Monday, December 26, 2011

2012 UFO Challenge

Here is my list of UFO's for the 2012 UFO Challenge on Patchwork Times http://www.patchworktimes.com/2012-ufo-challenge/

1. Chocoloate covered cherries and blueberries
2. Hunter's Star
3. Holiday table runner
4. Double Irish Chain
6. Mending Fences
5. Traditional Sampler 2010
7. Mandevilla
8. Fun with stripes
9. Triple Rail
10. Birds & Berries
11. Dad's ties-wonky log cabin
12. Christmas applique quilt

A New Phase in this quilting adventure

Hello blogland!  My name is Jenice. I have been a quilter for about three years now. I have been following many bloggers for most of that time.  I have gained so much inspiration from the blogs I have followed and I would like to "pay it forward" so to speak. Hopefully, I can inspire others with what I have been able to accomplish.  Many friends and family that I talk to about quilting tell me that they cannot do what I do. I always tell them that they can learn if they have the time to try.

My friend, Linda, got me into quilting in 2009. She invited me to a "Sew Fun" night at Quilter's Dream , my local LQS.  This is held once a month on a Friday night. We sew/eat/shop/talk/play from 6 to midnight.  It is a great time to visit with fellow quilters, as well as gain insight, encouragement, and help on our current quilting projects.  The first time I went to Sew Fun, I took my knitting. I couldn't see how people would want to drag their sewing machines all the way to a quilt shop!  Boy, have I come a long way.  The next step was to take a class at Quilter's Dream. I have been hooked ever since.

Since late 2009, I have made 42 quilts, of which 22 were baby/crib size.  I have pictures of most of them, but not all in one place.  This is the place I would like to document them, as well as the ones I have begun and those I will do in the future.

I have amassed quite a quilting library, a pretty good fabric stash, and multiple UFO's.  This last item is the catalyst for my new blog.  I am going to participate in Judy Laquidara's 2012 UFO Challenge. I have more than the 12 UFO's needed, but if I can get at least 12 completed in 2012, I would be a happy camper!

 So, here goes.