Sunday, January 23, 2011

UFO Challenge - January

Another January commitment is done and out the door! 

I'm participating in Judy's 2011 UFO Challenge, and our first assignment was #6 on our UFO lists.  My #6 was a set of pink B-a-D blocks ... not one of my favorite block sets, but all those blocks do need to be used, don't they?  And this project finished up the last of that very vivid pink stripe -- what was I thinking when I bought it?! -- I'm glad it's GONE!!! 

This quilt finished up at 50" x 70" and has been donated to Doves, our local domestic violence shelter, where it will comfort and cheer someone.  I hope next month's challenge number will be for a block set I like :)

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16 comments:

Unknown said...

It may not be your cup of tea Jeanne - but it works well together and I'm sure someone will really love it's cheeriness

Suzanne said...

You did a great job with a fabric color you didn't love.

Karen said...

Good to get one that you don't like out of the way early in the year ;)

Alice said...

I think this is a perfectly lovely quilt. Bless you for sending it out in the world to make someone else happy. I am sure that the lady who gets it will feel comfort that some other woman feels for her plight.

Diane said...

pinks aren't my favorite colors either, but you made this work so well-I like it and am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
congrats on the finish!

black bear cabin said...

im not a fan of pink either, but wow, did that quilt turn out beautifully!!! Im sure it will bring someone lots of comfort and joy...what a generous gift!

McIrish Annie said...

Love what you did with the Pink BAD blocks and you picked the perfect group to receive it.

I was away when texas tears was pposted but I printed it out and will get it done this week.

AnnieO said...

Oh, I am not a pink girl but this is just fresh and pretty and definitely brings thoughts of a pretty garden blooming! Great work on your #6. I hope Judy chooses another easy one for February's number!

Quilter Kathy said...

I think it's fabulous! That's a challenge to put together so many different sized blocks...great job!

julieQ said...

I love pink...and your blocks and quilt are just wonderful! Doesn't it feel great to get it all together!?

kwiltnkats said...

I love the pink strip! Use it in bindings...but you said it was gone now didn't you :). It is sure to make someone happy, how generous you are.

Debbie said...

It is fabulous...I love all the different block sizes and you did a beautiful job putting it together. You have made someone a loving gift with this project...very special.

Heather said...

Very bright and cheery! That quilt will bring a lot of comfort to someone, I'm sure. Congratulations on your finish!

Jennifer said...

i love it! it's so cheery, adn will brighten someone's day, i'm sure.

Diana said...

I think it is wonderful you completed your challenge AND you donated it to a worthy cause. You are right...someone will get great comfort from this gift. Nice job!

Dionne said...

Wow, I love it. I love how you placed your blocks. This is such a cheerful, summery quilt. Perfect for a winter day!
Cheers,
Dionne