Tuesday, March 28, 2017

March Goals Update

March is coming to a close. Will it go out like a lamb? 
After mild weather for most of winter, which spoiled us, Mr. Winter came back just  a week before the official end. We got quite a bit of snow!
March was a short sewing month for me as we headed to visit our kids for 10 days in warmer weather!
However, I did work to accomplish my goals! 
My first goal was to complete my leader/ender baby quilt for donation to 
Project Linus. 
This quilt used squares that I over cut for my niece's 1st baby quilt and sat around my sewing room for way too long. She is 2 1/2 years old. 
The pink is very light so I emphasized the greens.
The quilting is concentric squares around the mini pieced squares and loops in the border. 
It is labeled and ready for donation! Finishes at 34" x 39 1/2"
My second goal was to finish piecing the Elephant Parade quilt and get it to the flimsy stage. 
I love how this quilt is turning out. I just had to add a unexpected pop of color. It is Kona cotton Wasabi. Lorna over at Sew Fresh Quilts does a great job with her tutorials. These blocks are fun to make!
I ordered this fabric for the backing. It just arrived! I have some work to do!
My third goal for March was to decide on the pattern for the modern wedding quilt I will be making. I'm going to use a pattern from this book. 
The couple lives in the city so....
I will be making the quilt using the City Bank pattern. 

5 comments:

  1. Dawn, I love the Project Linus quilt. How sweet it is and generous of you to donate your skills and time and love. I love this elephant quilt every time I see one of them. Can't wait to see the fabrics you choose for the City Bank quilt.

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  2. What a fun finish the linus quilt is. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congratulations on your finish.

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  3. Good job on your finishes Dawn !! Your little families of elephants are adorable. We did not get that last dump of snow... It was a very mild winter here. Sometimes I'm happy about that , sometimes I'm sad. As I have always lived in the midwest I love a good snowstorm! On to April showers bring May flowers : ) Tulips here are already 5-6' high. Janita

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  4. Love your finish, and those elephants.....wow. Visiting kids is the fun part of life and then there is quilting.

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  5. Pretty quilts. Looking forward to seeing your City Bank quilt also :)

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Sweet sentiments