February Quilt UFOs
Now it is time to review what I accomplished in January for the Quilt UFOs. One month down, and I am happy with the progress, especially with the foundation piecing project. This gives me hope that I will finish it this year. Breaking it down into small pieces makes it more enjoyable. While I love the looks of the patterns, the work involved can be daunting. Wait until I have to take all the paper off the back; what a mess that will be.
Mariner’s Star & 4th of July Foundation Piecing
In January, I divided the foundation piecing projects up into 12 zip bags. This makes it a grab-and-go project and so much easier – no thought or overthinking on what to do. Months ago, I pinned fabrics with each block. That saved me a lot of work. I was able to complete what I needed for January, and now the pressure is on to repeat that process for February.
The results do make me excited to see the project completed! I love the way the batiks create texture in both of these quilts.
Jack’s Chain
Numerous 9-Patches completed! It was nice to sit down and create 10 of them each time I had a chance. By focusing on just 10 of them, I wasn’t overwhelmed. Throughout the month, I finished 60 all total. For February, I am hoping to match that number, but it depends on how my free time plays out. At some point, I will need to start adding the triangle pieces to the 9-Patches. That will be the easy part; I will need to be meticulous when it comes to the hexagons.
Machine Quilting – Quilt UFO
The focus for February’s Machine Quilting is a black & white Stack n Whack quilt following Bethany Reynolds’s book. Every day that I was able to work in the sewing room, I focused on finishing two rows of machine quilting. It is amazing how quickly a machine-quilting UFO can become completed.
I have a few larger machine quilting projects to do this winter. It will be nice to complete them and the shelf to become a bit more empty. When I get a bit frustrated with my progress, I remind myself that something is being completed because I had to order another large roll of batting.
Quilt UFOs – Goals, Goals, Goals
It is still early in the year, and I know that the summer months are my busy months with outdoor work. So, making a plan should help me stay on track. At least, that is what I tell myself. Forward progress, right?!?!
Until next time.
You may be interested in these posts on Scrappy Quilts and Row by Row Sampler. In the coming year, there will also be more posts regarding UFOs. I am still working out the details.
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