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Sunday, June 26, 2016

June OMG Accomplished


June has been a funky month.
The weather didn't decide to cooperate until 
the very first day of summer.
Whew!
That was a long, cold, wet, miserable wait!

That said, there's nothing like stepping out first thing in the morning
and smelling that ocean air!  Rain or shine!

Justly so, there was a lot of sewing time
and I was able to complete the top for my June OMG.


My rule is to use what I have
and I only had enough dark navy for a 60" x 60" top,
so I will incorporate the remaining blocks into the backing.

Dare I try to commit to having the quilting completed
for my July OMG?
I'm giving it some serious thought.




Linking up to Red Letter Quilts.
Hop on over to see some more beautiful finishes!

Enjoy your day!


36 comments:

Kate said...

Congrats on meeting your OMG. I really like the setting for your sampler blocks, it's gorgeous.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

love your quilt - glad you weather is cooperating and finally being nice for you - too hot and humid here!

Lesley said...

Karen, your quilt is gorgeous! Well done!

Sondra said...

That's a real beauty! Feels good to get projects done right? One stitch at a time!!

TexWisGirl said...

i really like it!

Lois Evensen said...

How pretty! Yes, it is so much fun to sit back and see a finished piece, isn't it! Yours is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hi Karen,wow your quilt is gorgeous,i love it,well done my friend ....

Fiona said...

beautiful quilt top...
Hugz

Libby in TN said...

Nice finish! A chain is a great connector for odd blocks.

Jessie said...

Beautiful!

Binsa said...

Gorgeous quilt Karen keen to see it quilted

Ellen said...

Beautiful - congrats on meeting your goal!

Lin said...

A lovely sampler top - what a great idea. Well done on your finish. xx

Vickie said...

A very pretty top ! I love the pops of color.

Carol Swift said...

This is so beautiful!

Teresa in Music City said...

Go for it! I find that if I transition into quilting a newly finished top, I still have a connection with it and the quilting flows more smoothly. Much less chance that it remains a UFO that way too :*). Love your determination to use what you have. I'm very much like that too and love pulling from my stash and making it work!

Needled Mom said...

That looks really pretty. Have fun quilting it.

Heidi said...

beautiful finish Karen, I love the dramatic setting!

Abby and Stephanie said...

What a beautiful finish. It's so striking with the dark and white. Glad Summer has found you, finally. Mornings are my favorite time.

sunny said...

It's beautiful! That's a very respectable size for a cozy cuddle quilt. I plan to get your bobbins in the mail tomorrow. I haven't forgotten!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Fabulous top, and I really, REALLY like the setting blocks, too.

Raewyn said...

I love it!!! Congratulations on meeting your goal, the quilt top is beautiful :-) Have fun with the next step!

Karen said...

Oh, I just love your quilt, Karen!! The colours, the blocks, the setting - all wonderful!!

Createology said...

Wonderful quilt top and congratulations on meeting your June OMG. Summer Sunshine Smiles dear...

FlourishingPalms said...

Love how you're approaching this challenge! Nice to use up fabric, isn't it? And to make something as pretty as this. Oh, and I'm envying your clothesline! I miss having one, not only to hang clothes to dry, but for the perfect place to hang a quilt for a picture. Glad you and your quilt top are enjoying the scent of the ocean. I'm sure it's lovely, and much appreciated by you.

Quilter Kathy said...

Congrats! I love this block setting... it's very striking!

Julia D @ Jada's Quilting Adventures said...

Gorgeous! I love the various blocks in this quilt and how this quilt flows. Beautiful!

Just Ramblin' said...

I love your quilt and how the dark colors set on your various blocks! It is very striking! I have missed talking with you. Glad that you are still here and now able to enjoy summer! Nola

Kate @ Smiles From Kate said...

It is too pretty to leave as a UFO Karen, you have to finish it, I have every faith in you.

Linda said...

I'm a sucker for a sampler and this one is a beauty! Awesome job! What a fabulous setting for those little blocks. Love it!

JanineMarie said...

What a lovely quilt top! I'm looking forward to seeing how you put the other blocks into the backing. I love quilts that are interesting from both sides. I just looked at your previous post. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's concerned about being consumed by computer time! And in the summer, there are so many other competing activities. (But I'm not complaining!)

Allie-oops Designs said...

Wow that is really gorgeous!!!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Oh that is SO gorgeous!! I love the centers of each block!!!

Barb said...

Love your top

Rachel said...

Congrats on making your goal. It's very pretty!

Vanni said...

I love how the colored stars work with the black and whize design of the rest of the quilt.