2015 Favorites

In looking back on 2015, I see that I did more stitching than I thought.

Here is a mosaic of my makes.

1. Ascend_details, 2. Balanced triangles quilt, 3. Silver firs table runner, 4. Sliced quilt, 5. Quilted pillow, 6. Modern Cross Quilt_front, 7. Oliver and S sleepover pajamas, 8. Hello Kitty_Modern Log Cabin Quilt_Finished, 9. Deluxe pincushion_3, 10. Cotton and Steel Tiger Pincushion, 11. Triangle MQG Charity Quilt3, 12. Mama Love Quilts_Patchwork Pouch, 13. Storytelling drawstring bag, 14. Cotton and Steel Japanese X and + mini quilt, 15. Sewing Circle Tote_Back, 16. Stacked Quilt, 17. Social Tote_handles, 18. Adapted Palimpsest Quilt (Modern Quilt Perspectives by Thomas Knauer), 19. Motley Wheel Pattern Cover, 20. Kaleidoscope Quilt, 21. Modern Petals, 22. Red X Modern Quilt, 23. Motley Wheel_RJR, 24. The Motley Wheel

I also made several garments for myself (5 skirts, 2 dresses, 2 tops) and my girls (4 skirts, 3 tops and 2 dresses). I first started sewing by making garments and it felt like I came full circle by getting back into garment sewing again this year.

Of these makes, I have my favorites:

Ascend: I almost didn’t make this quilt because I didn’t think I had enough time to get it done, but imagine if I didn’t, I wouldn’t have won an award at QuiltCon 2015!

Red X: This quilt taught me that you can do a lot in a little bit of time. A late night moment to make a quick improv block inspired a whole new quilt.

The Motley Wheel: My first independent pattern.

My Japanese X and + mini quilt: This quilt was among one of the finalists in the Cotton & Steel IG mini quilt swap.

Sewing Circle Tote: This pattern has more than 80 steps, and I added some extra steps by sewing in a zipper. When I finished it, I felt a major sense of accomplishment.

I’m hoping that 2016 will be an even better year: more stitching time, more finishes, fewer scraps, and a smaller w.i.p.s pile!

What are you hoping for in 2016?

Linking up to Meadow Mist Designs’s Best of 2015 linky party!