I've tallied up the quilting accomplishments for 2009...13 little quilts, 6 large quilts and 1 really big pillow. That's a lot! I did quite a few red work stitchery's too.
I'm not making any resolutions this year. I'm just going to have fun and do whatever I want! Lately, I've been starting some projects that I have always wanted to do and I'm so glad I finally did.
I used to fret over how many 'UFOs' I had but now that I realize they are all really 'WIPs' I don't care how many quilts I have started! This year I finally reached the 100 quilts finished goal. Of course, I have nearly that many that need to be worked on. Oh, well.
This year I decided to label all my quilts. I have labeled quite a few oldies but goodies and all my new quilts. That is one accomplishment that feels really good.
Every year I hope to finish at least 12 quilts...big or little, it doesn't matter. For several years I have been doing Blocks of the Month. I usually don't work on them monthly I just collect the little packages every month and save them up to do all at once. I have actually finished a few of them!
Just for fun, I like to keep track of how much fabric I purchase during the year. Last year I bought 145 yards, a kit and a fat quarter bundle. I know that sounds like a lot but I bet if you added up your purchases you'd be surprised at the total. Some of that yardage was in the form of charm packs and jelly rolls. Did you know that a jelly roll has 2 1/4 yards and a charm pack has 1 1/3 yards? Gifts and backing were a big part of the total too.
I hope the new year brings you all that you've hoped for. I hope your bobbin stays full and your needle is always threaded. Oh, and hopefully your seam ripper has cobwebs on it!
P.S.- The images in this post are some decorating ideas I have used in the past. Just thought you would enjoy them!
Happy New Year's to you. I loved seeing your home and all your quilts. Wow oh wow you made a lot this last year. I seem to always be up to my ears in grandbaby quilts but it is a blessing. I noticed you have an old treadle machine like mine-it is so beautiful. As you said, may your stash always be overflowing, your WIP's always accomplished and a song always in your heart.
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Noreen
Thanks for showing all the wonderful pics!!! Very inspiring! Happy New Year!!!
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ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful quilts and quilted projects! Thanks for all the inspiration! I'm toying with the idea of keeping track of my yardage this year~ I had no idea there was over a yd in a charm pack! Thanks for the info. Happy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you in the no resolution department . . . I just end up setting myself for failure. You've given me inspiration on BOM projects - I always lose interest before I reach the end. I'll just save up all the packets and take on the project when I can call my own schedule. Thanks for the tip *s*
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WOW ! You did a lot of quilting...
I started 7 quilts in 2008 and haven't finished :o( I have done some small things and when I get my "studio" done I plan on picking them up again ! I love your shower curtain !
Hugs ~ Kammy