It always seems so quiet after the first of the year. My Guy went back to work yesterday, so I was home alone for the first time in a little over 2 weeks. I got used to having someone home, so yesterday seemed especially quiet. I'll get used to it, but it just adds to that let down feeling that happens to me after the bustle and fun of the holiday are over.
My sewing time was a bit sparse before the weekend, but I tried to make up for it on Sunday. Here's how I fared with last week's to do list.
To Do List for 12/30/2025
1. 2026 Guild BOM: Finish February block, start March - progress
2. SAHRR: Start center block ✔
3. Magnificent Mystery: Work on Oct/Nov/Dec clues ✔
4. Lupine and Laughter: Press fabrics, start clues ✔
5. Wild and Goosey: Continue green blocks, start blue - progress
Not a bed week, there was progress on everything on the list. For this week's to do list, I'm trying to reestablish a strategy that worked for me a couple of years ago. It's basically set a few priorities so that my to do list each week is only 4 or 5 items. I like lots of variety in my sewing, but that means nothing really ever gets done. If I want to finish any quilts this year, I need to make those a priority.
To Do List for 01/06/2026
1. 2026 Guild BOM: Finish February, start March blocks
The February block just needs one seam to be sewn to be a finished block. So I'm close there. The pieces for the March block are cut and ready for me to start on those. I'm going to try to Finish February, March and April before the end of January, then try to do 2 blocks a month till they are all done. I'm trying hard to stay ahead of things this year so I'm not panic sewing the day of the guild meeting.
2. Kate's Choice: Assemble second row
This is my to be quilted by walking foot project for the month. My plan is to switch over to my walking foot after my late night sewing session at the quilt shop and stick with that for a couple of days before switching back to my normal set up to stay on track with my piecing projects.
3. Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR, Quilting Gail): Finish center block
All the pieces are cut and I've got the first set of flying geese pined, ready to be stitched. I'm excited to see how this comes together. The kick off showing all the center blocks for the designers is a week from Wednesday. So I have time, but I do need to get sewing on this one.
4. Magnificent Mystery (Meadow Mist Designs): Work on Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan clues.
The stack of completed components is rising, just slowly. I should finish the October clue (the Irish Chain blocks) this week. The pieces needed for the January clue need to be cut. I'll do that this afternoon, this is the project I'm going to take to late night sew.
5. Wild and Goosey (Bonnie Hunter): Work on green blocks
Yes, I know the RSC color is blue this month. But after I complete these 2 blocks, just 4 more green are needed to finish off that color. So while I'm on a roll with those, I want to finish them. Hopefully I'll have time before the end of the month to finish a few blue ones.
So that's my list for the week. I'm hoping to limit my distractions and get some good stitching done this month. Linking up with the Quilt Schmilt for To Do Tuesday.
4 comments:
I have followed your progress on your Wild and Goosey. . .that is such a tiny block which uses small pieces. I like where you are going with yours and want to start one!
It sounds like you have a great plan in place and some structured time to work on particular goals. I hope you have a nice week!
Looks like a good plan. Your blue blocks are so pretty. I love those fabrics.
I look forward to seeing your center SAHRR block, I do love those blues. As to the quiet house, there are times I long to be alone, and then when I am I enjoy it for about 10 minutes then start missing the husband sounds - sigh.
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