I have finished a second UFO on my list. Yippee! This is another charity baby quilt for our local quilt guild. They provide the fabric and batting. I provide the thread and labor.
It was simple to piece since it was just 6″ squares. But it was plain. It needed something that would soften it up a bit.
So I decided to take this opportunity to practice another FMQ design. This is a simple paisley. It was fairly easy and probably the first time I could honestly say I enjoyed FMQ on my home machine. What I found difficult was trying to get myself out of tight spaces and filling in spaces that were too small for a paisley. I tried several things… some worked, some didn’t. But that is how it goes when you’re trying something new and practicing. This was a good square. It’s so pretty!
As much as I like this design, it is very thread heavy. It took 2-1/2 spools of thread to quilt this 36″ x 42″ baby quilt. So, although I really like this design, it might work best featured in a smaller area rather than as an overall design.
One more UFO down… many more to go.
Monkey Needle 
I just picked up my first charity quilt package from our church’s ministry. I know much of the fabric was donated but plain doesn’t even begin to describe the fabric! I will pray for inspiration when I start and from now on I’ll use and donate my own fabric. Great finish for you. It’s amazing how much thread we use in quilting.
Good luck on your charity quilt. I see some of the fabric donated for ours (this quilt was prime example) and really have to question how people think that fabric is suitable for a baby or child. Wouldn’t fun, bright colors be better? Once I get my stash out of storage (if my house ever sells) I’ll have plenty of fabric I will be able to donate that is suitable for a child.