I think I've got it!

I think I've figured out a system to help me with my 2013 projects.  At least I'm going to try it and see how it works.

First of all, I've started a word document with the links to the BOM's that I wanted to or thought I wanted to do.  More importantly, just because I'm a visual person, I have a  binder set up labelled simply 2013 Quilting Projects.

Then I made a divider for each of the projects so I have the pattern right there and I can add to it each month.

Of course I'll look at the binder and say "Pixie Garden"?  What did I want that one for?  So I taped a picture of the finished  BOM so it would remind me.  Here is the Pixie Garden one.  I liked how this had some "different" appliques to it.  The toadstool with the ladybug on it, the dragon fly, etc.  It should be cute when done. 

So what *am* I think of doing in 2013?


Animal babies - http://ajpadilla.com/bom/animal-babies


Pixie Garden - http://www.jeanneraecrafts.com/pixie/pixie.html 

Sulky International -

http://www.sulky-international.de/scripts/clsAIWeb.php?seite_id=200

There’s a bunny in my basket -    http://twosistersandaquilt.com/free-bom/theres-a-bunny-in-my-basket/

Quilt Pattern Magazine mini block of the month - you need to subscribe to their newsletter - http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/SignUp.html

I also need to finish up my Asian Teapots BOM from 2012 as well as Winches Christmas Baltimore BOM from 2012.  

I also have some others that caught my eye so wish me luck in getting most of them done this year!

That's my little attempt at conquering the organization for this time around.  I'll let you know how it works out.

 

January 5, 2013

The fifth day of January already!  I did manage to get a couple of things accomplished.  I think i forgot to post this picture before so I'm going to post it now.  It is one of the bonus patterns from The Quilt Pattern Magazine that I had tested.  It has been 

Here is a close up of my stitching.  I did the applique by hand but the quilting on the machine.

I also started the Mini BOM from the Quilt Pattern Magazine newsletter.  The first one is a snowflake.  Here is what mine looks like.

The blocks will be cut down to 4.5" each.  I cut it 6.5" to give plenty of room for it drawing up during the applique process.  Of course I did my applique by hand.  It was just easier.  :)

January 1, 2013

It's finally here, a new year.  Are you full of resolutions, hopes and dreams of the new year?  I have my usual which are:

lose weight
be happy
give more to others
get more projects done
get organized at home, etc.

You notice I didn't put a number of pounds on the lose weight part.  I'm not limiting, or stressing myself, over an exact poundage.

I also hope to keep up on some BOM's that I signed up for.  For my non quilting friends, BOM's stand for Blocks of the Month.  The theory is that you one block each month and then by the end of the year you have a finished project.  For lots of people it is easier it do one block a month rather than looking at a project and try to get it all done in a month etc.

I also hope to do some more pattern testing for The Quilt Pattern Magazine.  I thoroughly enjoy doing that. It has helped me go beyond what I have normally done and is such a good learning experience.  I tested a new method of doing stained glass.  That project is split up into four installments in the magazine and the first installment is out.  Obviously I love the magazine.  For around $15 a month you get lots of patterns and support.  Here is the pattern that I tested.  It is "Stained Glass Workshop".

The Quilt Pattern Magazine also is doing a BOM but you would need to sign up for their newsletter.   You can do that by going to:

http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/SignUp.html

You'll also see a picture of the BOM.  It's a simple one but has lots of potential.  Some of the things that I might do afterwards is to add embellishments (buttons, beads, etc.) to it.  That's a long way down the road though.

Time to get back to cleaning.  Everybody have a great day and Happy New Year.