Monday, June 25, 2012

Challenge Day 27

It's day 27 of my 31 Day Challenge.  It was a long day today with waking up early for "Lowe's".  I finally started quilting at about 6:30 tonight.  I did get one row done and will for sure finish it tomorrow.  It takes about 15 minutes per row.



 I'm doing a freehand overall swirl and think it's fitting for this Christmas quilt.

Here are some of my samples I did up while at the quilt shops this week.  It felt like I was sewing curves for the first time because I was sewing standing up on a machine I've never used before!  


...and I found this beautiful linen fabric with a polka dot at the Needle and I here in Everett.  

 I can't wait to use it and hopefully soon!

The kids and I are heading to Utah on Thursday and as I'm sitting here, I just realized that my 31 days ends on Friday!!  ....so..since this is my challenge I think I'm allowed to change the rules just a bit, so after I get back from Utah I'm going to continue my challenge for 8 more days.  The two days I'll miss for going out of town, the 4 Sundays I took off and the 2 days I missed for demoing at the Quilt Shops.  I still have tomorrow and Wednesday though!

23 of 30 Finished

~Jenny~

12 comments:

Leanne said...

Well, I am catching up on my reading. Congratulations, I just read yesterday's post!! And I am so glad you have given yourself some more days on the challenge, you quilt so beautifully and I see each day of your challenge as a great success.

Dawn said...

yeah!! It's YOUR challenge and you get to make (and change) the rules! Love your samples and that luscious dotted linen. . . safe travels!

Unknown said...

I love flexibility - go for it
Enjoy your days away with the children and come back refreshed ready to finish your challenge so you are able to play with those lovely samples and that delicious linen fabric (I fancy some stunning acid green with that grey)

Ulla's Quilt World said...

So lovely as always! :)
www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
Hugs, Ulla (from Finland)

Anne said...

30 days is 30 days - who says they have to be consecutive? You go, girl!

Auntie Pami said...

See, you can do it! Have fun in Utah. Enjoy the beautiful scenery for me!

Anna said...

I'm with Anne..."30 days is 30 days - who says they have to be consecutive?" You are doing such a great job and I am so inspired by all of your photos!

Pam said...

glad u changed the rules a bit..i am all about making it up as you go along xoxoxox

marcella said...

Yea, another quilt! Have a great trip and we'll see you when you get back to finish up your challenge. The adjustment sounds like a perfect plan.

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Love the swirl design you are doing on this quilt...it's going to be beautiful!

Just remember, it's your challenge...it's your rules...do it your way!!! ;o)

Have a wonderful trip to Utah!!!

Teresa Silva said...

I think you have done a great job. Don't be so hard on yourself. You deserve a break. Now what do you do with all the incoming quilts you must have coming in? You are so fabulous!

Pat Merkle said...

I think they are more than fair changes. You are doing fabulously. I LOVE looking at you gorgeous quilting.