Sunday, 30 June 2013

FAL Q2

As life has been interesting of late I fully expected to not have done well for the second quarter of the Finish-a-Long. I didn't care - much - because life happens. I've made stuff, mostly not on the list. I've had lots of fun living my life, and sewing. So I didn't finish what I predicted. So what.

Well, imagine my surprise to check out what I predicted I would finish only to find that in actual fact I managed three items on said list. I'm not even going to tell you what I failed at. They will reappear soon enough on another list, in another blog post, I am sure. Meanwhile, I will sit here quietly pleased with myself. I am easily pleased, and this is no bad thing. It means I manage to make myself smile more often than expected.

So what did I finish, you ask? Thank you for your interest. Here is what I managed to complete.

1. Siblings Together Quilt


2. Four FMF placemats for my mum, which I handed over as I finished stitching each one and promptly forgot to take the finished photos of, but they were done - honest!


3. One epp experiment in less colour cushion, given to the lovely Ange. 


There you have it. Three finishes. I am going to reward myself with a Baileys, or something. Imagine what I might accomplish next quarter. Probably not anything on the list, but what the hell. It's fun trying.

Susan
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27 comments:

  1. Judith, Belfast30 June 2013 at 20:21

    And beautiful finishes they are too! Give yourself a pat on the back! Enjoy your baileys! Jxo

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  2. Catrin Lewis30 June 2013 at 20:51

    Mmm. Lovely D9P quilt and I love the pop of pink in Ange's pillow x

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  3. Karen30 June 2013 at 21:23

    Lovely finishes! :o)

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  4. Mrs Flying Blind...30 June 2013 at 21:24

    Yay for finishes and Baileys xxx

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  5. Claire30 June 2013 at 21:55

    Any finish is a good finish in my book! Go on, enjoy your baileys!

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  6. Di30 June 2013 at 22:06

    Cheers and three finishes is good. Di x

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  7. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans30 June 2013 at 22:22

    Gorgeous Siblings quilt - is that the Impromptu quilt???

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  8. Catherine30 June 2013 at 22:25

    3 finishes is good going. I can't remember what I put down to finish, so not sure how I have done

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  9. Shay30 June 2013 at 22:34

    All beautiful projects ...go you!

    Love the siblings together quilt - seriously beautiful!

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  10. Gertie Pye30 June 2013 at 22:38

    What great finishes - I especially like the place mats. I always do exactly the same as what you just described - if I finish a project that is meant for someone else, I immediately bundle it up and forget to take a photo. I bet your mum was thrilled with those lovely mats - love the FMQ'ing and the running stitch around the edge x

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  11. Sarah30 June 2013 at 22:56

    Smashing progress and finishes! Well deserved Baileys.

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  12. Anonymous30 June 2013 at 23:24

    Time flies when you're enjoying yourself, another quarter gone and such lovely finishes! But Baileys, seriously? ;-)

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  13. Salley1 July 2013 at 00:25

    Divine finishes. Isn't Baileys a winter tipple?? ...oh yes... its probably still winter in UK (sorry!)

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  14. thea1 July 2013 at 04:45

    Great finishes! I especially love the pillow.

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  15. Charlotte1 July 2013 at 08:39

    excellent! Baileys it is :-D

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  16. Archie The Wonder Dog1 July 2013 at 10:37

    Marvellous finishes! Bet the Bailey's went down a treat!

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  17. Cindy1 July 2013 at 15:00

    Yippee for three beautiful finishes! My non-starters will again re-appear in the Q3 FAL so you'll notice a few repeats too. No worries. We're all just happy to sew, chat, giggle and enjoy the ride, right!

    How about Bailey's ice cream? Two treats in one?

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  18. Leanne1 July 2013 at 15:19

    Wonderful finishes and good for you to find three done. Enjoy the Baileys too!

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  19. pennydog1 July 2013 at 15:23

    I think Pimms is the most appropriate drink right now rah rah Wimbledon and all that. Well done on those finishes, I have got squat for the first time ever. Unless I use this bonus week to finish Wallander. Time will tell, it's possible.

    p.s. Happy Canada Day

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  20. Tina1 July 2013 at 16:56

    Well done! Most impressive!

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  21. Poppyprint1 July 2013 at 17:05

    Those are all great makes! Your mom is lucky, the placemats are gorgeous and I just love the EPP pillow! There will be a very happy child wrapped that sweet quilt soon - I have to get my donation done!

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  22. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com1 July 2013 at 17:19

    well done you! I am going to only put three things on my list from now on. That way there is no guilt or pressure involved and I can have more fun with all the projects I work on.

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  23. Katherine1 July 2013 at 18:23

    Brilliant finishes, Susan! I definitely think some sort of reward (or mini celebration) is in order ;o). May a join you in raising a glass of Bailey's?

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  24. Kelly1 July 2013 at 19:56

    Go you!

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  25. Katy Cameron3 July 2013 at 22:54

    Well done missus! How much of that bottle do you have left now? ;o)

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  26. Sew Create It - Jane5 July 2013 at 09:08

    Creating and crafting aren't about the finish line but about the journey...

    Those are lovely items you've made.. Love the siblings quilt :-)

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  27. Rhonda the Rambler5 July 2013 at 13:25

    Well done my friend!!

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