All sorts of finishes?

 This was a busy week. At first I felt like I was not getting anything done. One goal was to complete another charity quilt with my Craftsy BOM from 2012.  I made myself get some out and just go for it. 


Pretty busy but it is 6 more blocks used!!! yeah

Then I put together my last 4 blocks from the Modern BOM 2 Block #1
blocks. This one I will call "In and Out".



I had to spiral quilt this one too because it was just so fun!! Then....while I was in a finishing mode I got out a couple small pieces that were from my moms stash. I thought the little girl print, which I think is a Daisy Kingdom print, works well in these little flannel backed preemie quilts for Lincoln Quilts for Kids.

I started planning what I want to do for the final Project Quilting challenge. :)


and then there is my husband, Matt. He ran a 10k Saturday morning (when it was about 32 degrees F). He finshed 3rd in his age group....YES!!! 


(he is in the white shirt) This is around the 2 mile mark. 

Now to get back to work as the end of the month is coming up quickly. I am linking up with Plum and JunePlum and June blog and Quiet Play

Comments

Cindi said…
Nice finishes. I just made my first block from the Craftsy BOM 2012. I love seeing the fabrics others have chosen for it.
April 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Kristy @ Quiet Play said…
Love the spiral quilting and well done on some great finishes!
April 23, 2013 at 3:06 AM
Sewing Mom said…
Wow, I like the back of the quilts as much as the front! =) Great fabrics...and lovely quilting. Visiting from Let's Get Acquainted. Have a great day.
April 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations on all of your finishes, and your husbands! ;-)
Esther
April 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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