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, Â 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. Â 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!! Â Don’t want to miss that? Â Get any post here at BAQS delivered to you mailbox -just click this link to sign up
Ok.. here is the comment question – Â What is your biggest goal for the new year??? Â – answer below for your chance to win! Winner will be picked on Jan 1st!
I need to find i nrw way of organizing my fabric!
Get my new Intentional Quilting business up and running and land bought for the retreat center.
I would like to finish up some of my UFOs next year.
To sew more with my new machine I gifted myself for Christmas.
Cleaning up unfinished projects some several years in progress but now I’m not working out of house need to complete
When my sister got sick I lost my mojo for sewing. I sat with her daily for 13 months and have a hard time finding myself since she passed away. I want to jump in and finish up a lot of UFO’s so I can feel good about starting some new things I am dying to try, Thanks for doing this. Love Colourwerx.
My goal is to actually find time to get my unfinished quilts completed. I love those fabrics. Wow, they pop.
My biggest goal for the new year is to finish 2 quilts I have been working on for many years. Time to make progress in my list of ufo’s!!
I would like to get good enough at longsrming that I can finish all the tops I have waiting. I would also live to deplete my stash significantly by starting and finishing a bunch of me pigs.
Adorable dogs.
My goal is to complete as many as possible quilts for our service men and women…..cute dogs too. They could be done in red, white, and blue for the military too.
Finish up all of the quilt tops I’ve got sitting around and quilt for charity. Mod monsters would be great for Ronald McDonald house!!!
I want finish at least one project this year.
My biggest goal for 2018 is to get UFO’s finished, moved forward or remade. Thanks for the giveaway!
My goal for the new year is to make progress on the organization of my sewing room. I would like to finish it but will settle for major progress.
I love Kaffe Fassett fanrics!
I would love to try new things.
This year I plan to finish the 2 baby quilts I have partly done and then to spread my wings and try something out of my comfort zone!
My goal is to put my quilt where my heart is. I love the idea of charity quilts for a variety of causes but have never done any. This year I plan to buckle down and give the gift of warmth and love.
reorganizing my sewing area and finishing some UFOs.
My biggest goal would be to finish my UFOs. Realistically it won’t happen, but a girl can wish! Love ya BadAss Quilter’s Society!
Organization is my big goal! It will help me accomplish other goals.
My biggest goal this year is to start my sewing earlier than December.😀
I would love to win this cute dog pattern!
Sew want to make these for The Little’s!
Soooo cute!Love the patterns.
My biggest goal is to sew more than last year! I have a antbro donate a quilt this year, make a tree skirt and hand made gifts. 🙂 Thank you.
*want to donate
I have to take my Internatiknal board certification lacation exam in april! I have to pass do that i can start quilting and having fun again!
I haven’t really thought of my sewing goals yet this year!!! I have a quilt that I would like to complete for my sisters 50th bday and I would really like to make my craft/sewing area more organized and tidy!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Biggest goal non-quilting related – to stay healthy and eat more fruits and vegetables.
Quilting goal, I will probably tackle a bed-sized quilt at one point during the year. All of my WIPs are caught up so I have a clear plate.
organize my life.
Mini mod dogs are cute. Make great pillows for the couch.
My biggest goal is to finish projects that are started or kits that I have purchased!
To get enough inventory built up to do a few craft shows.
Mini mod dogs are cute. Make great pillows for the couch.
My goal is to be more generous. It will include giving away at least 50% of my belongings – hopefully more. It will be an adventure in trust as well.
Saying “no” more often. I have very little time for things I enjoy or want to do, in large part because I have a difficult time saying “no”. I plan to work on changing that to achieve a healthier balance.
Thank you for another great giveaway! I recently found BAQS, and invited all my quilting friends. 😜 For 2018 is really like to finish a bunch of started projects, as well as start some new ones. 😬 these mod-monsters and mini-mods are too cute! Keeping my fingers crossed to win. I’d love to try something new!
To become a better teacher in freemotion quilting and to be able to reach further out in the quiltingworld!!
Several quilts need to be quilted
To get my sewing/quilting area organized.
To make time for ONLY me, even just 15 minutes, EVERYday!
My goal for the next year is to make more quilts of course! And to add to my stash newer fabrics. Also I want to make a quilt in a color way that I would not usually use such as purple. Not my favorite color, but want to see if I’d enjoy working with it.
Finish some of my UFO’s
I resolve to join in more and isolate less. Quilting, embroidery, and painting are solitary activities and that suits me a bit too well for optimal health. I’ll take advantage of guilds, societies, and classes that make my beloved activities more social.
My goal for the year is to work on UFOs – 5 minimum.
My biggest goal for 2018? (Oops, almost typed 2017!!!) . . . FINISH — that’s the goal. I tend to fritter my quilting time away with bits of this and bits of that, but not next year. I’m getting better, but I’m still not there, yet.
To finish quilting the three king size quilt tops I have make for my kids.
My goal…..to let go of past hurts and to move on. I can’t allow the hurts to control me anymore! 🙂
Have more fun sewing and worry less about finishing!
To organize all my stuff
My biggest quilting goal is to become sufficiently proficient at FMQ to actually tackle one of my full sized quilt tops.