I never thought I would finish this project!
I started these blocks back in 2014. They were a QAL with Kristy at Quiet Play.
(The QAL is no longer available, but you can buy the pattern here.)
I finished the blocks right on schedule but putting them into a quilt has been on my list since!
In 2019, I put them on my cutting mat hoping to prod me into some action. Since then, I have been just working around them.
Well I am pleased as punch that I finally got them sewed up into a quilt top and even quilted!
My incentive was the UFO challenge my friend and I are doing this year. This was the April project I drew. So far I am 4 for 4!
I had not paper pieced much before I did these blocks. The level of complexity went up each month. I remember this potholder block was the first month.
And the last block was this center one. But after making all the other blocks, I was prepared to tackle something really complex.
My favorite block is still the stand mixer. It reminds me of the one my grandmother used.
I had a piece of this sparkly black fabric that was big enough for the backing.
I even got it hung up on my kitchen nook wall.
Yay for me!!!
My UFO list continues to get smaller. It feels so good to finish up some of these really old projects!
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YAY, YOU! That is so great, and looks perfect for your nook there! I did Kristy's "And sew on" paper-pieced project back then, and it was similar - just kept getting progressively more challenging. Your UFO challenge is working well - wonderful finish!
What a terrific finish. That looked like it was a fun sew along. How wonderful to be four of FOUR with you UFO challenge! Good for you!
How adorable is that!!
and those blocks look difficult!!!
So so cute! Looks so nice in your eating area!
Love your quilt! You've put it in a perfect location, too.
Yay!!! I'm so glad you got this finished! I knew it would be excellent, and it's your colors. Look how well it matches your chairs and decor. Very nice!
That looks great in your kitchen!!!!
Hooray! I remember when you were doing the QAL. The blocks look beautiful together and in your kitchen nook. What a bright, happy, and fun finish that I have a feeling you are going to enjoy for years. :)
A finish is always good, but finishing a UFO is even better. It looks great hung up on your wall.
Too cute! And the color matches your chairs. Was that planned?
What a wonderful finish, congratulations!
Ooh, this looks fabulous in what I can see of your kitchen nook. I remember when you started it and am so glad you finished so you can enjoy it. I squealed (to myself, so I wouldn’t alarm my husband) when I saw the center block, but they are all wonderful.
Congratulations on your big finish!! Looks great and matches your kitchen still!! I did that one too and not sure if it'll ever be finished, but hope so.
Congratulations! What a terrific finish and it looks fantastic in your kitchen!
Oh, I remember those adorable blocks. They sure made a fantastic wall hanging! Congrats on a super finish!!
I participated in Kristy’s QAL too (though I didn’t keep up with all the blocks!). Your finished quilt is beautiful!
This is amazing. I'm really impressed.
You are doing really well with your challenge! I remember seeing this QAL. I love how it matches your chair so well.
Congrats on finishing up your fun retro kitchen quilt, Cynthia!!
Hooray for persistence! I would not even tackle something like that. It is so cute, love the color scheme and the retro vibe. I love your nook decor too! Congrats on the finish!
Good for you that you finished this quilt! My mother had a while and e mixer like that!
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