Thursday, February 27, 2020

February OMG--Complete


I hate when I wait till the last minute to get things finished but I'll take a finish no matter how it comes to me.  This month my goal was to turn this pile of fabric into neat little piles of cut pieces.



Really that seems simple enough and a goal that sounds almost like cheating.  Cutting fabric, such a simple thing.  I managed to drag this one out all month but as of last night I can count this one as a finished.



I had to make a few decisions about fabrics, what to use and not use.


This quilt will be for my uncle, a lover of hunting and fishing.  The panel above did not come with the quilt kit, but my cousin and I loved that it had a turkey and fish scene.  We have decided not to use it on the quilt top, but instead piece a back for the quilt using them.



These three fabrics will be for borders and binding, so I have opted not to chop them up until they are needed.



The rest of the fabric is all ready and waiting to go.  The animal panel blocks need to be 14.5" square, which included the tree bark surrounding the blocks.  However, the blocks are not square at all.  Why do they do that??  I'm going to suggest we trim them to 12.5" and add a brown border of something else to make them look more uniform.  But I need to consult my quilting partner in crime on this one first.  

Now it's time to kick back and relax for a day before picking a project for next month.  A huge thanks to Patty over at Elm Street Quilts for hosting this party.  So far I'm two for two this year!  



7 comments:

Julierose said...

Oh this will be a great quilt--I am sure he will just cherish it--I also wonder why they don't make panel blocks all the same size...I have been working with layer cakes this week and i wonder why, even in the same exact layer cake bundle, that 10" size can vary so much?? Very annoying and frustrating...but i do like the ease of using them...and that they are coordinated hugs, Julierose

Sharon said...

Looking good!

Home Sewn By Us said...

Hi Tish! Two for two - yippee. Yup, sit back and enjoy the rest of today and tomorrow knowing you've made this month's goal. Whatcha gonna do for next month??! I'm trying to figure that out as well. Great job. Those panel pieces can be SO annoying. ~smile~ Roseanne

Kathleen said...

So very glad for you to be 2 for 2! My OMG got done, but never officially declared, but that is OK! I am sure your uncle will treasure this and the love you put into it!

KaHolly said...

Sometimes I wonder who plans out these panels. Congratulations on accomplishing your OMG once again!

Emily said...

What great fabrics for a hunting and fishing uncle! I love the bear!

Patty said...

Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.

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