2017 COMPLETIONS:
- 2 quilts
- 6 home decor items
- 10 stuffed dolls with accessories
- 42 burp cloths
- 4 crib sheets/covers
- 1 knitted item
- 3 blog books
2 QUILTS
Storybook Charm (54" x 54") (July 5, 2017)
Out of the Blue (63" x 63") (August 16, 2017) and (September 19, 2017)
6 HOME DECOR ITEMS
Lion and Lamb pillows ( 20" x 20") for Vivian's 3rd birthday (April 5, 2017)
Pumpkins (31" x 39") (November 1, 2017)
10 STUFFED DOLLS WITH ACCESSORIES
Lil' Superheroes pair of toys for Autumn's and Isaiah's Easter (April 14, 2017)
Second Coral Queen of the Sea mermaid doll with accessories (May 20, 2017)
Third Lil' Red doll with accessories (May 20, 2017)
Storybook Charm (54" x 54") (July 5, 2017)
Out of the Blue (63" x 63") (August 16, 2017) and (September 19, 2017)
6 HOME DECOR ITEMS
Halloween Houses (26" x 16") (October 20, 2017)
Pumpkins (31" x 39") (November 1, 2017)
Tree Skirt (November 29, 2017)
Zebra Pillow (December 6, 2017)
10 STUFFED DOLLS WITH ACCESSORIES
Lil' Superheroes pair of toys for Autumn's and Isaiah's Easter (April 14, 2017)
Coral Queen of the Sea mermaid doll with accessories (May 14, 2017)
Third Coral Queen of the Sea mermaid doll with accessories (May 23, 2017)
Madeline and Westly Cowboy and Cowgirls dolls ( December 21, 2017)
42 BURP CLOTHS
6 barnyard theme burp cloths for a baby girl (May 9, 2017)
9 fox, geese, giraffe, and owl burp cloths that are gender neutral (May 9, 2017)
19 burp clothes for three baby girls see (May 26, 2017) post for individual photos
- 12 pastel ones were for twin baby girls (blonde)
- 7 brighter ones went a baby girl with jet black hair
8 burp cloths for baby girl, 4 gender neutral and 4 feminine (October 13, 2017)
4 CRIB SHEETS / COVERS
2 spider-Man sheets (August 17, 2017)
1 Minky/Mickey baby blankie (November 16, 2017)
1 KNITTED ITEM
Round Baby Blanket (December 20, 2017)
DianeLoves2Quilt - Vol. 6 (June 27, 2017)
actually created in May of 2016 but accidentally got left out of 2016 Year in Review
actually created in December of 2016 but did not make it into 2016 Year in Review
DianeLoves2Quilt - Vol. 8 (June 27, 2017)
created in June of 2017
HOW DID I DO IN MEETING MY 2017 GOALS?
I am sure glad I called these goals this year and not resolutions! So few were accomplished. I do not feel too badly though as I browse my list of 2017 projects. I did not do nothing, I did other things instead.
I am sure glad I called these goals this year and not resolutions! So few were accomplished. I do not feel too badly though as I browse my list of 2017 projects. I did not do nothing, I did other things instead.
My self-evaluation of these goals is quite an eye opener for me and will definitely guide me in making goals for 2018 - if indeed I do make any. I guess it boils down to doing what it takes to enjoy my hobby. This is not a business for me; it is what I do for relaxation and enjoyment and self-expression. My goals should reflect that. I am a list maker, so seeing a list of accomplishments is satisfying. Seeing a list of failed "To-Do"s is not.
Reductions (like losing fabric weight from my stash)
• At last count I have ten purchased kits waiting in the wings. Complete four of them. ✅✅• Another kit purchase is permitted only for every two completed.
• Continue to implement a method for scrap management, organization, and usage
• Buy tools or threads instead of fabric
• Take only technique classes. Success is learning the technique not completing a class project.✅
GRADE C+ for REDUCTIONS
I made up two kits and bought two kits. But twice I won the block of my month at my guild and I did make those up so they count somewhat like two additional kits completed. And really – how could I go to the Houston show and not cave on something? And Houston was a nice surprise not on my radar or in my goals. I did cut way back on my fabric purchases, bought thread and took no classes therefore generated no additional UFOs.
Completions (like decluttering those UFOs & USOs - unfinished & unstarted objects)
• Complete quilt from the Sandy Klop Flying Circles pattern named Whirligiggles by April 👎
• Piece, FMQ, and bind Who Says Woof quilt (from 2015) by Christmas 👎
• Assemble, FMQ and bind Mask Quilt (from 2011) by Halloween 👎
• Make one mandala wall hanging 👎
• Complete anything new I start within six months of beginning it.✅
GRADE B- for COMPLETIONS
I did complete piecing the Sandy Klop Flying Circles, which I called Whirligiggles, sandwiched it but ran into a snag with lumps and bumps during the FMQ. I did not touch the Who Says Woof, Masks, or mandala quilts. Maybe they no longer interest me. Sigh. I am quite proud to say however that whatever new item I did start, I did complete in six months or less!
• View at least half of purchased Craftsy classes (new goal) ~ ✅
• Practice with my new featherweight Fiona by taking it to one class or visit 👎
• Make one quilt top or wall hanging with curved piecing OR appliqué OR paper piecing 👎
• Practice my FMQ skills by quilting at least three community outreach quilts✅✅✅
GRADE D+ for SKILL-BUILDING
I watched and completed a couple Craftsy classes and have faithfully watched the Midnight Quilt Show with Angela Walters which is now sponsored by Craftsy so I sort of made a dent in that goal. I did do a small amount of iron-on bonding - sort of like the prep for appliqué I did practice my FMQ skills on community quilts. But the new feather weight, curved piecing, and paper piecing I did not touch at all.
Reflection/Networking (blog and internet socializing)
• Enter at least four quilts in my guild's show this year✅
• Publish a blog post once a week on average or at least 50x/year✅
• Take time 1x/week to comment on other quilters blog posts - not just read them✅
• Share items at guild meetings and at Handi-Quilter club meetings 3x/year ✅
• Keep a running draft of my 2017 in Review post as I complete items ✅
• Remember to add labels to blog posts so I can find them more easily ✅
• Generate at least one blog-to-print hardcover book ✅
GRADE A for REFLECTION_NETWORKING
I guess I am much better at talking about what I do do, than actually doing planned things. After all, isn't spontaneity more fun?
I am linking up with Let's Bee Social #209 to reveal my 2017 progress (or lack there of).
• Practice with my new featherweight Fiona by taking it to one class or visit 👎
• Make one quilt top or wall hanging with curved piecing OR appliqué OR paper piecing 👎
• Practice my FMQ skills by quilting at least three community outreach quilts✅✅✅
GRADE D+ for SKILL-BUILDING
I watched and completed a couple Craftsy classes and have faithfully watched the Midnight Quilt Show with Angela Walters which is now sponsored by Craftsy so I sort of made a dent in that goal. I did do a small amount of iron-on bonding - sort of like the prep for appliqué I did practice my FMQ skills on community quilts. But the new feather weight, curved piecing, and paper piecing I did not touch at all.
Reflection/Networking (blog and internet socializing)
• Publish a blog post once a week on average or at least 50x/year✅
• Take time 1x/week to comment on other quilters blog posts - not just read them✅
• Share items at guild meetings and at Handi-Quilter club meetings 3x/year ✅
• Keep a running draft of my 2017 in Review post as I complete items ✅
• Remember to add labels to blog posts so I can find them more easily ✅
• Generate at least one blog-to-print hardcover book ✅
GRADE A for REFLECTION_NETWORKING
I guess I am much better at talking about what I do do, than actually doing planned things. After all, isn't spontaneity more fun?
I am linking up with Let's Bee Social #209 to reveal my 2017 progress (or lack there of).
Amazing assessments! I have also added "buying thread" to my LQS list...I really do try and buy something any time I am able to make it in, and boy, the fabric adds up quick! I must get a few things at least written down...I love your retrospect! Congratulations, not only on what you DID do, but for keeping track!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou may have missed your goals, but you created a lot of beautiful stuff! I think if you *had* made all your goals, that would have meant you'd aimed to low; and hey - it's good to see these lists and remind yourself how your priorities have changed throughout the year. I'm actually surprised to see so few quilts completed in 2017, but I do see a lot of sewing for the grandkids, and I know they're an appreciative audience!
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