Wednesday, January 1, 2014

List and Thread Catcher

Happy New Year! This is the year of making it happen. I have been inspired by several blogs to do more or sew more, read more, exercise more etc. I don't know how they get so much accomplished in one year. For me I definitely want to sew more or quilt more. Nothing relaxes me like sewing especially piecing  a quilt block and putting together a quilt top. Garment sewing stresses me out, especially to set in sleeves. This year I want to conquer that fear which means practice, practice, practice.
I still don't have a sewing room or  a sewing space per say, so I've taken over the dining room. I think because of that I have been able to sew consistently last few months. It really helps to have everything in one place. This year my goal is to sew everyday, even if it's a little. With a baby to take care of I am trying to take a  realistic approach, at the same time I think if I spend a little time everyday consistently, I might be able to accomplish majority of my goals. I already have a list of specific things to sew/quilt this year and a list of other things to achieve. Here is a sample of my sewing list:

Sew Jacket- Houndstooth material/simplicity pattern
Sew  machine needle keeper
Sew wristlet
Make kindle sleeve
Wave Runners- easy quilts Winter 2013, pg 77-81
Make projects from purchased magazines
Make charity quilts atleast one per quarter- one done
Draw designs for art quilt
Try coloring  to audition blocks.
Try a New technique- Embroidery, qayg, fusible art
Enter sewing contest
Sew something challenging - Oblongagon quilt
Make a tutorial
Join linky parties    
Sew to sell using fabrics purchased.
Use accessory feet - ruffler, binding- 

So today I sewn a few scrunchies and  finished these thread catchers.


I think its a good start.



7 comments:

  1. You have certainly written a wonderful list of goals for this new year! I especially like your goal to make some quilts for charity! And to sew just a little each day is a great idea. I find if I stay away from sewing for a few days, it is more difficult to be motivated to begin again. Happy New Year, Jareena! Looking forward to the wonderful things you will be sharing with us in 2014!

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    1. Thank you Lorna. I joined our local Ronald McDonald House quilting group in 2012 and joined another local quilt group, then began my journey of quilting. I should probably blog about it. Women like you inspire me to continue my journey.

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  2. I am visiting from Let's Bee Social-you do have a good list going for 2014-have fun in the journey.
    the thread catchers are sweet-pretty fabrics
    Kathy

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    1. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

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  3. You sound like you'll be busy this year! Your String of Pearls quilt came out great btw :)

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    1. Thank you Sarah for your comment. I am loving this Bee Social thing.

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  4. Great thread catchers! I need to make myself a couple of more. Thanks for sharing!

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