Three for March Wrapup

The last pick for my Three for March UFO self-challenge, Sliced Cake, has its center finished.  I enjoyed sewing the rows together for this quick to piece top, a la Canoe Ridge Creations' tutorial. 

Pressing the seams in opposite directions per completed vertical row made the seams nest nicely and there was no need for any ripping, thankfully.  I've yet to make a decision about borders and backing, but am happy to be at this point with the project.  I used border pieces for Pick #4, Aussie Feedsacks, as leader-enders while constructing this.

Overall, my self-challenge was successful over the month--of the 10 projects, three are completely finished projects, two are completed tops, and all have been moved along--some more than others.   The oldest project, Pick #3, the Sanctuary panel with applique, is now a finished quilt.  Yes!

 I used some leftover jelly roll strips for the binding and a couple of pieces from stash that matched.

Closeup of the quilting I did around the appliques.  This was just the finishing touch the quilt needed to elevate it from a panel, I think.  The quilt is destined for an extended family member; I'll need to get a label stitched on but it has had its first bath and looks good. 

Pick #5, Round Robin Star, is also a completed quilt, with the binding finished today.  I'm really happy with the spiral quilting.

The back is not flawless--the fabric was sun-faded when I bought it--but I think it is fine. 

Today I sewed the four corner blocks on the #1 pick, Go FOUR It quilt, the center is now complete. A backing has arrived for Jewels in the Curio--no picture of that yet, but I did get a pic of more batiks bought for the  Beach Cottage quilt last week for additional variety. 

It was wonderful to spend concentrated time with the 10 projects, even better to cross a few off the UFO list, which of course shall never be completely cleared! 

Thanks for all the encouragement and comments all month, I so appreciate it.