UFO #7 (Aug.) - DONE

I thought I was doing so well--and then I looked at the posts that are published and realized that I am definitely an underachiever!!  Way to go, everyone--so many have multiple projects posted for August.

I made my August quilt early in the month--Kakudo, a free pattern on the Kona site--and was feeling pretty smug.  I even used the Moda Marble I ordered to go with my focus fabric (it wasn't the color I had a bit of, but it matched the focus fabric).  And then I realized that Kakudo wasn't the August UFO!!  Oh, well, I'm sure it was on my "b" or "c" list.  Now it's moved to the longarm stack.

Neither picture really shows the "true" color--the poinsettias are bronze and gold and the orange-looking fabric is actually a cinnamon color.

Then I needed to make a QOV for a brave young man who stepped on an IED in Afghanistan and who has already undergone 14 surgeries--and has many more to go.  I feel so sorry that he has to go through the pain and suffering, but his attitude is so good.  I used the Carpenter Star pattern--it is pieced, quilted, and mailed.

And then I got word that 2 more QOVs were needed for the families of the platoon God is assembling in heaven.  They are both pieced--and, yes, I did use the Labyrinth pattern so I guess I did finish my August UFO!  They are ready to be loaded on the longarm tomorrow.  (I'm glad I bought patriotic fabric when we went to the city!!)

They are both exactly the same, but the backings will probably be different.  I embroidered the labels for all 3 of the QOVs at the same time--just need to get the quilting done.

I also made 2 10-inch blocks for a quilt to be given to the lady who has been the guiding light for our quilting guild.  Her husband has Alzheimer's, and she and her son will be putting him in a care home.  It has been really difficult for her.

Anyway, I'm making a Cherry Cobbler now and have 2 loaves of zucchini bread cooling.  It's a busy time of the year--how did I get everything done before I retired?!

STASH REPORT - Week 34, 2012

Used this Week: 7 yards
Added this Week: 13 3/4 yards

Used year to Date: 158 5/6 yards
Added Year to Date: 69 1/4 yards 

Net Stash Decrease for 2012:  89 1/2 yards

Whoops!  My total stash decrease went backwards--perhaps it doesn't know that it is supposed to go the other way!  Oh, well--there's always next week to try to reach 100 yards.  My excuse is that I bought more patriotic fabrics--10.25 yards--and that I will start another 2 QOVs this week.  I wish we had no more need for QOV quilts, but until that time, I will need red/white/blue fabrics.  May God bless our troops.

 

I also bought a yummy Asian-type print in roses and pinks (my favorite colors).  I will be thinking about what pattern to use with it while I'm piecing the QOVs.  I will post a picture of the QOV I just finished before mailing it. 

 

 

STASH REPORT - Week 33, 2012

Used this Week: 14 1/3 yards
Added this Week: 0 yards

Used year to Date: 151 5/6 yards
Added Year to Date: 55 1/2 yards 

Net Stash Decrease for 2012:  96 1/3 yards

Yea--reduced that stash this week!!   I have 2 more borders to put on my August UFO, and the backing to make--my numbers should be good next week, too.  In addition, I pieced a QOV top and made the backing this week.  I will put it on the longarm today and will get a label embroidered.  Our troops are my heroes!

STASH REPORT - Week 32, 2012

Used this Week: 0 yards
Added this Week: 3 yards

Used year to Date: 137 1/2 yards
Added Year to Date: 55 1/2 yards 

Net Stash Decrease for 2012:  82 yard

Well, my numbers finally changed--but not for the better!!  I added 3 yards, 1.5 of cinnamon and 1.5 of burnt orange Moda Marbles.  Neither actually match the one I was trying to match; however, both/either will work with the focus fabric I have for August's UFO.  Now I just have to get started!

STASH REPORT - Week 31, 2012

Used this Week: 0 yards
Added this Week: 0 yards

Used year to Date: 137 1/2 yards
Added Year to Date: 52 1/2 yards 

Net Stash Decrease for 2012:  85 yards
And another week without anything new to report!  I did order some fabric from Hancock's of Paducah to use in UFO #7 (August)--piecing from stash presents some shortages!  I ordered 2 different colors of Moda Marbles because I didn't save the selvage so I wasn't sure which color I needed.