This year has been a whole lot of chaos and rebuilding and noise. OMG, can we talk about the noise? My almost two-year-old is currently wielding a harmonica that my dear sweet husband gave to him. PRAY FOR ME. I've moved states, which involved packing and loads of adulting. I've made it through the first half of a pregnancy. I've almost finished homeschool planning for the 2016-2017 year, the first year I'll be teaching two kidlets. And with all of that going on, I've still managed to do a bit of sewing. While all of that stuff kept me from posting at the first link-up of the year, it didn't stop me from making goals for what I hoped to accomplish in 2016, and I'll be linking up for the mid-year review at Quilting Jetgirl.
1. Make Stuff that I Want to Make
Midnight Mystery Quilt from Meadow Mist Designs |
2. Make Stuff for Me
241 Tote by Noodle-head |
3. Try New Things
Yep, yep, and yep. I finished a pair of knit socks, which feel like pillows on my feet. Years ago, my mother-in-law brought me some beautiful hand-dyed yarn from Alaska, and I finally feel brave enough to use it, so I'm hoping to cast on my first shawl soon. But I think I'm most excited about my continued use of knit fabric. I was really quite terrified of sewing with knits, and while my projects haven't necessarily been perfect, they have all been wearable, and I'm excited to further explore this.
4. Finish a Quilt a Month
Pattern is Beacon by Quilting Jetgirl |
5. Donate at Least One Quilt
Yes! I donated my Frozen Watermelon quilt to my local Project Linus chapter. I'd love to make at least one more this year, but that probably won't happen.
6. Get Started on Birthday/Holiday Gifts
Maxaloones! |
7. Continue Working Through Modern Rainbow
This is my version of Bryan's Huckleberry quilt. |
All in all, I'm where I want to be. (Not exactly true: I'd like to have all of my holiday gifts already finished so I don't have to make them!) But looking back at my goals list, I think I've made good progress or have the opportunity to, so no complaints here.
Yay! My Midnight Mystery quilt sat for months unquilted and I finally sent it home with my mom so she could send it to the long armer. #noshame
ReplyDeleteYou have made amazing progress on your goals given: life! Seriously, you are also on a hot streak right now which is really fun because that means I get to see more photos of your work. :) Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a productive half year you've had! I hear you on cramming holiday sewing. We all try to avoid it but it has a habit of creeping up, doesn't it? Good luck with your goals for the last half of the year! :)
ReplyDeleteStill haven't quilted my midnight mystery either! I am in awe of your finish 1 quit a month goal!
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