President's Challenge 2023
Finish What You Started
Hello BAMQ Members,
My challenge for 2023 is to finish some of the projects sitting around in our stashes. Let’s take this year to dust off a few of these lingering projects, remember what drew us to them, then finish and celebrate them!
-Melinda
Joelle L - Vexing (originally Sisters Ten)
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Lingering 12 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing/construction at least halfway done
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Lap Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into creative issues and didn’t know what I wanted to do with it.
Lee Ann F - Yellow Curvy Roads
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing/constructi
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on at least halfway done
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: Preemie Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I don’t remember why I didn’t finish it.
Lee Ann F - Orange Diamonds
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Lingering 2 years 9 months
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Phase Dropped: Piecing/construction at least halfway done
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: Baby Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - knew I wanted to add some 'space' between blocks, grabbed some KONA white, stuffed it in a project bag with the blocks, then into the closet it went.
Jaye L - Ultimate Retreat Bag
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Lingering 5.5 years
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Phase Dropped: Materials purchased and project not started
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: Large tote/purse
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason, I just worked on other projects because I have so many in progress or something else caught my eye.
Sue S - Piano Keys
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Lingering 2 years
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Phase Dropped: Quilting started but not finished
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Preemie Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I lost interest in the project.
Lee Ann F - Bear with in line Colors
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Preemie Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I misplaced it or forgot I had it.
Lee Ann F - Peas and Carrots
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Lingering 1.5 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Baby Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I misplaced it or forgot I had it.
Sue S - All About Angles Sarah Goer Workshop
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Lingering 4.5 years
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Phase Dropped: Quilting/construction done
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: Baby Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I did not like how it was turning out or thought it was ugly.
Cindy R - Star Wars Quilt
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Lap Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into technical difficulties and set it aside.
Bonnie T - Lost in the Mountains
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Lingering 2.5 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Lap Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - I ruminated for a LONG time about what stitch design I was going to quilt on it.
Claire F - Tara Faughn Colorplay Workshop
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Lingering 5 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing at least half-way complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Lap Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason.
Julie S - Word Challenge
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Lingering 33 months
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Table Runner
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Dropped to the bottom of the "I want to work on this" pile.
Sue S - Triangle Medley
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Lingering 18 months
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Lap Quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason.
Julie S - Orange You Glad
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Lingering 10 months
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Lap quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - I got stuck on the basting step.
Carrie P - 9 Patch Practice Blocks
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Lingering 2-1/2 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Crib quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I did not like how it was turning out.
Carrie P - Von's XK120 Car Quilt
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Lingering 15 months
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Phase Dropped: Quilting/construction done
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Double quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Dropped to the bottom of the "I want to work on this" pile.
Carrie P - Color Practice Blocks Stroller Quilt and Hummingbird hanger for Alix
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Lingering 1-1/2 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Baby quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into creative issues and didn't know what I wanted to do with it.
Carrie P - Twister Sister Circle Quilt for Sarah
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Lingering 1-1/2 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Twin quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Dropped to the bottom of the "I want to work on this" pile.
Mary M - Disappearing 9 Patch
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Lap quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I didn't like how it was turning out.
Claire F - Orange Peel / BAM Orange Triangle Challenge/ Self-Challenge to create spirals
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Lingering 9 months
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Phase Dropped: Quilting done
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Complexity: 4-stars
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Project Size: Double quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason
Claire F - Sailboats Low Volume Challenge
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Lingering 1-1/2 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: King quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - Finally acknowledged that I would not be buying a FMQ worthy machine in NY and needed to have room in my suitcase to bring it back to CA to quilt.
Claire F - Habitat Fabric Collection Challenge
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Lingering 9 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 4-stars
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Project Size: Baby quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into create issues and didn't know what I wanted to do with it.
Joelle L - Too Many Triangles
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 3-stars
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Project Size: Crib quilt
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I needed a break from working on it,
Sue S - Pepin Tote with Waxed Canvas
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Materials purchased and project not started
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Medium tote
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - Intimidated by waxed canvas
Catherine W - Pastel /Checkerboard Variation
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Lingering 7 years
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Phase Dropped: Some cutting or piecing/construction done
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Dropped to the bottom of the "I want to work on this" pile
Melinda R - Baby Barn
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Lingering 2 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason.
Sue S - Winter in the Woods
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Lingering 12 years
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Phase Dropped: Some cutting or piecing/construction done
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Complexity: 4-stars
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Dropped to the bottom of the "I want to work on this" pile.
Melinda R - Strip Quilt
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Lingering 6 months
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Phase Dropped: Piecing Complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason.
Sue S - Ultimate Carry All Bag
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Lingering at least 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Piecing/Construction at least halfway done
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Complexity: 4-stars
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Project Size: Large tote / purse
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into technical difficulties and set it aside.
Alison S - Glam Clam #4
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Lingering 6 months
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Phase Dropped: Binding started but not finished
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Preemie
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I missed the challenge or entry deadline.
Sue S - Nathan's Quilt
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Lingering at least 17 months
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Phase Dropped: Some cutting or piecing/construction done
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Crib
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Primary Reason Not Finished: Other - My then 9 or 10 year old older grandson wanted to make a quilt but lost interest. It took a while to get back to it to finish.
Joelle L - Simple Squares (ruler work)
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Lingering 5 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Preemie
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I lost interest in the project.
Catherine W - August
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Lingering 6 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into creative issues and didn't know what I wanted to do with it.
Catherine W - Star Burst
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Lingering 6 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 2-stars
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Project Size: Small item
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I ran into creative issues and didn't know what I wanted to do with it.
Joelle L - Lambs Panel
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Lingering 11 years
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Phase Dropped: Piecing complete
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Baby
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I lost interest in the project.
Mary M - Open Wide 2.0 Bag
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Lingering at least 4 months
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Phase Dropped: Some cutting or piecing/construction done
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Large tote/purse
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Primary Reason Not Finished: I missed the challenge or entry deadline.
Cyndi W - Sylvie Bag
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Lingering 1 year
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Phase Dropped: Materials purchased and project not started
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Complexity: 1-star
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Project Size: Medium tote/purse
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Primary Reason Not Finished: No particular reason.