March Goals:
- Finish Horse quilt top (shown above)
- Finish black top (shown above)
- Machine quilt 2 charity tops
- Usual 15 minutes a day of sewing
Showing posts with label Quilters Accountability Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quilters Accountability Challenge. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Design Wall Monday 03/01/10 on Tuesday
March Goals:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Design Wall Monday 02-15-2010
The magazine isn't on the design wall, but I'm so excited I had to share. I don't normally get really hung up on the fabric for a quilt in a magazine. This one though sent me over the edge. To the point that I had to immediately run to Fons & Porters website and order it. The kit came the other day. Once I get a few more things finished I will get started. Grace will have a new quilt for her bed that screams her name and the one thing she's obsessed with - horses.
Above is the design wall for this week. I finished the orange creation last night. It needed a border. Now I can check that off my list. The horse quilt top will be next. It's going to be big, which I don't really remember. After taking the orange quilt down, I put up 2 rows of the horse fabric, which ended up taking up 2/3 of the design wall.
Above is the design wall for this week. I finished the orange creation last night. It needed a border. Now I can check that off my list. The horse quilt top will be next. It's going to be big, which I don't really remember. After taking the orange quilt down, I put up 2 rows of the horse fabric, which ended up taking up 2/3 of the design wall.
The black blocks are something I had running around in my head. I knew if I didn't make some blocks it would drive me nuts. I love the colors. I've never done anything with just black, so I'm pleased with the way it's coming along.This week is going to busy again. I wish things would slow down a bit. Yikes.
Have a great week.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Accountability Report - Jan 27th
Wow, where does time go? I can't believe the week is 1/2 over. YIKES.
Onto my report. This week was good, although not as productive as I would have liked.
Last night was guild. It was so much fun to go. The speaker talked about borders and letting the quilt talk to you. Not all quilts need borders. Great ideas.
Saturday was the first meeting of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. Wow. Fun Fun Fun. I was very excited to see how many people turned out. Very young group and very excited people. The room had a completely different energy which was GREAT. I'm really hoping to gain some spontaneity from these ladies. I don't have to have a pattern for everything. It's OK to wing it.
TTFN!
Onto my report. This week was good, although not as productive as I would have liked.
- I found the missing projects that I misplaced in my organizing frenzy. They are now sitting next to the sewing machine and will be worked on next week.
- I donated the sheep baby quilt project to the guild to use for Project Linus. At least I know it will be put to a good use. Lesson learned - draw a picture so it's not a guess as to what I was thinking at the time I started cutting.
- I found an extra project while trying to organize some fabric on my shelf. It's a lone star that I started 5 years ago. I belonged to KQO (Kansas Quilters Organization) and took a class from Jan Krentz after her Lone Star book came out. I didn't finish the project because I was freaked out by the fact that Jan wanted us to "block" the pieces before putting the entire thing together. Block? Do people really block? I get the concept for knitting or crochet, but quilting? Very very tedious. Well, since I've decided it's OK to not always follow all of the quilting rules put out in front of me, I will use some other instructions that I found on Lone Stars. They don't call for blocking. Wonder what I did with the rest of the fabric?
- 15 minutes a day of sewing is working for me. Although I wish for more some days. I really think it's helping me get some things done.
- Extras this week, bags for Brandi. Fired up the embroidery machine and put logos on 5 bags.
- I worked on my Pickety Sticks top (Tula Pink Spiked Punch pattern). It's not going together as fast as I would like, but it also seems that I get a bit distracted. The top 12 rows are completely sewn together. The rest are either sewn as a single row or just positioned on the wall. I'm really hoping to put a dent in it this weekend.
Last night was guild. It was so much fun to go. The speaker talked about borders and letting the quilt talk to you. Not all quilts need borders. Great ideas.
Saturday was the first meeting of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. Wow. Fun Fun Fun. I was very excited to see how many people turned out. Very young group and very excited people. The room had a completely different energy which was GREAT. I'm really hoping to gain some spontaneity from these ladies. I don't have to have a pattern for everything. It's OK to wing it.
TTFN!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010
Wow, what happened to the decade? I can't believe I'm saying that because it makes me sound really old. I remember freaking out slightly at the thought of 2000 because I would be 34 and at that time I was convinced the world was going to end. Tomorrow at the stroke of midnight it will be 2010. That just seems strange. Good to know that the world didn't end and I've increased in age ever since (bodily, not mentally because I refuse to grow up).
I've decided, after surveying the Girl Cave, that I'm going to partake in a challenge being thrown out by Bari at My Crazy Quilting Life. Bari is proposing a Quilters Accountability (QA) Challenge. The idea is like some of the others, in that UFOs should be finished. The idea I like is that in a sense it will be like a Weight Watcher's Group. Everyone has a goal of what they want to finish or accomplish and the rest of the group will be the cheerleaders. I think I need more voices than the little one in my head, that I ignore quite often, to help me finish up some projects. Ok, so go check out Bari's post and see for your self.
So I can't believe I'm going to do this, but I have a huge confession. Umm, well .... I have a lot of unfinished projects. And not only do I have a lot of unfinished things, I have bought a LOT of fabric with the intentions of making something very special. Meaning I have the fabric and the pattern and now it's all sitting in a BIG Ziploc bag waiting for me to do something with it. That's what I want to get control of in 2010. I want to empty some of those Ziploc bags. But before empyting the bags, I need to / have to / must finish up some projects that are just sitting.
My first goal is going to be to take a minimum of 15 minutes each day to sit down and sew. If I get more than 15 great, but to take 15 no matter what. I'm going to count that as me time, recharging time, de-stressing from work time. I think this is realistic because it will not only be a good thing for me, but for the family because I will have a few minutes to myself instead of snapping the minute I walk in the door.
My second goal is the UFOs that are currently sitting in the girl cave.
1 HORSE QUILT - The majority of the blocks are done. It just needs some attention and I should be able to finish it up and be able to move onto the next thing. I'm scheduling this quilt top for a February finish.
2 STRIP (BOM) QUILT - This one I'm really wrestling with. This project started at the beginning of my quilting career. It's a scary site. Some of the blocks aren't even close to being the size the pattern said. Some of the strips are either wavy or too big, but I put them together. I think I might need to this to the bottom of my list, but get it off the list in 2010.
3 HAND DYED STARS - A block of the month that I spent far to much money on. I've started it, but as usual, gotten side tracked with the project of the moment. I really need to make an effort to get it done and then pay someone to quilt it.
4 BIG CIRCLES - This was my attempt at learning how to set circles into a block. Cool concept, not as easy I thought it would be. For this, I think I just need to regroup and make this top a wall hanging and move along. Again, not much needed to finish up this project, so it will be a February finish.
5 PINK RIC RACK - Why or why can't I finish this. It's all together, but is just too small. I only need one more row. This is going to be the first on my list. I will complete the top by January 9th, no ifs ands or butts (or is that but).
6 ALIEN APPLIQUE - This is my first attempt at using the embroidery machine to embellish a quilt. I don't applique by hand but thought that doing it on the embroidery machine would be simple. It is, but time consuming. I only have 3 or 4 aliens to finish and then the top will be done. I vow, this quilt top will be done by January 16th.
7 SHEEP - Oh brother. I have great ideas, they just don't work so well when I start cutting things up. I'm going to enlist the help of my new Go Fabric Cutter to help me with this project. I again vow to have this quilt top done by January 27th.
8 CRAYON QUILT - COLORING - thankfully this project isn't too far along. I have blocks that I started to color to make a wall hanging. I think I will continue to color, but put it on the calendar for a March finish.
9 STRIPPY PURSE - In order to finish this project, I'm going to have to sign up for some sewing time at the local quilt shop. I have a phobia (one of many) of zippers. The zipper is the hold up. I will check the shops class schedule to find out when I can sign up for sewing time.
10 JACKET - I got the coolest pattern for a quilted jacket / parka. I started the front of the jacket and then decided it looked horrible so I regrouped. This will be another shop event because there is a very large zipper on the front of the jacket. I vow to finish this jacket. It will not beat me.
11 THANKSGIVING TABLE RUNNERS - All are cut out, just need to finish sewing and quilting. This is going on the list for a February finish.
12 HALLOWEEN TABLE RUNNERS - Same as Thanksgiving runners, just need to finish sewing and quilt. Nothing extravagant, just fun. Get them done and MOVE ALONG. February finish.
13 PAPER PIECED NEW YORK BEAUTY - This is the coolest quilt top, but dang it takes a LONG time to get all the piece parts done. I'm going to keep working at it, but I think I'm going to push for a June finish.
14 SPICE JAR QUILT TOP - I can't think of a good name for this one. It's a strip of the month (SOM) that I started. It just didn't seem big enough. All of the pieces are in a bag somewhere in the girl cave. I need to find the bag and put this on the list for a late February early March finish.
I will share the list of purchased / not started projects later. The above list was just a bit too scary for me. Typing it out makes me want to run to the Girl Cave and get busy. The other list that I will share later is the list of tops that need to be quilted and finished. I think I can be more motivated on these 2 lists, if I finish up some of the UFOs so I don't feel like they are looming over my head.
As part of my own effort to help stay on track and focused, I'm going to make a big poster that I can hang up on the wall in the Girl Cave. I can cross things off when they are done and my list will always be handy. It will also help me to focus when I think that life might get in the way of my progress.
Thanks Bari for your challenge. I'm ready - GO TEAM!
I've decided, after surveying the Girl Cave, that I'm going to partake in a challenge being thrown out by Bari at My Crazy Quilting Life. Bari is proposing a Quilters Accountability (QA) Challenge. The idea is like some of the others, in that UFOs should be finished. The idea I like is that in a sense it will be like a Weight Watcher's Group. Everyone has a goal of what they want to finish or accomplish and the rest of the group will be the cheerleaders. I think I need more voices than the little one in my head, that I ignore quite often, to help me finish up some projects. Ok, so go check out Bari's post and see for your self.
So I can't believe I'm going to do this, but I have a huge confession. Umm, well .... I have a lot of unfinished projects. And not only do I have a lot of unfinished things, I have bought a LOT of fabric with the intentions of making something very special. Meaning I have the fabric and the pattern and now it's all sitting in a BIG Ziploc bag waiting for me to do something with it. That's what I want to get control of in 2010. I want to empty some of those Ziploc bags. But before empyting the bags, I need to / have to / must finish up some projects that are just sitting.
My first goal is going to be to take a minimum of 15 minutes each day to sit down and sew. If I get more than 15 great, but to take 15 no matter what. I'm going to count that as me time, recharging time, de-stressing from work time. I think this is realistic because it will not only be a good thing for me, but for the family because I will have a few minutes to myself instead of snapping the minute I walk in the door.
My second goal is the UFOs that are currently sitting in the girl cave.
1 HORSE QUILT - The majority of the blocks are done. It just needs some attention and I should be able to finish it up and be able to move onto the next thing. I'm scheduling this quilt top for a February finish.
2 STRIP (BOM) QUILT - This one I'm really wrestling with. This project started at the beginning of my quilting career. It's a scary site. Some of the blocks aren't even close to being the size the pattern said. Some of the strips are either wavy or too big, but I put them together. I think I might need to this to the bottom of my list, but get it off the list in 2010.
3 HAND DYED STARS - A block of the month that I spent far to much money on. I've started it, but as usual, gotten side tracked with the project of the moment. I really need to make an effort to get it done and then pay someone to quilt it.
4 BIG CIRCLES - This was my attempt at learning how to set circles into a block. Cool concept, not as easy I thought it would be. For this, I think I just need to regroup and make this top a wall hanging and move along. Again, not much needed to finish up this project, so it will be a February finish.
5 PINK RIC RACK - Why or why can't I finish this. It's all together, but is just too small. I only need one more row. This is going to be the first on my list. I will complete the top by January 9th, no ifs ands or butts (or is that but).
6 ALIEN APPLIQUE - This is my first attempt at using the embroidery machine to embellish a quilt. I don't applique by hand but thought that doing it on the embroidery machine would be simple. It is, but time consuming. I only have 3 or 4 aliens to finish and then the top will be done. I vow, this quilt top will be done by January 16th.
7 SHEEP - Oh brother. I have great ideas, they just don't work so well when I start cutting things up. I'm going to enlist the help of my new Go Fabric Cutter to help me with this project. I again vow to have this quilt top done by January 27th.
8 CRAYON QUILT - COLORING - thankfully this project isn't too far along. I have blocks that I started to color to make a wall hanging. I think I will continue to color, but put it on the calendar for a March finish.
9 STRIPPY PURSE - In order to finish this project, I'm going to have to sign up for some sewing time at the local quilt shop. I have a phobia (one of many) of zippers. The zipper is the hold up. I will check the shops class schedule to find out when I can sign up for sewing time.
10 JACKET - I got the coolest pattern for a quilted jacket / parka. I started the front of the jacket and then decided it looked horrible so I regrouped. This will be another shop event because there is a very large zipper on the front of the jacket. I vow to finish this jacket. It will not beat me.
11 THANKSGIVING TABLE RUNNERS - All are cut out, just need to finish sewing and quilting. This is going on the list for a February finish.
12 HALLOWEEN TABLE RUNNERS - Same as Thanksgiving runners, just need to finish sewing and quilt. Nothing extravagant, just fun. Get them done and MOVE ALONG. February finish.
13 PAPER PIECED NEW YORK BEAUTY - This is the coolest quilt top, but dang it takes a LONG time to get all the piece parts done. I'm going to keep working at it, but I think I'm going to push for a June finish.
14 SPICE JAR QUILT TOP - I can't think of a good name for this one. It's a strip of the month (SOM) that I started. It just didn't seem big enough. All of the pieces are in a bag somewhere in the girl cave. I need to find the bag and put this on the list for a late February early March finish.
I will share the list of purchased / not started projects later. The above list was just a bit too scary for me. Typing it out makes me want to run to the Girl Cave and get busy. The other list that I will share later is the list of tops that need to be quilted and finished. I think I can be more motivated on these 2 lists, if I finish up some of the UFOs so I don't feel like they are looming over my head.
As part of my own effort to help stay on track and focused, I'm going to make a big poster that I can hang up on the wall in the Girl Cave. I can cross things off when they are done and my list will always be handy. It will also help me to focus when I think that life might get in the way of my progress.
Thanks Bari for your challenge. I'm ready - GO TEAM!
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