Suddenly it's the LAST Monday of the year. Are you ready for a new year? I certainly am looking forward to 2025. Not that 2024 was bad, but a clean calendar always makes me optimistic about what might be in the next 12 months.
I'm participating again in a couple of UFO challenges, including the APQ UFO Challenge. They used to post a project sheet to fill out, and then draw a number each month, posting in the Facebook group. But last year they quit drawing a number for the month, so it's up to us to choose.
I have my list made with 3 project slots per month. One is a high priority UFO (asterisk) that is also on my PHD (Projects Half Done) list for the local quilt shop. There is also a second UFO option and a PIG, which is basically something purchased but not started. So - here are my 3 projects for January 2025. And yes, of course I'll be working on other things too.
The Batik Hunter's Star is close. I just need a few more blocks and then finish assembling the top. I even have a backing all ready for it. Originally I thought I had a completed flimsy, but as I looked at it more it appears too long and narrow. So a few more blocks will allow me to fix that.
The Hemingway pouch/bag is the first PIG selected. I purchased the pattern, zippers, and the pink floral. The brighter pink is the lining. Then I bought the purples to make a second one, or two. That is overly ambitious thinking on my part. So - pink will come first as pink is the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color for January.
The guild swap star is a small quilt, kind of large doll quilt size, so it shouldn't be taking me 3 years to hand quilt. Even as slow as I am. That's what happens when I keep setting it aside for months at a time. It's definitely time to finish it up.
This week I really hope to get the last 4 blocks made for Saturday Sampler. I hope to finish the blue/white snowflake mini quilt today or tomorrow. There is another doll quilt to finish. And I have 2 quilts to prep binding for. All in all there is plenty to keep me busy as always.
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6 comments:
You'll be able to start the new year with some finished projects! What method are you using for the hunter's star? The blue star will be a beauty. (Nice to see your family gathering photos, too -- the kids are getting so tall!)
I'm doing the APQ UFO challenge again this year. I did about half of the projects last year. Evidently one of the members has taken the job on of announcing a number. She'll use a red background and enter the number on it around the 25th of the month before. I think 7 was picked for January. I generally do it with a friend and she's been picking for us. I need to check with her to see if she wants to just use the number posted on the page. Maybe I'll get more done this year.
Looks like you have some good plans for 2025, Sara! I'm excited for pink in the RSC! Looking forward to your Hemingway Pouches!
You have some really pretty projects happening!
Your plans seem pretty organized so you will be able to achieve your goals with no problems:)
Sounds like you have a good plan for 2025. I'm just hoping to finish more than I start for next year!
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