Thursday, March 30, 2017

1st Quarter update

17 UFOs in 2017

Thanks Meredithe(17 UFOs in 2017) for the continuous encouragement and request for updates.

1. quilt of valor--at the quilter and I have begun the plans for the  presentation

2.  crib quilt- sandwiched and hand basted
 Used the orange for backing


4.  Remake of 2 shirt -- 1 completed......looked like a sack on me.....put in the goodwill bag

5.  complete 6 garments for me-4 complete, 1 in progress
red dress and kimono jacket


9  complete


10.  long story....short
hand pieced around maybe in the 40's- given to me
I pin basted, started hand quilting with hoop......changed to no hoop
had too many puckers in backing....ripped all out
now re-thread basted.....will learn to use that hoop



12   modern log cabin- started
Not a lot of completes but good progress......for the ADD Nana
I had several customer alterations and projects that I did get out the door.




8 comments:

  1. A wonderful amount of progress. March was a great month for you

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    1. Oh, that has been since Jan.....I do not work fast enough to get it done in March....but I keep plodding along.

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  2. My goodness you have been busy Nana, I hate sewing for my self LOL I just love the colours you are using in your modern log-cabin it's going to be a stunner. Cheers Glenda

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    1. Thanks, I am excited about doing the log cabin.....I am determined to learn to sew for myself.....I put lots in the goodwill sack because I get frustrated when I can't get it to fit. Maybe someone benefits.

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  3. I love the modern log cabin - the colours really pop!

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  4. Great progress. I had to try a few different hoops to figure out what worked best for me. I think the key was to not have it too tight in the hoop. Good luck

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  5. Looks like you made great progress this month! Beautiful QOV top!

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  6. You've done so much, Nana! Great progress - keep it going!!

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