January 2019 OMG – Fresh Start
After a successful full year of OMG linkups in 2018, we are going to continue posting a monthly OMG goal. It sure seems to help me focus, and that coupled with our weekly list can really get things done. Patty at Elm Street Quilts is the wonderful host, and she has lined up some new sponsors for this year. If you are on the fence about trying it, give it a shot. What do you have to lose?!
Fresh Start for Hand Quilting
Sue was working on a little Fall quilt. It was giving her fits with the thread breaking, knotting and tangling. Even though I found her some Thread Magic to conquer those issues, she just has lost interest in the project. I will be taking it over, and likely finishing it on the machine. I don’t have much time for hand quilting, nor do I enjoy it as much as she does.
That means we need a fresh start on a new project! Delving into the fabric stash that is so limited (NOT!), we have two baby quilts labeled Boy Dot and Girl Dot. She selected the Boy Dot . . . although you would think since we are awaiting Baby Girl . . . just saying. Anyhoo, Boy Dot it is. She cut some strips for me to whip up a few nine-patch blocks, and away we go.
Blank Design Wall
It bothers me to no end walking past our design wall with nothing on it. Most of the break, it was blank although Dr. Seuss lived on it for a few short hours.
Sue laid out this charm pack in color waves which is not our norm. We usually try to randomize the colors and patterns, although sometimes not all that effectively upon reflection. In between the charm pack squares will the the blue and white nine-patch, and you can see two in the first row. Usually we add a good sized border but we don’t have a coordinating fabric – maybe I’ll need to order some! HAHA! Assuming, that is, that the fabric line is still available.
January OMG – Fresh Start Quilt
Sew, this is a fresh start quilt project for January! Our OMG is to have this quilt top together before the end of the month. We appreciate Patty for hosting this link up!
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I don’t like when my wall is blank either and it is right now. I have been contemplating what I will work on (finish) next. Spent the day on my OMG and it is currently off the wall. what to do, what to do?
Hello Roseanne, I think it is so fabulous the way that you and Sue work together and help one another out with your quilting projects!! I have tried hand quilting and even hand turned applique, but just can not find the patience that is needed for those methods. So I definitely give the quilters who do an extra set of applause, that is a lot of special work they do! Before I become a quilter, I really did not like polka dots much at all and even then it took me awhile to really catch the polka dot love. LOL. In the past couple of years, I have really fallen hard and have used quite a bit of it. It is so fun to use with the awesome size variations and all of the color variations and so on and so forth…I really like your background green with the variety of colors. This is going to be a fun quilt. I look forward to seeing more pictures. Thank you so much for sharing and have a spectacular day!!
I like the color-wave approach here. Can’t wait to see more!
I always laugh when I read your blog. I don’t see how you can be expected to complete this project without some new fabric!!! Okay, I just a little devil!
All the best for this quilt top. I don’t have a design wall so can never lay it out like you do. Maybe one day!
What a fun quilt top! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project. (And thanks for the lovely words!)
It looks like it would be a good size even without borders, so I wouldn’t worry too much. =) The layout looks very Easter Eggy – spring, rabbits, etc. Maybe you can quilt (or Sue can!) a few rabbits and chicks into the mix.
very interesting layout. I am looking forward to the progress! Happy weekend!
How cute! It will be adorable. I like the color placement.
I like the looks of your Fresh Start quilt, Roseanne! Definitely pretty and fresh colors and a fun layout!
I’m usually a randomizer as well, but I’m really enjoying the colour waves in this quilt and in some others I’ve seen. A nice fresh start is a good thing.
Empty design walls are no fun at all! But it looks like you have solved that problem with this little gem!
Oh, I like that quilt you’ve got going! Glad I’m not the only one who works on projects with fabric that may no longer be available. With all the fabric I discovered while clearing my quilting space, I have a whole new bunch of choices! Haha!
I really like the layout– I may need to make myself a design wall! Good luck with your January goal!
Hope you have a great weekend!
This new design wall color layout looks spring-y and fresh — I’m digging it!
I love how the two of you work together on projects. Would be so nice to have a buddy to sew with!