Goals for February

I have a long list of things I want to get done this month, but really, my biggest goal is to finish two more rows for my Crazy Jane Quilt.  I started out in January be sewing my completed rows together and finishing two more rows - F and G.

This month my goal is to complete Rows H and I.  I believe I have 9 blocks to make for Row H and the same for Row I, so that's about 18 blocks this month.  February is a short month, so I really need to get going on it!

Linking up with Elm Street Quilts for One Monthly Goal.

In January I prepped the last several blocks at one time, so I think I will start taking the same approach, prepping 4 or 5 blocks for one week so that when I have free time I don't have to do as much thinking and am just able to sew.

I am totally in love with how it is coming out, and can't wait to see how the whole thing comes together!  I am leaning toward machine quilting it right now, but haven't ruled out hand quilting by any means.

As for the rest of the month, I have two custom quilts to finish, and several shop samples as well as a challenge for Island Batik.  So I'll have my hands full and the sewing machine will be busy.  Sounds good to me, I'm happy to back in a productive groove with plenty of things to blog about!

Hope you are staying busy and happy as well.

Football and Stitching

Yes, I did watch the Super Bowl today, and enjoyed some fine hand stitching time!

I am handquilting this love hand pieced Drunkard's Path quilt for a friend.  For now I am just stitching in the ditch around the white pieces.  When I am done with that I will likely quilt something in those areas, and just leave the blue.  We'll see.

She said that she knows the only way this quilt will be finished is if someone else does it!  I certainly know that feeling, and I may have her machine quilt some of my finished tops in exchange or they may meet the same fate.

I'm going to have to work on my quilting callous, though - my underneath fingers are a bit sore from such a long quilting session today!

I also worked on my embroidery for the cover of my quilter's planner - just a bit more to go and I'll be ready to sew that together, and I guess I'll have to look for the other pillowcase to work on.  I've been working on the stain on the first one and it's faded a bit, but still obvious.  I've had some great suggestions for getting that out, and I feel pretty confident that something will work.

I have lots of sewing to work on this week so I'm going to spend some time planning out my week and setting some goals.  My quilting projects are taking over, and I need to get them under control!

Hope your week is awesome - I know mine will be because I suspect the new Ambassador Box from Island Batik will be arriving, and I just can't wait to see what is in it, so exciting!

Linking up for Slow Sunday Stitching!

And we have a winner!

Thanks to everyone who participated in my giveaway for the Island Batik Four Seasons Blog hop!  I hope you enjoyed seeing all the beautiful projects by the Island Batik Ambassadors, as well as the gorgeous fabrics that will be arriving at your favorite quilt shops soon.

Jan was my winner, and I have e-mailed her.  I really enjoyed reading all the comments and finding out what kind of rulers many of you use.  I own so many already, but still found many to add to my list of things to check out!  I'll be having more giveaways down the road, so keep an eye out and maybe you can win later :)

This week was pretty busy, but I did make my goal for the month and finished Row G of my Crazy Jane quilt!

I added it to the rest and took it to my Guild meeting last night - I want the other ladies to keep me accountable to keep up my work on this.  After this row I am officially over halfway done with the top!  I think I have all the top triangles finished as well, but am waiting to add those at the end.

I'm spending the rest of the day cleaning out my sewing room and deciding what to work on next week.  I have a pile of projects waiting to be finished, so it's definitely going to be a good month of finishes for me!

Plus, I should be receiving a new Island Batik ambassador box very soon!  I am so excited to see what is in it!  We have two challenges this month, Galentine's Day and Mini Love.  I'll probably spend some time on Pinterest looking for some inspiration, I love making mini quilts!

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it Up Friday

and with Myra at Busy Hands Quilts for Finished or Not Friday

Have a great day!