Selvedge Pouch Pride

Mystery Quilt Class


This weekend I am off south to Coffs Harbour for my first Quilt Class. It's run by local Lisa Peterson at a sweet shop called Hunters and Collectors (just on the Pacific Highway past the Clog Barn).  I will will meet my lovely blog buddy Kristy in the flesh for the first time too. I very excited because I get to have 2 days away as well. Well needed after 2 weeks of school holidays.


All we know is that we have to bring our sewing supplies and three fabrics. 1 light, 1 dark/feature fabric and 1 medium contrast (non-directional). Sounds easy right? Not really. 's so hard to choose farbics without knowing what the pattern will be. We can cut some fabric in advance but I am not sure which three. These are my choices.


these three:

 or these three:

 I will take all 5 for borders and backing though.

TGIFF


This week has seen a lot of little sewing projects rather than quilting. So I have a few finishes to show but nothing large.


Zakka Style Sew Along Pincushion

 Three Selvedge Pouches

I am linking up with...

this week it's at, fellow QCA member, Tracey's blog called 'The Peony Teacup'

2012 Challenge to Myself

"Aim at nothing and you are sure to hit it"

Now Australians are not, by nature, over achievers. Our mantra is more "stay modest and try your best" than "You are a winner!". But I do think that setting some goals is helpful in life. So I have set myself some goals to achieve in 2012. And here is the list:

Quilting

1. Participate in a 'block swap". I have already signed up with 12 ladies from my online 'Quilt Club Australia' group. My block is slated for February, and I plan to do a scrappy log cabin. 
2. Participate in a 'BOM - Block of the Month'. Again there is a great online one with video tutorials from Craftsy.
3. Make a few quilts using real patterns. Including a 'Civil War' churn-dash, a traditional 'Star' block, and a 'Fussy Fairytales' one with my '1001 Peeps' fabrics.

Sewing

4. Learn how to sew in a zipper and then make many many pouches.
5. Make a layered skirt using an Amy Butler pattern.
6. Make a few pillow cases and cushions.

Organisation

7. Write and stick to a family budget.
8. Establish a working and practical Household Notebook that has easy access to important information.
9. Sort through the moving boxes in the garage that have not been touched since we moved in 2 years ago.

Computing 

10. Learn to use my Creative Memories computer programs and templates to create pages. 11. Learn some blogging tips. 

12. Get back into photography now that I have a new digital SLR camera.

That's all I can think of for now...but 12 seems achievable. I am sure there are many sub-goals that will be reached along the way.

Writing them down is a start at least...and it will help me to stay accountable by making them public.