Monday, 1 April 2013

First Quarter FAL Reckoning

It is time for all of us who are participating in the Finish-a-Long to do a wee reckoning of what we thought we could get done, versus what we actually achieved. I feeling rather chuffed with myself this quarter as it just might rank as my most successful FAL quarter yet.

Here's the link to my post where I predicted what I could get done.

And here is how I did.

1. Layer, baste, quilt and bind Salt Air. Done and dusted in January. Woohoo!


2. Turn diamond hexies into a cushion. It's another success story folks!


3. Make another tote bag with lozenge shaped epp, like one I had made earlier. I made it and tried to give it away, but it still lives here. Suppose that means I need to do another giveaway soon.


4. I had just started cutting a whole pile of fabric, mostly blues and a few brights, which I wanted to turn into a quilt. I did, and I still love it. That pile of cut fabric became my Singing the Blues.

5. It wouldn't be right if I didn't have one fail on my list, and this is it. I carry this project over from quarter to quarter. Mostly because I haven't yet decided what to do with this epp project with no actual purpose other than it seemed like a good idea at the time.


There you have it. Four out of five isn't bad at all in this household. I will be linking this up with our fearless and inimitable leader, Leanne, over at She Can Quilt.


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Coming soon, what I think I might be able to accomplish in the coming three months. Stick around and have a laugh in a few days time.

Susan
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33 comments:

  1. Nicky1 April 2013 at 12:35

    Great quality finishes Susan! Love them all - especially your cushion!

    How about another cushion with the EPP? Or a fabulous tote! Or a quilt - they'd make a great centre for a medallion style quilt and you could add more EPP borders with different shapes so you don't get bored! Finish it in Q2!

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  2. cheeky monkey1 April 2013 at 12:52

    I am scared to look at mine so I leave it until tomorrow!

    I would love to make a tablerunner out of these lovely EEP! Just one more and it will be perfect for my spring table.

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  3. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 12:58

    Successful quarter by all accounts!! I was just looking for inspiration for an EPP or other small project I could take on my travels next week, I think I will try some lozenge shapes... Should keep me busy for a bit!

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  4. QuiltCandy1 April 2013 at 13:03

    Such gorgeous projects Susan, I can't decide which one I love the most! Although I have to say I do LOVE your Salt Air quilt, and that extra little addition of squares that you added on the border :-) What a successful year so far!

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  5. Archie The Wonder Dog1 April 2013 at 13:07

    A great quarter full of lovely projects! I love Nicky's idea of turning the EPP into a medallion-style quilt...

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  6. Beth1 April 2013 at 13:51

    So productive! Oh, and I really like your EPP - whatever you decide to do with it!

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  7. Lynz1 April 2013 at 14:11

    Wowsers, you did fabulously well! Show off. *g*

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  8. Kelly1 April 2013 at 14:20

    You rocked this quarter - beautiful finishes!

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  9. Sarah1 April 2013 at 14:46

    Success! Great finishes. I can't work out if I love Salt Air or the plus quilt best, adore them both. Definitely wanna make a plus quilt now. It's on the bucket list!

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...1 April 2013 at 15:00

    Oh you did great! All lovely and definitely nothing wrong with a little carry-over xxx

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  11. SuperMomNoCape1 April 2013 at 15:12

    You really did great getting things finished. I absolutely love the diamond hexies pillow. I may just have to give making diamonds a try once I get finished the hexie turtle pattern I'm working on.

    And I do hope you have another giveaway soon. I would love a chance to win that bag as I'm sure would all your readers.

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  12. Run Quilt Knit Write1 April 2013 at 15:27

    I'm sure you must have more hours in your day than I do!!

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  13. Run Quilt Knit Write1 April 2013 at 15:27

    I'm sure you must have more hours in your day than I do!!

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  14. Unknown1 April 2013 at 16:19

    Since I was the accidental "no reply" email person who would otherwise have won either that tote or one very like it, I vote for another give away. And this time I will make sure my email works!

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  15. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com1 April 2013 at 16:34

    My favorite is your singing the blues quilt. It is just perfect. One fail is not bad...it's not a fail, you just made so many other things instead...

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  16. sew.darn.quilt1 April 2013 at 16:42

    I love them all :) Well done.

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  17. Charlotte1 April 2013 at 16:42

    woohoo! That sounds like success to me!

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  18. Annabella1 April 2013 at 16:44

    Your EPP project is so so beautiful Susan and all your finishes are lovely.

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  19. Dianne Neale1 April 2013 at 17:09

    Well everything is brilliant (as always) but I particularly like the salt air quilt. Was it for you, or did you give it away?

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  20. Judith, Belfast1 April 2013 at 18:20

    Brilliant finishes! You're putting us to shame! Jxo

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  21. Leanne1 April 2013 at 18:36

    You are rocking the FAL! I so love your Singing the Blues quilt, it is so good. The rest is also excellent, and I am glad you have a thing or two for Q2 as well.

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  22. Quilting In The Cold1 April 2013 at 18:44

    Wow, some beautiful beautiful finishes!

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  23. Cindy1 April 2013 at 19:13

    4 out of 5 is nothing to be ashamed of! Look at your gorgeous finishes! Sing them from the rooftop, my dear. They're beautiful!

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  24. Catherine1 April 2013 at 20:52

    Great finishes: four out of five is very impressive!

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  25. Indianna1 April 2013 at 21:44

    Lovely finishes.....and I can't wait to see where you go with the EPP.

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  26. Alisa1 April 2013 at 21:47

    Great finishes! I LOVE your plus quilt.

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  27. Kirsten1 April 2013 at 22:29

    Beautiful finishes Susan - I really love the handstitching on your Diamond hexies pillow!

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  28. Susan1 April 2013 at 23:19

    I love everything you make Susan! Those star blocks are so pretty you must do something with them!

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  29. Katy Cameron2 April 2013 at 00:07

    Oooh, you done good there!

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  30. DeborahGun2 April 2013 at 01:51

    wonderful projects - love all your fabric choices and designs. Thanks for providing me with inspiration!

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  31. heart of charnwood2 April 2013 at 12:36

    I love them all! Fab work, and all done under very difficult circumstances! :o)

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  32. Marg2 April 2013 at 20:26

    You have a fabulous line up of projects there Susan. What a great start to the year.

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  33. Karen2 April 2013 at 23:20

    Great job on your successes this quarter, they are all amazing! :o)

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