .this is a biggie!

As a new month begins so does the opportunity to link up with like minded quilters to "get 'er done" through One Monthly Goal hosted by Elm Street Quilts.





For April I have a *big* project. . . quilting a quilt that Mr. Books has pieced.

I completely did not think of taking a picture of the quilt when we had it laid out to get the batting cut. . . but it was loaded onto the frame last night and is ready for the quilting to start.


I believe that this is the largest quilt that I have done on our frame. . . it will be interesting to see how long it will take me to quilt it.  Just loading the batting and quilt top gave my back a work out and I could not start the quilting last night.


But even if I do one or two passes every couple of days there should be no problem getting this quilted by the end of the month.


Instead of being really ambitious with goals I think I will just stick with this one. . .and work on other things that might show up on next month's list.


You can find all the other projects that are being worked on this month by going here.


In peace and pieces,


Sherry






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February OMG (One Monthly Goal)

Well I did great for January.  I got the charity quilt pieced AND quilted AND the binding has been stitched to the front AND I have started to work on stitching it down on the back.


So now it is on to February.  Even though February is a short month I have three simple projects that I think are easily accomplished:


Crocheted Baby Afghan


This project has a time limit of it's own as it is so it needs doing more sooner than later.

I have been working on this at lunch during the week and on Sundays so this should be an easy finish.


2016 Stash Bee Blocks


2016 was the first year that I participated in Stash Bee and it was fun.  Here are some of the blocks that I received:

There are 20 blocks in different colors (more green than the others) to make into a large lap throw.  My goal for these is to get them pieced into a quilt top.  I have not decided whether I want to border this or not. . . I'll have to see after I get the top pieced.


1930's baby quilt

This has been pieced and needs to get quilted.  So, for February, I want to get it quilted.  If I can get the binding done also that would be an extra bonus.


So, three really do-able goals for February. . . . .and if the temps stay as cold as they have been I will probably have more than this to show for my efforts!




Go HERE to see what other people are planning on getting done in February.




In peace and pieces,


Sherry




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YAHOO!!! (January OMG and 2019 FAL)

I did it!  I finished the quilt top AND quilting on a charity quilt.  Yay Me!


This project was my OMG for January and on my list for the 2019 FAL and it is my first charity quilt of the year.



Here is a photo when I still had the quilt on the frame:

I am happy to say that I finished the last of the quilting last night while "watching" Married at First Sight and the after show.

But I was definitely sweating out that last row of blocks. . . . somehow my measurements must have been off because I ended up with just about 3" extra backing on the bottom of the quilt.  Usually I have a much larger "insurance" policy of backing on the bottom.  I have no idea how that happened. . . . but I am so pleased that I did not have to do an emergency add on sewing session to make the backing long enough for the quilt top!

Tonight I will trim the excess backing & batting and prepare the binding.  With luck I will have this quilt winging its way to California on Saturday.

EDITED 2/6/2019 TO ADD THIS PICTURE OF THE FINISHED QUILT

Go here to see what others have accomplished this month.

Linking up to Elm Street Quilts . . .


In peace and pieces,


Sherry


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September OMG (one monthly goal) Second Verse, Same as the First!

Patty at Elm Street Quilts is again challenging us to get something done.





And I must apologize if you are of an age where the last part of my blog title got you singing "that" song from the Herman's Hermits! 


But, it is very appropriate for my September goal posting since I plan on working on getting the flimsy done on my Four Patch Stacked Posie.


When last I posted here is where it stood:

I am happy to report that there are now three more rows done (for a total of 4 so far) and I only have 4 more "block" rows to do.  Then I need to move on to the sashing rows and the border so that I can complete the quilt top.


With the Labor Day holiday yesterday I was able to make some good progress.  And I know that October is going to be tough as far as quilting and other craft work goes so I want to get as much done this month as possible.


So, now that you know what I am doing you can go to Patty's blog and see what others are concentrating on.  You can go to her post HERE to see what others are going to be working on in September.




In peace and pieces,


Sherry




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April OMG (One Monthly Goal) end of month report

Well, here it is another EOM (end of month) and I have completed my OMG (one monthly goal) for the month!  YAY!


Patty has the link-up for everyone here.  You can check out what everyone has been doing for April.


But, if you want to see my finish go to this post.




In peace and pieces,


Sherry


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March OMG (One Monthly Goal)

Elm Street Quilts hosts a blog hop each month to keep us crafts people motivated and moving to get projects done.




Check out this link to see what others want to accomplish in March.




As for my goals. . . . . read on. . . . .


I
n February I had listed a secondary goal of working on a felted wool table runner that I started about 20 years ago at a retreat with a quilt guild that I used to belong to.




Here is where I started at the beginning of February:

Here is where it is now:

Here is what is should look like:

I don't know why I have constantly put this project on the "back burner", but it is time for it to get done.

Have a lovely day.

In peace and pieces,

 

Sherry
























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February OMG . . . . .just in the nick of time!

This is the first year that I have actually tried to keep up with the OMG (One Monthly Goal) link up held over at Elm Street Quilts and I have to say, I'm doing pretty well.


January's goal was completed -- YAY me.


For February I set a main goal (a quilt) and a secondary goal (felted wool table runner).  I don't know why I picked 2 goals for a short month. . . but I have been a bit crazed lately!


My main goal, the baby quilt, is COMPLETE!  YAY me.

Of course I did not think to take a picture after the binding was completed, oh well, too late now as it is already wrapped to go.


The pattern is Turning Twenty and I used just a small portion of my 1930's reproductions to make it.


For the quilting I did a meander with loops with an off white thread on the top & bottom.  That was a bit of a pain since it was hard to see where I had been quilting.


I hope the new mom likes it.


Now, what will I choose for February?  Maybe continuing to work on the table runner?


Go check out this link to see what else has been completed during February.




In peace and pieces,


Sherry




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OMG (one monthly goal) for January 2018

Happy New Year!

Well, I am a little behind. . . but that is the story of most of my life.

I hope everyone had a great New Years Eve.  Mr. Books and I spent it with a small group of friends eating, talking and playing games.  Except that we did not get home until 2AM it was great fun.

So, in an endeavor to get more done this year I will be trying some new things. . . .like not making lists of things to do.

For me, list making is a way of life. . . . grocery list, bill paying list, passwords list, etc.  And those lists work really well for me.

But when it comes to the "git 'er done" list. . . . well. . . . that is another story.  If it is on THAT list. . . . well, you can bet your bottom dollar that I will not be working on it. 

Why?  Beats me. . . . but once it is on a "to do" list my desire to work on everything and anything else kicks in.

So, this year, I am not making a list of things to do. . . . . but I will pick something (well, probably more than one thing) to work on each month. . . and make a list of what I get done.

My first monthly goal is to finally complete the pink & green quilt that I have been working on for years and years:

I have about 20 more squares to quilt. . . all border squares so I think I will make a concentrated attempt to get this done this month.


I am linking up with Elm Street Quilts for the One Monthly Goal program.  There is still time if you want to jump on the bandwagon. . . . after all, the more the merrier.


Wish me luck. . . . this project is now on "a list" . . . . . . LOL


In Peace & Pieces,

Sherry






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