January’s Quilt UFO Buster Update

Quilt UFO Buster Update

January’s Project is complete; well, at least the top is finished. One Quilt UFO Buster, I can check off my quilt project list. I can’t say that I enjoyed it exactly, though. But the good news is that it is done, and I don’t have to make another one. I love the pattern; I don’t love my results. Those sketchy edges get me every time.

How is your progress going? For me, I have to squeeze in time. I would love to escape for a weekend quilting retreat, but it looks like that will have to wait. Hopefully, 30 minutes here and there will continue to help me be productive.

Bonus Pattern – Quilt UFO Buster

Due to my frustration with the quilt, I opted not to make more blocks. This resulted in utilizing another pattern, so all those pinned layers do not go to waste.

I used the pattern by H.D. Designs called 4 Patch Stacked Posies. I tried to locate the designer to link to her website, but it looks like the web address is no longer active. A quick search will provide links for purchase.

One thing I learned from this pattern is that when you wonder if you’ve turned a square the wrong way, stop and look! Guess who didn’t? When I was done, I found three incorrect blocks. Guess how many times I thought I should probably check – yep, you guessed it, three!

Sashings and Cornerstones

Once I made the blocks, which were quick and straightforward, I decided to add sashings with an accent color. The same accent color is used for the cornerstones. This quilt could easily be completed in a weekend once you are familiar with the layering, pinning, and cutting process.

I was kind of flying by the seat of my pants when I decided to put this quilt together. There wasn’t a plan when I started. The quilt guided my process. While the high contrast with black, white, and red isn’t my first choice, I have someone in mind for this quilt.

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I would love to see what you are working on this month. Feel free to comment below or share on my Facebook page.

Until next time.

You may be interested in these posts on Unfinished Projects and Quilting UFOs.

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