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Finish Along [Q3 review]

I have a final finish to share for the Q3 link up before it closes: my scrappy Pineapple Quilt. Made entirely from my scrap bags from pieces so small that most people I know would throw them away - that makes this a free quilt, right?


It's hand quilted and will go on the wall above the changing table as a distraction from nappies!

My original FAL list #ridiculouslylongfallist is here and included 28 items. The final tally is 6 finishes, 6 projects with good progress and 14 items where I have absolutely nothing to say. Here are the other 5 finishes.

Quasar Quilt 2



Jane Austen Sampler Quilt


Moccasin Block of the Month Quilt



 Induction Mini Quilt



Inky Zippy.


I feel like I've made good progress on ABC embroidery, one of the Baby quilts, the Bee-utiful mini quilt, the Summer Sampler, the Joy cushion and the fruit embroidery mini. There were a few finishes scuppered at the last minute - hopefully these will be an early boost next quarter. The rest of the list was mostly ignored. I'm going to take a few days to plan my Q4 sewing. I know it will contain some Christmas sewing, and it's going to have to include some Baby quilts as I've added four or five to the list since the start of the quarter! I think there will be fewer large projects and lots of smaller projects. I'm hopeful for a better finish ratio.

Linking up with the lovely FAL hosts.


2016 FAL

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Archie The Wonder Dog said…
Another lovely finish! And six in total, bravo!!!! My list is going to be even longer this quarter, I think I need to put my own name on my big stick...
5 October 2016 at 15:43
Jennie {Clover and Violet} said…
Super cute! Thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts
21 October 2016 at 17:30
Emily said…
I love that pineapple! Lovely finish!
22 October 2016 at 21:51
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