Moda Blockhead 5

 This is the first time I have participated in a Moda Blockhead challenge.  You can read more about it here.  This is my progress so far:

OMG October

 I made very little progress on last month's OMG.  I didn't even manage to post my lack of progress.  This month I will continue to work and hopefully complete Block 6 of Dressed for Dinner.

Block 6

Vivi's Pillow

 A very special granddaughter asked me to make her a "nap" pillow for school.  She specifically requested rainbows.

September OMG

 I am ready to work on Block 6 of Dressed for Dinner.  I have the applique pieces prepped and ready to be stitched.  I am linking up with Elm Street Quilts.  

August OMG Finish

 I surprised myself when I finished.  I am not usually a fast knitter.  I will link up with Elm Street Quilts to see what others have finished this month.

Spring Mills Shawl

August OMG

 I may have overextended by abilities but this month I want to make Spring Mills shawl for my SIL.  It will coincide with a gradient challenge on Eat Sleep Knit.  I have from Aug 4 to Aug 24.  Linking up with Elm Street Quilts to keep me motivated.

Spring Mills

OMG Finish

 I completed the Dressed for Dinner block I was working on.  I am a little disappointed that the embroidery is so subtle.  I happy to participate in Elm Street Quilt's One Monthly Goal.

Block 4 Dressed for Dinner

July OMG

 I am slowly making progress on Dressed for Dinner.  This is the block I would like to finish this month.  I enjoy participating in Elm Street Quilt's OMG.  It helps me stay focused.

Finish OMG

 I am happy with this month's finish.  And the recipient liked it.  The pattern is Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits.  I used Madelinetosh Vintage in Dr. Zhivago's Sky and Texas Tulips.  I am going to link up with my friends at Elm Street Quilts

Strange Brew

June OMG

This month's OMG is a knitting project.  I am working on a Strange Brew pullover for a gift that I need by the end of the month.  I am going to link up with Elm Street Quilts for this month's challege.

OMG May Finish

 Last month I forgot to post my finish for the month.  I finished my Turkey block from Dressed for Dinner.  I will add a few buttons once the piece is quilted.  I am going to link up with Elm Street Quilts and see what others have done this month.

Farmer's Wife Update

Several years ago I started the Farmer's Wife quilt with a group of friends.  I recently opened the tote with the project.  I had only finished a few blocks.  I completed another 5 blocks to add to my collection.

Initial Farmer's Wife Quilt Blocks

Farmer's Wife

May OMG

 I did complete last month's goal but forgot to link up.  This month I want to complete Block 1 of Dressed for Dinner.  This month I want to finish Block 1.

Block 1 

OMG for April Finish

 I was happy to complete the top of my Underground Railroad Quilt.  I hope to take it to the long-armer this month.

Underground Railroad

April OMG (one monthly goal)

I have completed 15 blocks for the Underground Railroad Quilt. This month I want to add the sashing and borders. I am off to visit Elm Street Quilts and see what others want to do this month.

Finally a Finish OMG

 The first three months of this year have been crazy for our family.  But life seems to be moving in the right direction at the moment.  This is my first goal finish for 2023.  I was able to complete the binding on Vintage Rouge.  I need a better photo but I am happy with my finish.  I am off to see how my friends at Elm Street Quilts have done this month.

Vintage Rouge

OMG March

 I have no idea where February went.  And I made absolutely no progress on last month's project.  With 31 days this month I just may finish the binding on my Vintage Rouge Quilt.  I will check in with my friends at Elm Street Quilts to see what everyone has planned for the month.

February One Monthly Goal

 This year I have chosen a another forgotten BOM, Honoring Emma, to work on.  Seven blocks had been completed.  I hope to complete block 8 this month.  

Block 8

Block 7 completed in January 2023

I am going to link up with Elm Street Quilt's monthly challenge.

WIP's UFO's PIGS, PhD's

 WIP's UFO's PIGS, PhD's --whatever you call them they need to finished!.  For the past several years I have participated in Quilting Gail's PhD challenge.  I have never completed 12 projects in a year.  But the motivation is most helpful.  This is my first finish for 2023.  (PS Fran, close your eyes.)  This is for my sister Fran.  I hope she likes it.

January OMG

 I had high hopes to complete a pair of mitts using Suzanne Bryan's tutorial.  The most difficult was the Tubular Cast On and Bind Off.  I did not do well with the BO.  But I am not giving up.  I will keep practicing.  I am going to link up with Elm Street Quilting OMG.

Two Weeks Into the New Year

The one promise I made myself this year—resolution sort of—is to enjoy what I am doing.  In the past I have had a tendency to sign up for challenges and mystery projects. My yarn stash needs to be whittled down.  And those quilting UFO's need to be completed.

My first hat for 2023.

And a pair of thrummed mittens:

OMG January 2023

A time for fresh starts and new adventures.  Participating in Elm Street Quilts OMG (one monthly goal) has helped me focus on projects that I want to finish.  It makes me feel energize.  My first project for 2023 is to complete Suzanne Bryan's Fingerless Mitts that Fit tutorial.  The gauge swatch is complete.  Now I have to do the math and make them.