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Saturday, 3 March 2018

One Monthly Goal for March


Now that March is here it is time to select a UFO to finish for March OMG hosted by Elm Street Quilts.


I've decided to finish up a couple of place mats I started several years ago - like 2013.  I really don't know why I didn't finish them back then, as they will be lovely, but we will remedy that now.

I received a couple of mini charm packs with a magazine subscription, one being this lovely French General range.  That provides the exact amount to make a two place mats and two coasters.  I took my inspiration from a photo I found on Pinterest and am just winging it.  All I need to do is sew the half hexies to the ends of the rows of hexies and then applique them to the base fabric, quilt and bind. Then I just need to applique a single hexy onto two coasters.  It should be a very achievable goal for the month, which will be somewhat busy.

It's great to have the encouragement to get things finished by being a part of OMG and OPAM.  Thanks girls.

I'm sad to say that I have to shop for some fabric today. Can you believe that I can't find any cream homespun in my sewing room?  Any number of patterned cream fabrics, but nothing plain. Blast!! I had been hoping to keep on my fabric diet much longer. Now I just have to make sure that I don't get distracted by any pretties and buy something else.  Of course, you know that I will find some once I buy it, don't you. I'll just buy a fat quarter. 

I'm linking up with Elm Street Quilts.

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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 March 2018 at 09:24

    Hi Janice ,oh these are going to be so nice,love the french General,lovely to see them being finished,i reckon you will use these alot xx

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  2. Maria3 March 2018 at 17:35

    They will be really beautiful placemats Janice..

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  3. Peg - Happy In Quilting3 March 2018 at 18:08

    Love the fabric these will be lovely ❤️

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  4. Jenny4 March 2018 at 18:25

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  5. Jenny4 March 2018 at 18:28

    The place mats look like they are going to be great Janis. I think 2018 is a finishing year for many of us. Enjoy finishing the placemat.

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  6. Jenny4 March 2018 at 18:56

    Your hexie place mats look interesting, looking forward to seeing them completed.

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  7. loulee5 March 2018 at 03:27

    Your place mats and coasters are going to look very pretty.

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  8. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana6 March 2018 at 04:15

    Oh Janice I just love that reddish French General and what gorgeous place mats that will make. Sorry to hear you have to break your fabric diet; I'm surprised how often that happens to me even though I think I am building a good stash.

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  9. Patty 6 March 2018 at 07:07

    Great placemats. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck on your project.

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  10. Susan6 March 2018 at 13:48

    Gorgeous fabrics - hope you enjoyed the shopping part....LOL

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