March 2013 "Get it Done !!!! "

This is my March "Get it Done! List.... this is a spin off from the UFO challenge that Judy Laquidera at Patchwork Times sponsored previously.   This year, we are listing some things we want to accomplish each month... they don't have to be UFO's necessarily.....  all my progress noted in red... 

My March List..... 

Swap and exchange items:
1.  make  7 and send off 6 "Weathervane"   Blocks for swap (leftover from February list)  = stitched and mailed 
2.  make 7 and send off 6  "Sunlight and shadow" blocks for swap  
3.   make 7 and send off 6   "Lover's Knots" blocks for swap
4.   Paint chip challenge #1 for yahoo group
5.   Paint chip challenge #2 for Q&N challenge
6.   Birthday block for Tiffany birthday swap = stitched and ready to mail 3/2
7.   Birthday block for Lynn - birthday swap 
8.   4 green and pastel and White quilt auntie blocks 
9.   red and white strip swap fabrics  =  mailed 
10.  finalize paper piece star to test block for QOV
11,  QOV flying geese for borders of project
12,    Stocking stuffer exchange gift  =  mailed 

 Charity  projects:

1. mini quilt for guild raffle project

2. make something for silent auction 


 Personal projects: 
1.  Tiramisu and French silk Pie quilt for Katy's  and Chris' wedding gift  = started.... 3 of 7 rows complete... all block components stitched 
2.  Triple Irish Chain quilt for Katy's and Chris' wedding gift 
3.   Quilt  deer panel quilt for motorhome

Handwork project: 
1.  Work on antique wool string blocks   = stitched most of the border!  

I didn't make much headway in February.... it was a crazy month.... I'm hoping that I can make great strides in March... I have a quilting retreat and spring break, so I can always think positive, right? 

February "Get it Done!" list

This is my February "Get it Done! List.... this is a spin off from the UFO challenge that Judy Laquidera at Patchwork Times sponsored previously.   This year, we are listing some things we want to accomplish each month... they don't have to be UFO's necessarily.....  since I participate in several swaps and group projects... I am listing the group an swap projects separately from the list of personal goals I want to meet.   Here is a link to my January list.... with all my progress noted in red... 

My February List..... 
 
Swap and exchange items:
1.  make  7 and send off 6 Baby Bunting  Blocks for swap stitched & ready to mail
2.  make 7 and send off 6 weathervane blocks for swap ready to start stitching... all fabric cut... 2/28... I'm running late!  AARGG, 
3.  send  strips for  strip swap -  last set mailed 2/15   
4.   QOV flying geese for borders of project
5.   finalize paper piece star to test block for QOV
6.   Birthday block for birthday swap = stitched and ready to mail - 2/16
7.   Stocking stuffer exchange gift = stitched and ready to mail - 2/16
8.   pink and White quilt auntie blocks = stitched and ready to mail - 2/16
9.   gray, green and purple quilt auntie blocks = stitched & ready to mail - 2/16


 Charity  projects:

1. mini quilt for guild raffle project

2. make something for silent auction


 Personal projects:

1.  finish top of wolf quilt... (needs borders)  sandwich, pin baste and quilt.
2.  quilt mystery top from the quilt and needle... (A quilt for all seasons)
3.  work on paper pieced table runner UFO.
4.  Design wedding quilt tops for Katy and Chris. done with the design process.... and fabric selection and purchase is complete!  Ready to start stitching 2/28. 

 Handwork project:

1.  Work on antique wool string blocks  Quilting nearly done on border and sashing areas. 2/28

I did pretty well with my swap / exchange list in January... but didn't finish any of my personal projects on the list.... hopefully this month will be a better month for finishes.