Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Let's Book It Challenge - April 2014

Progress in the sewing room has been slow this month, well really for the whole year.  But at least it hasn't come to a complete stand still. Back in February I started a project out of the December 2013 American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, Poinsettias Allure.    


Poinsettias Allure designed by Judy Blok
from the December 2013 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting


I subscribe to a lot of quilting magazines, but rarely make a pattern from them.  So the Let's Book it Challenge hosted by Vrooman's Quilts was an obvious way to encourage me to make a few projects from all those magazines and books which are gathering dust just sitting on the book shelf.  Poinsettias has been my leaders and enders project for the last month.  Since I've not been sitting at the sewing machine much the last couple of months, there's not much progress.



Nineteen of the 76 half square triangle blocks are done.  At this rate, Poinsettias may end up being my only "book it" pattern this year.  Well, probably not, I've got a few other projects picked out that use patterns or books.  I just need to finish a few projects so there is room to start something new.  

Check out all the other challenge projects posted over at Vrooman's Quilts.  

11 comments:

Vroomans' Quilts said...

But it is a start on what looks like a beautiful project. Thank you for linking up.

Dana Gaffney said...

Your quilt is going to be beautiful!

Shay said...

Love those beautiful pops of red. One quilt from a book is better than no patterns used from a book or magazine!

Dasha said...

The colours are lovely, and as every one has already said. 19 blocks is better than none at all. And it is good to use those mags.

Maria said...

It is looking great and keep going. Will be nice to see it finished.

Joanna said...

You made a beautiful choice of design to work on and your fabric is pretty. It's going to be beautiful.

Barbara said...

Great choice! Isn't this a fun challenge?

Sheila said...

This is going to be a beautiful quilt. Love the pattern.

Sheila said...

It is not a race so enjoy the process , the pattern is lovely and you are doing a great job .

kiwikid said...

What you have done looks amazing!

Vivian said...

A great start and that's the only way to get to the finish! This one will be a real beauty in the end!