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Monday, September 2, 2024

Design Wall Monday - Sept goals

What is on YOUR design wall this week?  I'm linking up with Design Wall Monday at   https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/

My design wall is FULL of projects started and not finished - so, just like every week of every month!  I always have multiple projects going at once.  Sometimes that's a good thing and then periodically it overwhelms me.  I'm on the verge of being overwhelmed right now I think. 


I have kitted up a set of 2 pillowcases that will be part of a gift this fall.  The cowboy boot print is something I bought on the recent Quilt Dakota shop hop, and it's paired up with more of the teal I used in the quilt with the horse head panel.  The pillowcases will go to my grand-niece along with the quilt.  

Over the weekend, I sewed the Shooting Star blocks into pairs - one star block plus one alternate block.  These are a Rainbow Scrap Challenge set of blocks this year, but there are not nearly enough yet for a good size quilt.  So I'll continue making these, however, in the meantime, there is actually some progress.  And they are easier to clip to the hanger in the closet now.


Two-sies for Shooting Star and now 4-sies for Hunter's Star.  I sewed the Hunter's Star blocks into groups of 4 over the weekend too.  I've been making these with a couple batik layer cakes from my stash, and still have plenty to make this a bigger quilt.  I haven't decided yet just how big I want to make it.  But I do know I want this top DONE in September.  

Several Quilts of Valor blocks have been cut and kitted up this past week.  There is also a QOV kit that I want to get at least cut out and prepped for sewing.  A kit for an autumn door hanger is sitting on my cutting table - waiting.  A partially complete tote bag is sitting in my sewing room, still in parts.  Another couple of bag kits are also there.  I just might have to admit to myself that I have a fabric addiction.  LOL

This list of goals helps me focus, but also proves to me that there are way too many projects going on in various stages.  Hence - that tipping point toward overwhelming.

More goals for September

  • Personal goals
    • Walk at least 1 mile at least 5 days a week  
    • Continue decluttering 
  • Binding & other hand stitching
    • Shibori Blues
    • work on hand quilting projects (either Seasonal Cats or Vintage Stars)
  • Block of the Month piecing
    • Saturday Sampler - month #6 blocks 
    • RSC blocks in new color - brown/black
    • Tranquility mystery quilt clue #4
    • Carol Doak paper pieced stars - block #3 
  • Rainbow Scrap Challenge - progress on ANY of these
    • Kitty blocks
    • Dutchman's Puzzle
    • Shooting Stars
  • UFO / WIP projects - at least 1 of these
    • quilt Bright Happy Blocks
    • batik Hunter's Star quilt
    • Chubby Charmer bag
    • Quilts of Valor - blocks, kits, etc.  
  • PIG (new projects) at least 1 of these
    • set of pillowcases (cowboy boots) for a gift
    • Hemingway Pouch
    • fall door hanger
  • Whatever else I want to play with!!
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6 comments:

  1. KateSeptember 2, 2024 at 9:02 AM

    It's nice to have choices, but I get when you say it can get overwhelming. I only had 4 to dos on last week list and felt like I wasn't doing enough. I have more to dos than I want to put on the list this week. So I guess it balances out.

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  2. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 2, 2024 at 9:54 AM

    That looks like a fun pillowcase project - great boot print! I love the colorful Hunter's Star block, too. You've got a nice organized list of things to focus on in September - such a good idea!

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  3. Tired Teacher 2September 2, 2024 at 10:02 AM

    As far as addictions go, I think a fabric addiction is one of the most enjoyable you can have. Love the Hunter Star four-sies!

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  4. BonnieSeptember 2, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    I too have a lot of projects going on at once. Generally one starts as leader/ender and then finishes up as the main project. Your hunter stars look terrific. I like the brightness of them. Hum, I wonder if any of my fabric will work for cute pillowcases? Although truth be told most of my fabric isn't in 1 yard pieces. I like the fabric pull for the pillowcases. Your niece will love it along with the quilt.

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  5. Vicki in MNSeptember 2, 2024 at 7:11 PM

    You do have a lot going on, but you always seem to pull off a bunch of progress each week. At least you have a list written now and can check off one by one. I totally get the overwhelmed feeling!!!

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  6. Far Side of FiftySeptember 4, 2024 at 8:02 AM

    The Hunters Star is ever so pretty I love the batik prints paired with the black:)

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