Keeping track of my monthly goals was challenging, even if I precut a few blocks on Saturdays and pieced them during the week. Other times, I needed more time for sewing, which put me behind on my overall planning. It's Okay.
Since January 2024, I have set a pace that will benefit from perfecting my piecing with more precision and pressing open the seams flat, giving them a sharp look. Also, even with my best efforts, many projects I may not be able to complete them this year. Working on more than one top per month is a new challenge, as I used to work on ONE quilt at a time. It's not dull.
Here is a good example how my week is when I worked on different projects.
Purchasing Fabric
Christmas Tree
Black Tie Affair
I precut all the squares in the white/black and black fabric. Most of the fabric is pieces left from previous projects or fabric purchased years ago.
Blockhead 5
For this project, I mainly used my stash and a bit of newer print. Each block takes about one hour, and it's no wonder I'm behind.
Patterns & Sewing
I couldn't pass up the patterns' discount at $3 a piece at Fabricville. I cannot wait to make a new dress with my new Juki serger.
Planning Sheets
I numbered each project with its name and check-marked them when done.
And just for fun, I recorded my block completion on this sheet.
Let's there be Light!
I asked my husband to remove those two ridiculous light bulbs sticking out and install a better lighting fixture that projects better lighting in the small sewing room. As you can see from the quilt on my design wall, I hung a light above my working station, but the rest of the room was dimmed in shadow. It's so much better now!
Another successful month completed with many...many...many more blocks to sew.
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