Saturday 30 June 2012

Three Out of Four Ain't Bad

It is time to report in for the end of the Second Quarter of the Finish-a-Long over at Rhonda's. I went for a different tactic this time round as I did so dismally in the first quarter. I went for the K.I.S.S. rule - Keep It Simple Stupid. (The stupid referring to me obviously!)

I only listed four things to finish. All big projects but an achievable goal. And I did it - almost. I managed to finish three out of four of the projects listed. To say I am strutting around here pleased as punch would be putting it mildly.

First on my list was to finish the long running project that was Emily's quilt. For those of you new to my blog, it took me the best part of five years to accomplish this. Partly because I fell seriously out of love with the quilt in the process and learned that letting a five year old help design her own quilt is not always the brightest idea. The quilt was hand quilted and I would pick it up, do a little and then put it down for months and months at a time again. But finish it I did and the other lesson I learned in this process is it is not about me but about the recipient and she loves it.

This is the most muted quilt I have ever made.

Next on my list was my Stained Colourful quilt. Well, since I have flashed this unashamedly about blogland with abandon, I think you can be pretty certain this is a success story. It is one of my most favourite quilts ever and resides on my sofa making it 100 times more beautiful than it ever was, though that is not the right praise as I do possess one of the ugliest sofas going.


My third item was my Brit Bee quilt, another project that had been pushed aside as once I had all the blocks I had a huge self doubt moment thinking I had got it all wrong. And what better way of dealing with that than ignoring it? I wanted to be able to take it to the retreat though, and show it to the wonderful Brit Bee ladies who were such an essential part of it. So I made it, and learned another lesson. Because I love this quilt too. My first instinct was right. While the quilt might be too colourful for some, it works brilliantly for me.


This quarters finish failure is One for the Birds. It shall be moved into the third quarter - but that is a future post. I'll just give you a brief glimpse of some of the other things I managed to make this quarter so that you know I have been keeping out of trouble.


Having made that collage I am well and truly chuffed with myself and am going to stop writing before I begin talking about the bits I didn't manage to do. Because that would just be silly and wipe the smile right off my face. Stop while you are ahead say I.

Susan

25 comments:

  1. No wonder you didn't finish one for the birds... Look at all the other cool stuff you've finished. Including another whole quilt which wasn't even mentioned. Nice work :)

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  2. You've made some right corkers this quarter, you should be very chuffed with yourself!

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  3. So much to do - so little time ! Brag and strut all you like Susan - you are so worthy! I could find a good home for your Brit Bee quilt if you fall out of love it is gorgeous and I'm kicking myself that I didn't get to see it at FQ!

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  4. well done on your 3 out of 4, they are very worthy, and stunning. And you have achieved so much other stuff as well!!

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  5. You did exceedingly well - unlike me who despite KISS as you say. I managed to only succeed at the stupid bit and not finish any of the three things on my list!

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  6. Brag all you like sweetheart, but I want a video clip of you strutting....LOL

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  7. Wow, you've finished tons! I think we'll let you off not finishing the birds, just this once. Particularly because I spy my bee blocks in amongst your collage, and I wouldn't have wanted your attention detracted from them!

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  8. Wow, you've been busy! I can't believe how much you've done in three months and it's all wonderful! Keep bragging! (I'm with Sarah - video please!)

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  9. Those finishes are all so wonderful and I even got to see them in person. I especially love your stained quilt. I love your mosaic of other makes too.

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  10. Looks like you got a lot done to me.

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  11. 3/4 is not bad indeed - another month of beauties and there is no such thing as too much colour x

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  12. Busy quarter with fabulous finishes - I think you can be let off the hook on no 4 - for now anyway!

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  13. Be v.proud Mrs! Fabulous quarter! Jxo

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  14. You've accomplished so many beauties- you should be very proud of yourself S.... Well done!

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  15. Wow - good for you!!! I see my amazing name tag and gnome pin cushion pressies there :) You were busy a Canadian in June - Happy Canada Day for tmr and a great July!!

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  16. 3 out of 4 is amazing!!!! Everything you have made is stunning (I didn't even manage to make a list of finishes for this quarter!)

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  17. 3 is great, I managed 3 - need to write my post!

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  18. Well done on all your finishes, you got a huge amount done! i think that Stained is my favourite today, but they're all so good I could well change my mind tomorrow!

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  19. Well done you! I haven't added mine up yet, going to leave my head in the sand til the last minute I think ;o)

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  20. So many beautiful finishes Susan!

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  21. They're all gorgeous, but I do like the stained quilt - very much. What did you use to do the mosaics?

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  22. Your projects are wonderful.

    Please don't talk ugly about my bloggy friend. If your brain activity is diminished, and I seriously doubt it, it is because you are a Mum. Having children kills brain cells....raising them kills more.

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  23. Wonderful makes :-) as ever :-)

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  24. Your stained glass quilt is one of my favourites too. In fact all of your projects look fantastic. The Brit Bee quilt is gorgeous and I totally agree with you about colour.

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  25. You should be very happy with your results for this quarter. Wow look at that mosaic! Finishing Emily's quilt is a winner too!

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