Since the 27th of December I've been pouring through finishing off my UFOs. I finished this self portrait which I made at AQC in 2024 and I have a few more that I generated in the past 3 years of classes there and I want to finish them and not just add to my UFOs.
I made 2 more quilts from sets of blocks that have been waiting to be finished for far too long - probably over 20 years.
I've also started tidying/excavating my sewing room again and found these donated Christmas projects. The table runner just needed borders and quilting and the ornament just needed binding. These will be put aside and then donated to the Peter Mac Cancer Centre to be sold by their auxiliary to raise funds for patient's services. I hope to add a few more items for them but will keep them until mid year so they don't have to store them.
These 2 baby's jackets were also UFOs as they just needed sewing up and buttons added. I have a few more that just need finishing off too.
Today I spent some time sorting through my tub of sets of blocks and orphan blocks. Some of them I had forgotten that I'd made and I will put them together and finish for donation. There's also lots of odd blocks which I have boxed up for the Monday Quilters from Macedon who are experts at taking UFOs and odd bits and pieces and finishing them into quilts and drawstring bags. They have been a huge help in getting lots of these donations turned into quilts to donate.
I'm feeling energised by getting so many of my UFOs finished and plan to keep clearing tubs for the next few weeks. It great to find some empty tubs and create more storage space as well as finish off more quilts to donate. I wonder how many more UFOs I will find and finish.
Hugs, Jan Mac xx
