Charming Girls' September Projects

Hi again, all of you Charming Girls!  Wow, I can't believe we're going on our 3rd month of the Club!   This is so much fun -- and also so inspiring!  Thanks Charming Girls!

Alright, this month, I'll be working on:

 

a mini version of our Quilt Along quilt to use as a sample.  I haven't worked with my 30's fabrics for a while -- and this bright & cheery pile was calling my name!

And, I'll be working on quilting some old and new friends in my "Lonely Quilt Tops Club".

I hope to quilt and bind:

Sweet Sugar Swirls.

And, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone this month to do some free motion quilting.  I've been using pantographs for so long -- I don't think I've done free motion for 3 or 4 years.

But this:

Wuthering Heights quilt, and my

Prairie Sweets need some special treatment on the quilting -- so you girls may have to cheer me on--'cuz I'm the least adept at free motion -- and am a bit nervous.

Okay, you all know the drill.  Post pictures of your unfinished projects for September on your blogs, and comment here with the link to your post by September 7.  If you don't have a blog, then you'll need to e-mail me pictures of your UFO's for September by the 7th.

I'll put this post under the Club logo to the right for easy access.  Our monthly tag will be on the 15th!

Can't wait to see your projects.

TTFN,

Kelly

 

Comments

[Sandy (Strlady)]

I posted about my September projects here:
http://textilehouse.blogspot.com/2009/09/whats-up-for-september.html

Two baby quilts, one Schnibble pattern, some quilting on my August top and a few blocks from my October project should keep me busy.

[Carol Lewis]

My September project is a Bunny Hill quilt called Rabbits Prefer Embroidery. I finished all of my redwork embroidery designs now I'm ready to make the quilt blocks to go with them and put together my quilt. That's my goal for September. Visit my blog for a picture of my project. Carol Lewis

http://carolscraftblog.blogspot.com/

[Jeannette]

My september projects are
1. To finish Abbeys partially pieced quilt
2. The Hugs Swap items
3. The Stitchers Angel swap pieces
4. A weekend long retreat in which I would like to start my railroad quilt kit from Hancock's, and maybe even piece the top.

[Erin]

I have loaded my September goals! I better get started!! :)

http://erinlearnstoquilt.blogspot.com/2009/09/charming-girls-september-goals.html

[Monica Massanyi]

I have posted my September challenges on my blog: http://www.monicam-daybyday.blogspot.com

My projects include a baby quilt, a halloween wall hanging, a pear tree wall hanging, a tote bag and a quilts of valor quilt.

[Joan Tufts]

Kelly your projects are looking great! I have my September projects posted and lots more in my head I want to make ! Whenever I see everyone's project I think.."Ah I want to make that!". What is that all about or called? Looking forward to cheering everyone on as I work on mine. I have to say it again this is fun!

[Mel]

Two quilts to had quilt this month, plus a lot of swap obligations!

http://melsownplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/charming-girls-quilt-club-september.html

[Michelle]

I've got 4 items on my list but 2 of them are being carried over from last month! Kelly, I can't wait to see Wuthering Heights quilted...I just love the colors/patterns! I also can't wait to go around and see everyone else's projects.
http://thel7quiltco.blogspot.com/2009/09/its-on.html

[Marilyn]

For September, I plan to complete the May and June blocks for the Tisket a Tasket BOM club.

[Rebecca]

I love your fabric selection and absolutely love the sweet sugar swirls. I have just started trying free motion and understand your need for cheering on- you go girl!

[Jody]

Since this is my first month I'm just going to post one goal. It's a tote bag for my daughter.

http://jodysquiltingtreasures.blogspot.com/

I hope this will take you to the right post - I'm not really sure I understand how to do the linking properly. I finally figured out how to get the link back here on my sidebar but I couldn't get it in the body of my post - so I just linked the title of the post. Hope that's okay.

[Dandelion Quilts]

Great goals, Kelly! I posted mine, too. http://dandelionquilts.blogspot.com/2009/08/september-charming-girls-quilt-club.html

[Michelle]

Ok, I would like to add 1 more project to my list...
http://thel7quiltco.blogspot.com/2009/09/didnt-take-that-much-time.html

[CJ]

Here is my post;
http://astitchnaprayer.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-to-do-list.html
I have LOTS listed and another item I sent directly to Kelly to post. It is a surprise for a friend who reads my blog once in awhile. Hopefully she will not follow the links over here and spoil the surprise.
Now who is going to help me limit my computer time each day?? :o

[Karen]

My September projects post on my blog:

http://kpscarlettandchief.blogspot.com/

[Melody]

I posted my CGQC September Goals here

http://quiltymama.blogspot.com/2009/09/charming-girls-quilt-club-september.html

Good Luck to All!

[JudyC]

Here's my post:

http://ragdollquilting.blogspot.com/2009/09/holy-crud-i-havent-been-back-since.html

I'm sticking to the project I am still working on and didn't get finished from last month!

[annieb]

My projects are posted on my blog, and this afternoon is all about starting to cut out Sassafras. I also want to more binding done this month and knock some of that pile off my list. Felt good to go into my book this month and cross a couple of things off. Good luck to everyone!

[sherri]

Hi Kelly! I'm feeling motivated and posted two unfinished projects I'd like to finish this month! Thanks once again for the inspiration! Here is the link to my post:
http://aquiltinglife.blogspot.com/2009/09/mini-shop-hop-charming-girls-quilt.html

[Carol R]

I've posted my projects for September here:
http://sewperfectlybagged.blogspot.com/2009/09/cgcq-september-projects.html

[JudyC]

Back again to add another project to my list of September projects: Plan to do Trick or Treat by Cheri Payne.

The edited post is here:
http://ragdollquilting.blogspot.com/2009/09/holy-crud-i-havent-been-back-since.html

[Quilter Going Bananas]

I'm going to quilt and bind a Hunter's Star quilt top. My free motion quilting is not great but I know practice makes perfect!
http://quiltergoingbananas.blogspot.com/2009/09/goal-for-september.html

Good luck everyone!

[Christy]

Okay, here's my quilting agenda for the month of September! I've got pillow shams, a Thanksgiving quilt, and two Schnibbles patterns. Good luck everyone and have a great quilty month!

http://coquiltgirl.blogspot.com/

[Michelle]

I just joined in the hopes I will be more productive. Its always fun to see what other quilters are doing. I'm pretty new to blogging so I hope I have everything set up correctly.http://stitchinwithspike.blogspot.com/

[Michelle]

I just joined in the hopes I will be more productive. My goals are listed on my blog.http://stitchinwithspike.blogspot.com/
I am pretty new to blogging so hopefully I have everything set up correctly.

[Carolyn]

I've only chosen 2 projects for September, because my big project will be taking classes to get my real estate license! Here's my post...http://lakesidequilting.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-projects.html

[Esther]

I've posted my projects for September here:

http://you-sew-girl.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-projects.html

I've chosen three small projects to complete because I'll be going to quilt camp for a week at the end of the month. I am so looking forward to that!

[Cathi]

I've posted my project for this month.....just one this time.

http://shakerwoodprimitives.blogspot.com/2009/09/charming-girls-in-september.html

[Katy]

Hey there! I finished a couple little things already this month! And posted a bit more on my site. Unfortunately I won't be working on much this month, studying will probably take over my life. But you can read more here: http://starbound-studios.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-weekend.html

[Cheryl]

Love your projects!!! I have a couple this month since we will be gone a bunch. Here's my post...
http://polkadotsandrickrack.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-september-charm-girl-quilting-club.html

[Darlene]

Kelly - I've posted my September projects on my blog http://quiltingdaze.blogspot.com/2009/09/needle-inspiration-need-little.html

I hope I'm not too later - I've had trouble getting in today.

Thank you!

[Amanda]

I am going on another retreat this month, but I'll be taking classes instead of finishing UFO's.

My computer has been giving me problems. I uploaded photos to my blog and lost them, so I don't have pictures to show you at this time. However, hopefully it will work, soon. I just hope I can be included in on the fun!

Here's what I hope to finish in September. I would like to finish a October "Button UP" from Joined at the Hip wallhanging, and a Happy Jacks Quilt that has little jack o lanterns on it. It's a lap quilt with lots of machine applique.

Good luck to the rest of you in finishing your projects for September! I'll keep working on my computer and will hopefully have pictures up the next day or so.

[Tammy Parker]

O.k. my projects are up! http://www.gingerpatches.blogspot.com/

[CJ]

I am working on going thru everyone's links and seeing your projects. WOWEEE! September must be THE month for lofty goals! I hope everyone is busy working away on their sewing.
How is that free motion quilting going Kelly??

[CJ]

I think I am all caught up on visiting blogs. I need to get back to work on my sewing now. Can you believe that tomorrow is already the 14th of the month???

[sara]

I want to join! I'll start in October. I just bought 2 charm packs in the French general line... so I need to hurry up and post about what I am goign to do with them!

[Karen]

I finished the following projects, but my post will be late, as I left my camera in Redding last weekend (we went to a wedding)--so I don't have my pictures as yet--sooooo sorry:

(1) Finished the top of my toddler bed quilt for my granddaughter
(1) Finished the quilt top of my McKenna Ryan "Moose Junction"
(1)"Future Firefighter" Pieced Baby Blanket
(1)Matching Big Brother Firefighter Pillow Case
(1) Nightie for my granddaughter
(1) Big Sister Pillow Case
(1) Banquet Length-Oversized TableCloth for my Table
I do hope my late post will be ok.