Q2 FAL Goals

For Q1 I was pretty conservative with my goals, but this quarter I really want to push myself.
1.  This might be impossible, but I would like to finish my Maple Leaf Rag quilt.  I am LOVING hand quilting it, but I have carpal tunnel in my hand and don't want to injure myself so I'm trying to take it slow.  But I can't wait to finish this one up so I can use it.  This pattern is from Sarah Fielke's book Material Obsession 2.

2.  Over the weekend I started a new quilt after seeing Amanda's posts on Instagram (are you on Instagram? my username is ericajackman).  It is the Bangles quilt from Sarah Fielke's amazing new book.
3.  I don't have a photo because this project is way hiding in the back of my closet, but a few months ago I started a simple patchwork square quilt for our bed.  Originally I was just going to use Lotta Jansdotter's Echo and Bella, but when I found out that Glimma would be coming out soon I put the project on hold.  I have already preordered a bundle of Glimma so once that gets here I can finish this one up.

I am looking forward to finishing these so I can put them to good use :)

Linking up to She Can Quilt's Finish-a-long.

Comments

  1. Heather D.April 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    The handquilting is looking fantastic Erica!

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  2. DebbieApril 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Good luck on your list! Awesome hand quilting!

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  3. AlisaApril 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    You'll do well! The quilting is looking really good.

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  4. AdrianneApril 9, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Great goals - I can't wait to see your Lotta Jansdotter quilt - it sounds wonderful!

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  5. snipsApril 9, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Love those bangles! Your colour choices are perfect! Can't wait to see more of it.
    (Might need to add it to my ever growing list of quilts to make.)

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  6. themissymomApril 10, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks for posting the book source.
    I love your Maple Leaf Rag quilt!

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  7. DorisApril 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Wonderful job. It is hard to give away a project like that! Ever thought about doing a quilt show?

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  8. OPQuiltApril 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    These look great. I especially love that Bangles quilt--it does look like an armful of bracelets!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com
    P.S. Added you to my Bloglovin' list!

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  9. Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 13, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Oh, I can see how those paths on the maple leaf quilt would be such a delight to hand quilt. Wish I could come over and join in!

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