January 17, 2015 - a day to remember! Why? Because I finished my January Goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes, and it's not even the end of the month yet. How sweet is that?
I went into Christmas with just one small section of this tree skirt pieced together. It was intended to be used for Christmas 2014, but Plan A didn't pan out. Hangs head. So what's a girl to do but to go to Plan B.
After quilting it, I decided I wanted a bright binding on it and found some that matched well. I've never done machine-stitched binding on a round, circular shape before. While it's not perfect, it suits me just fine because it done, finished, and no one is going to criticize it as it lays beneath the tree, not when there are presents to be unwrapped!
So on to my next unfinished project. I already know that for February I am going to machine applique my Fall Leaf table runner, get it quilted and bound. I'll only have two weeks to work on this as I have out of town plans, so I plan to start and finish the first week of February. It's good to have a goal or two!
Quilting with a smile,
Barb
Congratulations on your early finish. I am hoping to get mine on the frame today and get it quilted. Having a goal really helps to keep focused!
ReplyDeleteA big congratulations to your first 2015 finish!!! Yay!! Doesn't it feel great?
ReplyDeleteYeah!! Good job! Now you can do the happy dance and move onto the next one. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project! A finish for 2015 AND your'e super ahead of the game for 2014 Christmas!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteYay! Way to go, Barb. Onward and upward!
ReplyDeletegreat tree skirt, I love how you quilted it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! So happy for your finish and know you will be having a big smile in December! Love your quilting!
ReplyDeleteHow efficient are you! Only January and you are ready for Christmas! Gorgeous fabrics and impressive FMQ. A big pat on the back for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun one! I too made that design but smaller for a table topper in patriotic colors.
ReplyDeleteLooks so festive. Your 2015 Christmas tree will be decorated with a fantastic skirt!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish, your tree will look gorgeous this year!
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