I have been trying to avoid making New Year’s Resolutions when it comes to quilting, because it’s inevitable that they will get blown out of the water. Real life intervenes, and before I know it, I’ve missed several resolutions and it makes me feel pretty bad. This year I decided not to make quilting resolutions, but it’s hard to resist the temptation … so maybe if I decide on just a couple of goals, I might find some success. If I don’t succeed, I might find myself searching for the Prozac! But still, I think that making sure I set aside some time for me – to quilt, spend time with those I love, pursue some photography, read – might help me avoid a therapy bill. So, in no particular order, here are my quilting goals for the year.

Turn the three quilt tops I’ve already made (one of them has been done since my daughter was about 10; she’s now 18) into real quilts. Sandwich, quilt and bind them before year’s end.

Finish piecing Chris’s quilt, get it quilted and bound before year’s end.

Make a quilt for my mother for Christmas this year.

Make the Craftsy Block of the Month quilt – which is quite different from anything I’ve done before. It is a mystery quilt (never done one of those) and it uses some very contemporary patterns (nope, not that either). Should be fun. Can’t wait to get started when I return from London. Maybe this goal can be combined with the one above. 😀

Design a quilt and piece it.

Take a machine quilting class.

Go to the Quilt Festival in Houston next fall. I haven’t been in about four years, so I’d like to see what new things are out there.

Blog here more.

I’ll try to remember to check in at least once a month on these goals to see where I am, and to keep me in line. Last year, I failed miserably, but I think it’s because that “plan” was way too ambitious. This year, I want to try to keep it simple and see if I can do better. Wish me luck!