Organizing for 2025 Quilting Projects

I have been thinking about what to do for my quilting projects this year. I know I was quite slow last year since I had to rest my hands and wrist in-between projects (#signsofaging). I'm excited though for this new year since I'd like to move forward with the list I made a few years ago. 

My original plan was to make themed quilt projects. I started with the quilted cat covers for my kitchen gadgets. Productivity last year wasn't very high, but I was still able to make a few quilts for my friends, a bench cover, the Pikachu portrait quilt, the Christmas peppermint quilt collection (piano top and throw pillow covers), and a couple of curtains (I just like making curtains too, haha).

I realized there are items that need another set, i.e. bench cover, throw pillow covers, and kitchen covers. I need another set so I can wash them more frequently. I'll probably leave the throw pillow covers in the living room until Valentine's. I only finished the set on Christmas Eve (LOL). It will buy me time to make a new set of throw pillows. 

I also want to make myself a new bag. I recently improved on the handle of the bag I made when I was still in Singapore. Back then I didn't know how to make proper handles yet and finding material was a bit hard. I also need a couple of small quilted organizers for my bag (oil case, card case, power bank sleeve). I'll probably start with this since I need it already. 

Sometime in the year I want to make a quilted Yoda portrait. I was planning to do it last year, but I belatedly realized that piecing 400 1"x1" fabric is tedious! Maybe I'll do it in parts. If I have time, I'll also make a Squirtle portrait (good luck to my hands and wrist). I'm going to see an Ortho doctor soon, to figure out how I can make my body stronger. 

Of course, I'm still aiming to make seat covers for our dining room chairs. I have not done it since it's a huge job order. I have one lonely Santa cover and the rest of those covers are sitting inside a box waiting to be sewn (hehe). My Christmas project though would be a table runner with matching placemats and coasters. If I have more energy, I also hope to make Christmas themed covers for my kitchen appliances. 

Tall order! But that's how setting goals should be! 

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Creative Happy Goals for 2024

I've been busy enjoying my newfound stamina doing some gardening. It's become part of my exercise regime and I get a good workout watering plants and checking if they're healthy. The cats have also been extra sweet and have been a good distraction. This means though I've been inconsistent with my blogging duties. 

Anyway, I've been thinking about what creative projects I want to do this year. I have a tendency to procrastinate if I don't write things down. I've decided to include non-sewing projects since there's a few things I want to try. 

Here's what I plan to do this year:

1. Make covers for our benches and sofa set. I know this is a huge project, so I really need to plan this well. 

2. Seat covers for our dining chairs. I already have an idea what I want to do for this. 

3. Throw pillow covers for the sofa. 

4. New curtains. (I already have the fabric, just got busy last year!).

5. Experiment on using beads and loom bands as part of my quilting projects.

6. Work on Christmas projects earlier. 

7. Another retaso project season.

8. Covers for other kitchen appliances.

9. A t-shirt blanket.

10. A fun project, maybe a bag and wallet. 

Plus! Set-up my design wall! 

My list is ambitious, so let's see what I end up completing :)

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