January was a really productive month but it got a bit scrambled towards the end for my liking. Some things were out of my control but others can be learned from going forward. I think my UFO single minded focus got a bit too narrow and I ended up short changing my fun/reward sewing... in fact I still have a New Project Reward "on the books" that I haven't even picked out yet and I'm already halfway to my next one!
This month I'm adding my QAL projects to my goal list so they don't get neglected. I have a pincushion swap coming up at the end of March but would like to get them done this month. Notice how I put those Christmas Stockings at the top of the list? I did piece & quilt the front of #2 this week. Baby steps.
I'm getting a little bored of random FMQ practice but not feeling quite up to a full quilt yet. I came across a group on Threadbias last week that is making a block a month to improve their FMQ skills. That seems to be a nice next step for me, plus I've wanted to try QAYG (Quilt As You Go) so this will give me a chance to use that technique. For January through March they are using Depression blocks which I love (here is one from quilterscache.com). I think I'll make some up with scraps and use them as practice sandwiches for the next few weeks.
So, here's what I've settled on for my February Goals. My project for a Year of Lovely Finishes will be #5 Paper Pieced Cabin & Trees topper.
1-Finish Christmas Stockings
2,3 & 4
2-Finish Four Patch
& Friends Quilt
3-Finish Spring
Flowers Quilt
4-Finish Shabby
String Quilt
5-Finish PP Cabin
& Trees Topper
6-Finish 5 Project
Linus Quilts
7-RSC13 & And
SEW On (Jan & Feb) Blocks
8-Threadbias QAL
Reverse Applique Pillow
9-Threadbias QAYG Blocks (FMQ)
10-HGTV Pincushion
Swap
To see project pictures associated with goals 1-6 take a peek at my Q1 2013 UFO Progress Tab above. If all goes well, I'll be trimming my UFO Collection by 10 in February!
I'm linking up to Just Three, Monthly To-Do List Linky Party and A Year of Lovely Finishes. Go take a peek and see what other bloggers have planned for their February Fun.
To see project pictures associated with goals 1-6 take a peek at my Q1 2013 UFO Progress Tab above. If all goes well, I'll be trimming my UFO Collection by 10 in February!
I'm linking up to Just Three, Monthly To-Do List Linky Party and A Year of Lovely Finishes. Go take a peek and see what other bloggers have planned for their February Fun.
2 hours a day. Sometimes it is tough for me to get 10 minutes. Good luck with all your UFOs.
ReplyDeleteThat's the way to work thru the stack....a little every day. For the FMQ practice.....just a thought, make placemats. I must have done at least 20 or 30 for practice, some good some not so hot, and I ended up with gifts and useful things. And they are a good size to work on.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb... Thanks for linking up this month... but please give a shout out somewhere in your post about the Monthly To-Do List Linky Party and link back to my blog in the shout out... This helps spread the word so the linky party has a chance to grow. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteWay To sew Deb! These days I can't seem to get my act together, spending too much time at the keyboard than the cutting board :)
ReplyDeleteI see you have a lot of "finish up" projects on your list. Just think how great that is going to be when you do. Good luck of your Feb list.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your February goals!
ReplyDeleteGreat goals for February Deb......gulp.....guess I had better list some too! Sounds like you are really having fun with your new machine!
ReplyDeleteI found that if I don't make lists that I don't get alot done. That is why I joined the monthly to do list. XX Kathleen
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your 10 finishes for Feb.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very ambitious list but I'm sure you can do it! Isn't it fun to finish things up?!?
ReplyDeleteWOW...I would be happy to finish all that in a year!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm cheering for you ! :-)
I'm with Liz!! I think for me to list 10 goals of such proportion would overwhelm me!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your goals!
ReplyDeleteExcellent list. There is a lot to get done :)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the QAYG. Have fun with that! And have fun with getting to do 2 hours of quilting every day. Sure wish I could keep that up. Can't wait for this degree to be finished. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's an ambitious list, good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat goals. Good luck with Feb. finishes.
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