1. I've discovered that I love small and useful finishes, like bags and pouches, and have tried several different types this year. Here are two of my favorites!
A "Pyramid Pouch," pattern by Sandra at Musings
of a Menopausal Melon - equilateral triangles!
2. My little blog was featured on Oh Scrap! over at Quilting is More Fun than Housework, back in February, where I showed how I make small, scrappy, table runners and mug rugs.
Thanks, Cynthia, for the opportunity to do that!
3. I tried something new with English Paper Piecing, and created a new favorite, this Christmas Tree wall-hanging.
4. My favorite big quilt finish of the year, Into the Woods.
5. And finally, I completed my Scrap Vortex flimsy, which right now I'm madly working on quilting and finishing it up! I have long admired AmandaJean of Crazy Mom Quilts, and when she started a Scrap Vortex QAL, I knew I wanted to join in. This was also my most viewed and commented on post for the year!
As for 2016... what might it bring? I am still getting the hang of being a retired teacher, and having more time for my favorite activities! It is wonderful to have hours everyday to sew and create. Along with quilts and small projects for myself, I am hoping to do more charity quilting. And I am finally going to take some time to figure out free motion quilting! A Craftsy class is definitely in my future!
Happy New Year to all of you, and may it be all you hope for!
7 comments:
Beautiful work! My favorite is Into the Woods! So pretty! :)
Beautiful finishes! Your Into the Woods quilt is just wonderful, thanks for linking up!
Such great projects. I love your scrap vortex top. Great job!
Found your blog via Meadow Mist Designs' Linky Party. Now following. 'Love your quilts, esp. that Christmas tree wall hanging :)
Happy New Year Diann! I love your finishes, especially Into the Woods - those are colors I love. I read the tutorial for the mug rug (so cute!) and have added it to my list of goals for 2016. :)
Wonderful projects! It is great to see them again. Have an amazing and creative 2016! Happy New Year!
I love useful projects too Diann and your bags are wonderful. Into the Woods is a favorite of mine! Congratulations on being featured on Cyndy's Oh Scrap! I too Christina Cameli's classes on FMQ and loved them... just need to practice more often.
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