Dec & Jan SKoW officially done - Yay!!

Hi y'all ... Chooky, I am so sorry I haven't posted this until now (it really was ready to post beginning of last weekend ... I just didn't get to it *oops!

I have now (finally) finished all the last components for both Dec & January SKoW requirements - Yay!

I'm kinda hoping that I can just make the next lot of stripping (between the rows), instead of the bottom piece, and keep going along that way to count towards each subsequent month, as I'm feeling really anxious about making the top & bottom strips before the middle section is all done ... craziness, really!

I was hoping to get a little more done (I have four more blocks & the rest of the stripping to go), but the next 2.5 weeks will have to be more dedicated to my uni than finishing this off ... Sad really, because my new light-box arrived on the weekend!!!  But assignments and an exam need to be put higher on the priority list right now.

... Oh! I almost forgot!! ... I also finished off the TTS bag everyone, uptodate with the program, did last month (was made as a swap item) ...

December Complete

I finally got my DECEMBER Block Finished :)

So hard to take photos of this quilt, Isn't It.  Let's hope I can get back into the sewing room tomorrow to get January Block finished too :)

December in June

It's taken me a while and I don't know why?  

It's been such a great way to spend the start of my long weekend.

 I've also managed to keep up-to-date with my blocks

June blocks are now complete

First of my July block completed too.

Making Progress - December and January Finished

Sunday was a lovely wet drizzly day here, so was perfect for stitching. I had been struggling to get a day where I could make a big mess while putting some sashings together so that I could finish December and January's sections.  Finally the day had arrived.

So, what have I achieved?

I made all the sashings for the quilt, except for the top row, which needs a stitchery to be completed, and pieced all the squares for the second column of blocks.  December is completed.

Rather appropriate, given the weather.

I also tailored the suitcase block to suit me.  I changed "Rome" to "Paris" and "USA" to "IOM" (Isle of Man).  I haven't been to New Zealand, but plan to in the next few years, so I left that there.

January's blocks are also finished.

Like everyone else, I have found it hard to get a photo once it was all sewn together.

The bottom sashing is completed, but was too hard to show in the photo, so please tick me off for the two months.

My plan was to be up to date by the end of February – I still have 2 days to go, but it is not looking very promising.  Then again, if I really make an effort….we’ll see.

Cheers

Janice

http://jannimary.blogspot.com/

December Blocks

Hi all, long time no post. I have finished my December blocks but was waiting the post once January's were done too but I am currently having a daisy phobia. All those skinny petals together with my dodgy needleturn skills & suddenly I'm busy elsewhere.

Anyway, I've promised my self to get on to those petals tonight while watching the latest Planet of the Apes movie (my mum's favourite so thought I better keep up the tradition for her).

I am loving December's blocks now the row is together.

As you can see I turned my patty cakes into a big slab of sponge with raspberry jam in the middle, raspberry icing, a blob of cream & strawberries. At first I thought my design genes were on holiday with my needleturn genes but now it is finished, I quite like it.

My favourite block so far is the travel block. It really started to appeal to me once I personalised the name & destinations. Of course a bag that size would only fit my quilting & knitting supplies for the trip, hence the Quilter Abroad label. I always pack those first, books second, presents third & then clothes, toiletries etc. On top goes a pictures of Brutus & Honey to put on my bedside table where ever the trip is taking me.

So for January the chocolates block is done & the stitchery for the daisy, so going to put on my big girl pants tonight & get that daisy done. I'm really enjoying doing the piecing between the blocks & adding a bit of colour to all the beautiful neutrals. It's on the agenda to do the side piecing too this weekend. Wish me luck!

Happy stitching
Tracee xx

December, January, February ..... all done!!!

Wow .... what a great day I have had!!!  Stitching away happily ..... and this little baby didn't let me down!!    This has been a great workout for my new friend "Bliss"!!

And so now Miss Chooky ....... what have we here????    December, January and February (yes .... that's February's bottom binding hanging over the line there too!!)   Whew!!!!   Now I can get onto some other projects I have to do in the next couple of weeks and not worry about missing February deadline!!    Thanks Chooky for cracking the whip ..... I have had a fantastic day!!   Amazing what you can do with a day away from the office and no phones ringing!!

And by the way ... is it just me or is everyone having trouble taking photos of such a loooooooong project????   I took it over to the next door clothesline .... the wind was blowing .... the puppy was wanting to help .... and this is trying to get it to stay still for just a moment!!    At least the rain had stopped!!    Happy stitching everyone ....... Fiona H xx

My December Blocks

I've had a very productive day getting my SAL up-to-date.

I fixed my jeans error.

I enjoyed cups of tea while stitching my Cup of Tea

My Suitcase is a reflection of my Christmas holidays

I even got my first January Block completed too

Enjoy your next working week ladies and I'll keep in touch. Fiona :)

December Blocks - SKOW

I have finished my December blocks.  I am addicted.  This quilt is so much fun to make.  Here are a few split up pictures

 I had to include Canada on my suitcase as that is where I am from and I love it here!  I also want to visit all the other places listed on the suitcase as well!

and one below - the whole row held up by my daughter, Emily

I have finished stitching my January blocks and am just stitching the strips beside!

Lori, Leaskdale, Ontario Canada

Frames

I finished the frames for december's block. The quilt is growing!!!

December strip

I'm here! I made december blocks and strip! I falled in love with this quilt while I was putting it together. Anni Downs is a genius!!! :)

December Blocks Finished

December blocks finished and only a few days late! I am loving doing this quilt...another beautiful Anni design. I am having trouble getting a decent pic being so long and taking it outside wasn't an option beacuse it was quite windy...so I have created a collage of each block

Now I think it really is time for a cuppa! Lol!

Lisa

Holidays suit case

I finished the holidays suitcase. I heart acid green with caramel brown! I want them to be the dominant colours of the quilt. I play to make my family choose thir preferite block... so interesting to know! And at the moment, what is your preferite?

Old cozy blue jeans

I made the block of the blue jeans! Everyone hearted it. I didn't have enough blue, because I'm working with charm pack ant the blue jeans is very long, so I opted for a prints from 70s in acid green with flowers... do you like it?

Pepe

December Done!!

Here is my December homework done - only 3 days late!!  I really enjoyed putting this together although it did take a bit longer than I thought with all those little 1 1/2" squares!!    And it proved to be difficult to photograph ... but here it is!!

A view of the top half!

And the bottom section!!  I'm on to January now and loving it!!   Happy New Year to everyone and may all your stitches be peaceful!  xx Fiona H