Friday, January 7, 2011

A Little Late or Really, Really Early?

Whether I'm late for this year or early for next year....not important!  It's a finish, one of the 32 UFOs I turned in to my quilt guild UFO chairman a couple of months ago.  I think it's #5 of the 32.  And, wonder of wonders, I'm working on #6!  That's another Christmas UFO and when I started going through my Christmas fabrics and kits I was, well shall we say just a tad embarrassed at how many of those I had.  If you could see me through your screen my face would be red.  Thank goodness you can't!  I have no more room on my walls or tables for Christmas things so it's time I passed some on to my children.  Next year.  Or the next.  :)  I know this looks a little crooked on the wall but it's not.  Much.  I did all kinds of machine quilting on it.  Some of it good, some of it not so good. But I did it and that's the important part.  More experience under my belt.  From this point forward I have promised myself I will not start anything new until I have finished something old.  I'll be doing a 1:1 ratio for those of you who understand math and if you don't that just means you didn't have me for a teacher.  And it also means I get to do one new thing for each old thing I finish.  So when I'm done with #6 I'm going to work on ....  I have no idea because I have a dozen ideas rolling around in my head but I can hardly wait.  :)


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21 comments:

  1. Arkansas PattiJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Good luck with that 1:1 ratio. I wish I could accomplish that. I am so easily distracted.

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  2. krisgrayJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Pretty finish! I too am trying to work on a 1:1. However, I gave myself an out and limited it to tops, not bags or small projects.

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  3. Diane NJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Very Nice! I say it's an EARLY finish for this year! Good luck with your UFOs.

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  4. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love it Marlene and how nice you will have something new to take out next Christmas!!

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  5. Sarcastic QuilterJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    LOVE IT! Good job on the finish.

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  6. PhyllisJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    This is so cute :) Yep, I agree that it should be considered an early finish for next year.

    I like your idea of a 1:1 ratio. Maybe that's what I'll do while working on my UFO's for the challenge I'm participating in.

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  7. CindyJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Early is always good. I do like the project!

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  8. BrenWall61@gmail.comJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Good to see you are getting those UFO's done. The chairman says "good job".

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  9. SharonJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Great finish! And just in time for next Christmas...

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  10. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I'm at the point, re 1:1 ratio that I don't buy anything for our home unless something leaves. LOL

    I love your Christmas quilt. I love everything Christmas!

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  11. MarieJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I really like the idea of finishing one UFO and then starting a new one. I may follow your lead on this.

    Hugs - Marie

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  12. Tracy P.January 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    "I'll be doing a 1:1 ratio for those of you who understand math and if you don't that just means you didn't have me for a teacher." I LOVE this!! And it's very reasonable and disciplined.

    I also love that your quilters guild has a UFO chairman. Nothing like a little loving accountability from fellow addicts!

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  13. FlourishingPalmsJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulations on a pretty Christmas finish! Believe it or not, I don't do Christmas quilts. I can't say why I don't, but they just don't happen at my house. Guess there are too many non-Christmas-y items to make first. And I've NEVER bought or made anything from a kit. Didn't God make a nice variety of us?

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  14. SuzeJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    I think it is wonderful that you are tackling the pile and making such wonderful progress. I also like your one done before something new comes in. Well done.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    We have some master quilters in our club and occasionally one will give a table runner or wall hanging as a gift...I was lucky enough to win one in a raffle and take home another from a secret Santa event...I treasure them so I'm sure yours will be treasured by whomever is the lucky person.
    You've inspired me to finish the two I have in hoops right now.
    I know the excitement of starting a new project so good for you doing your UFOs that way.
    Mama Bear

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  16. SusannahJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Marlene...I wish I was one of your children and you were giving that to me for Christmas next year.!!! Can you adopt me? Just kidding. You did a great job! I love it!

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  17. Gmama JaneJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Ok, Marlene, you must have overheard that I bought fabric for a new quilt today before I finished the 4 quilts I have in various stages of construction. Why do I do this??? Is it the thrill of creating, the smell of new fabric, the ???? Oh I can't even think of another excuse.
    I guess this means I need to finish at least one of those UFO's upstairs...after I cut out the pieces for the first two blocks

    Blessings
    Jane

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  18. ValJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I love your idea! And your project!

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  19. Paula, the quilterJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I'm glad you added the red borders around the flying geese. And all I can say about the UFOs: you go, girl!

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  20. Grammy StaffyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    It is simply beautiful. Of course everything you do is beautiful. It is very much like one I made for Erin several years ago. I will have to get a picture and show you next time I am in Utah. You will be surprised how much they are alike.
    I am proud of you getting old projects done. I need to follow your example. Have a great week. Hugs, Lura

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  21. Sherry DJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

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