Long time, no post. Where did 2012 go? I had such hopes to finish Hugs & Kisses in 2012 after completing the quilt top and ordering the backing fabric from the USA. But I had to quit my Quilting Guild and the Friday Craft group was without a meeting site. This left me without the means to create the quilt sandwich. I cannot crawl around the floor any more and didn't have a alternative to do it safely and comfortably. I guess I lost interest in quilting with UFOs piling up.
So I just did embroidery projects and started a new craft--wire wrap jewelry making. I was busy all through the holidays. Then I made the 2013 New Year's resolution... back to quilting and no more UFOs.
I needed to tackle my FMQ and quilting design skills to do this. I started with Cindy Needham's Craftsy course and found the answer to my quilt sandwich dilemma with her technique. With the proper table the process is a breeze for me. Using her course and Leah Day's, I've completed Hugs and Kisses and now have renewed my enthusiasm for quilting. One more UFO to go!