Bring On 2021: The Big List

I usually can't wait to make my list of projects and

plans for the new year but this time feels a little

different.  I've worked on this list for days and

I feel like I'm forcing it.  Looking at the 365 days

of 2021, I really just want to do more of what I'm

already doing. I'm listing some ideas here that I am

feeling excited about as a way to kickstart my year

but, throughout the year, I'll be subtracting, adding

and changing to my little maker-heart's desire.

I'm in no hurry for the year to go by but I am excited

to see how it all plays out and much I get done.

Snowflake Quilt

Homespun Holiday 

I had kind of hoped to squeeze this one in

before the end of the year but that would have

been really pushing it.  I love the red/green

scheme but I'd like to try blues--if I have them.

Mini-Quilts

Simple Whatnots (Diehl),  The Big Book of

Little Quilts (That Patchwork Place) and

Jo's Little Favorites (Morton) all have my 

attention right now and there are oodles

of quilts I want to make from just these!

For what purpose?  For all over the house.

As a quilter, you'd think I'd have them

everywhere but nope.  That should change.

Finish Farmer's Wife

(Not all of my finished blocks pictured here) 

I wanted to finish this in one year but I now

know what a big undertaking it is.  Sure, it can 

be done in a year but not with lots of other

projects--at least not for me.  I did make it just

over half-way but I think I'll need to bring back

my "Farmer's Wife Friday" to keep me going.

Finish Civil War Side Project

I started this as a side project a couple years ago.

It's from the book Civil War Legacies by Carol Hopkins

 so that's why I refer to it as a Civil War project.

My fabrics are kind of that theme but not all.

It's been awhile since I brought it out but I think of

it often.  The plan was to just make blocks until

I felt done...and I just haven't felt done yet.

This will make great movie/football-sewing,

if you know what I mean.

Finish Basket Quilt

I like to think I'm not a UFO'er" but this is my third

"finish" project here so I think it's time I own up to it:

My name is Cheree and I've become a UFO'er.

This trend's gotta stop. This year.  Anyway, I

haven't forgotten about this one either.  It's not

going to be big so it should be an easy finish.

Two-Color Quilts

"Tracking Tradition" by Debbie Roberts

Red & White Quilts (Martingale)

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Carrying over from last year's list;

I haven't found the right fabrics yet.  

Farmhouse Fall by Confessions of a Homeschooler

I picked up this pattern at the same time I got the

one for my Pine Tree Lane quilt--one that I just love

so I can't wait to make this one too, though I'm sure

I'll want to wait til it's closer to fall and I'll definitely

pick more fall-ish colors.

The above colors are super but I would add in a

touch of a wine/burgundy for pop.

Side note:  these yarns make my fingers itch to knit.

I've been down the yarn-buying rabbit hole and

cannot do that again until I use up what I have.

There's a good chance that yarn could be worse

than fabric for me.

This one might need a gold to make it pop.

(I could play with color schemes all day!)

Stash-busting quilts

I'm open to ideas but hopefully everything

I make this year makes a dent in my stash.

I've been thinking of trying to keep track of

how much fabric I go through this year.

Do I also want to keep track of how much I

buy so I can see that I'm making a difference?

Or that I'm not making one??
I'm not sure but I definitely should!

Batting Busting

I found a pattern for quilted slippers that could

do a real number on my batting scraps...and

would make great Christmas gifts to boot!

(Pardon the pun!)

Wedding Gift Quilt

This is a maybe; waiting for info on

bride's tastes, decor etc.

Charity Quilts

Baby quilts for Jack's Basket.

With the ol' shoulder needing to heal, small quilts

are the Rx.  I'd love to make about five of these.

I will continue linking up to:

 Tuesday To-Do  (Home Sewn By Us)

One Monthly Goal (Elm Street Quilts)

I Like Thursday (Not Afraid of Color)

New Groups / Link-ups that I want to join:

I'm on the fence here.  These can be a lot of

fun when I have the time.  Right now, I'm already

struggling with spending so much time online.

When the house is empty again, I'll re-evaluate

my time and commitments; I'll likely be open to

adding something in.  (I have decided to not

join in the latest Quiltville Mystery Quilt.)

And now for knitting:

First, the UFO's: 

A scarf, a pair of gloves and a pair of socks.

Toddler cardigan

After that, I'd love to do more socks and finally

start knitting sweaters for the littles.

I have yet to go past socks, hats, gloves and

scarves but I know I'm up for it.  I have plenty of

project ideas saved up but I think the goal here

is to just to finally take on the challenge.

Gifting

Knit scrubber
A good road trip project.

Also see slipper idea above in "batting busters".

Still open to other ideas here--it's early.

2021 Reading Challenge

My goal for 2020 was only 24 and the content stayed

fairly light so I want to correct that.  This year's will be

only 25 books but outside of a few light ones, I want

to get back books that help me grow.

Biographies, non-fiction and historical books with a

few spiritually challenging ones mixed in as well. 

And that is my list as of today.

My first goal of the year was to leave this list fairly

flexible--likely from experiencing the disruptions

of last year.  Personally, I feel like God has been

reminding us that no matter how in control we think

we are, we're not.  For me, peace can be found in

being completely open to what He sends my way

and what He asks me to do.  I'm not saying that's

 easy--just that it brings peace.  This list is likely

way easier but neither will happen if I don't try so

here I go, 2021, and no matter the outcome,

 the happiness will be in knowing that the one

He wants.

Happy quilting to all and best of luck on

completing your all quilt dreams in the new year!