2018 Goals Update – Making Progress

At the end of 2017, exactly four weeks ago today, I posted a message including our 2018 goals for the blog.  Included were also 12 UFOs that we will concentrate on finishing up during this year.  Here is a list of those goals:

 

2018 Goals

  1. Join the 2018 New Quilt Bloggers mentorship blog hop
  2. Participate in a blog hop or two (February for sure and hopefully the next Virtual Cookie Exchange in 2018!)
  3. I would like to continue to post blog messages 4-6 times per week
  4. Regatta Quilt sew along starts January 1st and I hope to have it wrapped up in the first quarter
  5. Start the Mystery Quilt Along January 1st hosted by Cindy and Tracy – this has to be finished by March 31st
  6. I shared a post just last week of the four kits I purchased from Craftsy.  I would love to finish all four of those
  7. The Postcard from Sweden quilt for my bed is going to be started and finished this year!
  8. Get more comfortable using rulers and FMQ

 

Goal #1

Registration for this opens on February 1st, and I am champing at the bit.  The mentor bloggers are all so great and I admire them already, and I know they will offer awesome help and suggestions.  On track to complete this first quarter.

Goal #2

We are participating in our first blog hop in February.  Goal #1 may be a blog hop of sorts, but I consider it a different kind.  On track to be 50% complete this first quarter.

Goal #3

I do not foresee this changing unless the mentors suggest something different.  As long as I have something to say, and it has value . . . I’ll keep posting.  On track but cannot be measured until the end of the year.

Goal #4

Section A or six strips are together for the Regatta.  We are not burning up the sewing machine by working on this so quickly, but then again there isn’t a deadline.  On track to possibly meet this goal.

Regatta Section A

Goal #5

This is in our weekly goals to begin construction on this mystery item.  On track to meet this goal.

Goal #6

We haven’t even looked at or opened these kits.  HAHA!  I have NO idea if this goal might be met or not!

Goal #7

This has been discussed extensively.  We need the design wall completely empty for this project, and we are working on that now.  This goal better be met this year!

Goal #8

In this recent project, I have moved beyond simple straight-line quilting a bit.  It isn’t FMQ or rulers though.

GK Center Block

There is a little echo stitching going on and I tried to limit my start/stopping so that there were only two thread to bury.  I am considering these two ruler options for this table runner.  The first one for the sashing (white) and the second for the border (navy).  The white will be a cable stitch and the navy will be a zigzag.  Unless I get ambitious and stitch the zigzag twice for another mirrored or mountain-ish effect.  What do you think?

GK Ruler Work

I will require more practice for a marked increase in my comfort level.  On track but this goal cannot be measured until the end of the year.

 

I plan to share another update on these goal but not until mid-year.  With any luck, I will be able to say “goal met” by the 4th of July or so.  What do you think?  Have you made any or are you working on your goals?

 

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22 Responses

  1. Lynette says:

    You’ve made good progress with your goals! Yes, I have gone back this year to using goal-setting in earnest to finish old projects, rejuvenate my social interaction, and expand my quilting skills. January has been a good month for those. I set some really ambitious goals, and succeeded very well with them. I’ll set my sights a wee bit lower for February as a bit of a break month (but still accomplishing good things), and probaby go crazy again for March with another really energetic goal set. 🙂

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Lynette,
      That sounds like a great idea, though. Ambitious one month, more laid back the next. You don’t want to burn yourself out! ~smile~ Roseanne

  2. Tu-Na Quilts says:

    You are moving right along with meeting your goals. I needed to read this to get some inspiration and a good swift kicky reminder to head towards the sewing room.

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Karen,
      Well you are sweet! I have heard that January is a blah month for many, myself included. Some of those goals were fairly easy – I set myself up for success! Be kind to yourself – maybe you just need a break from sewing for a LITTLE bit. ~smile~ Roseanne

  3. Susan says:

    Adorable block, and the quilting looks great!

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Susan!
      Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me, hearing you say the quilting looks great. ~smile~ Roseanne

  4. Sounds like you are well on your way to meeting your goals!

  5. Kathryn says:

    Love how you have completed quilting the dress block, looks great. I must keep an eye out for the New Bloggers Blog Hop and see if I can commit to joining. My hands are much better so fingers crossed!!

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Kathryn,
      Thank you for the quilting love! I will be happy to have you join in on the bloggers hop. February 1st is just a week away! ~smile~ Roseanne

  6. Roseanne, Oh my I feel tired just reading the list! I hope you can conquer as many as possible. 🙂

  7. Terri says:

    I just started following your blog. I like your goals and you seem to be making good progress in just the first month, which isn’t even over yet! I envy people who can accomplish so much in a short of time. Like you!
    I’m a newbie in FMQ. I do like and enjoy it. Have you seen The Inbox Jaunt blog by Lori Kennedy. She gave me cottage to start quilting on my domestic machine. Good luck to you. I look forward to seeing your progress.

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Terri,
      Well welcome to our blog. I am thrilled you are here! I can honestly say I’ve never made a list of goals before – not even personal ones. Apparently I should because once I have said I’m going to do something, I pretty focus and get it done! I worked a bit with rulers last night – there is definitely a learning curve to them. I have see Lori’s blog – great stuff there, and I’ll check it out again. ~smile~ Roseanne

  8. quiltypatch says:

    Beautiful block, and nice quilting too!

    • Roseanne says:

      Good Afternoon,
      Thank you so much! I am trying to improve and expand my quilting capabilities. It’s a process. ~smile~ Roseanne

  9. Vicki in MN says:

    Your echo quilting is looking mighty fine! It adds such a nice touch to your block. Keep stretching yourself with fun new quilting ideas!

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Vicki,
      Aww, aren’t you sweet! Yes, stretching I do need to do. I was playing around with rulers last night . . . there is a learning curve there for sure! ~smile~ Roseanne

  10. I think you will enjoy the New Bloggers Blog Hop. Last year was my first year, and I’m looking forward to it again this year. You’re making some good progress on your goals!

    • Roseanne says:

      Hi Wendy,
      Thank you! I didn’t realize you were a newish blogger as well, or that you could participate an additional year. That is great news! ~smile~ Roseanne

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