tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post538864642472466458..comments2024-03-28T08:40:03.616-05:00Comments on Life In Pieces: 2023 Quilting AmbitionsKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-17975453618382774982023-01-22T07:33:41.224-06:002023-01-22T07:33:41.224-06:00These sound like great goals - a little old, a lit...These sound like great goals - a little old, a little new, some organization and building a new skill. As you start quilting, I'd suggest starting with smaller projects (like placemats) to get the feel for it and get comfortable with how to move the fabric before you jump into actual quilts. I took a class years ago and the teacher gave us an 18" or 24" square of fabric, had us break it into 9 sections and put different designs in each section. She said don't even think about quilting a top until this is done. It was good advice in practicing on something you don't care about before you work on something you do care about. Look forward to watching your activities in 2023 and hope that retirement/working gets settled in the right way for you. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011158260769958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-67865308346765436482022-12-31T17:33:09.715-06:002022-12-31T17:33:09.715-06:00My healing has reached the point where I'm sew...My healing has reached the point where I'm sewing again! I'll be back for 2023!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-11749399770077234762022-12-29T21:52:32.836-06:002022-12-29T21:52:32.836-06:00I am so glad you are doing the linky party again t...I am so glad you are doing the linky party again this year. That is a gorgeous button! I agree that starting new quilts helps keep the excitement in quilting instead of a slog. Measuring stash usage actually makes it worse for me, since it reminds me every week that I haven't purchased any new fabric. Keeping purchases in mind tempts me to buy more. My goals are similar to yours, organize the fabric storage, make new quilts and finish up old quilts.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-53352951104438696232022-12-29T08:44:27.008-06:002022-12-29T08:44:27.008-06:00That’s an ambitious list. My stash really needs so...That’s an ambitious list. My stash really needs some work too. I must have missed when you retired somehow. Congratulations! Be patient with your FMQ as you learn it. Lori Kennedy has some good whole-cloth quilt-alongs on her blog, but it would take some searching to find them. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-58464602687808382172022-12-29T08:42:24.411-06:002022-12-29T08:42:24.411-06:00Ambitions! I like that word. I so know what you me...Ambitions! I like that word. I so know what you mean about needing to be able to start new projects. Somehow the creativity from new projects also helps the older ones. <br /><br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923858980301045910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-15848331947120449822022-12-29T08:10:28.002-06:002022-12-29T08:10:28.002-06:00Ambitions - a good descriptive word. My main ambit...Ambitions - a good descriptive word. My main ambition for 2023 is to reduce the stash to a more manageable size. I would love to learn a new skill too. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-72466972888055585202022-12-29T07:29:50.616-06:002022-12-29T07:29:50.616-06:00"Ambitions" -- love that word! Less pre..."Ambitions" -- love that word! Less pressure than "plans."Libby in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709701255260085505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-53161172583211670462022-12-29T00:03:02.541-06:002022-12-29T00:03:02.541-06:00Congrats on retirement! I'm hoping 2023 will ...Congrats on retirement! I'm hoping 2023 will be my last year of working, but we shall see.<br />New starts are always more fun than UFOs, however much we still like the unfinished projects. I have similar goals for my quilting as well, but my list is not as neatly drawn out as yours :)<br />Corralling scraps is a never-finished task. The bin on my cutting table is sky high!AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-68588664855738171292022-12-28T19:15:20.884-06:002022-12-28T19:15:20.884-06:00I hope that setting these goals and referencing th...I hope that setting these goals and referencing them is helpful to you throughout the year. And I hope you have a lot of fun as you work on the new skill of quilting your own quilts; I found such empowerment and joy as I started to learn what I could do and like. I look forward to seeing what you make throughout 2023, and may it be a kind year to us all.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-4181230792698830622022-12-28T18:27:02.534-06:002022-12-28T18:27:02.534-06:00Odd. I’m signed in but it doesn’t show. MartidiyOdd. I’m signed in but it doesn’t show. MartidiyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-70688625771404039112022-12-28T18:25:31.937-06:002022-12-28T18:25:31.937-06:00Congratulations on your retirement! It will chang...Congratulations on your retirement! It will change your life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-85748650017622808262022-12-28T11:56:55.686-06:002022-12-28T11:56:55.686-06:00Congrats on your retirement for now. It seems I go...Congrats on your retirement for now. It seems I got more done before I retired. I love the new button. How do I grab it for my blog?Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/07754244941394074550noreply@blogger.com