Quilters have certain times of the year. The New Year means cleaning up the sewing room, assessing UFOs and WIP, and considering projects we want to make.
I didn't really do that last year. I decided I just wanted to have fun and I did! A lack of sewing resolutions seems to make me more motivated because I feel more flexible about my options.
One of the things that happened last year was that I used up a lot of scraps in my project. Particularly 2.5 inch blocks which I used for various quilts.
I read this meme and then realized something:
Somehow, I developed a system for my projects. I didn't mean to but it just happened. It comes down to three plastic basket trays I keep on a tv tray table.
What surprised me was that this resulted in a more neat sewing room. When one project is finished, I decide on another to fill the tray again.
I never really thought about developing a system but for some reason this is working for me.
The three tray projects for January are:
UFO or Orphan block:
Above: I made 18 of these blocks way before Covid and then got tired of the project. I want to use these up somehow!`
Scrap Quilt:
Years ago, when our local sewing shop was moving, they sold plastic bags of strips for thangles. I think the baggies were kits for workshops they were doing. I only bought some because they were 1930s reproduction fabric. The strips were thinner than 2.5 inch...and again, they sat in my drawer. In December I cut more scraps (I'm nuts) to go with the strips and assembled some 4 patches. I'll work on making blocks this month.
Yardage:
To be determined. I haven't decided on which quilt to make!
By the way, hand sewing doesn't count. The hand sewing lives by my recliner in the living room and in the travel bag I take everywhere. Oddly, there are three projects in that category.
I know many of my friends have decided to just have fun with their sewing. How about you?
Have a safe and happy day!
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