FAL 2014 Q1 List

In the spirit of participating, I'm joining in with the 2014 Finish Along, hosted this year by Katy of The Littlest Thistle. I've followed along with the previous FAL's and have been really inspired by the process, sharing and of course such amazing giveaways!
I have ambitiously made myself a list of 20 items from my most recent UFO bin for quarter 1. It's a nice variety  ranging from very close to very far from finished. As I took photos of each project, I realized how excited I am to finish up projects! Here we go!
1. "Made You Look" sign. This sign is for my table when I sell my zines and books (It's my slogan/book press name). It needs a bit more stitching for details, the binding & hanging sleeve, and a lable.  Approx. 20"x 25"

2. "Hands" Wallhanging. This was all improvationally hand cut (no pun intended) while I tabled at a local art festival two years ago (?). I started with handstitching a long while after it was pieced, but stopped because I didn't like the look. Then I began machine stitching, very slowly due to the tiny fingers. I need to finish this! Approx. 13" x 20"

3. 6 Screamin' Mimi Dolls. Sadly, these dolls have hung in several shows with adornments of found metal. But I never felt like they were finished. I hand painted the front fabrics and the faces are my own sketches. Anyhow, I need to rework the idea. So far I've thought of adding wings, large wings. They reming me of bugs for some reason. Approx. 13"-14" each.

4. E.P.P. Stars: The black/red/white rose stars were my first go at English Paper piecing. I had thought of including them on a wall hanging (which is also on this list, see #13). Then I have the epp block I designed and made for the Travelin' Blog Hop a long while ago. Time to repurpose these into........?

5. "Tart" colored HST's. Need to finish piecing into top, add boarders, quilt & bind it up. Then list it on Etsy! Approx. to be baby sized quilt

6. Plaid Geese. Made these this last fall after my BFF of over 20 years came for a sewing weekend. Need to put the top together and quilt it up. Another for the Etsy shop!

7. 3 Blank Dolls. These need suffing and repurposing. No ideas on this one just yet.

8. Rainbow Threads wallhaing. This was a little stitching practice using some awesome rainbow thread my mother gifted me on a patchwork scrap. Needs binding/hanging sleeve and a lable. Another for the Etsy shop! Approx. 19" x 13"

9. Mammal Chupie studio sign. I made this for my first private studio! Need to add in some more detail stitching, binding/hanging sleeve and a lable. Then find a spot in the studio to hang it!

10. Blk/Red HST top. Another from my HST frenzy two summers ago. Needs boarders, quilting and listing on Etsy! Approx. baby sized quilt.

11. Desert Scene wallhanging. This small wallhanging I started with memories of family trips across the desert. Sadly it's sat in a partial quilted state for many many years. Time to finish! Needs more quilting/binding and hanging sleeve and a lable. Approx. 19" x 13"

12. March 2013 Community quilt top. The last quilt top I had the guests of Art Walk design for me. I finished piecing the top but then let it stew. Needs quilting/binding and a lable. Another for the Etsy shop! APprox. 34 1/2" sq.

13. Skeletal Angel Mola. I started this many times over. First it was just a skull. Then I wanted an angelic skull. Then I decided the backgound would be in the style of Mola's (reverse applique basically). I layered it and basted it. Then I made those epp stars (see above #4) and thought they'd look nice on either side of the angel. Well, now I'm not sure about any of it. Undecided at this moment. Approx. 9" x 28"

14. Night Garden wallhanging. This piece was started when I was in a bit of a rut creatively. I started it, spent one full evening cutting and pasting and then walked away. I came back to it and decided on some more imagery to include. Then it got packed up to move and I haven't touched it since. Need to finish and list on Etsy! Approx. 16" x 42"

15. Summer Sampler Series. I'm so close on this one, but I have had serious troubles deciding on a quilting pattern. Plus I need to add about 5in boarder to the backing piece to insure coverage. I thought about outline quilting in each block and then a nice loopy pattern in the sashing....still don't know. Needs quilting, binding and to be sold? Approx. 41" x 55"

16. Flying Fish Mola. This is going to be spectacular when I'm finished, I'm very excited. I designed this to be another example for a class on Mola style sewing. The white lines will be cut and appliqued to reveal colors below. To be done by hand, so it's a bit time intensive. Must start on it soon, a little bit frequently will get it done!

17. Sewing Machine cover. Sadly, I don't cover my machine like I should. I made this, but didn't take my time, nor did I finish it (there are pins still holding it together) so of course I don't like it and don't use it as I should.This one shall be repurposed and I will make a new one, quilted and fitted. I figure if I like it more, I'll use it more.

18. Plastic pouch. I experimented with lining a simple pouch with plastic to keep the contents fresher and/or hold damp items. I never finished due to the hole punching and hand sewing the sides require. Time to do it. To be gifted when finished.

19. Colorful bunting. I made this to decorate with and cheer up a room. Just needs the ribbon attached!

20. Mola Class sample. Another one, yes. This was intended to be a more managable project for the class. Also took photos for a tutorial. Needs background work. Almost there. Approx. 8" x 5"

Pheww. And there it is. The first quarter list I've made myself. I'm not intimidated! This can be done! And I'm linking up with WIP Wednesday! Cheers!