Happy July! The year is halfway done which is a perfect time to take a look at my creative goals for the year and possibly make some changes. I'll be linking up with Yvonne @quiltingjetgirl.
At the start of the year, I posted my intentions for 2025 (see that post) as well as summarized how I did against my goals for 2024.
Halfway through 2025, here is how I'm doing:
- Enter at least one new quilt into QuiltCon 2026 (Raleigh!) - I have plans (at this point) to enter at least 2 quilts. I've started the quilt for the fabric challenge and have the fabric for my second project. No photos to share though.
- Finish at least one scrap quilt to be donated to my guild's community giving project. - Done! I donated the Square Up quilt and have two others in progress! The first is ready for basting and quilting - (Read more.) and the second is at the block stage. Enjoying making these pineapple blocks at this point using blue scraps.
- Make time to play and always have at least 2 different kinds of handwork WIPs - Much of my handwork time has been spent on my granny square afghan which has been so much fun to work on. I've also got a Snoopy cross-stitch, a star map embroidery, and a rainbow applique.
- Continue blogging at least once weekly and post finishes on IG - I want my grid to be filled with all the good stuff! I try to blog at least once weekly but there have been a few weeks that were missed. I've been reasonably absent from posting on IG too. Not sure if I'll make any changes moving forward
- Focus on my personal well being by making time to exercise, to read, to rest, to relax with friends, and - most importantly - recognize joy in every day. This continues to be an important intention. I do fine with daily exercise and rest but not as good as I would like on the recognizing joy part.
My guild has started a UFO challenge to finish 5 of them this year. I love a good challenge so will see what I can do with this one! I posted about my UFO and WIPs earlier this year - time to inventory exactly where each project stands.
I am always awed at what you make for the QuiltCon challenges, Patty, and I look forward to seeing what you are inspired to make this year. It sounds like you are doing well on your goals and I always enjoy getting to check in and see what you are making. I hope the second half of your year is full of good things!
ReplyDeleteI totally get taking or needing to break from posting - blog or IG. Sometimes that is just necesssary. Hope you find the ideal rhythym for yourself. Your other goals seem to be on a very good track. I love the fun square quilt. Will pin it for inspiration ;) Hope you find lots of joy in the next half year and good luck with continuing your goals. xo Melanie
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