Saturday, March 19, 2016

One UFO bites the dust

Doesn't it feel wonderful when you can mark off a UFO from your list , I know it makes me feel extra happy and pleased with myself  . I believe it is close to two years since I took a workshop at our guild to use a panel to make an attic windows wall hanging . I had this fall panel that my friend Marg had gifted me and I had wanted to use it for something special so this was my big chance . You would think I would get it finished before now but I have a terrible habit of starting new things , I know none of you are guilty of that right ;-) So without further ado here is my completed project .

I really love how this has turned out , it was a great way to showcase a panel and will make a nice statement on my wall come fall although I am in no hurry for that to arrive , lets enjoy some spring weather first or at least get winter over with . 
I also have a hard time throwing the triangles out when making HSTs so I sewed them into pinwheels and made this little mini quilt then I hand quilted it which I enjoyed . 
I am busy as a bee with way too many projects , I will share my progress on those another time , for now it is back to my cutting station ,I am going to cut some fabrics to make blocks to practice FM quilting . I bought a Craftsy class on that subject and want to follow along with the class lessons so might as well do it right and actually learn something . What are you all doing to celebrate International Quilting Day? I hope it is something creative .
 Thanks for stopping by it is always a pleasure to see you .
 hugs Sheila

17 comments:

  1. Love your Attic Windows quilt Sheila... it is very pretty and what a great idea to use up the offcuts of the HSTs to make that cute little mini quilt. Good luck with the FMQ, I am also in the process of practising hard to improve my quilting and I think I am finally getting to grips with it! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  2. That Attic Window is fabulous and that is such a great project for all of those leftover HSTs.

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  3. Both projects are gorgeous. Have fun with the fmq. Hugs,xx

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  4. Yay you for getting so much done! Great projects. Enjoy the FMQ! You'll be awesome at it!

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  5. Beautiful attic window quilt!! And love your using up your triangles mini too!! That is very clever. Good luck with the fmq..we call it free range here in my hiuse as it doesn't always to where I want it to!!!lol!!

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  6. beautiful quilt, and I love that it looks like a circle of green leaves.
    love your mini too. such a shame to throw them out. I have a stash put away to make into a mini too. one day....

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  7. Lovely UFO finish Sheila. Enjoy your FMQ classes. I love your little mini x

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  8. A great finish Sheila - it really does show off that panel beautifully and I love your little mini quilt. Yes, it is a great feeling to cross something off the list - I had a finish yesterday too that has been around for a while. xx

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  9. Congratulations on your finish! That's a wonderful attic window quilt and I like the fall fabric that you chose for the centers. Another great mini quilt-aren't those fun to make?
    Have a great weekend!

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  10. Fabulous UFO finish and a great use of your HST... Have fun at your FMQ lessons...

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  11. Lovely. The attic window has a beautiful way of looking real. I love it.

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  12. I love both projects and congrats for getting a UFO off your list.

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  13. Love the attic window finish. Very pretty and lucky you to be able to check a UFO from the list.

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  14. the attic window is so clever and I love the little mini you made with the scraps - I too don't like throwing mine away
    Hugz

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  15. A great use of the panel Sheila, beautiful finish! The mini is also a good finish...and very cute. Hope you have fun with your quilting class!

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  16. A great use of the panel Sheila, beautiful finish! The mini is also a good finish...and very cute. Hope you have fun with your quilting class!

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