Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Q3 - Finish-A-Long Plans

More Dresdens

I have been stalling on setting out my Q3 goals, in part because most of the projects are not with me for the summer, they are home. So I needed to consider what was possible for September. But I did bring along the dresdens. There are a few more circles done and I have to figure out how I will put them on the top - applique, piecing, portholes - probably some of each and then finish the quilt.

Echo Stained

Echo Stained is basted and sitting by my machine at home ready to quilt. I can figure out how to quilt it over the summer and then this will be my first project on returning home.

Finishing-A-Long - LBSP

The LBSP blocks pile has grown to 8 - 2 more after this picture. I have to decide if I want to do 12 blocks or stop at 9. Then it will need to be finished into a lap quilt. Again a totally doable project for September.

Mystery Quilt - basted

The Mystery Quilt is still on my list. It sits, basted, waiting for me to have the guts to quilt it. I think I am going to order some hand quilting colours and hand quilt this one. So it is not likely going to be done by the end of this quarter but who knows, one can hope.

The list is shorter this quarter as I really do want to spend the summer on some new projects to leave here. It is very possible new UFOs will be created for Q4, but I hope not.

I am linking this to the Finish-A-Long that Rhonda is sponsoring at Quilter in the Gap. The FAL has really been working for me and you can join in now for Q3 if you have not already.


2012 Finish-A-Long

The birds are singing and the sun is out, it looks like it will be a lovely day. I hope that all of you have one too.

Best,

Leanne

24 comments:

Svetlana said...

Leanne, love all your beautiful projects, especially the Mystery Quilt. Can't wait to see how you quilt it, I'm sure it will be totally gorgeous! Enjoy your summer!

Canadian Abroad said...

You enjoy your beautiful day. Best to be outside and relaxing. Sewing will always be there for the rainy days. Great looking almost finished quilts. Love the variety.

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

These are all beautiful and will look fantastic when finally finished. You say you are not home...where are you, a summer home?

Jo @ life in lists said...

Ooh, the Mystery Quilt is beautiful! Love the bright but soft colours.

Catherine said...

Lots of lovely things there to finish Leanne. I really enjoyed hand quilting my mystery quilt, and am glad that I took the time to do it. Glad to hear your weather is so lovely

Kati said...

Your mystery quilt is perfect. I love all those stars together. What a beautiful quilt.

elle said...

The mystry is pretty but that Echo Stained is intriguing. The fabrics are unusual but I like it. You can do it!

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

All going to look stunning xxx

Karen said...

so in love with the mystery quilt - can't wait to see how you quilt it!

Susan said...

Hand quilting the Mystery quilt will be perfect! And I love your Echo Stained too! Enjoy the sunshiney day!

Katy Cameron said...

Oooh, loving all the colours in your makes, can't wait to see them done :o)

Sarah said...

Dresdens with portholes - GENIUS!! Can I pinch that?!! Lots of really lovely wips there :-)

Shocking Hocking said...

love the mystery quilt - it's gorgeous - like sorbet! love your echo stained too - such a fabulous range of things you have to do!

CapitolaQuilter said...

Perfect use of Echo and the spikes on the Mystery Quilt is so striking yet subtle.They are all wonderful projects.

MariQuilts said...

I love how you always seem to have a plan...the quilts are gorgeous. Love the Dresdens!!

Tina said...

These are all just gorgeous! Can't wait to see how they all turn out!

OPQuilt said...

Oh, gosh. I just want to eat that Mystery Quilt as it looks like a sherbet sundae. I've really got to get going on my Summer Quilt, which has a lot of the same colors!

Your output is impressive--so inspiring!

Elizabeth
opquilt.com

Pieced Brain Quilt Designs said...

Wow, that was all eye candy! Thanks!

Cindy said...

SO BEAUTIFUL! You have gorgeous projects on the go, Leanne! Loving the Mystery quilt and the LBSP blocks.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I'm going to really enjoy seeing all these projects develop over the next three months!!!

Debbie said...

Lovely, Leanne. I am really looking forward to seeing what you do with your Dresdens and those stars...so subtle & lovely. They would look awesome hand quilted.

Manda said...

Great projects and I love the mystery quilt a long one!

Rafael's Mum said...

Lots of lovely projects to finish. Now you've done the bulk on most of them the finishes will come thick and fast!! Love the colours in the mystery quilt. Beautiful!!

Patrick said...

I love the mystery quilt! There are a couple of blocks that I would love to make, but it seems that the link to that quilt-a-long doesn't yield the info I am looking for. Do you know where I might get the paper piecing info for quilt block #2 (as it's called in the quilt-a-long)?
Thanks!
Patrick