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My Q3 Finish-A-Long List

7/18/2018

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I've decided to be nice and boring this quarter and basically just have a list of all the same projects I've been carrying over all year long.    Without further ado...
1.  Bonnie and Camille Log Cabin - I still want to work on this, or maybe I want it on my bed more. LOL we will see, I have all the blocks finished and that is it.

2.  Bee Sewcial Flower Quilt - Yep want to work on this one too, school will be starting back soon so I need to get this one ready to work on in the car, I plan to add more embroidery.

3.  Boys Pajamas - I will finish these this quarter, if I say it enough will it make it true?

4.  Bee Sewcial Triangle Quilt -  Ugh, I just need to work on the backing and then figure out quilting, you know the hard part.

5.  Bee Sewcial Kilim Quilt - Wait, what is this?  A new addition but no photo, I can't win prizes so I don't really have to follow the rules.  This quilt is just blocks that I haven't even laid out but the thought of laying them out excites me so maybe I should play with it.  We shall see...
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You still have time to join us, but get your list ready quick as the link up closes tonight.  You can find the Quarter 3 link up HERE.
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My Q2 Finish-A-Long List, How Did I Do?

7/11/2018

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At the end of each quarter I like to reflect on what I accomplished (or didn't accomplish) that quarter and usually it inspires me to action and get serious about my WIPs again, because honestly we all get distracted don't we?  So how did I do for the second quarter of the year?  Ok, I did just Ok, I finished three small projects but didn't touch any of my quilts.  I'm going to be brutally honest here but I've definitely lost my quilty mojo recently.  I'm sewing all the time and love sewing so I've concentrated on clothing and small projects but just can't seem to get excited to work on any of my quilts.  I think a large part of it is that the quilts always end up taking so long and it's hard for me to see the finish line so I lose track.  Sewing clothes is fast and instant reward so I've been really digging that.  All that being said, I really want to work on my quilts, so maybe I just need to force myself back into it?  I'm not sure but if you have suggestions, feel free to leave them here.  Ok enough rambling, here is how my quarter turned out:
Two projects totally completed and blogged about HERE and HERE.
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I totally finished this project too, the Ladies Waterfall Raglan.  Didn't get a chance to photograph or blog about it because I'm thinking of taking it apart.  The fabric doesn't have as much drape as called for in the pattern and ended up being at least one size too large.  I've worn it twice now and am just not in love with it, but think I would like it if I make it smaller.  So I'm thinking about cutting out the seams and just sewing it together again.  I'll also redo the neckline as it was a little wonky too.  So now that I've put that in writing that is what I will do!
The final four projects, you guessed it, didn't touch them.  Didn't even think about the quilts and just ran out of time for the pajamas.  So now I just need to decide if I'm carrying them all over to the third quarter or what.  Hmm...

So there you have it, 3 finished, 4 wips, so I'll call that semi-successful.  Though I will say I am thrilled that I had some great finishes this time and there is always next quarter.

Speaking of the 3rd quarter of the year, the link up is open, can be found HERE and will remain open until Wednesday, July 18.  Please join us, even if you didn't participate in the 1st or 2nd quarter you can join in now.  Make that list, post it and link up, it's that easy and you can win prizes too.  What is better motivation than that?

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2018 Finish-A-Long - Quarter 3 Link Up!

7/10/2018

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Its time to link up your list of unfinished projects that you propose to finish in Q3 of the Finish-A-Long. We are hoping that the FAL community will inspire you to work on your unfinished projects this quarter (and throughout the remainder of the year) and to get them finished!

The 2018 FAL is hosted by a community of bloggers across the world. Our hosts are:

  • Marci - Marci Girl Designs - USA
  • Sandra (also Social Media Director) - Studio Sew of Course - Ireland
  • Leanne - She Can Quilt  - Canada 
  • Ella - Throw a Wench in the Works - USA
  • Felicity - Felicity Quilts - Canada
  • Karen - Capitola Quilter - USA
  • Izzy - Dizzy Quilts - Canada
  • Lynne - Tinking Along - USA
For those of you who are new to the FAL, it is a place to find motivation and encouragement to complete those unfinished projects that are hanging around. At the start of the quarter you post and link up a list of projects you hope to finish in the next three months, and then at the end of the quarter you link up each successful finish from your original list.

Each linked up finish is an entry into the draw for wonderful prizes from our sponsors. There is no penalty for not finishing a listed project, so feel free to make your list as long or short as you wish. The 2018 Schedule and Rules for the FAL are on my permanent 2018 FAL page, let me know if you have any questions.

Here are the fantastic and generous sponsors for Q3 of the Finish-A-Long. you can see each of their prizes listed under their logo. Please think about visiting them and saying thank you for their support of the FAL.

Fat Quarter Shop Logo
$50 Gift Certificate
During Quiet Side Logo
3 PDF Patterns
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Quilting Jetgirl Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Sew Me a Song Logo
$20 Gift Certificate
Happy Quilting Logo
3 PDF Patterns
Charm About You Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Make Modern Magazine Logo
3 Six Month Subscr.
Studio 39 Fabrics Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Tartankiwi Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Sew Sweetness Logo
A Minikins Bundle
Mad About Patchwork Logo
$50 Gift Certificate
Blossom Hearts Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Clover & Violet Logo
$30 Gift Certificate
Bunny's Designs Logo
$40 Gift Certificate 

So now it is time to round up those projects that you want to finish over the next three months! Take a photo of each one and make your list. Please ensure that you have at least started your projects - pulled fabric with a pattern is considered a UFO - and remember it is only finished projects that will get you an entry toward the above listed prizes. So while we love to see your bee blocks, the "finish" is when they are a completed, usable project.

If posting on social media (Flickr & Instagram), it will be very helpful if you tag your list with #2018FALQ3yourname (where yourname is unique to you). Using the same hashtag over the quarter when sharing project progress or finishes helps the host to make the connection to your original list quickly and easily.
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to link up your finishes when the quarter closes!

The 2018 Q3 list for your list of proposed finishes is now open, below, on my blog and each of the hosting blogs. You need only link your list once, on one host blog and the link will show up on all the host blogs. If you are using Flickr or Instagram, post a photo mosaic of your projects and put your list in the description. Don't forget to include your unique hashtag. Katy of The Littlest Thistle has a great tutorial on how to link up if you need it, or Marci of Marci Girl Designs has a tutorial to link up an Instagram post specifically.

We also ask that you become part of the FAL community. Please check out the links of others - visit and comment on their lists. We all need encouragement to get those finishes done, so please share some of your own too.

If you want you can follow us on Facebook, Finish-A-Long and/or on Instagram, @finishalong, too. We'll post encouragement during the quarter and reminders when the finishes link up opens at the end of the quarter.

When creating your list there is one thing to remember - No deductions for not completing something so - Aim High! Nothing to lose!! Well now, get your list together and get linked up.

Feel free to use and share the FAL button above and this one too:

The Q3 proposed finish linky party will stay open until 11 pm EST, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - as we are global, you might want to check your time zone to determine your last possible time to link (you can also see how much time is left below the linked up images on the right.)
Remember: you only need to link up at ONE hosting blog and it will automatically show up on all hosting blogs.
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2018 Finish-A-Long - Reminder!  Link Up Your Finishes!

7/6/2018

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Popping in today for a quick reminder that the Quarter 2 Link Up for all your finishes closes on Monday, July 9, 2018, 11 pm EST. So you still have a few more days to finish a project or two and link them up to be eligible for prizes. The link up can be found HERE or on the blog of any of our current hosts.

A few reminders for linking up:
  • Please only one finished project for each post that you link up, so that each finish can be an entry in the (random) prize draw. 
  • Please include a link to your original list in each post of your finishes (on Instagram the link is the unique tag #2018FALQ2yourname to be used in the Q2 list post, and in any Q2 finish post).
  • Please visit some of the other participants and leave a friendly comment, we all love to get those!

If you didn't have a chance to visit the tutorials that were posted as part of Finish-A-Long Tutorials Week, here is the schedule once more:
  • July 3, 2018 - Sandra of Studio Sew of Course - The Finish-A-Long Project List - keeping track of your FAL projects
  • July 4, 2018 - Ella of Throw A Wench in the Works
  • July 5, 2018 - Felicity of Felicity Quilts - Mini Charm Pack Zip Pouch
They are well worth a visit!

Finally, we hope you will be joining us for Quarter 3 to do it all over again!! So get your List ready, the link up for Q3 Lists will open on July 10, 2018.
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2018 Finish-A-Long - Q2 Tutorial Week

7/2/2018

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Today kicks off "Tutorial Week," which has been part of the Finish-A-Long since it's inception.  While the link up for Finishes is open, we share some tutorials for you all to enjoy. They are varied, interesting, and usually helpful, so take some time to investigate and visit the blogs below on their scheduled day!
  • July 3, 2018 - Sandra of Studio Sew of Course - The Finish-A-Long Project List - keeping track of your FAL projects
  • July 4, 2018 - Ella of Throw a Wench in the Works
  • July 5, 2018 - Felicity of Felicity Quilts -Mini Charm Pack Zip Pouch
The Quarter 2 Finishes link up opened yesterday, you can find the link up HERE or on any of the hosting blogs. There is still plenty of time to link up or finish those projects as the link up does not close until July 9, 2018, 11 pm EST.

And whether you had a lot of finishes, or none at all this quarter, or you missed Finish-A-Long Q2 altogether, you can always join in for Quarter 3 which is taking off on July 10th, with the link up opening for your List of Proposed Finishes. We hope you will join us!
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2018 Finish-A-Long - Quarter 2 Finishes Link Up

7/1/2018

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Can you believe it, we have made it to the end of the second quarter of the 2018 Finish-A-Long and it's time to link up your Q2 finishes.  We hope you have used the past three months to complete a bunch of those UFOs on your lists!

The 2018 FAL has a community of bloggers across the world jointly hosting and this year's hosts are:

  • Marci - Marci Girl Designs - USA
  • Sandra (also Social Media Director) - Studio Sew of Course - Ireland
  • Leanne - She Can Quilt - Canada
  • Ella - Throw a Wench in the Works - USA
  • Felicity - Felicity Quilts - Canada
  • Karen - Capitola Quilter - USA
  • Izzy - Dizzy Quilts - Canada
  • Lynne - Tinking Along - USA

Before the link up, let's give a huge thank you to our fantastic sponsors:

Fat Quarter Shop Logo
$50 Gift Certificate
During Quiet Side Logo
3 PDF Patterns
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Quilting Jetgirl Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Sew Me a Song Logo
$20 Gift Certificate
Happy Quilting Logo
3 PDF Patterns
Charm About You Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Make Modern Magazine Logo
3 Six Month Subscr.
Studio 39 Fabrics Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Tartankiwi Logo
$25 Gift Certificate
Sew Sweetness Logo
A Minikins Bundle
Mad About Patchwork Logo
$50 Gift Certificate
Blossom Hearts Logo
2 PDF Patterns
Clover & Violet Logo
$30 Gift Certificate
Bunny's Designs Logo
$40 Gift Certificate 



For this quarter of the 2018 FAL, we continue tutorial week.  Here is the schedule for this quarter so you can visit them all:
  • July 3 - Sandra of Studio Sew of Course
  • July 4 - Ella of Throw a Wench in the Works
  • July 5 - Felicity of Felicity Quilts

The 2018 Quarter 2 link for your finishes is now open below on my blog and on each of the hosting blogs - you only need to link on one blog for your finish to appear on all host blogs.

Link-up "Rules":

Add one link for each finish.  If you want to link a round up post of all your finishes, use that link to enter one of your finishes and then link the rest of your finishes separately.  Please, only one link per finish, as your link is an entry into the randomly drawn prize draws. 

Please ensure that the photo (Instagram or Flickr) or blog post you link up contains a link or reference back to your original list so that we can verify your entry (make sure it is from the appropriate quarter, too). On Instagram, tag your photos with #2018FALQ2yourname (where yourname is unique to you), this makes it easier for us to match your finishes with your list, which also should have this tag.

Please become part of the FAL community.  Check out the links of others and leave a comment. We all need encouragement so let's applaud each other.  The 2018 FAL Facebook page is HERE and you can follow us on Instagram @finishalong.

Our hosts will also link up their finishes to share in the community but they are not eligible for any of the prizes.

The Q2 Finishes link will stay open from now thru 11 pm, EST, Monday July 9, 2018 - as we are global, you might want to check your time zone to determine your last possible time to link (you can also see how much time is left below the linked up images on the right).  It is best to link up your finishes early and if you have a last minute one, add that one later so you don't miss out.  The prizes will be awarded as soon as we can verify all the entries and do the drawings.  We will post the winners on each host's blog.

Lastly, don't forget to start making your Q3 list as the Q3 list link opens on July 10, 2018.

2018 Q2 Finishes Link Up:
An InLinkz Link-up
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