Monday, February 01, 2016

One Monthly Goal and Design Wall floor

Heidi over at Red Letter Quilts started a One Monthly Goal linky - and you know me - I am always wanting a little extra push to keep me on track..... So I joined up..... and failed .... In the FIRST month!!!

it's all good though!! It kept me from maybe starting 10 other quilts!!

My first OMG was to finish my allietare - and .... well.... I didn't....I stalled

On a good note - I finished and wrote and had the pattern tested for our Mystery Quilt that will run over on Mystery Quilts 4 Military  - which is good - the mystery starts FRIDAY!!

I've been working on a super huge T Shirt quilt for a client - and that is now to the Quilting stage ...

AND - we hosted a huge Quilt of Valor presentation ( those always take more time than I think they will)

So I am not feeling too very bad - but I will make my Allietare my OMG for February as well - keep me focused ok????


This is where I start with it today...


On one of my Photography treks I found this barn
I think it is pretty cool. The sunrise was just perfect behind it for a very wintry look.


Don't you think if I finished my Allietare it would be fun to take back and photograph here?
I think I can remember where I found it..... Sort of....

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21 comments:

Gypsy Quilter said...

Wonderful barn. It looks like a painting. You've captured some lovely light. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Your photograph drew me to your blog from Patchwork Times. Beautiful shot in its ice and light. Great job on Allietare, good balance of gray and brightness. Just learning to live with gray in my quilts as it was wanted in a new baby quilt for my children. You are a busy quilter indeed. Stephani in N. TX (Tomazec@aol.com)

The Joyful Quilter said...

Beautiful photo!! Sure would be a challenge to turn all of that wintery white into a quilt. You know me... I want to turn ALL of your photos into quilts!!!

Cathy said...

I think it's a perfect backdrop for the Allietare quilt! It looks gorgeous so far.

Elaine Adair said...

Oh my- your use of plaids has MADE this quilt stunning!!! Yes, it would look lovely with the barn in the background, but how ever will you get the same frosty look? Lovely photo, BTW.
Elaine Adair

Stoney said...

Yes, take the quilt here to photograph. I am still working on mine, slowly. Good luck with the finish!!

Kate said...

Even though you didn't finish Allietare, you did make some progress. Good luck with finishing it up this month. I debated about making my Allietare my February goal, but decided I still had too many blocks to make to get it done this month. I think a shot of your quilt at the barn would be spectacular. The colors in those bricks are perfect.

Debbie said...

The barn picture is stunning. Your quilt would look great there.

TheItinerantChemist said...

I really, really like the colours you chose for your allietare - really warm and rich-looking. :) It reminds me of floor tiles, in the best possible way!

Lisa J. said...

Good luck with the Alitiere this month. It's looking beautiful. Your photo is beautiful as well.

PeggyinNO said...

I love your plaid Allietare! Hope you get make progress on it in February!
That barn pic is awesome! Love all the snow! (We don't get snow down here!!)

Patti said...

You are a very talented photographer. This is very appealing

Karen Rowland said...

Your Allitere quilt would look fabulous photographed against that barn!

Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts said...

That barn pic is gorgeous and yes, your Allietare quilt will look fabulous photographed there! Now, hop to it and get it done! LOL Thanks for linking up on MCM!

WeedyMama said...

Good job on the Allietare, it wasn't born in a day.

I'm loving the barn photo. How different barns in different areas of the country. I find it intriguing that it is made of brick. I've never seen one before. Here it would have another level, and the roof line is different too. So many of the local old barns are dying.

It's February here in eastern Washington state, sigh. Good time for quilting.

WeedyMama said...

Just looked at the photo of the Platte River. Spectacular.

Nann said...

I'm always in awe of your projects, Alycia -- from Allietare to all the QOV, and a mystery design to boot. I know you'll meet your goal!

Mary Says Sew! said...

Gorgeous photo of a gorgeous barn! The colors in the barn and landscape reflect the fabrics in your Allietare quilt.

Lara B. said...

You packed in so many accomplishments in January. Alycia, your Allietare is turning out so beautiful! And yes, that barn would be the perfect backdrop. What a wonderful photo you took!

Amy said...

Your barn is framable!!!! Truly. What a great scenic shot.

June D said...

Will be a great finish - such nice colors.