Saturday, 16 January 2016

I need a plan!

I do better with goals, deadlines, plans. So time to get back on the horse. 2015 was my "wild and crazy, no rules year". It was stressful. I guess being a Project Manager is not just a job but part of my inner most workings. I need a plan, a map for the weeks and months to come, and I need to report on it.

So with a few minutes to spare, I am jumping on the wagon with Stacey at SLOstudio for the 2016 Finish-A-Long. In years past I participated in A Lovely Year of Finishes (which I am sad to say ended this year). ALYOF was a monthly goal setting party and I really liked that structure to help keep my WiP work focused. But two posts a month seems daunting right now. The 2016 Finish-A-Long has quarterly reporting which I feel will be less hectic.

The stack of sheets. Oh, and a dirty sock. Don't judge me.

So my goal for this quarter is a biggie! I took on a commission before the holidays - to make five queen sized quilts from vintage sheets for a family. The sheets belonged to their aunt who they were all close to.

I am keeping it simple with just square patchwork, and have the five quilts cut.


Today was Maritime Modern Quilt Guilds Sew In, so against all winter weather odds, I packed my sheet bits and bobs and headed in. I finished the first top!


After Sew In, I continued sewing at home and I'm well into top number two. Now, to get all five quilts completed by the 31st...a lofty goal...but lets see how far I get... stranger things have happened

How cute is this embroidered detail? I have the Mr. too.
Have you linked up with the 2016 Finish-A-Long? There's still a few minutes before the linky closes. Off you go!

Adrienne

PS - for myself...here is my list of WiPs that I will be working on throughout the year:
Vintage Sheet Custom Quilts (Five Queens)
Baby Quilt (Alex)
Sew Together Bag
Star Bright Baby Patch Class Sample
Hazel Hedgehog Pillow Patch Class Sample
Hazel Hedgehog #87pillows
Bias Tape Challenge Mini Quilt (January)
Gift for a Friend (February)
Metro Twist (Quick Curve Ruler Project)
#87 Pillows MMQG Charity Project
Half Moon Bay
Chicopee Triangles
Square Baby Quilt (three!)
Modern BOM Quilt
Cammo Quilt
Mighty Lucky Monthly Project



















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11 comments:

  1. Archie The Wonder Dog17 January 2016 at 06:02

    I love the first finished top and look forward to seeing some (five?!) finished quilts by the end of the quarter - good luck and thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts!

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  2. Purple Boots and Pigtails17 January 2016 at 06:46

    You're never going to want to look at a vintage sheet again....lol...good call on simple squares, it really works with the fabrics.
    There's no doubt in my mind that you'll get these and many more fabulous things finished.

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  3. Purple Boots and Pigtails17 January 2016 at 06:51

    You're never going to want to look at a vintage sheet again....lol...good call on simple squares, it really works with the fabrics.
    There's no doubt in my mind that you'll get these and many more fabulous things finished.

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  4. Leanne17 January 2016 at 08:40

    This is a good list, I'm glad you joined the FAL!

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  5. Lesley17 January 2016 at 12:02

    Aren't you a smart cookie! Great work on your first sheet quilt!

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  6. Anja @ Anja Quilts17 January 2016 at 12:04

    I joined FAL too. It was fun sewing in the snow...and cold...yesterday. Good luck with sewing the tops.

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  7. Maker Joy17 January 2016 at 15:15

    Good luck with all of those vintage sheets.

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  8. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge17 January 2016 at 18:58

    My fingers are crossed for you, Ade! But like you said, you work best with structure, so I'm sure you'll bang those out!

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  9. Jeanette17 January 2016 at 20:57

    Looks awesome so far!!

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  10. Jeanette17 January 2016 at 20:57

    And...I can hook you up with some serious planners if need be 😂

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  11. KaHolly26 January 2016 at 10:49

    What a challenge! As well as a great idea! Good luck! XO

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