February Stitching Goal

We have been getting our kitchen redone since August, with new cabinets, flooring, and countertop. It has finally come to the completion stage. My husband finished up the backsplash last week. So with a new kitchen, of course, there has to be new kitchen curtains. Well, it seems that our stores that sold kitchen curtains are closed - KMart and Altmeyers. I did drive to Macy's, but found none.

So why not try it myself. I've had This "Simple Curtains" book for years (I checked - I bought it in 2006). I've never done anything with it, but glance through it.

I found this Pretty Gingham fabric by Cotton & Steel at Fat Quarter Shop, and I thought it will help brighten up my kitchen window. Therefore, I am going to sew kitchen curtains for my OMG at Elm Street Quilts.

January Finish - Moda Frivol #2 - Finally Complete!

I am very glad to have this OMG finished. I am even using it on my side table now. The quilt top for this Moda Frivol #2 and was named Faithful. The fabric is Polka Dots & Paisleys by Minick & Simpson. I use these tins to hold thread and other quilting supplies.

The quilt top was completed and sitting in my cedar chest for at least a year, possibly 2 years. I got it out and quilted it. It did not really take me that long because I just quilted 1/4" along each block. So I really don't know why it sat for so long. Anyway, I am glad that it is done and is a usable small quilt. I do like having another small quilt that I can use on my side table. I like rotating them just for a different look.

Linking up to Elm Street Quilts OMG January My January Goal Setting was Posted here

Also, linking to UFO & WIP Challenge at The Crafty Quilter for this completed UFO. I have plenty more UFO's that I can complete throughout 2019.

January 2019 Goal

I'm going to try to post my monthly goals this year and see how well I keep up with them. So for January, I have chosen to have one of my WIP's quilted and bound. So here we are. This little quilt top has sat forlornly in my cedar chest for quite some time. It will now see the light of day!

Linking to: January OMG

2019 Planning Party

Yvonne aka Quilting Jet Girl is sponsoring a Quilting Planning Party for 2019. Listing my goals as follows:

1.) I'm going to try to participate in Elm Street Quilts' One Monthly Goal this year. I did not keep up in 2018, but I'm going to try stay on track in 2019. I think it does keep me motivated to write a blog post since my blog is really lacking. I seem to finish quite a few projects, but posting them is another story. In addition, I can encourage other quilters that are posting here.

2.) Finish another one of these Frivols. I still have a few sitting in the boxes, untouched. Who knew?

3.) I am participating in Stargazer BOM at Bryan House Quilts. I just loved the pattern and have purchased my fabric. I'm sure I will keep up with the monthly blocks, but getting it quilted and useable in 2019 may be iffy.

4.) Also, I purchased the Threadology Quilt Along. Of course, I love this one too.

5.) Randomly sew a few items just for some Stress relief.

6.) I have a few UFO's that are completed quilt tops. I would like to finish these this year since a couple have been sitting since 2017. I really want to be able to use them!

7.) Try a few new quilting designs for the completed tops. I quilt everything using my walking foot, but there are numerous designs that can be done.

8.) Lastly, I want to curb my fabric and new project buying! I am going to go through my stuff that is no longer appealing to me and donate to the church that is next door to my office. Hopefully, someone can make use of my extras.

Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year! And Happy Quilting in 2019!
2019 Quilting Planning Party