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Jandi Dean

@jandidean

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Quilting, stitching, books, and the occasional travel.
UFO Challenge 2026
Houston Modern Quilt Guild
West Houston Quilters Guild

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Do you have stacks of unfinished quilting projects (UFOs) just waiting for some love and attention? Let’s make 2026 the year we tackle them together! Sign up link in bio!

Here’s how it works:

Choose six UFOs from your collection. These could be quilt tops that need quilting, blocks that need assembling, or any project that’s been lingering on your to-do list. Choosing them at the beginning of the year is meant to help you us to narrow down a list of projects to focus on.

Commit to finishing one per quarter. That’s just four projects for the year! We picked six at the beginning so that we would still have some flexibility if one or two projects go awry. Extra kudos to you if you finish all six!

Share your progress with the group, cheer each other on, and celebrate every finish.

There will be prizes along the way so please be sure to tag me! @Jandidean and use the hashtag #UFOChallenge2026

This is the perfect opportunity to revive old projects, clear out your stash, and turn those forgotten pieces into finished treasures.

#quiltingufo #ufochallenge2025 #ufochallenge #2026quiltingchallenge by @jandidean

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10 months ago

Adding this to the DONE pile! ✔️Pink and orange may just be my favorite color combo (if you couldn’t tell). I keep planning on branching out but how could I resist these?

Thank you @rearea1222 for quilting this for me! The pattern is perfection!

Pattern: Flicker by @taraleequiltery

Fabric: @artgalleryfabrics in Ethereal Pink, Autumnal, Very Berry, and Plum Preserve

Fabric and Pattern sourced from @thequiltyshop taken in Katy, Texas by @jandidean

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a year ago

How much fun is this pattern from @lovesewmodern ?!

I am very lucky to have an amazing friend who generously allows me to use her longarm machine. I would never be able to get so much done without her! Thank you @rearea1222
Pattern: Bear Crossing by @lovesewmodern
Fabrics: mostly @rubystarsociety with a @heatherrossinsta print thrown in
Fabrics and pattern sourced from: @beehivecraftstudio

#fatquarterquilt #scrapquilt #bearcrossingquilt #bearpawquilt #rubystarsocietyfabric taken in Katy, Texas by @jandidean

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I’ve been feeling inspired by my cross stitch and quilting works in progress (WIPs) when putting outfits together - or maybe I’m choosing my project based on my outfit? Either way, I thought it would be fun to share here. If you’re so inclined, join me and post your WIP and OOTD (outfit of the day)

#wipxootd
#holyharpysal by @jandidean

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Congratulations to everyone who finished (or made progress on) their UFO this quarter! Y’all have been killing it! And, of course, a special congratulations to @imfeelincrafty 🎉🎉🎉 You’ve won edge to edge quilting from the amazing @fourthhousequilts

If you have a quilt top you need help getting across the finish line, @fourthhousequilts is offering a discount on E2E quilting to all UFO Challengers! Let’s finish the year strong! by @jandidean

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taken in Dan Electro's Guitar Bar by @jandidean

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10 days ago

September has become an incredibly difficult month for my family. IYKYK. I wasn’t able to send out reminders that the third quarter was about to end and I don’t want anyone who has been working so hard to finish to miss out! So here’s what we’re going to do: you’ve got until this Sunday to post your 3rd Quarter UFO. Don’t forget to tag me and our prize sponsor @fourthhousequilts for your chance to win E2E quilting. Fourth House is also offering discounted E2E quilting to all UFO Challengers! #ufochallenge2026 by @jandidean

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12 days ago

I had a great day stitching with friends and watching Steel Magnolias today. Thank you @sookiesneedlepoint for hosting! taken in Katy, Texas by @jandidean

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a month ago

Today’s the day! @katebeestitching and I are starting Halloween Sampler by @teresakogut Let us know if you’re stitching along!

I’ve been trying obsessed with this band sampler since first seeing it in @lindystitches WIP parade. Because most of my Halloween includes pink, I plan on replacing the darkest orange with this beautiful Dinky-Dyes silk. Fingers crossed that it comes together. I may need to switch out the green but that’s a problem for future Jandi.

#sal #stitchalong by @jandidean

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a month ago

We had a great time at Stitch Ridge! #stitchridge2026 taken in Roanoke, Virginia by @jandidean

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2 months ago

Happy (belated) birthday, Lauren! I hope you had a fabulous day!

#justwingitsal @curlyqstitches by @jandidean

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2 months ago

Wrapped up another great season with @katymahjclub this evening. I’m not quite certain how I managed to get second place, but I’ll take it! Congratulations to everyone and see y’all in September! 🀄️ taken in Dish Society by @jandidean

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