January Projects

 I'm trying to keep the total number of projects down for each month.  Not always easy for me.

Each year I join in with the APQ UFO Challenge.  This month's number was 12.  This UFO was a jelly roll quilt I started a few years ago...okay more than a few years ago.  I had 16 blocks made and need to make an additional 40 blocks.  Well I got them made, sewed them into a quilt top and actually got it quilted and bound.  The jelly roll used was called Ugly Sweater.

Other projects are:

1.  Fig Tree's "Autumn Frolic" BOM

These are blocks for month 4.  I wasn't going to sign up for any more BOMs, but Autumn is my favorite time of year so I just had to sign up.

2.  Celebrating Mary Brown.  I'm really behind on this so I'm trying to get at least one block a month finished.

This is one of my favorites. 

3.  January Mini.

4.  Ladies Aid Blocks 6 & 7

5.  Red and Green Quilt

All of the above projects were started last year.  Here are a couple of projects I started this year.

1.  Pat Sloan's "Sweet Dreams" BOW.

2.  Last year I signed up for Fig Tree's "Little Fig Boxes".  I just received the last box.  I made a table runner from the first box.  The second box was Autumn themed.  Today I finished sewing the top together.  I need to add borders and then quilt it.  I hope to have it finished to show you next month.  It is called Acorn Woods.

Well, that's it for January.  It feels so good to get back to sewing.  I continue feeling better and hope this continues.  I go for my three month checkup with my Urologist on Tuesday.  I'm hoping to get more good news.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you are getting time to get some sewing done.

Hugs, Cathy

It's a Beautiful Day

 In the Neighborhood.  The sun is shining and the snow and ice is melting.  It's going to be hard to go to my basement sewing room.  But I have lots to do.

A few things to share.

1.  January Mini.  I forgot to share it last month.

This mini is approximately 4" x 6".  I made a bunch of these for Christmas presents.  All different.  I adore moose so last month I made this for me.

2.  Ready for Spring.  Jen Gaston has started a new block of the week quilt on facebook.  I love her designs.

Her design used wool on a cotton background.  I chose to do mine using cotton on cotton and did needle turn applique.  There will be a total of 9 blocks.

3.  Pat Sloan's Home Is....

This is block 4.  You got the option of a dog or a cat.  This represents our dog Sammie.

4.  Annabelle BOM

I finished all 18 blocks for the next border.  This month there will 18 blocks of a different pattern to complete this border.

Today I am going to be working on Barbara Brackman's Hands All Around BOM.  I'm making one block each of the different sizes.  16", 12", and 8".  When finished I should have enough blocks for a couple of quilts.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Stay safe and get some sewing done.

Hugs, Cathy