The days between Christmas and New Years always seem to have a magical quality about them. The closing out of a year and the excited planning of the new year yet to come ( I already have my new planner.. do you have yours?). On my part it is with great excitement that we will be moving to a new house.. a house that needs a lot of work but that will be our home for the next 20 years at least. I adore feathering a nest and look forward to sharing all my adventures with you as we work our way through many..many projects and possibly not a lot of quilting but we will be creating a brand new studio! So, if you can’t find me look under the bubblewrap and boxes I am sure to be there somewhere!
With so much to do I did want to take the time to thank each of you for being part of BadAss Quilters Society. It is my honor to head up this troop of extraordinary quilters and help bring voice to those in the industry who might not get their due otherwise. I can’t say it has always been easy and there are days when I think about packing it all in. To be told by multiple companies that my demographic does not have enough “voice” for them to pay me for the work I do or to be shunned or dismissed as not of value, yeah that stings, but it also lights a fire in me and helps me double down on growing BAQS large enough so they cannot ignore us.
As of this moment there are near 27 THOUSAND people who groove on our mission that quilting is for everyone and even more than that; a just and equitable industry where creatives are paid for their work, and no one is discrimanted against is important. Our last giveaway was seen by more than half-a-million people… Power in numbers baby!
These steadfast beliefs make it even more important that I shout-out to the companies that do work with us. Those who know that diversity matters and makes our quilting community an even more important place and safe haven for many. Of course I have spoken to you of my beloved Fil-Tec and the amazing people at QT Fabrics.… today I want you to get to know the people at Colourwerx.
Linda and Carl rock my world with the fresh design and a spunky, bright asthetic that can bring a smile on even the most grey day!
I could not be more ticked to be partnering with them to ring in the new year in quilty style. We are going to help them celebrate the release of the new Mini Mod series by doing a giveaway here on the blog and over on the BAQS FB page!
Here on the web page you need only leave a comment to win a chance at the cutest new MOD DOG mini kit that makes the most fun pillow! Filled with not only the pattern but also strips of Faffe Fasset fabrics, Essex Linen and even the button of the eye you are ready to sew soon as it gets to your mail box! Our Winner is AMY DANE!
Keep your eyes open for yet another giveaway over on the BAQS FB page… it will happen before New Years… so you will not have to wait long! In the mean time make sure you get in on the Mod-Monster giveaway as well!..
And of course… we are all getting ready for January in which we will be counting down to the giveaway for not 1 but 2 sewing machines!! Don’t want to miss that? Get any post here at BAQS delivered to you mailbox -just click this link to sign up
Ok.. here is the comment question – What is your biggest goal for the new year??? – answer below for your chance to win! Winner will be picked on Jan 1st!
To get my sewing room organized.
My goal is to stop sewing twiddly little feathers and create bad ass feathers! Thank you for your inspiration!
I have 4 ufos that need to be quilted. Plan is to get them done. I also would like to try a new quilting group here in my town.
Love the colors in the picture of the fabric!!
My biggest goal this year is to make each of my 3 kids, my 2 son in laws, and my 4 grandkids a very personal quilt. Like my one daughter loves Boston terriers so I want to make her a quilt with a Boston on it, my other daughter love to exercise, something to that, and etc. just thinking , maybe do photo quilts of things they do or love. 😉
Thank you and happy New Year
My main goal in 2018 is to finish up 3 UFOs. They have been hanging around my studio for several years, and it is time to clear them out. It is such a great feeling to accomplish a goal, so I am starting the new year off right!
I want to get all my stash fabric organized by both size and color so it’s much easier to find what I need! That’s the curse of my creativity!
My goal for the new year is to finish the quilt of valor I am making for my brother-in-law and learn how to quilt. I have been afraid to try to quilt because I know that I am going to ruin the piece I try. I am going to take some scraps that I hate and some batting and practice, practice, practice.
Now that we have moved from the RV into a house and I now have a sewing room back. It is time to do some more quilting this year. And finish quits that have been started.i love to quilt.
Going to try to give up coke zero and stop doing quilts for other ppl and just have fun with my hobby
To finish my ufo’s that I have started and to finish 12 more quilts that I have fabric for.
I want to use the fabric I own and make room for new fabric. I really need to sew more and collect less.
My goal for 2018 is to be more active and sew sew sew!!!!
My goal is to finally find the time to make my first quilt! I have wanted to do a quilt as long as I can remember. My paternal grandmother was the only one I know of who quilted and had made numerous quilts. Before I could have learned from her she passed away.
My goal is to get more quilting done, and to try new techniques.
My goal is to make time to sew or quilt EVERY day. It is important and I am important.
My goal is to stop trying to find time to sew and instead… MAKE time!
Goal: To get at least a half hour of sewing time in every day after work. It’s holidays for me at the moment, it;s summer here and the weather is HOT. My air conditioner gave up the ghost just before christmas and I sew in a lined metal shed. Got that fixed and and now I’m sooooo COOL that I’m Badass! When our school year starts again, will be when the challenge really starts.
Hi all I am new to quilting so my stock pile is non existent.. lol