I finished the first Neutral Granny block and am quite pleased with how it turned out. When I purchased these fabrics from the 3 Sisters Cascade collection, I had in mind to make an entire quilt with it. The idea of a neutral table runner is really appealing to me, however. Can't you imagine it on a table with a centerpiece of white roses or peonies? So pretty. It will be perfect in my sister Andrea's house.
I have to admit, as much as I love this block, it sure wastes a lot of fabric! All these 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch strips that get trimmed off really go through the yardage.
I used my Lori Holt Cute Cuts 12 1/2" trim ruler to get my blocks trimmed just perfectly.
Lately there have been a lot of blog posts and Facebook comments on finishing up UFOs that are leftover from 2024 and earlier. I suppose it is natural at the beginning of a new year to take stock and make a plan to finish up all those projects one started and set aside. I took a look around my sewing room and tried not to be too discouraged about all the projects I want to finish or even begin in 2025. It's a lot. Admittedly there are a few projects that I wouldn't mind setting aside permanently, but there are some I truly would love to get finished. That's a topic for another post I think!
How about you? Do you make a list at the beginning of the year of the quilting projects you want to finish or perhaps begin? How about sew-alongs? I have a feeling I should step away from those for a time and work on my list of unfinished projects instead.