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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

AYOLF - February 2015

In my efforts to clear out some of my UFO's (and my conscience!) this year, I'm joining A Year of Lovely Finishes and hope to rescue at least one project from The Black Hole each month.

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The monthly link-ups will work in nicely with my UFO Challenge at my Guild, so I can kill two flimsies birds with one stone!  At Guild, in January we turned in a list of projects numbered 1-12 which we would like to finish throughout the year.  At the meeting, our VP calls out a number, and we are to work on whichever project is listed at that number for the month.  If we finish it, then we can bring it in for Show N Tell to the next meeting and have our name entered for a prize!

For February the number "1" was called, and #1 on my list is to finish piecing the Bargello Tree Skirt by Martha Eddy....

Photo courtesy of pattern
Quilt made by Martha Eddy

I started this project at Runaway Retreat two years ago.  It is not an easy pattern, but definitely a rewarding one!  My feature fabric is a wonderful print by Jason Yenter ...


The selvedge is no longer attached, but I believe it is from his Winter Wonderland collection.  So far I have two sections complete and attached, with another almost ready.  That would put me at close to halfway done.


I remember spending about two days on getting this much done at retreat, so I know it won't go quickly.  I do think I can finish the piecing before the end of the month though.  One advantage is that I am going to retreat at the end of the month, so I can hurry up and finish it there if I have to :*)

Wish me luck!!!

Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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18 comments:

  1. DarFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    That is beautiful. I have a couple tablerunners made with that fabric too. It was in several different colorways, if I remember correctly. I know you will get it done by the end of the month, no luck needed lady. You can do it!!!

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  2. Janet O.February 4, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    I do wish you luck. It looks like one that takes lots of concentrating. Can you really do that at a retreat? I'll have to try it sometime. : )

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    This is just wonderful! Even if you get close - I would stand and appaud.

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  4. BéaFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Good luck, it will be wonderful !

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  5. LesleyFebruary 4, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    What a stunning project to work on this month. Go girl!

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  6. Kathy ... aka NanaFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    I remember when you picked out the fabrics and started that tree skirt. It's going to be absolutely spectacular when you finish it ... hope to see the finished quilt in a month's time. Good luck, my friend!

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  7. beaquilterFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    drool! LOVE the yenter fabrics, drool!! double-triple drool....
    if you're on FB, show on the yenter fan group

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  8. RamonaFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Oh My!! This tree skirt is GORGEOUS!! I am going to have to get this pattern, since giving Christmas Tree skirts as wedding gifts is "my thing." This one would be for a very special couple. I can't wait to see your finish! Keep sewing, keep sewing, keep sewing!! :)

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  9. Judy February 4, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    That is a really great way to tackle UFOs. They stack up, don't they, and sometimes they feel rather draining when you think about them, so to focus on one each month is a great way to finish projects. I love that tree skirt and I can see why it took so long to piece! Best wishes on a finish for you :-)

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  10. Needled MomFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Wow....I LOVE that pattern and your fabrics are gorgeous. Good luck with it.

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  11. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    That is lovely and your fabrics are gorgeous.

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  12. LuAnnFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    I'm amazed at how many of us (including myself) make these complicated things and then fold them up and put them in a pile. I'm glad you are going to work on this one because it's beautiful.

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  13. CarlaFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Wow! That looks incredible. What a gem in your crown ; )

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  14. CathyFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    It is absolutely gorgeous! And I recently found Jason Yenter and discovered I love his fabrics. :)

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  15. KaHollyFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Oh, Teresa, it's just gorgeous! I can't wait to see it completed. Good luck accomplishing your goal.

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  16. BillieBee (billiemick)February 5, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    So wonderful.

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  17. Tricia ~~ Handmade WhimzyFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Good luck! I love bargello quilts.

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  18. Ellie QFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Looks great! What a pattern. And I love that Jason Yenter fabric!

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