2012 UFO Challenge - June Progress

I wasn't going to post anything for the UFO challenge because I haven't finished anything, but then I realized there had not been a UFO challenge post on my progress since the end of January.  Now that we are at the halfway mark for 2012, an update is probaby a good idea. 

Even though I've not finished any of my UFOs as yet, progress has been made on 3 of the 4 UFO's  included in this year's challenge. (UFO list is here)  Of those 3 quilts, the Purple and Yellow Quilt just needs binding.  That's scheduled for next weekend.  Scrappy Stars hasn't been touched since January.  There has been some progress on the RWB Quilt.  When I pulled that project out of the box back in May, there was only 1 block completed. 

Another 4 blocks have been completed since then.

These stars are time consuming, so they go pretty slowly.  The layout I have in mind will need another 8 star blocks, so there is still quite a bit to do.  But progress has been made, which is what I wanted.  Finishes would be nice, but 2 of the 4 UFOs on the list started with almost nothing.  I doubt I finish this project by the end of July, but even if I don't, any additional work makes it that much closer to being a finished quilt. 

Check out all the other UFO progress posted over at Patchwork Times. 

Design Wall Monday - June 11th

Weekends always go so fast, especially after the previous two were three day weekends.  A two day weekend is really short in comparison.  I did get in a full afternoon of sewing on Sunday and did add a few blocks to the design wall. 

Right now, I'm actively working on three projects.  The Scrappy Coffee Cups is my Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt. No changes to it this weekend, though I did get the fabric cut for the next coffee cup.
Progress was made on the June UFO quilt. 

I don't have a quilt layout for these blocks as yet.  I need to spend some time in EQ deciding how these are going to be set so I know how many star blocks to make.  These are challenging blocks to construct, you have to take a lot of care to match your seams.  I'm enjoying the challenge.  These make a nice contrast to the Sweet Treat blocks which are really easy. 

Progress was also made on Sweet Treats which is being assembled as a Leaders and Enders project. 

Designed by Judy Laquidara
(pattern available here)

Only seven more blocks to complete before there are enough to start sewing the center together.  Not sure how I ended up working on two red, white and blue quilts at the same time, it just happened that way. 

That's it for my design walls.  I'll be checking on all the other design walls linked up at Patchwork Times when I get home tonight. 

2012 UFO Challenge - Quilt List

Judy of Patchwork Times is again sponsoring a UFO challenge.  I didn't play along last year,  but decided that it would be fun to try my hand at the challenge this year.  I only have 4 UFOs.  However, I also have a day job and Kiddo is playing multiple sports this spring, so it's not likely that I'd be able to finish any of the UFOs in a single month.  Each project has been assigned 3 numbers and I'll switch between the 4 based on what number Judy pulls each month.  If they all get done by the end of the year that would be fabulous. 

Here's my list:

1,2,3:  Purple/Yellow Scrap Quilt - From 2006

Needs borders and the backing made before it can be shipped off for quilting. 

4,5,6:  Scrappy Stars - From 2003

Only 4 blocks completed.  This is supposed to be a queen sized quilt.  I have no idea how many more blocks I need to make. 

7,8,9:  Moose on the Porch Layer Cake Quilt Along - From 2010

All the blocks are completed and the setting has been designed.  Just need to cut and assemble the sashing, the borders, make a back and it can go off for quilting. 

10,11,12 RWB (Red, White and Blue) Stars - from 2005

This started as a technique class at the local quilt shop.  I intended to make a quilt, but didn't get past the first block.

So that's my UFO list for 2012.  Even if they don't all get done, any progress at all would be a plus.