Finish Along 3rd quarter 2016

Even though I had quite a busy quarter with graduation and a few special birthday celebrations, I managed to get most of the projects completed from my Q3 Finish-A-Long list...

1. Cakewalk quilt: done!

2. Caravan tote: done!

3. Coral crochet blanket: done!

4. Elephant Abstractions quilt: all of the 97 paper pieces are cut out and I have made a start on the first 3 pieces of the trunk so just 94 more to go now - no further progress...

5. Coastal Ripples: this is a project carried over from the last quarter using up some leftover yarn from other blankets - still no further progress...

6. Patchwork Swoon: done!

7. Bella Plus baby quilt: done!

8. Dwell houses runner: done!

9. Koala cushion: done!

10. Indie bag: done!

So what I didn't finish may move onto my next Q4 list. Linking up with the 2016 FAL team.

Kirsten.

My Q3 Finish A-Long list

For the third quarter of the Finish-A-Long, I have a few different projects on my to-do list...

1. Cakewalk quilt - using a scrappy mix of Bonnie & Camille prints with a charcoal shot cotton for the background.

2. Caravan tote: For my mothers birthday present which I need to finish up in time for the special day...

3. Coral crochet blanket: it is still winter here and I am enjoying doing crochet of an evening.

4. Elephant Abstractions quilt: all of the 97 paper pieces are cut out and I have made a start on the first 3 pieces of the trunk - just 94 more to go now....

5. Coastal Ripples: this is a project carried over from the last quarter using up some leftover yarn from other blankets.

6. Patchwork Swoon: I love the colours in "Canyon" by Kate Spain so have begun to make a Patchwork Swoon quilt using the pattern by Thimbleblossoms.

7. Bella Plus quilt: I started another baby quilt using the Plus quilt pattern by Kelly @ Jeliquilts. This time I have some Lotta Jansdotter "Bella" fabrics with some coordinating orange prints and a light grey background.

8. Dwell houses runner: This is a Christmas in July project using some Scandinavian Christmas prints.

9. One of Kristy @ Quiet Plays patterns that I have wanted to make for a while is the cute Koala from the Zoo series.

10. Indie bag: This is a cute bag design from Amy @ During Quiet Time made from one of my favourite fabric ranges, Indie by Pat Bravo. This has been a WiP for some time as I have the hand stitching to do still...

So there is my Top 10 list for the FAL Q3 list for this year. Linking up with the 2016 FAL team.

Kirsten.

Q4 2015 Finish-A-Long report

Time again the final quarter check-in for this year! I manged to get most of the projects on my Q4 Finish-A-Long list done, but there are a few more which might be added to my next to-do list...

1. Sea glass ripple blanket : done!

2.Goody Goody sewing kit: done!

 3. Raggy Edge quilt:  done! 

4.  Scooped bag: done!

5. Pineapple runner: done!

6. Passport/Travel wallet :  done!

7. A bunch of Pretty Zippy's for gifts using the pattern by Peta @ She Quilts A lot - done!.

8. Tula Pink true colors swap: done!

9. Christmas Tree runner: using a pattern from LPQ magazine #14 - done! 

10. Hexie mini - tried my first EPP hexagons and quilted them in the style of Nicole @ Modern Handcraft  - done!

11.  Skipping stones quilt - I did manage to get the top done for the blue version of this quilt but it still needs to be quilted/bound so this is going back on my list for next year!

12. Koala quilt: done!

13. Hexie pillow: more EPP hexagons to make a pillow using a pattern from LPQ mag #14 this time using some fun gray and yellow fabrics - I have made the hexgons and hand stitched them together but haven't gotten any further...

 14. Noodlehead Super tote: done!

15. Tribal woodland "Plus" quilt : done!

So I am pretty happy with what I got done this quarter! Linking up with Adrianne @ On The Windy Side.
Kirsten.

Goals for the Quarter 4 FAL!

I have quite a few projects on my Q4 Finish-A-Long list as some of these need to be made in time for Christmas...

1. Sea glass ripple blanket - I would like to do another crochet ripple blanket but this time in some lovely cool blues and greens. Again, I am using the tutorial by Lucy @ Attic 24 for this blanket.

2.Goody Goody sewing kit: I made one of these recently for a friend and really need one of my own:)

3. Raggy Edge quilt: I have a Fat eighth bundle of Miss Kate flannel ready to cut into for this quilt using the tutorial by Bloom.

4.  Scooped bag:  I made these blocks recently when I tested the "Scooped" quilt pattern for Sam from Missy Mack Creations and would like to use them in a panel for a summery tote.

5. Pineapple mini: I am planning using this cute design by Sassafras lane designs for Dear Stella to sew up a few of these blocks to make into a table runner for a summery Christmas present.

6. Passport wallets:  travel themed gift for my father's birthday  - I have some of this lovely Tim Holtz Expedition fabric ready to use...

7. A bunch of Pretty Zippy's for Christmas pressies using the pattern by Peta at She Quilts A lot.

8. Tula Pink true colors swap....I have decided on a pattern for this which I hope my partner will like.

9. Xmas runner: using a pattern from LPQ magazine #14.

10. Hexie mini - these are the very first hexagons that I have sewn and I would like to try to quilt them in the style of Nicole @ Modern Handcraft .

11.  Skipping stones quilts - I posted a few weeks ago about these blocks so hoping to make some more progress this quarter...

12. Koala quilt: a gift for a new baby girl using the smaller size of the "Abracadabra" pattern by Bloom.

13. Hexie pillow - more hexagons to make a pillow using a pattern from LPQ mag #14 this time using some fun gray and yellow fabrics.

 14. Noodlehead Super tote: using some Aussie themed fabrics.

15. And a last minute addition to my list is another quilt! There is a fun QAL starting on IG (#chelepluscheleqal) using the "Plus" quilt pattern by Jeliquits so I thought I might join in and use some Tribal Woodland fabrics along with a few other coordinates....

Linking up with Adrianne @ On The Windy Side.
Kirsten.