peaceandjoy

I gave up on EQ, it was taking way too much time to try to learn. I decided to I'd rather be sewing. I gave it to someone who does a lot of charity quilts.

I've started kitting some of my fabrics with patterns. That way, I don't use a fabric I had in mind when I get a pattern, whether free or purchased. Or, lose/misplace the pattern, which has also happened. That is harder to do when it's packaged with the fabric. They don't necessarily get put in a bag or anything, but just the bundle with the pattern tucked inside the top piece of fabric wrapped around all. That way, they can breathe.

I also have a OBW in progress. Did a couple many years ago when they first came out, but one of my guilds was having a class. The pieces are sewn, now to get them together into a top!

Lastly, I went through my stash and pulled a LOT of LQS fabrics out that just don't sing to me anymore. My tastes have changed to brighter colors. The thought of selling is daunting. Measure, photograph, list, package... I'm on the fence! Your post has made me think more about it, though.

rjwilder

My goal is to use up my stash. I’m thinking I’ll need to make kits and work my way through them. I recently started to unsubscribe to the many online fabric store ads along with the pattern ads. That way I won’t be tempted to get off track and forget about my goal of using up my stash. The quilts I make will all go to charity, my family has more quilts then they need and have asked that I don’t make them anymore. Making the kits is going to be a big challenge for me, I’ve never done that before.

QuiltMom2

1. Find that pattern I've misplaced: I know it's here somewhere! ( I've looked intermittently for the last couple years)

2. Empty completely at least 1 of 3 scrap bins. These are 40 gallon containers and I've found scraps from quilts I made 40 years ago.

3. Complete UFO's. This is an ongoing battle. I made significant progress this last year and UFO's are currently in the single digit range. Not only do I generate my own UFO's, other people's UFO's are attracted to me so maybe I need to cut myself some slack here.

Wishing all the QB members and friends a joyful Christmas season and healthy happy 2023.

Fizzle

I would love it if i could get my studio under control.

Snooze2978

My goal for 2023 is to finish my goals of 2022 and maybe add a few more UFOs finished to the rack. Couldn't get motivated this year for whatever reason. Now I'm busy reorganizing my 2 garages so they're easier to find things as well work in. That's done so I have no reason not to get back to the quilt on my frame that should have been done a couple months ago. I told you I can't get motivated for whatever reason...............

petthefabric

The 3 yd quilts are quire interesting. Most of my stash is 0.5 yds. Maybe I’ll design some for that.

petthefabric

Thanks for this revelation. I’ve been on the fence and realized I don’t want another project right now.

My goals;
1. Finish 1 UFO/mo
2. Finish 1 quilt/mo that gives me joy
3. Mostly all charity quilts be masculine.
4. Make quilt decorations for new house, including Easter and Thanksgiving/fall.

Karamarie

I guess you all have pretty much hit it on the nail as to 2023 quilting goals. I am using stash and also cutting back on quilting. May try to sell some quilts and stash (maybe) as I am getting older and just don't have the get up and go as much as I used to. I am hosting our Christmas get together potluck again this year. I enjoy it but I seem to get worked up doing things like that. This aging is not the most fun. Keep quilting as long as you can.

NoraB

My goal for 2023 is to use my scraps first. If I need to get into my yardage to complete a quilt (sashing, borders, etc.), that's okay. Second goal is to cut left-over fabric from the finished quilt into the largest size usable scraps and put in the appropriate bin. I know that sounds like I'll just be multiplying my scraps, but I think doing this will make it easier for me to use the scraps throughout the year. Lastly, anything that is less than 2 1/2" square gets put into a nice little bin that goes to the Goodwill every month. Anything that is definitely not usable gets put into a box for Goodwill labeled "Fabric Scraps for Textile Recycling".

I am committed to these goals.......I have been finding way too many scrap boxes with fabric ready to be sewn, already sewn into half-square triangles and in one case, already sewn, trimmed and pressed! What was I thinking putting that away!!!

Anyway, looking forward to a new year of finding my fabric, using my fabric and in some cases being delighted to find something I didn't remember even having!

Happy sewing everyone!

RedGarnet222

Oh dear, I have so many irons in the fire. Maybe too many. I have to finish a qilt for my niece that I have all the blocks made for and set it. Finish it off and get it mailed. I had three little girl third cousins visit this last summer from Georgia. I want to make a little play quilt for each one and send them off. Thier grandma asked for a new quilt, may be send one for her too? I have plenty of ufo tops I could use.
I have tops done for each of my siblings. I would like to finish them and gift them next christmas.
I think that is really a reasonable goal for the year. Don't you think?