Wow, if the end of the year is time
for reflection, the beginning seems like time
for planning and motivation!
I'm going to do both in the name of efficiency!
Trying to get my UFO list in order is a challenge!
I keep getting distracted by
projects to work on, lunches to have and patterns to explore.
I do have a few rules for myself for my finishes and progress.
A project is not finished until the binding is on! That means
the fabric quantity used can't be counted if it is just a flimsy!
That motivates me a bit. I count a queen sized and 11m,
twin as 6m and crib/baby size as 3. Still not sure how to count
scrap supply; bag, tub, bin, mountain? I am sure a way to add
them all up will present itself.
This past year has seen my stash turn over but my
scrap supply is still generous!
Look at these beauties that just walked in the door!
Many of the scraps I receive are already in
great usable sizes. Planning for the next
RSC and the projects I'd love to do has
been fun and productive!
Here are my current ideas! Like any plan,
it comes with a disclaimer! These items
are subject to change or not!!
The bin for 2023 still has a few items
to finish up or combine so that will be
at the top of the list. They may be
combined with the 2025 focus , which is
strings and strips!
My cup runneth over with both so
I have plenty of supply!
One quick trip thru my strip
binder and a nice evening scrolling,
and my string project list is building.
I found some of my old projects,
and would like to do a variation of
the string stars border, using string
made 1/2 squares to make classic
designs.
halves could produce all sorts of
great designs. Straight furrows,
streak of lighting etc.
I want to so some variations of this
blast from the past, (2022) and
use all strips with color families being the
design maker.
Linking up with :
The Ping A quilt you shared as an inspiration, reminds me of the work Louisa Smith was creating around the same time. She wrote a book titled Strips 'n Curves. It is available through Amazon, as well as her follow-up books. I see it was originally published in 2001. I look forward to seeing where strips and curves take you in 2025.
ReplyDeleteSo many possibilities for strings & strips! I am also making a list & checking it twice, which means paring it down. I can't possibly make all the projects I want to do next year, so which are the floating to the top? Also, I'm going to make a goal of finishing one WIP each month next year.
ReplyDeleteSo many fun scraps you have ready to be sewn into fun projects. It will be fun to see what you decide to make with them.
ReplyDeleteLove using my scraps too. Good to idea to plan ahead, wish could plan beyond next week. :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got a lot of good choices lurking around in the scrap bins. 2025 is sure to be a great year to sew some great quilts!
ReplyDeleteWith all this preplanning, you're bound to have a great year in 2025! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/12/03/wednesday-wait-loss-409
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