January Check-In

By Judy -
 
The Craftsy 2012 Block of the Month just might be a finish by the end of the month. When I signed up for Shanna's "A Lovely Year of Finishes" I honestly didn't think that I would get all those blocks done. Out of 20 blocks I only had 6 (3 months) done!
 
 
I now have 10 more done! Yeah! I have 4 more to go and of course I have saved the Hexi's blocks for the last. I've also cut out the pieces for the curved piecing blocks so I can get to those ASAP. You can see all of the blocks over in my Flickr page.
 
It's funny how once you take a picture you see things that you definitely would do different in a block. There are a few blocks that I have done that I've made a mistake on or the color combination is terrible. I'll be ripping one block out that is upside down and redoing it (if you see it don't point it out, I already see it), and one of my original blocks I have to re-do because the background is totally different.
 
In the mail I received a Snowman Applique quilt book. Patricia from Quilting Lines sent me the book after drawing my name from my stockings link. I love snowmen and can't wait to add that to my long list of projects/wish lists of things I'd love to accomplish in 2013.
 
  
Have a Great Day!

 
 

Comments

  1. Celtic ThistleJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    You are really on a roll with the Craftsy Blocks now Judy.

    Congratulations on your win too.

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  2. Mama PeaJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I love the name of your blog. :-) Your color combination for this block of the month is really great. I love your blocks!

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