I was able to complete my December challenge quilt and then had company here for Christmas to help with a photo.
This quilt was a two month challenge -- I completed the top in September and this month I met my challenge of getting it quilted and bound. It was quite a challenge for me to quilt one this large on my sewing machine, so I kept it simple and did some "in the ditch" quilting. I found the free pattern for this at
Judy's site.
The back is a combination of homespun and flannel. The quilt is for my nephew Dan, so he can decide if he wants to keep his toes warm with the flannel end or flip it to the top when his head is feeling cold.
It's fun for me to see how much I accomplished in 2011 -- thanks to the challenge from
Judy of Patchwork Times. In addition to the twelve monthly challenges, I managed to squeeze in a few baby quilts along with two lap quilts.
Two of the quilts still need to be quilted -- on those my challenge was only to complete the top. The quilting and binding has gone onto my 2012 challenge list.
Now if only I can resist the urge to buy more fabric and continue stitching at this pace, I may be able to substantially reduce my fabric stash in this lifetime. If I live at least as long as my parents.
Amazing! Great finish to a very good year. Resisting new fabric requires serious discipline. Wishing you luck. 8 )
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed, Carol! I didn't do all 12 on my 2011 UFO challenge list, but it made me focus, and helped to get several done. I love that top quilt -- was that a Judy Laquidara pattern? Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteDan is going to LOVE that quilt! All of these are so amazing. What a fun feeling to accomplish so much in a year and have a record of it too.
ReplyDeleteReally nice Carol! When did we have THAT much snow?? Sure looks pretty too! :-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Congratulations on all of your finishes this year, and best of luck in 2012. Happy New Year! :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the great completions! This one is beautiful and is sure to be loved by your nephew!
ReplyDeleteLove all the browns--lucky nephew! Congrats on meeting all the challenges you set and good luck for future months!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! Congratulations on finishing so many of your UFOs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a good finishing year! (Not sure what it takes to stop buying fabric--I guess to have more willpower and determination than I have--but good luck with that!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish for the year and I love the snow I see also. We live in "tropical" NC - unbelievable weather. Judy C
ReplyDeleteLove your collage of projects...very inspiring!
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