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!
My goal is to get my health back to a great feeling and to try and finish all my UFO’S.
Finishing UFO’s!
Biggest goal is to finish the 3 quilts I started last year.
Use my stash as much as possible!
My biggest goal of the new year is to quit smoking to be healthier for my family and myself.
O use the fabric I all ready have.
To make everyone a gift for Xmas and birthdays this year. Instead of buying. I’ve never done this before so cheer me on this I so want to achieve it. Love all your videos. Happy New Year
Complete PHD (projects half done) so I can clean my sewing room, 🙂
Finish 2 king size quilts
Then 2 graduation quilts!
My biggest goal is to make sure my family is happy and healthy in 2018 (and for the rest of their lives, for that matter!) 💜
Spread the appreciation of proofreading before posting throughout Facebookland. (Then kaffe won’t get upset at faffe)
Fun looking dogs!
To spend more time enjoying my sewing and less time stressing about it!
To see every day!
My goals for 2018 are to organize my brain enough to actually finish things once they get past the “fun” stage, to master feathers on my mid-arm, and try to be a little neater with my sewing debris.
My biggest goal is to become a better quilter, I am self taught as I have no one to share my quilting passion with. I want to learn ruler quilting to make my quilts look nicer, I do free motion quilting and would love to do beautiful quilting designs.
My mission has been UFOs. This past fall, I finished unfinished quilt tops and then made binding and backs for each one. Quilting what I can myself and sending one about every month for long arming since Santa didn’t drop a long arm down the chimney this year. But he did send an espresso machine so I’m hopped up on caffeine and ready to go!
To make more time to quilt for myself and learn more techniques on my longarm.
Hopefully to get rid of clutter in the New Year!!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway from Colourwerx!! They are awesome people!!
My goal this year is to become BFFs with my new Juki machine….which I got for Christmas after my OLD Elna died a mean horrible death….
My goal in 2018 is to finish all my UFO’s and really stick to it. I have a calendar for 2018 and each week I mark the UFO that needs to be completed. If not done by the end of the week, I cannot buy another piece of material thread or anything sewing cannot be brought into my sewing room. I also am a “challenge freak” so those are excluded from the UFO weekly challenge. I can’t wait for 2018 !
My biggest goal for the new year is to finish more of what I start – whether it be a quilt, a diet, a book, whatever… I do have a tendency to let things slide for far too long…. time to buck that trend!
Continue to use up my stash and to keep using the word “no”. I find it hard to say no to things!
start on memory quilts with granddaughters so they will remember me when I am gone
My goal in 2018 is to rearrange my sewing room so it will flows better and so I can find stuff !!
Create more & worry less!
My goal for the new year is to start and finish all the quilts and or home made gifts for 2018 Christmas for the family 😊
My biggest goal is to learn to quilt with my Grace frame and Janome 1600P that we finally got set up before Christmas, after having it stored for 3 years! Not enough room in the house so we had to put a building in the backyard. My new Sewing Studio! I can’t wait to learn feathering, just something about the way the feathers look and move soothe me.
Biggest goal is to carve out a permanent space for me to sew!
My goal for the new year is to downsize and reorganize my craft room. And try to finish a special quilt I started a couple years ago. Not sure if any of this will actually get accomplished, but you all know how that goes…..
I want to start a project AND finish it! LOL!
To use my creative talent and explore new adventures
It looks like a fun project to do.
My biggest goal is to finish up at least 2 of the quilts that I’ve started!
I would like to keep working on my town and country Quilt and the 365 day challenge. As always try to be a better person.
Learning as much as I can on how to make a quilt
Cute patterns
Having been recently involuntarily retired my goal for the new year is to settle into a new life of being productive in my hobby of quilting, sewing and crafting. This giveaway would be wonderful motivation.
Quilt more for myself and catch up on client quilts
To conquer at least a bit more confidence in my fmq and to try new things. Curves and scallops and ruffles oh my!
My biggest goal for the new year is to downsize the “stuff” After a recent move I really saw everything up close and personal. My family have their own stuff and don’t need or want mine.
I really appreciate all you do Maddie. Happy New Year!
My biggest goal of the year is to make my first quilt by myself! Quilting is bad ass!
My biggest first goal is to get my sewing room cleaned up and re-organized so that I can start sewing again–without having to search for things.
Love!!!
My biggest goal for the new year is to get back in my sewing room and create. I have missed doing it this year with changing jobs and moving and all the stuff that goes with adulting.
To be the best person I can be, with the help of God.
My goal for this year is to kick ass and get to work with my machine. I need to have to projects to display
My goal is to take all the quilt tops I have finished and have them quilted!
Remodel my sewing suite and get organized!!
To finish all the quilts I have started!