Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Extra motivation!

I am a procrastinator. Last year I think I spent more time reading blogs and looking at fabric online than actually sewing.

So this year I have joined the Fabric Fast with Jess and Rebecca and am once again joining the Finish Along 2014 with Katy, in an attempt to help me use my sewing time more wisely.

On my list for this quarter are:


Four quilts. 
1. Elephant baby quilt - needs quilting and binding
2. Central Park quilt - needs quilting and binding. This will be for my niece. 
3. Children at Play quilt. This will be a birthday present for my second son. I am going to use the Stack and Whack Wonky Block quilt tutorial.
4. Transport baby quilt using mainly Birch fabrics and the Little Boxes Quilt (the tutorial is in the Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine).

5. My first commissioned project. Two cushions using this fabric chosen by my friend.
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6. and 7. Two secret projects - a pouch and a miniquilt. The fabrics and patterns are chosen but I will only be able to show them once they have been received.

The quilts are going to be a big challenge for me despite being baby/lap size. I am definitely drawn to smaller projects! But I really want to make quilts for my family this year so this is a start. 


Linking up with
Finish Along 2014
Knotted Cotton
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21 comments:

  1. Fran14 January 2014 at 15:13

    Love the Central Park quilt! Very pretty.

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  2. Celtic Thistle14 January 2014 at 15:26

    You can do it Deborah! Congratulations on your first commission too :)

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  3. Liz14 January 2014 at 15:59

    Go go, go! I find lists very helpful and they stop me from getting distracted. I love the Central Park - I must do blocks on point. Something more for the to-do list!

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  4. Megan14 January 2014 at 16:17

    I seem to spend a ridiculous amount of time looking at fabric online too! Good to have some specific goals, go you!

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  5. pennydog14 January 2014 at 18:50

    Yep I'm doing those two things too. I find deleting newsletters from fabric shops before they open to be a practice that works well for me.

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  6. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾14 January 2014 at 21:49

    That's a great list! I am with you in spending more time looking online than sewing sometimes, but I find it goes in cycles for me. A few months I look more than sew, but some months I get a lot more done than I imagined I could. Hopefully this quarter is Ezra productive for you!!!

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  7. Martha 15 January 2014 at 00:05

    You made a great list. I think after you finish your first quilt you are going to want to make more and bigger sizes (it gets addictive) that's how I felt after I finished my first quilt.

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  8. Gina15 January 2014 at 00:35

    you will be busy! I am in the same boat; i love making quilts but they take me forever!!! I love a small fun project that gives me a sense of accomplishment. I am alternating large and small projects this year. Happy sewing!!!

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  9. Anonymous15 January 2014 at 19:14

    If you substitute yarn for fabric, you're describing me too! Glad to have found you via Catherine's Slow Blogger linky :)

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  10. Elizabeth's quarters16 January 2014 at 01:13

    Such a shame you're giving up blogging, I've only just discovered your blog via Catherine's slow blogger linky! Perhaps you could just have a break until your blogging mojo returns?

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  11. Vera16 January 2014 at 01:16

    Good luck with your project Deb! I like that Central park, pretty!

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  12. Elizabeth's quarters16 January 2014 at 01:17

    Doh! terribly sorry Deborah, I meant to leave this comment on someone else's blog (too many windows open at once–which I guess means I also read too many blogs!). I am glad I found your blog via Catherine's link though, and I love the green fabrics, particularly the one with small flowers!

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  13. Catherine16 January 2014 at 03:00

    How nice to have a commission! It looks like you have your work cut out for you:-)

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  14. Sarah Lou16 January 2014 at 04:15

    Love the Central Park quilt, good luck getting everything finished!

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  15. Katy Cameron16 January 2014 at 05:20

    Hee hee, I do hope that being a slow blogger doesn't make you a slow sewer with that list :oD Good luck!

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  16. Anonymous16 January 2014 at 07:03

    I am a massive procrastinator, too. In fact, I am procrastinating right now.

    All of your projects look so cute. Congratulations on your commission and good luck!

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  17. Nilya16 January 2014 at 17:33

    You have lovely Projects to finish. SO curious to see your secret ones :)

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  18. Ella and Nesta18 January 2014 at 07:55

    Oh gosh, you sound like me! I want to get some more sewing done this year over the reading... You have a new Bloglovin' follower!

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  19. moira19 January 2014 at 05:54

    I set myself up to fail by having my sewing machine in front of my PC. Great way to procrastinate whilst looking like you're busy. Great set of projects. Good luck x

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  20. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment24 January 2014 at 03:24

    Your list of finished for 2013 is actually quite impressive so I'm guessing you'll achieve all of these projects and maybe even more.....

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