In 2017, I learned that setting priorities is key to moving things off the list. Participating in the the One Monthly Goal over at Elm Street Quilts will help set the priority each month. Linking up with American Patchwork and Quilting's 2018 UFO Challenge and with Patchwork Time's 2018 UFO Challenge will provide some accountability. Hopefully all of this leads to finishes in 2018.
There is one rule for the UFO challenges that I've decided not to follow. I won't be selecting the UFO by following the monthly drawing. Some of these projects have deadlines, so they'll need to be first in line no matter what numbers get drawn.
January: Geek Chic (aka Scientist in Training Quilt)
Status: Assembling quilt (no photo as the SIT follows my blog)
Due Date: January 14, 2018
February: Magnolia Mystery Quilt
Status: Piecing blocks
Due Date: Finished Flimsy by February 15, 2018
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| Magnolia Mystery by Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs |
Status: Framing blocks to standard size
Due date: May 2018 (graduation quilt)
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| Vintage Dresses blocks by Charise Randell, Setting by Kate |
April: En Provence, Bonnie Hunter 2016 Mystery
Status: Needs backing pieced
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| En Provence, A Bonnie Hunter Mystery (2016) |
Status: Piecing Blocks
Due Date: December 2018
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| Christmas Angels Pattern by Kate |
Status: Piecing Blocks
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| Red, White and Blue Stars, Setting by Kate |
July: Inverted Stars
Status: Piecing border blocks
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| Inverted Star by Jessica Boschem of Common Threads available from Craftsy as a free download |
August: Twinkle Star Quilt
Status: Piecing blocks
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| Twinkle Stars Tutorial by Andrea Feldbush of Soscrappy |
September: On Ringo Lake, Bonnie Hunter's 2017 Mystery
Status: Piecing blocks
Due Date: November 22, 2018
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| On Ringo Lake, Bonnie Hunter 2017 Mystery Quilt |
October: Fans (2017 RSC Project)
Status: Piecing blocks
November: Scrappy Butterflies
Status: Needs setting plan
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| Scrappy Butterflies Block is available in EQ 7 Block Library |
December: Neutral Gems
Status: Piecing Blocks
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Neutral Gems Pattern is "Gems" by Donna Lynn Thomas
found in the book Patchwork Palette
So that's the UFO list for 2018. If I finish one project early, I'll just move on to the next. Even if I don't get all of these to the finish line, I'm hoping to advance each to at least the next step. Hopefully that will mean more finishes in 2019.
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Lots of star quilts on that list. I look forward to seeing the finishes. You have some beautiful projects there.
ReplyDeleteA really nice list--and some lovely quilts when they are finished--
ReplyDeleteI did start my list--and did make lists of finishes and a list of some I had made progress on--now I need to 'dig' out the ufo's and photo them like last year and make a plan--
enjoy the moments, di
I'm not going to go in order drawn either, not only for deadlines, but because my UFOs are still packed somewhere. lol
ReplyDeleteYou've got some beautiful quilts to finish this year. I don't think I've seen your Fans blocks before. They're great! I can't wait to see what you do with them. Are they paper foundation?
That is a very organized list for 2018!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your Magnolia Mist!
Lots of colors there...beautiful quilts. It's an ambitious list, but I have complete confidence in you.
ReplyDeleteYour plan sounds ambitious but doable. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on these projects in 2018.
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of projects, I may do like you and not pick a number. Also will check into AP&Q UFO Challenge; only magazine I still subscribe to by hard copy.
ReplyDeleteI agree....a fabulous set of projects you have. Have fun!! I'll be enjoying the inspiration that comes from these.
ReplyDeleteA great set of projects! and look how organized you are!!! Love them all
ReplyDeleteI love the Inverted Star blocks! That will be a beautiful quilt, Kate!
ReplyDeleteI've avoided facing my UFO's. You've motivated me to dig in and see just what I have. So, guess what I'll be doing tomorrow?? :) You have beautiful projects on your list and I look forward to seeing the progress you'll make Kate!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great plan! I wish you success!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a great 2017 and good luck on your 2018 goals....I plan to spend some time today pulling my list together.
ReplyDeleteGreat plan! I look forward to seeing your progress and finishes!
ReplyDeleteFantastic plan and making it work for what you want to do and accomplish this year. I can not wait to see all of the progress you make in the next year.
ReplyDeleteYou have some really great quilts in progress. I have every confidence in you. You can do it!
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