Tuesday, June 28, 2022

June UFO Challenge

 For me, 2022 is all about reducing the number of UFOs I have.  At the beginning of the year, a close friend wanted to join me so we made a little challenge.  So far I have completed every project that has been drawn.  But then came June...



June's project is to make another quilt from a box of neutral fabrics that are left over from this strata quilt.  I probably have enough fabric to make two quilts! (I didn't pull it all out of the box).

Normally this would not be counted as a UFO because no fabric has been cut.  But these fabrics don't fit well with my other stash so it is best to just keep them together.




Even though it is the last week of the month, I decided to get started on it.  I had an idea for a simple 12" block in my head.  I liked the first one....



This afternoon I finished the 6th block.  My goal is to make a total of 20 blocks (a 4 x 5 setting).  I know I am going to run out of the beige background soon so I hope to get 10 blocks completed.  I have another neutral piece that I think will get me through the final 10 blocks.

There is no way I will finish this quilt in June.  But I am sewing with my friend later this week (who by the way is way behind in this challenge) so maybe we will decide not to draw a project for July.  That will give me another month to catch up!


Wish me luck!


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10 comments:

Chantal said...

I love your fabric section here. They play so well together and the prints are different than the usual floral and dots type of prints. Love it! They make beautiful blocks too. Enjoy! ;^)

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

I hope that you have a great time sewing with your friend and make good progress. Hopefully your plan for 10 blocks in 2 different background colors will work out just the way you want, too!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's a great start and such interesting fabric! You might not finish the quilt this month, but it could be fun trying!

swooze said...

Nice blocks! They are going together quickly.

57andfemale said...

This is gorgeous! Simple and gorgeous! I have a box full of neutral Japanese prints that I've been saving for the right pattern, saving for over a decade. This may be the solution. Thanks!

sewyouquilt2 said...

A nice challenge and a beautiful quilt in progress. Funny how quilting with friends can keep you somewhat accountable

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

What a great start!!!!

KaHolly said...

These blocks are perfect for that fabric pull!

QuiltGranma said...

Great progress! You are doing good to get that far!

Sandy Panagos said...

What great fabrics! That block is the perfect choice. Good luck, since you asked for it. lol

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