I need motivation to work on projects that have been in the sewing studio for quite some time.
So I am joining the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge.
I have chosen and randomly numbered 10 sewing related projects. I think this will be a fun way to move things along (and maybe out)!
- Checkerboard Rails – in progress. I have to make more blocks for the size needed.
 2. 365 Challenge Quilt – the top is completed. I’d like to get it basted.
 
  3. Owl plushy kit – not started.
 4. Pajama bottoms – not started.
 5.Unicorn pillow covers – not started.
  6. Santa door draft kit -not started.
I don’t know where these kits came from!
 
  7. Garden Baskets quilt – a bajillion hand appliqued leaves has stopped me in my tracks.
 
 8. Notebook covers – not started.
 9. Table runner – do something for the fun of it!
 10. Fall Moon embroidery – didn’t like the way the stitching looked, so put this project out of sight.
Have fun and carry on!
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It is fun to see that you are starting some new things. That is always super fun!! I wish you well on your challenge journey. This will be fun!
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Thank you! I appreciate the motivation, and I do think that this will be fun. I am looking forward to checking in with the other participants! 🙂
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Love your 365 challenge quilt!
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Thank you Judy! Maybe someday I will actually get it done! 🙂
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Laura, I am so glad you joined in, and I look forward to getting to know you better through this challenge. It looks like you are looking forward to starting some new things as well as working on older ones. I think I always need the excitement of a new project while trying to still keep my UFOs list down.
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Yup…a few new ones and a few easier ones to keep me in the game! I am looking forward to this as well; I am glad that I found you! 🙂
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And I am glad I found you! I look forward to getting to know you better.
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Ah, yes! I’ve joined a UFO challenge with one of my guilds 😀
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The things we have to do to get motivated! 🙂
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That Challenge Quilt is a stunner…HiPri to get it done IMHO! Knowing you, you’ll end up getting most done while picking up a few new projects along the way. You go, girl!
BTW: I finally finished my 2 (started out as 3, but one got too wonky to fuss with) Christmas Cookie Mats I started in 2022 inspired by your post back then…I added thinsulate to the batting layer so I could use them as overall table ‘trivets’ too. Just thought you’d like to know.
Happy New Year, Laura!
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You just may have a lot of misplaced confidence in me, Laura! Ha, ha!
Congrats on your Christmas Cookie mats finish! That is an achievement and I am not being sarcastic! 🙂
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Thanks! I found the odd mitered binding angles were quite forgiving…whew!
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Good luck with your list! Some of your planned starts should be quick finishes. I don’t remember the tree, but really like it.
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I chose a few quick finishes (I hope) just so that I wouldn’t be overwhelmed and can congratulate myself…maybe with chocolate! 🙂
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Well you mist certainly have your challenges ahead of you ~ excited to watch your check list grow! Healthy, happy, magical new year 2024 ahead ~ send a big squishy virtual hug
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I am excited to watch my check list too, Sharon! Hopefully, it will have some check marks on it! Ha, ha!
Thank you for the hug and new year wishes…right back to you! We all could us hugs, health, happiness, and a bit of good magic! 🙂
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This will be a fun way to help you keep moving things forward. That element of surprise will make it more exciting!
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I am certainly hoping that this will be a fun way to declutter my mind and my sewing studio, Kathy! I might even make more blogger friends along the way as we motivate each other! 🙂
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Good luck with your year of to-be-done-finishes! I have done APQS UFO challenge and find it helpful. I sort have a one a month rule for ufo/old projects beside what is in the pipeline…and sometimes I am better about it than others. I think deadlines do help us all finish things!
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Thank you Kathleen! I need a push for some things, so I think that this will be just the push that I need and fun, too. 🙂
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It will be a good year… for Ufos and new projects. My help to finish is when we plan a holiday. And untill this appointment this or that project must be finished or in a special status (ready for binding, top finished, ready for quilting). And I learned not to start toooo much and concentrate.
But here is a lovely audience who is motivating each other. Have a healthy and good 2024.
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Deadlines can be a great motivator, Eva! A happy, healthy and productive 2024 to you! 🙂
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I’m glad you’ve found a way of motivating your way through some of your longer lasting projects. Good idea to mix in some new and quicker creative projects too.
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Thanks Allison! We’ll see how it goes! 🙂
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