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Re: post May UFO's here.

paddyd — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:48 GMT

Great ideas for rule changes, I can't even seem to get one done :( Doggone work keeps getting in the way :( I think I need to win the lottery so I don't have to work LOL

However, I did get a top finished for a baby quilt for a friend (unfortunately, it doesn't count as a UFO as I started it in January)

Re: post May UFO's here.

quiltmom101 — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:08:32 GMT

Patti, I hope you find some time to work on your UFO's. I get distracted way to easily by new projects, I'm really trying to finish more of the ones I've already started. NO NEW PROJECTS for me in May, I've started to many new ones already this year. Now i need to pick a UFO (or 2) for this month and get busy! Hopefully photo's coming shortly.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

quiltmom101 — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:03:37 GMT

Star, that is pretty. It looks like you have a lot done already. It looks like you'll be busy making all the sashing pieces, I like the friendship star that form from the sashing/cornerstones. Looking forward to seeing progress soon.

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patti.cockfield — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:48:29 GMT

I think we might have a couple rule changes. One, if you are the only one to post a completed UFO for the month, you get the prize, even if you won the raffle before. Also for the 6 and 12 month prizes, if anyone has completed 6 within that time period, even if not one a month, they go on the list for that raffle. And if no one does that, at 6 months and 12 months, the one who has the most wins!

I am still hoping to catch up on my UFOs. I keep getting distracted, but now that I am down to 2 days of work a week, I might actually start completing some. My goal for the year is still to complete 12.

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DOQuilting — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:10:34 GMT

So pretty Star.

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Star — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:06:19 GMT

Michelle, that sounds like a great idea to be able to roll the design wall up and out of the way.

Here is a picture of my April / May / ??? UFO in progress

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Michelleicurn — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:43:29 GMT

That is sort of what I was thinking to do. I have the flannel with a plastic backing. Was thinking to make a pocket in the top and add a thin curtain rod that I can roll it up on? Still envisioning it. Husband is going to put some type of holder on the wall near ceiling so I can hang it but roll when going to retreats. I saw one that just hangs over a door with over the door hooks, like those that hold a wreath.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

Star — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:31:42 GMT

[quote user="Michelle"]

Star, , how did you make your design wall? I'm working on one now and want others opinions on how they like theirs.

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Like Judy said, plain flannel works great. I just bought six yards, cut in half and sewed together, ironed the seam, nailed to the wall. Wish I would have known about the cork board. I see a revision coming once this quilt is off. Also, it's in my bedroom. I only had to move one small bookcase and wall hanging. I have a one level house, so not too bad.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

jstquilting — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:13:34 GMT

[quote user="Michelle"]

Star, , how did you make your design wall? I'm working on one now and want others opinions on how they like theirs. [/quote]

Michelle. I simply put corkboard on the wall and a Fons and Porter flannel design wall over it. Plain flannel will do just as well, or a flannel backed table cloth, I just happened to get the F&P with a 50% off coupon. With the soft cork backing, I can easily pin things to the design wall when needed. I found a large roll of cork at a thrift store and used double stick mounting tape. I put hooks at the top to attach the flannel to.

I am thinking of making a tri-fold wall that I can put up as needed as I need a second design wall but no more wall space.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

Michelleicurn — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:56:34 GMT

Star, , how did you make your design wall? I'm working on one now and want others opinions on how they like theirs.

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DOQuilting — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:36:44 GMT

[quote user="Jacy"]I think these birthday blocks became a ufo because I didn't like the way I was setting them together. I got a new idea and I liked it much better and it didn't take too long to make it a completed top, 73x88".[/quote]

I love it Jacy. The setting showcases each block quite nicely.

I working my way back slowly.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

Star — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:11 GMT

Jacy, great setting for your blocks. That is so creative.

I did not get as far as I wanted on my April UFO, too many distractions. I did get a new design wall made and my blocks sorted and in place. I'm still working on the sashing and starts. So, for May my goal is sashing and stars. It wouldn't be so tough if this was not such a scrappy quilt. No two of the same fabrics are supposed to touching. Which is a lot of planning for me. And it's spring with all the yard work, and I'm still in physical therapy through May, and I do have a date here and there. Lots of excuses..... Oh, I forgot the other ten projects I am working on too. Lol...

Ill try to post photo of UFO in progress.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

jndhoerr — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:27:10 GMT

[quote user="Jacy"]these birthday blocks[/quote]

Looking good as always Jacy. Really love the setting you've decided on.

I've been a slug again this month....too many gardens to revive and weed. What I love about UFO's is they are patient....waiting their turn.....hoping to make it to the top of the pile. If I only had more hours and energy in a day.........

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

quiltmom101 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:50:23 GMT

Kris, I'm sorry you haven't been able to do much sewing, I hope your back is co-operating better now.

I think these birthday blocks became a ufo because I didn't like the way I was setting them together. I got a new idea and I liked it much better and it didn't take too long to make it a completed top, 73x88".

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

DOQuilting — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:46:19 GMT

[quote user="Jacy"]It's been so quiet on this thread. Busy working on your UFO's, or distracted by spring?[/quote]

Neither. After my back went out I haven't done much in the sewing room. I've done some hand work but can't handle anything major. All progress halted this month.

[quote user="Jacy"]Here's my UFO for April, birthday blocks From Feb 2012.[/quote]

I like your blocks.

I have some b'day blocks stashed away as well. I hoped to pull them out for next month but not so sure now.

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

quiltmom101 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:51:20 GMT

It's been so quiet on this thread. Busy working on your UFO's, or distracted by spring?

Here's my UFO for April, birthday blocks From Feb 2012. I need to make 2 blocks for a 4X5 layout. These blocks are not all 12 1/2", they are between 12 and 13", so hopefully adding a border to each block will help even them out without it being too noticeable.

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empeywl — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:07:56 GMT

I got the package today Patti.

I love the fabrics.

I have a panel that I needed fabric for. the red corn print and the horse shoe print on black will be perfect for that project.

Thank you

Re: Post your April UFOs here.

patti.cockfield — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:54:16 GMT

Nice Michelle, when did you first start it and how large is it?

Re: post your March UFO's here.

patti.cockfield — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:50:31 GMT

Wendy, your package should arrive Monday.

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DOQuilting — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:27:52 GMT

Good grief. QCA does not seem to want me to congratulate Wendy.

Post Pending Moderation, duplicate post, or the site is not available. All these errors are such a turn off.