Sunday, May 4, 2014

AYOLF May goal

Modern Stitching Bee top

So far this year, the monthly goal setting for A Year Of Lovely Finishes has been very helpful for me actually getting things finished. I figured out that picking a FAL goal will also keep me moving along with that list too.

So this month my goal is to finish this thrift - also known more as the economy block - quilt. Many of the blocks were made for me by my friends in the Modern Stitching Bee but I got stuck when I was unsure if I should change the edge rows I had made. I'm over that, they are staying as they are and I am going to get a nice back made and put it on the long arm to quilt.


In case you were wondering, we had some snow last night, seriously. Oh well, all the more reason to quilt today and no chance to clean up the back garden. I am off to link up with the AYOLF group and to check out what others are up to this month.

Best,

Leanne

23 comments:

Leslie can't stop quilting said...

I love this and can't wait to sew your yummy quilting with this one....oh by the way in Az. yesterday we hit 100 degrees!!!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

This economy block quilt is looking great. It will be so pretty when finished.

Cille said...

It looks great - it will be a wonderful quilt :)

Bluebell Ridge Handworks said...

Love how your economy blocks use a variety of low volume fabrics! Really adds nice depth to this quilt top.

elle said...

We had a flurry of snow that didn't stay long thank goodness. This is one of my three favourite blocks.

Barb Neiwert said...

Very worthy of becoming a finished quilt. Bah, humbug, about your snow. Glad it will melt soon!

Svetlana said...

this is such a great quilt, I love all those low volume blocks combined with bright economy ones.

Ella said...

I love the edges! The whole quilt is fabulous!

margaret said...

very nice too so much fussy cutting to get those centre squares

Handcraft Fun said...

It's predicted to hit 101 degrees here today! Love your quilt top!

Judy Ann said...

Nicely done! I like the background blocks you've used to hold those varied economy blocks together.

Sharon said...

Love your combination of color, light prints and neutrals! Very fun

Cindy said...

I so love your take on the economy block quilt. It nicely highlights each fussy cut without overwhelming the eye. Gorgeous design, L.

Claire said...

It's lovely and well done on finishing something - I should finish some of my older W IP...one day

Sarah said...

Can't wait to see your finished quilt.

OPQuilt said...

Glad you left those borders. I didn't unpick any of my Lolly quilt after your advice, and I'm glad I left it. (So it's not perfect, I reasoned, it is the best that I could do and I'll just go forward.) It will be fun to see this quilted up!

Emily Carnes said...

It is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing how you quilt it.

Vera said...

Good luck Leanne! You can do it :)

dutchcomfort said...

Love the setting of your economy blocks quilt!

Katy Cameron said...

Good luck, looking forward to seeing this finished :o)

Leanne Parsons said...

It's beautiful! We had snow last night too (in NL) and most of today too. It's still on the ground. Seriously, when is winter going to go away?

FiberOfAllSorts said...

So so so lovely! Great goal. :)

Unknown said...

love your quilt