I took a moment to calculate my "IN" and "OUT" for April and my IN was 2.5 yards (a back for a UFO that is going out to a long arm quilter) My OUT was 27.5 yards. This will likely be my last big OUT for the year. I am getting down to the place where there isn't much I want to give away or that I can't put to use as backs etc.

Two quilts were finished and one more top finish although I don't count that until It is really ready to give away. My guideline for myself..

I am pleased with my year to date total and can relax and just sew up a storm and continue to purchase what is needed to finish the large number of started projects.

Time to sew!

I made it for the Challenge this month and year. I finished the March challenge and the April. Now on to the next challenge.

I am sending the May challenge a day early because, I will be leaving for my spring quilt retreat tomorrow and may or may not have a moment to post the challenge number.

May's challenge is #3.

For me that is a collection of poorly finished blocks that were given to me about 13 years ago. I made a quilt for a friend with the best of them, now the left overs have been stewing in my UFO basket since then. Time to serve them up. Plenty for a quilt but will likely need some block repair. Stitch on Challenge team and show us your progress from time to time. .

I achieved my April challenge as well! In fact, I finished TWO quilts: The April quilt: Meadowsweet, AND the bonus Mathemagical quilt with Aussie fabrics that I let myself start. I’ll post pictures when I get a chance!

My #3 is a silly strings quilt called “Dragons in Space,” and I’m looking forward to finishing it!

(But first…I, uh… let myself start another quilt, using a fabric collection I’ve had sitting around for oh, over 15 years or so? So at least it still kinda counts as a UFO!)

Yeah, I started or will be starting on at my retreat. A graduation quilt for a family member. Cut 50 blocks to finish this weekend. Yup, I can do it AND finish #3 or at least I will try my hardest. Good to have friends along for the crazy UFO ride. :)

Come on team, tackle those UFOs.

Okay, here are the finishes from April!

I had to show the front and the back of the Mathemagical quilt—I love the way I did it!

Yeah, Quossum! Two lovelies finished. Your progress on your UFO pile is admirable. Keep motivating us to press on to our goals.

Way to go Quossum.

Quossum, those all beautiful quilts. And I like the way you handle the back on Math quilt too!

Sync, congratulations on finishing your Indigo Way! It looks beautiful!