Here we are at the end of the year - always so hard to believe that another year has passed! I always enjoy joining in with Meadow Mist Designs' end of the year link ups, and have again had a good time looking through this year's photos and posts to decide what are my entries for the Best of 2025.
In my last post of 2024, as I was looking ahead to this year, I wrote about my plan to finish up "Pieces of My Life," a quilt I made to celebrate my 70th birthday, and early in 2025 I did finish it! This was made as quilt-along with Melva Loves Scraps, and it was a delightful QAL. With each block, Melva included questions and journaling ideas to inspire us to think about different meaningful events of our lives. You can read my finished post here.
Earlier in the year I finally finished a UFO from several years ago. This is Masala Box, a Sew Preeti Quilts design. I enjoyed making the blocks as a Rainbow Scrap Challenge project in 2022, sewed the top together in 2023, and then it just sat. It feels good to have it finished!
Another QAL I participated in this past year was mmmquilts' "Glowing Hearts," and it is also a favorite finish. I made this with an Island Batik jelly roll, and had fun figuring out how to use as many strips as possible to create the look that Sandra designed.
I've continued to participate in the Joyful Quilter's Table Scraps Challenge throughout the year. This involves creating a monthly mini quilt project that goes along with Joy's special challenge and the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month. I enjoy that satisfying finish each month, and put them here and there around the house. The one below is a favorite because I purchased the fabric at a quilt shop I visited while on our trip to the Oregon Coast in September.
And, last, but very definitely not least, one of my all-time favorite finishes - Starburst! About 40 inches square - small but mighty, with 96 different scrappy fabrics making the 100 blocks (the four quarter stars that make up the center are all the same)! This was a very fun Rainbow Scrap Challenge project for 2025.
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Well done Diann, your highlighted projects are gorgeous! Wow, I love Starburst too! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteStarburst is a favourite for sure! Beautiful projects with lots of scraps used up. We all know there are more scraps waiting to be used in 2026. Here’s to another great year ahead. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteLove that Starburst too! Such awesome quilts! You really accomplished a lot!
ReplyDeleteHow prolific you've been and what a lovely parade. My favorite is your favorite!
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done this year, including an oldie, but goodie. Can't wait to see your 2026 projects. Happy New Year.
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You had some really great finishes so I am sure it was kinda hard to pick!
ReplyDeleteStarburst is one of my favorites of your finishes too! You sure had some super finishes this year!
ReplyDeleteA very productive year!
ReplyDeleteyou made it a great year, Diann!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful and Starburst has always been a favourite. I've loved seeing it grow month by month.
ReplyDeleteI haven't even started a Best of year still - I need to get busy and do that - you had some great finishes!!
ReplyDeleteNice to see a selection of your quilts... I'm going to spend some time on your Starburst quilt -- it would be a fun one to emulate. (steal, borrow, etc.) for this year's RSC. Although I might want to do something a little less involved... I haven't touched my 2025 RSC blocks.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful finishes in 2025! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun to see your Best of 2025. You really DID have a good year. I hope you have a great last week of the year. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAnother Starburst fan here, Diann! Fun to see your year in review...you've had a very fun and productive year! Here's to the same for 2026! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work with your scraps. I LOVE Starburst. The blue background was a fantastic choice. Can't wait to see what 2026 brings.
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