I didn’t participate in the FAL for Q3 because for one my blog was still offline at that moment and I was also very busy planning & packing for my big South Africa trip. Though I did write a “Catch-Up” post shortly after in August which to me was my FAL list.
Did I manage as much as I had hoped? Of course not :) But I thing I did get back into my kind of routine and also more intentional about my #30minssewingdaily. I still have to work on the blogging routine though.
I wanted to keep my main guideline, the “no starting something new” rule.” Did I keep it? No, I through it overboard just six days later. I decided a “finish two to start something new” rule would serve me better. Was I strict with that one? You guessed correctly: No, I wasn’t.
Finished
„Change“ aka Technicolorgalaxy
This one was almost finished when I started my first new project. And I did finish it in the same month so it counts for me. The trick is to just adjust the rules to your liking :))) I posted about it here
Finished
Pixelated Heart – A Comfort Pillow
This is one of my new projects. I just had to start it when I heard someone close has been in the hospital for weeks. She definitely needed a comfort pillow. There is no blog post but I added it to the gallery. If you missed the Instagram pictures you can catch up here
Projects
All my current WIPs
No. 1 – Ocean Waves
(since Q2/2016)
Back from longarmer
Waiting to be bound.
No. 2 – “Nonconformist”
(since Q3/2017)
No. 3 – EADS Quilt
(since Q2/2018)
Received more bee blocks.
Need to count and plan.
No. 4 – Whirly Girl
(since Q3/2017)
Sewed a few blocks.
Still “secret”, waiting for pattern testing phase.
No. 5 – “Good Wishes” Bee Quilt
(since Q3/2017)
No. 6 – Wanta Fanta Quilt
(since Q3/2016)
No. 7 – Plusquilt
(since Q1/2017)
No. 8 – The last Sew Together Bag
(since Q3/2017)
No. 9 – Grete – A Wallet
(since Q2/2017)
No. 10 – Four Patch Quilt
(since Q3/2018)
No. 11 – Ghost Quilt
(since Q3/2018)
NEW
Columns finished, needs sashing…
No. 12 – Oakshot Pillows
(since Q3/2018)
NEW
Pillow fronts are finished.
I changed my main guideline to “finish two to start something new” but still didn’t manage to comply :) I finished one project, but started three new ones. At least I finished one of those, too. So in total I still added a project. Lol. But I made good progress and had lots of fun.
And now I will kick some projects to the finish line because I “need” to start three more!
Best wishes
xo Melanie
Linking up at Finish Along Q4 2018 @ She Can Quilt
You’ve got some beauties in the works. I do hope you finish up your Ocean Waves, I like that you’ve got both warm and cool colors like currents in the ocean. Good luck!
We do what we can, right? Love the little quilt – lots of nice movement!
Hey, you keep your deadlines at work. Quilting and creating is about chasing those squirrels. And as long as you are having fun, making beautiful things and inspiring others, I’d say you are a successful. Wishing you lots of love and quilty hugs. I do hope to see you finish a few things!!!
Lovely projects. Looking forward to seeing your finishes. Thanks for sharing your strategy. I’m having trouble since I took so many classes and have partially finished pieces :P
Wow! I really love your projects, and looks like your almost-finished Ocean Waves has a really pretty backing.