Wow "Charming Girls"! Thanks so much for the awesome response to our new Quilt Club! I'm very excited about getting to know all of you a little better, and getting to work with you on moving our UFO's to FO status.
And, best of all, it's nice to be in good company with other quilters who have several UFO's, and need a little incentive! No -- I don't get to be in the drawing. But, it would be aweful embarrassing as the club host to not get my project finished (Yikes), so I've been "incentivized" too!
From my count, we have 53 Charming Girls in the Club--and tons of quilts and other projects that are about to be FINISHED!!
Okay, let's have a look at all of our members (for those without blogs I'll post pictures here, and then links for those that have blogs):
Michelle N. plans to finish the quilt (quilting & binding) we made in the Quilt Along last month:
And to finish her Recipe for Friendship Quilt:
Karen at http://sewprimitive.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming.html is going to finish her Baskets & Bumblebees quilt, a slip cover for a loveseat, another quilt called LeMoyne Stars, and a table runner called Strip Center.
Cora at http://acraftymoment.blogspot.com/2009/07/ahprogress-on-vintage-cosmetic-bag.html is working on a vintage cosmetics bag, quilt, wall hanging, and blouses!
CJ at http://astitchnaprayer.blogspot.com/2009/07/add-to-list.html is working on a couple of quilts, a skirt, and a bag.
Allie at http://allie-oopssweethappylife.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on her Mary Engelbreit quilt.
Beth at http://mdquilter73.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on a My Paris Travelling Bag.
Susan at http://blackberrycreek.typepad.com/blackberry_creek/2009/07/time-to-quilt.html is working on a Bundt Cake quilt with Charisma fabric.
Carol at http://brownquilts4me.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on a sweet quilt that looks like X's and O's.
Carol at http://carolscraftblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on two aprons with a Barbara Brandenburg pattern, and two table runners using Bistro and Kansas Winter fabric.
Marilyn has just started the "A Tisket A Tasket" BOM that Anne at Bunny Hill. She has finished her first block:
and plans to complete the next 3 blocks!
Dandelion Quilts at http://dandelionquilts.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club-july-edition.html is working on finishing up a Keyhole quilt with Christmas Past fabric, and a Fig Tree quilt with Fig Tree fabric.
Sharon at http://everydaycrafting.com/?p=129 is going to add ric rac, piece backing, quilt, and bind a quilt.
Lynn at http://grammysquilting.blogspot.com/2009/07/whats-on-my-design-wall.html is working on her Scrap Basket Blues quilt and a table runner.
Karen at http://karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com/2009/07/rudolph-co.html is working on her "Rudolph & Co." quilt. The pattern is by Jan Patek (and she's already put her top together -- way to sew Karen)!
Carlotta at http://mahoganyblue.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-project.html is working on a quilt with square in square blocks, and is using fabric from her stash.
Melissa at http://melsownplace.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club-july.html is working on a Sew Simple quilt pattern using Glace fabric, and on her Witchie Hat blocks (her original design) for a swap.
Lucy is working on finishing up two quilts. The first one is "American Dream", the pattern by Jill Finley:
and the second is "A Woman's Work Is Never Done", the pattern designed by her friend, Lori Holt:
Melody at http://quiltymama.blogspot.com/2009/07/joining-in.html is going to quilt and bind a pretty wall-hanging.
Joan at http://ouvragesduneacadienne.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on a bag called "The Big Bag Theory", and is using Summer Basket of Flowers fabric (she's almost finished already -- way to go Joan)!
Sinta at http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-first-quilt-but-first.html is working on finishing an X block quilt.
Darlene at http://quiltingdaze.blogspot.com/ is working on her "1930's Black & White" quilt. The pattern is by Lori Holt.
Judy at http://ragdollquilting.blogspot.com/ is working on a 9-Patch quilt using blocks from a swap, and finishing a pretty fat quarter quilt!
Jeannette at http://ribbonsandrosebuds.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-clubs.html is finishing up a quilt, and doing 3 bags to use a samples for a new pattern.
Anne at http://annedease.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-want-to-be-part-of-club.html is doing some quilting and binding on one quilt, and is piecing and finishing another cute quilt.
Elizabeth M. is working on a Miss Molly Table Topper using Figgy Pudding fabric:
Carol at http://sewperfectlybagged.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-projects-for-charming-girls-quilt.html is working on a disappearing nine-patch quilt, and an autism quilt for a friend who has a son that has autism.
Cathi at http://shakerwoodprimitives.blogspot.com/2009/07/did-you-know-im-charming-girl.html is finishing up a quilt she started in a class, and is also going to sew a quilt using a Cherri Saffiote-Payne pattern.
Patty Ruth at http://pattyruth14-shoofly.blogspot.com/ is working on a quilt with Moda and Amy Butler fabrics, and is using a pattern from "Simple Fat Quarter Quilts" by Lynda Milligan.
Nicole at http://sisterschoice.typepad.com/sisters_choice_quilts/2009/07/charming.html is working on a quilt using Prairie Paisley fabric.
Pam Eblom is working on a quilt with homespun fabrics:
called Hot Buttered Rum by Country Threads.
Katy at http://starbound-studios.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-set-up-gives-new-inspiration.html is working on cute star quilt.
Dotti at http://tadlafleur.blogspot.com/2009/07/ufo-1-completed.html is working on finishing up a quilt by adding borders (and is already finished -- way to sew, Dotti)! She's also working finishing another cute applique quilt by adding several borders.
Stef at http://quiltbuddy.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-chatter-quilt-club.html is working on finishing a quilt from the book "Strip Clubbing", and is using Roman Holiday fabric.
Megan at http://willworkforfabric.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/now-what-did-i-do.html is going to take a quilt apart, rearrange it, and add some applique!
Sherri at http://aquiltinglife.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on her My Home or Yours BOM by Lynette Anderson.
Sherry at http://bookshookssticksetc.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is quilting her Rail Fence quilt, and finshing a quilt for a friend.
Joanne at http://jrc-sourwoodmountain.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-still-monday.html is working on her Una quilt wall-hanging top.
Quilter Going Bananas at http://quiltergoingbananas.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html is working on a fabric basket, and finished a couple of blocks from a BOM with Peace On Earth fabric.
Thelma is working on finishing her "North and South" quilt:
and on a Bear Paw Valance for her niece's bedroom:
We also have a few members who can't participate this month, but have signed on and will be joining us in August. We'll see you then Peggy, Cindy D., and Pam W.
SO MANY LOVELY PROJECTS, just waiting to be finished! Thanks so much for joining us everyone, and be sure to click on the blog links to see the projects our blogger club members are working on!
Alright, you sew girls--I know you can get these projects DONE! And, keep us posted on your progress!
I better get off to do some sewing myself (or I might be the only member not to finish a project)!
TTFN,
Kelly
P.S. Ladies, if you're listed here, we were unable to find the post with pictures of your project for July on your blog or we did not receive e-mails with your pictures if you don't have a blog:
Karen at http://kpscarlettandchief.blogspot.com/
Sandy at http://textilehouse.blogspot.com/2009/07/getting-around-to-doing.html
Lindsey at http://fivehealthyhearts.blogspot.com/
Linda at http://cottagegardenquilts.blogspot.com/
Nancy at http://www.patchworkpenguin.blogspot.com/
Anna at http://www.peacefulpiecer.blogspot.com/
Taryn at http://reproquiltlover.blogspot.com/
Laura from Australia, Maureen V., Patricia B.
Ladies, if you'd still like to participate, please post or e-mail photos of your July project by July 9! Thanks, and we're looking forward to seeing your projects!
I'm seeing Charming Girls popping up all over blogland - so exciting, Kelly!!!!!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing all the finished projects!
Posted by: Allie in MI | July 08, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I needed to take pictures of my projects. . my posting is up on my blog now.
Thank you for letting me "play" with you all.
Posted by: Sherry | July 08, 2009 at 06:16 PM
It's all done, my bag, and posted on my blog...I will be posting another project soon... I hope...My machine just gave up on me this morning!
I'm all excited to go view all the projects going on in the club!
Merci Kelly!
Hugs!♥♥♥
Posted by: Joan Tufts | July 08, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Wow! What an awesome array of projects to be completed this month! Can't wait to see all the finished items. This is so exciting. I have bookmarked all of the blogs and in between sewing my items, I hope to be able to visit each one at least once a week to cheer them on to the finish. Thanks, Kelly, for hosting this utterly fantabulous club!
Posted by: Carol R | July 08, 2009 at 09:14 PM
There's a lot of neat stuff out there! I will have more time over the weekend to check out everyone's blog. I'm hoping to get my quilt top done by Tues. because I made an appointment with the lady in the next town over to have it quilted. Actually, I'll be quilting it on her machine while she watches over me...I'm getting in some practice. Yeah, Wed. is going to be another 'ME' day so I can learn how to use a long arm! HEHEHE!
Posted by: Michelle in AR | July 09, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Hi Kelly...I was so busy with my give-away I forgot to post...but I just finished my Charming Girls' Club post...thanks so much for the reminder and the extra days! This is going to be a lot of fun. I picked a difficult one for myself this month...but I'm really motivated to finish! Thanks again!
Posted by: sherri | July 09, 2009 at 09:44 AM
I don't see my comment...not sure if it posted...I just completed my Charming Girls' Quilt Club post! Thanks so much, this is going to be a lot of fun! Also, I have some quilts coming back from the quilter soon...can I do another post for them and get more entries for finishing the binding...or would they have to wait for August? Thanks again!
Posted by: sherri | July 09, 2009 at 09:47 AM
What a lot of fun!
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 09, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Kelly,
I would love to join the club! I know that I'm too late for this month (rats!), but please add me for August. I have so many UFO's and this would be a great incentive to get going on them and have some fun at the same time!
Posted by: Esther | July 09, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Lots of great projects! I have tried to visit all the blogs listed here (had trouble with a few links) and left comments. The pictures posted here are great too. Love that Women's Work quilt and the runner that is going to be made with Figgy Pudding. So much fabric being used up this month! WOO HOO!!!
Posted by: CJ | July 09, 2009 at 04:13 PM
I have finished my table runner for this month, and am on my way to visit the other Charming Girls. I have blogged about it so stop by for a look see.
~Tootles for now!
Posted by: Carlotta | July 10, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Kelly I posted what I'm going to finish this month. I was delayed posting as I got back from holidays very late on July 7th.
http://quiltergoingbananas.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html
Looking forward to visiting the other Charming Girls!
Posted by: quilter going bananas | July 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM
I just received my quilt back from the quilters...I LOVE IT! I can't give this quilt away. I didn't realize how it would make me feel...this is my first sewn quilt. I can't wait to get the binding on... Anyhoo, now I know how all of you feel when you have your quilt quilted. I mean I did a small one (all by hand) for charity and I did get excited but nothing like this! Can't wait to get it done (at least I have til the end of the month).
Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL weekend!
Posted by: Michelle in AR | July 10, 2009 at 01:46 PM
I just finished my top for July...just posted...http://brownquilts4me.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-charming-girls-quilt-club-done.html
This is so much fun...thank you Kelly!
Posted by: Carol | July 10, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Can't wait to see all the great finishes!!
Posted by: JudyC | July 10, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Two small finishes for July I have just posted about them now.
http://ribbonsandrosebuds.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jeannette | July 12, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Wow, great projects! I love the North & South quilt. I haven't posted, yet, but have 2 quilts I'd like to finish before I leave for vacation on aug 4.
Posted by: Arizona | July 20, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Ok, I posted my projects!
http://thecraftivist.blogspot.com/2009/07/charming-girls-quilt-club.html
Posted by: Arizona | July 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM
There are lots of cool projects getting done out there...keep it up ladies!
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | July 22, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Just posted my July wrap up. I finished my first UFO for this challenge! Yeah me!
July Wrap Up
Thanks for the motivation!
Posted by: Sandy (Strlady) | July 30, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Doesn't seem like the link went through.
Here it is again:
http://textilehouse.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-wrap-up.html
Posted by: Sandy (Strlady) | July 30, 2009 at 09:29 AM
How do I sign up and join in the fun?
Posted by: Shelly | August 10, 2009 at 06:17 AM