Eleven of the quilt tops that I finished this year were WIPs with either some or all of the blocks already pieced or pieces already cut. I have made 26 quilt tops so far this year, and I'm sure there will be more.
I have finished 28 quilts so far this year, just 2 short of the number finished last year. I gave 2 to my longarm friend last week so potentially I can tie last year's total without finishing any more for the rest of the year (but I hope that I will get more finished since I still have 38 tops waiting in line). I'm limiting the amount of time that I stand on concrete floors in the basement to keep hip pain at a minimum, 0 pain some days, mild pain some others. Lots of hours down there = discomfort. I have the foam puzzle piece flooring in many of the areas down there and that helps a little. I have anti-fatigue mats in key areas, by the ironing table and by the die cutter. So, on I go, making more quilts.
Yesterday and today are baking days, once again anticipating the family visiting from a state away this weekend.
Lots of exuberant color there!
ReplyDeletesuch an impressive and pretty array....yes fall does inspire baking...
ReplyDeleteThat is a whole lot of quilts, Wanda--and 38 in line to be finished up? Gosh, I am having trouble finishing up my last two hanging in my closet. Just no mojo lately...standing is an issue with me also. I hope you don't overdo now....I am enjoying my slow stitching--just a bit each day...
ReplyDelete61 here early this morning- but -I see our surrounding trees are starting to blow around so that cold front is coming through...
Hugs, Julierose
I love your collages. They are so colorful and inspirational:). Concrete is hard on knees and back….same for changes in the weather.
ReplyDeleteyou have accomplished so much - I wouldn't even try to make that many and you finish so many it is a wonder
ReplyDeleteAren't you delighted to see your finished quilts in their wonderful variety of colors and patterns?! They make me curious what glorious colors and creative patterns will be found among the 38 quilt tops in waiting!
ReplyDeleteIt will be just a few degrees above freezing here tonight. Yikes!
Hugs!
Such a striking menagerie of quilts! I have some anti fatigue mats by my long arm and they do not help a great deal. I have to take lots of breaks.
ReplyDeleteI knew you were having a great year but I didn’t realize just how much you have accomplished. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are amazing, and they are each and every one beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou have my sympathy on the pains. My hip has me taking more sit-down breaks too. I've been wondering if I can fit a tall stool at the cutting & pressing tables. DH spent decades on concrete as a mechanic, which did quite a number on his feet and ankles.
ReplyDeleteThose butterflies would make a very nice bright cheerful quilt for child or adult. You've made a nice variety of quilt tops this year. A nice thing about making QOV quilt tops - I get to make quilt tops, yet they don't add to my backlog of tops needing quilted. I'm not confident enough in my machine quilting ability to do those quilts yet. Even the binding is often done by others.
Such a wonderful display of quilts!
ReplyDeleteI like seeing your retrospectives. Sorry to hear about the hip, too bad you don't have one of those sitting quilting machines.
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