2016 Finish-A-Long Q4

I thought I would join in on the fun, for the the first time, to the 2016 Finish-A-Long for Q4!  It's hard to believe that 2016 will be coming to a close!

This is my list of projects to tackle before the end of the year in no particular order:

1.  Midnight Mystery - I'm down to cutting the courthouse step blocks into quarters and then I can start piecing the blocks together.  Related post is here.

Courthouse steps blocks cut in to quarters

I have one block complete from Midnight Mystery, Meadow Mist Design's mystery quilt from 2015.

Midnight Mystery quilt block

2. Star Light, Star Dark QAL - The large stars are complete and now I need to finish the small stars I have started.  You can see the finished quilts from the Quilt-A-Long at Quilty Habit.

Large stars for Star Light, Star Dark QAL

3.  Michael Miller Luxe Fabric Challenge - I would like to participate in the Michael Miller fabric challenge for QuiltCon East.  Now to find some inspiration on how to use this fabric.

Michael Miller Luxe fabric

4.  Placemats for Meals on Wheels - my local guild is collecting placemats to give to the Pickens County Meals on Wheels recipients.  I have several in the works which I need to finish.

Placemat with binding sewn on and still need to complete

5. Modern Quilts Unlimited Quilt Challenge - All 12 blocks are completed in the Everything Old is New Again Challenge.  I've decided on a layout and and now it time to finish it.  The deadline is November 15th.  My post about Block #12 gives more details about the blocks and challenge. Here are all 12 blocks.

Blocks for the Everything Old is New Again Challenge.

This should keep my busy until the end of the year.  Linking to the gracious hosts for Q4 of the 2016 Finsh-A-Long.

• Debbie - A Quilter's Table - USA
• Jess - Elven Garden Quilts - Australia
• Stacey - SLO Studio - Canada
• Jennie - Clover & Violet - USA
• Helen - Archie the Wonder Dog - UK
• Nicky - Mrs. Sew and Sow -UK
• Cindy - Fluffy Sheep Quilting - Ireland
• Rhonda - Rhonda's Ramblings - USA
• Leanne - She Can Quilt - Canada

WIP Wednesday - Midnight Mystery Quilt

While many have finished piecing the blocks for Cheryl's Midnight Mystery Quilt, I have seen several completed tops and even a few finished quilts on Instagram #MidnightMysteryQuilt and the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook page.  Right now, I am playing catch-up.  I am pleased with my fabric choices and really like the direction it is headed.  After I started piecing, I could not resist completing a block.  I am certain this is the largest block I have made as it finishes 24" square.  You can cover some ground with a block this size.

First completed block for the Midnight Mystery Quilt

This is where I stand on piecing the block units:

• Flying Geese - complete, check!
• Square in a Square - pieced, pressed and just need to trim them up
• Courthouse Steps - need to sew on the last outside logs and cut into quadrants 

Here are a few progress pictures.  And notice the straight pins coordinate with my fabrics but please disregard the loose threads everywhere.

First triangles pinned to the squares for the Square in a Square units

Second set of triangles pinned to the Square in a Square units

Square in a Square units for the Midnight Mystery Quilt, untrimmed

Rumor has it that Cheryl is already working on the the next mystery quilt and I am certain it will not disappoint.  In the mean time, I better get to piecing in order to finish by the March 8th deadline to be eligible for the wonderful prizes.

If you are working on the Midnight Mystery Quilt, I would love to hear about your progress.  And if you are not, have you ever participated in a mystery quilt a-long before?

I am happy to link up for the time to Let's Bee Social with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts, WIP Wednesday with Lee at Freshly Pieced, and Needle and Thread Thursday with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.