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 live a healthier lifestyle
To get a job
Primary goal is to get a job after being laid off in Nov. Secondary goal is to be more creative in making projects and selling at craft fairs.
My goal is to quilt up a storm on my new longarm, and progress from all over designs to more custom quilting. I have. Stah of charity quilts and finished tops waiting to be quilted!
Mt goal for the new year is to get atleast one project finished every day. They may be UFO’s or small items for gifts or bazaars
To move my sewing room out of the basement and into the guest bedroom. 🙂
Got to have the dog pattern ….love it!!!!
My goal for the new year is to finish the UFOs, which will help me organize my sewing room!
To make a Mod Dog for every one of my dog loving friends.
My goal is to learn applique. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I want to work on doing more elaborate patterns this year.
I have so many plans and goals for this year but maybe the biggest is to learn to do more of the Quilting myself on my own machine. Time to put on my big girl panties and just do it!
Would love to finish some UFOs and learn new longarming techniques in the new year!
Same goal as I always have….finish more quilts than I begin.
And of course, win a really bad ass prize.
My goal for the year it to make a beautiful baby quilt for my first grand baby. It’s a girl!
Tbh my goal for 2018 is: to just make it through the year with out missing a mortgage payment. 2016-17 was tough on us financially. We nearly lost the house.
I need
to make 2 special sweet 16 quilts, one in March for a granddaughter and one in Nov for a grandson….
My goal is to learn how to quilt a memorable quilt that is worthy of gifting to my closest loved ones…thank you for this informative and FUN site! You rock, Maddie!
My goal is to spend time in my sewing room everyday, even if only sewing for 30 minutes.
My goal is to finish my clam shell quilt that I started almost 3 years ago.
Finish a few UFOs
New Year resolution is to finish some UFO’s and be better at planning out when I have to start working on specific projects to have them done in time for said holiday.
Finish UFOs!!!! I’m sure I’m not alone on this one 😂
Persist. Personally, creatively, politically.
To do more quilting in 2018, 2017 was an off year 😩. Love the mod dog patterns!
My goal for 2018 is to learn to use my recently acquired longarm. Big goal!!
To organize my fabrics and to finish all my UFO’s
To quilt at least 3 hours every week to get my creativity flowing again!
I made a list of 10 in progress projects to complete this year. Hoping to hear up that list before the end of 2018.
My goal for 2018 is to be more committed to learning new techniques! Love, love, LOVE the Mini-Mod Dog pattern!
To continue on my learning to quilt journey. This will begin with the pattern selection,material purchase, cutting and piecing as wee as the quilting process, walking foot,free motion and ruler quilting. A tall order I know lol.
My biggest quilting goal is to make a queen size quilt for our son’s wedding in the fall. Also, to finish some old ufos.
My goal is to complete my UFO quilts, most of which need borders applied and quilted.
My goal for 2018 is to improve my FMQ. Got major improvement this year but nowhere near what I’d hopef for. I loved visiting Linderella. Linda and Carl are great. Love to make that mini Mid Dog pillow!
This will be an interesting new year for me! I retired on December 22, so I am looking forward to new projects and time to really learn how to use my longarm!
Next year to finish some of Mt ufo’s. Lock the mod dogs
Finish 12 quilts including 3 for charities
Mod Dog is so cute!!!!
Clean my sewing space,downsizing by getting rid of some fabric by making a few charity quilts.. I have a ton of UFOS, as you can see big plans for 2018..
My biggest goal for 2018 is to finish all of my UFOs, about 10,
in 2018 i hope to make fmq less of a theory and more of a practice!
To enjoy myself, learn new techiques, finish some ufos.
To eat healthier and lose some weight! Thanks for the awesome giveaway 😊
Get organized and finish UFOs
My goal for the new year is to sew a lot more than I managed last year. And maybe throw in another creative projects or two.
I love your Mod Dog and hope I am a winner of your giveaway.
To quilt more!!! These are gorgeous!!!
to fmq 10 of my completed flimseys im just learning fmg started small but getting better and braver
Finish some of my UFO’s & learn to use my new to me embroidery machine.
My new years goal is to learn more quilting techniques.
I want to improve my piecing skills and practice more on my home machine quilting.