Finishes: First Peek of Christmas

Wonky Christmas advent Calendar-Front

Wonky Christmas advent Calendar-Back

My first packages for Christmas went out last week.  In one of the boxes is a project that I have literally spent 3 years trying to complete.  I have ripped out the FMQ stitches 3 times; it was pretty much put on the shelf in frustration.  A few weeks ago I felt like I got this burst of energy and it popped in my head that I should make it my goal to get this completed this year.  The stitch done on the front is a swirly loop bit in between the pockets.  This was my very first attempt at making something "wonky" which is why it is not very wonky, haha!  I tried to figure out where I got the idea, but I honestly cannot remember after 3 years.  The Advent calendar went to my Sister-in-law, her husband and family, along
with a quilt for our nephew who is 5 months old!  I was trying to remember why I never sent a quilt for the older children and it finally dawned on me that I hadn't started quilting yet!

I also made a Valentinesy Popover dress to send to my friend's little girl (She has a February Birthday like Miss Z) along with a baby quilt for her newest little one which is due in February.  Being early is definitely a new idea for me!  I find it fantastic that both her girls and mine, who are all second cousins as well, will share a birthday month!  My friend was one of my college housemates for a bit of time but she also happens to be my husband's first cousin as well.  I have two matching dresses for Miss Z, and for one of her other 2nd cousins that I have almost completed.  You can find the pattern for free HERE is you are interested in making one of your own!

I have the FMQ completed for the Time Warp lap Quilt, the binding has been attached, I just need to finish hand-sewing the binding to the front.  I got a little behind as I got the sudden notion to wash all of my fabric in my stash.  Why I decided this on the eve of a coming ice storm I haven't a clue, but, I'd better get back to that and I will save the hand-stitching for when the power goes out instead!

*\o/* Cheers
Shanna



I am linking up this week to:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Fridays with Laura @Quokkaquilts
WHOOP, WHOOP Fridays @Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Link A Finish Friday @ Richard & Tanya Quilt

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

*\o/* Cheers
Shanna

Finish-a-long Fourth Quarter

It's the fourth quarter and I am hoping to get a list up of everything.  I have been away from the computer for a few months so it's pretty much the same list you saw for the 2nd quarter sadly enough.  I have a few things towards the bottom of my list that i did not have time to get pictures taken (I just realized today I needed to put something together if I wanted to link up and I can't move boxes until I am cleared).  I will try to get pictures taken once I am able to pull the boxes out again.  Part of my goal in linking up this list is to have something finished to link up to the Sew It's Finished Blog.  Although I have to admit I might need to work things out working on non-listed items as well.  This has been a rather blank month for me so i am hoping the sewing and quilting will bring me back into myself.

 Wonky Christmas Advent Calendar

Chain Quilt:  Top is complete, back & bindings in process

Red Eye Quilt: (See earlier today's post for new pic, having troubling uploading again)

Time Warp Quilt:  Top is complete, back & bindings in process 

Zig-Zag Quilt

Zag Pillow

Scrappy Hearts Wall hanging 1& 2 (I have pictures of both in progress but cannot find on this computer)

 Blog Hop Pillow

Scattered Triangles Baby Quilt

Crazy Fish Quilt

Sommersalt Quilt

Legacy Sampler Lap Quilt

Party Dress 1

Party Dress 2

Mystery Quilt 1 --greens & Neutrals

Mystery Quilt 2--Christmas

Tea pot table runner

 Martinique Strip Quilt

Modern Squares Table Runner

Rose Star Quilt

Dot Explosion Quilt

I'll Fly Away Quilt

Projects in Progress not enough time to take pics (will try to update in a week if I am allowed):

Dancing Stars Paper piecing Quilt
Hooded Jacket for Ziona
Red Party Dress (w/ Yellow sash)
Legacy Sampler Quilt 2--Martinique (You can see pieces on the
Dark Pink Birthday Party Dress
Baby Shoes 3 pairs (previously pictured)
Holiday happenings table runner
12 Vinyl covered scrap bibs (A post in progress about these but I didn't want to pre-share)
Angel Cross-stitch--On-going
Mini-Plus Quilt

I started using these strips for a trip around the world quilt, but I can't find the stuff I have sewn in time to take a picture.

 So now I have a lot of things I can make!  I know this is a long list, but most will get done just given the time and materials to work on them.  So off I go to do something...which may or not not be on my list, lol.

*\o/* Shanna

Oh...I cannot believe I won a traveling stash box!  I will be posting the box for give-away once I receive it in the mail.  Don't know what a travel stash box is?  then check out this super cool link HERE to find out more about the other 6 traveling boxes!