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 find the bottom of each pile in my sewing room. Have fun doing your remodeling!
I would so love to finish all of my works in progress and also get a jump start on Christmas gifts for people next year before it is too late again!
Goals–the double-edged sword! Personal goals are fitness oriented, weight and exercise goals and very boring! Creative goals–bring more emotion and depth to my art work AND get some UFO’s of regular quilts DONE!!!
To continue making quilts for my charities.
I donated 3/4 of my fabric to a church that burned down due arson. Winning would be a great start to building my stash.
Having retired I now have time to sew! Yay! I also have more reason to finish projects, to be able to sell at the craft fairs in the summer because I need the money.
Hard to imagine I am going to make money that I need by doing what I love!
Straighten up that mess of a room I call my sewing studio……what a disaster it is. I need to organize, organize, organize!
My goal is to finish one UFO each month in 2018.
My biggest quilting goal for 2018 is to lay in enough supplies to last for six months while we cruise our boat through the Caribbean. I expect to make about 20 lap sized quilts during that time, so I’m working hard now to make sure I have enough of everything while I’m away from mail delivery and quilt shops!
my goal is to finish 2018 with NO UFO left behind.
To be more organized and tidy.
I want to learn to quilt freehand feathers.
My biggest goal is to get my back feeling good again. Pregnancy has been hard on it, so has this 27 lb 1 year old! I am too young to be in pain!
These are so cute.
These are so cute. Would love them for my grandchildren.
My goal is to simplify my life by letting go of many possessions which are weighing me down (not fabric, though, that lifts me up).
my biggest goal for 2018 is to make a quilt for each of my three brothers. I’d also like to make a quilt a second quilt for the grandchildren now that they a young adults.
World peace. Been on my list for years!
My goal is to use as much of my stash as I can for my guild’s charity projects.
I have picked out 3 quilts I want to make in 2018!
Spread kindness, with quilts if needed.
To finish #8UFOsforEighteen
Biggest goal is to finally get my sewing studio set up, so I can make a dent in my pile of started-but-not-finished projects.
My goal this year is to be true to myself. After raising 4 kids, and successfully running a business with my husband for the last 20 years, I’ve worn many hats, but not many of those hats reflect what it is that makes me truly happy. While I still adore my children and my husband, now is the time to shower some of that love on myself.
Like most other quilters, I have tops that need quilting. I just have to get busy.
Happy New Year!
ttfn 🙂 Yuki
My goal for 2018 is to get my Mojo back!! I allowed negative comments about my non-traditional quilting style to take root. So I’m goin to work on weeding those negative remarks out!
My goal is to complete my moving into the studio in the back yard and finish settling up my longarm
To expand the outreach of my quilting charity. More quilts for the hospital; more volunteers to entice into quilting; expand the fellowship my volunteers create; more quilts for the hospital (Oh, I said that); teach more people to sew and quilt.
Oops, didn’t read to the end of the article and my goal is to get ‘er done! Lots of ‘ers to get done, but I will make a dent in the pile!
Love the mod dog kit! So cute for a dog lover!
Would love to get more class samples done as well as finishing 4 quilts — here’s to 2018!
To keep sewing until I see the bottom of 2 bins of CL and DBP
My biggest goal is to sew, make and give more to those in need. These cute panels would be great for children in hospitals or shelters!
My goal is to finish quilting all the tops that have stacked up! 😁
I love this website. My goals for 2018 are to learn needle turn appliqué and to quilt the 4 quilt tops that I have finished.
My goal for 2018 is to quilt the 4 quilt tops that are ready and to make my two Grandchildren new quilts. Also, I signed up for a needle turn appliqué class and I am so excited to learn this technique.
To get my house more organized!
Destash my craft stuff. Get rid of accumulated stuff and create some attractive and functional storage solutions.
I want to seriously use more of my stash in making more family quilts.
Try to sew a little bit every day, even if only 5-10 minutes. Of course, if I have an entire afternoon……heaven
My biggest goal is to make more quilts for kids charities.
To finish at least 6 or more quilt tops and get to the quilter to be finished !! I love quilting !!!
To finish all the quilt tops that I’ve done. Especially the one I’m making for my mother.
Build my sewing room!
My biggest goal for 2018 is to finish the t-shirt quilt for my niece. She has been waiting so patiently for me to finish hand quilting it! Since I started selling handmade fabric accessories, quilting for family has taken a distinct back seat.
Get back on my longarm machine after having my shoulder surgery. Hopefully soon….already doing physical therapy. Finish UFO’s & quilted.
My goal is to make more charity quilts.
My goal is to teach some newbies how to quilt!
Clean out my sewing room!
My goal is to finish the stack of panels and quilts I have on my table. I have 2 that just need the binding put on. 😫
To finish two art quilts that are almost done, and then start on more.
My biggest goal for 2018 is to finish at least 6 quilts from my pile of finished tops!
To become skilled with ruler quilting on my Destiny