I know I'm not alone when I say that I love, love, love starting new projects. I always get so excited, pull out too much fabric, make a huge mess, and start cutting. There are just way too many ideas floating around in my head and thus, I tend to start more projects than I manage to finish.
This week, however, I was good, so good. I finished some of my wips (more on those later this week) and, as a reward, I let myself start a few new projects. Want to see?
I had a grand plan of making a quilt featuring my favorite quote. I was using a fantastic book Word Play Quilts by Tonya Ricucci to lead me through these free pieced letters. Notice how I speak in past tense? Well, the quilt is definitely not happening any time soon. I just did not enjoy the process, so for now I'll be happy with my "think" block which I'm going to turn into a pillow for my girls' room.
I've also started sewing and trimming these HSTs for a new Churn Dash quilt. I think it will make a lovely Christmas present for my FIL.
This pile of 2" Christmas fabric squares makes me so happy. I feel like singing Christmas carols just looking at these lovelies.
And, staying on the topic of Christmas, my Vintage Holiday quilt is begging for some love and attention.
How are you doing with your wips? Any Christmas sewing yet?
How are you doing with your wips? Any Christmas sewing yet?
Great you tried the letters even though they aren't your thing...and loving your Vintage Holiday - easily done by Christmas! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose little 2 inch Christmas squares are too cute! And good for you on trying the letters, even if it didn't turn out your favorite. I've been considering it but don't want to get halfway through and peter out...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your Christmas quilt all finished. Is there hand quilting in its future? I'm still working on the shoo fly quilt. I've got a few more blocks to piece.
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to get that book as my next UFO Finishes reward to myself... I love the whimsical look of them so much. They actually might turn into too much of a good thing! I'm addicted to Christmas fabric too. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteThe 'think' block is great! I love the variety of prints.
ReplyDeleteYour "think" block is great and will make a lovely pillow. And I really like your Vintage Holiday quilt.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am so good at starting projects. You seem to be doing well on yours. Everything you've started is so pretty. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI really love all the projects, churn dash blocks are one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteOh I can totally relate to the excitement of starting a new project!! I tell myself no new fabric until I finish some wip's up first!! Although, I do agree that it is a good idea not to finish something if you aren't loving it (or turn it into a pillow instead!!) With only so much precious time to sew, make sure it is spent making something you love!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Christmas sewing & crafting is taking place at my house. Worst part is, I can't show it off on the internets because I don't want to spoil any surprises!
ReplyDeleteNo Christmas sewing yet but I have my fabric all ready to go. Your quilt is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI think it's easy to get fed up doing too many letters and it will make a great cushion! I love churn dash blocks and that will look gorgeous in those prints! I made the tree skirt and I'm planning a Christmas tablecloth :)
ReplyDeleteYour vintage quilt is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteI love every project you have going on in this post!!
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