Wednesday, April 26, 2017

April's One Monthly Goal - Check

My One Monthly Goal, hosted by Patti over at Elm Street Quilts, for April was to complete a top for Quilts of Valor.  Not only did I get one top finished, but two.  Below are pictures of the making of the "Goal" top and the second top I finished in April. 

The beginnings are pretty messy, but it works for me.
 
Lots of stars
 
Trying to see what works, and what doesn't
 
Almost done
 
Done and finished before the 4/15 deadline
 
Top Two
This Block is Party Hats and found HERE (free pattern)
 
Blocks all in a row
 
Lola at attention honoring our military
 
Second top for April finished
 
 

One of my 2017 goals was to make three Quilts of Valor tops and I have now reached that goal and it is only April.  Our wonderful QoV leader had kindly put together a kit for a top for a member that hadn't picked it up so, being that person who rarely says no, I took the kit.  I've never worked from a kit before, but it looks like it will be fairly easy since everything is right there.  I hope to get it made before returning to Nevada in November.  Yep, we head out for Oregon on May 5th where we will be working as campground managers at Cape Perpetua Campground near Yachats, Oregon.  So if you are in the area this summer, please stop by and say hi.

Linking up with Elm Street Quilts for April's One Monthly Goal finish.  WooHoo!

Happy Stitching
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16 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)April 26, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    OMGOSH!! Your quilts are stunning!! Stars are my favorite block. I can't believe you have accomplished so much. You go girl!

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2017 at 9:46 AM

      Many thanks Billie. I love stars too and usually have some in my QoV quilts. Happy stitching!

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  2. Yvonne @ Quilting JetgirlApril 26, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful quilts and congratulations on making your goal so early in the year!

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2017 at 9:46 AM

      Thanks Yvonne, it is always fun to have finishes to report. :)

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  3. Patty April 27, 2017 at 4:55 AM

    So beautiful! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2017 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks Patty and thanks for hosting OMG as it really keeps me on track.

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  4. Pamela ArbourApril 27, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    Both of those quilts are beautiful. Thank you for taking your time to make them for our well-deserving soldiers!

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2017 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks you Pamela. I really enjoy making them and it is such a worthwhile adventure, especially now that we are honoring more and more Vietnam veterans.

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  5. LouiseApril 27, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Lovely, patriotic quilts! And Lola is so cute in that photo :)

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2017 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks Louise. Lola is such a good dog, but now growing older which saddens me.

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  6. QuilterinMotionApril 27, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Jennifer,
    Congratulations to you and Lola for your wonderful accomplishments. Both quilts are stunning.
    Marsha
    http://quilterinmotion.net

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    1. JenniferApril 29, 2017 at 8:45 AM

      Many thanks Marsha. I couldn't have done them without Lola's help. :)

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  7. Alycia~QuiltygirlApril 28, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    Those are both so great - I am really drawn to the starry one! Nicely done!!

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    1. JenniferApril 29, 2017 at 8:46 AM

      Thanks Alycia. I really love stars and making the tops for Quilts of Valor. We have a great local group.

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  8. Libby in TNApril 29, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    Two lovely finishes. I admire you gals who quilt in an RV; I can't even contain everything in my corner of our basement!

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  9. Susan May 2, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    Congratulations on two wonderful quilt tops, and on having reached your goal of 3 for the year!

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