My progress for last week was as follows:
What was used:
- pieced NICU #3 and #4 approx. 3 yards stash
- pieced 2 backs and found 2 fabrics ok for NICU backs approx. 5 yards stash
- pieced bindings for all 4 NICU quilts approx. 1 yard stash
What was received in:
- backing fabric 4 yards
- background fabric 2 yards
- 2 novelty FQ's 1/2 yard
Total for this past week: 9 yards used and 6.5 yards in. Cool...I thought I might go positive there with more in than out. I'm a happy camper!
I was able to accomplish all my goals last week...I finished up the 4 little quilts for the hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They were fun cuz I tried a couple of new techniques yet didn't commit to a big quilt.
And the best news for last! I pieced a total of 16 (yes, 16!) log cabin blocks. my goal was 6 and boy, I was on a roll. Here is the stack and for fun, placed on the design wall (sorry for the wonky picture)
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Goals for next week:
- piece more log cabin blocks (I need 36 total)
- shop the stash and cut for Greg's graduation quilt
- shop the stash and cut for Julie's nieces' quilt
- wash and piece back for QOV quilt
I'm keeping my goals a little light this week as I have brownie scout stuff to do and my portion of a guild meeting to get ready for. Last year, Julie asked if I could make a few quilts for her nieces. One was to be a 'Florida' quilt with blues, torquoise, greens, dolphins and seashells. Check out this
strippy quilt on Bonnie's site...you have to scroll down a bit. Talk about made to order...wow! Is that perfect or what? This is also a year of many graduations. Greg (my nephew) graduated from Western Michigan University in December 2007. So at Christmas, I asked if he would like a quilt as a belated gift. He said, "Yes" and picked this quilt out of this book to be done in blacks and golds (school colors)
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I also have two nieces and one nephew (one more college and two high shool) that will be graduating in June 2008. I know, I have my quilty work already piled up 'til summer :)