I declare that 2014 is going to be THE Year to finish up all/most/some of my UFOs! (…am I wavering ALREADY??) This is NOT a resolution…I always feel bad when I fail my New Years’ resolution…This is going to be my GOAL…huge difference. A goal can be long term…yup… I’m already wavering…my UFOs are doomed….
First up to the plate is ‘Midnight Harvest’, a Primitive Gathering pattern. I cut up the fabric and wool a few YEARS ago…I think when I discovered that the stars were finishing up at a wee, itty bitty 3 1/2” I put the fabric and wool into a tote and quietly slid it into a closet…to forget-about-it…until NOW!!
This past week I have been busy…sewing those little guys together…AND now that they are together… they are sweet and scrappy!!
Excuse the wrinkles…it happens to the best of us!! The topper is back in that tote waiting for the pumpkins to be hand stitched!
But at least it is NOW a topper…and it will be a nice project to work on in the RV…
My ‘GOAL’ is to have this on my kitchen table for the Fall of 2014!!
Totally do-able, don’t you think? (just nod your head…)
Sew…onto the next UFO…yup, I already have it out of the tote and onto the table!! Stay tuned…this one is a REAL OLDIE…but it is also a GOODIE!
What about YOU? Have you got a UFO hanging around…or do you have several….? The Decease Quilter’s…the one who had several HUNDRED…maybe even a thousand UFOs, REALLY made me sit up and take notice!! I do not want my family opening the closet door to see THAT stack of totes!! Yowzers! (BUT man what a Garage Sale THAT would make!:o) I can see Sandy clicking her heels as she leaves my driveway yelling “Start the CAR!! Start the Car!!” ) Now HOW did we get HERE and on the first day of the year!! Sheesh…!!
So there you have it…my GOAL is to finish as many UFOs as I can…with a sprinkling of new quilts in the mix…because we all have to have a little bit of FUN along the way!
I hope you rang in the New Year with a blast…and are now all prepared to do some UFO busting of your own…!! Come on bring’em on…
Thanks for stopping by…and all the best to you and yours!~P
PS… I said yesterday that I was going to tell you about the WORSE tool of 2013…but then I started thinking that was just too negative! We need to start the New Year off with a good vib…a positive outlook…like finishing off UFOs…huh?
I love that little UFO!! I don't have many UFO's but I sure have lots of fabric and patterns I bought and never made!
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea! I've already started finishing ufo's and I have enough to take up all of 2014, I'm sure. I love your pumpkin topper! Adorable! Happy New Year! XO and cheery wave from Bev
ReplyDeleteLove that UFO, it is going to be gorgeous. Glad you decided to stay your positive self for the new year.Keep smiling!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking I'll be adopting your goal for the year too... and would you believe "Midnight Harvest" would be one of my UFO's too? lol! Yours looks fabulous and totally do-able for a Fall 2014 finish! Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteSandy? Heck, we will all be there, and your quilting daughter will be fending us off!, hahaha. lOVE that cheddar UFO.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally with you on UFO busting. On the last day of 2013 I took a top to my quilter...seemed like a good way to end one year and start the next. It's frustrating to get a new magazine or quilt book, be inspired, but not able to jump to a new project with a clear conscience when loaded with UFOs. Another cool thing with UFO busting is that you do off-season projects, like pumpkins in January, right? Bring on the show!!
ReplyDeleteI definitely have a few UFOs that I hope to finish early in this year. I just hate having them still hanging over my head and the only way to get rid of that feeling is to finish them :)
ReplyDeleteTotally doable...love the cheddar and I am an experienced fabric garage saler now...just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteYou could have your own reality show on television! UFO Killer!! Way to go, Paulette!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou might, should, could finish the UFO's. LOL Great maybe goals, Miz P.
ReplyDeleteI need to know about the worst tool of 2013. Please!!!! I won't tell anyone. teehee
Oh, Paulette, your little star quilt is a beauty. Too bad it stayed in the closet for so long. But now that it's out, and only needs some hand stitching, it will be a fabulous addition to your fall decor.
ReplyDeleteI hope to get a few UFOs out of the way this year, but because I have so many flimsies, my main goal is to have one quilted every month and in December, every family member will get a finished quilt for Christmas.
Rather than a word, I'm choosing a phrase...Sew Finish it Up..is mine for 2014. It covers so many aspects of my life and allows for new things to be added...sew a sewing I will be doing today.
ReplyDeletethat table topper is one of my favs! I had the pleasure of quilting it for a friend. Such a beauty! Happy New Year Paulette!!
ReplyDeleteMidnight Harvest is a beauty and deserves to be completed. So glad you're getting it done. I brought some UFO's to work on as well. We arrived at Desert Shadows last night and are getting settled in today. Hopefully tonight I'll get some stitching done. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Paulette, wonderful uplifting post.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt and the fabrics you used, really nice combination.
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Those colours really speak to me. Glad you gave it some more attention. Best wishes for 2014.
ReplyDeleteWow love your pumpkin quilt !! Happy New Year Paulette !
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting UFO passion...bring it on!
ReplyDeleteI don't know. We're kind of a funny family, but my sisters and I used to tell our mom that she could leave all the ufo's she wanted to and we'd work through the worst of our grief finishing them up for her! lol She's still alive and kicking thank goodness, but she still has quite a stack of those ufos!
ReplyDeleteI don't have many UFOs, but I do have some tops that are waiting to be quilted. Perhaps I should get on with those this year?
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family.
I'm sure you'll finish this lovely quilt before autumn.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and creative 2014!
Good plan to start with a UFO that you want to finish before the end of the season, lots of motivation, plus it is small so achievable.
ReplyDeleteI think there could be worst things to leave your kids then UFO's? I keep telling my Dad he has to fix the house so that it is easy for me to sell, but never mention his shed, which is full to the brim of wood for all his woodworking projects - cos I figure that would be like him telling me to use up my stash!
Anyway this is a cute pattern so will look forward to seeing it finished!
You are ticking off those UFO's left and right. Me, I am creating more.
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