2016 was a year of challenges and growth for me in
my quilting and blogging and I’m hoping to build on that for next year. Here’s
what I’ve got planned so far.
I loved being part of the 2016 New Quilt Bloggers
Hop this year and I’m hoping to build on the sense of community I got from that
next year. To that end I’ve been accepted into two bees (or not two bees –
sorry couldn’t resist J).
I’m in Hive 1 for Stash Bee with
a whole new bunch of people; and it seems that other members of the 2016NQB
didn’t want to let go of the camaraderie either and we have started our own
offshoot bee, Bee Inspired
for next year. I’m really looking forward to the challenges these are sure to
throw at me… I think.
I signed up for the Modern Quilt Guild mini swap and
that project is due in February. This is my first ever swap and it’s something I’ve
wanted to try for ages.
There has to be a Quilt Along somewhere in the mix
and I’m planning on joining the Garden Snail Quilt Along on Instagram. I’ve
already confessed
my deep abiding love of snails and so this project has my name all over it,
plus one block a week is something I can manage.
I’ve got some personal projects planned as well and
a lot of them are minis which should make me look like I’ve accomplished a lot
by this time next year. I’ve been doing a bit of designing on a doodle type
scale of late and I want to make a few of them up so that’s what a lot of them
will be.
I hesitate to put this down but (deep breath) I intend
to open my own Craftsy shop. In my more confident moments I think there should
be nothing to doing this. Still… a big step.
I’ve got a blogging routine going where I post about
once a fortnight and that gives me enough time to play around with other things
and is regular so the blog doesn’t get neglected. I’ve been hanging around the
edges of Instagram
for the last two years. This year I think I’m going to post more frequently
there. They tell me it’s the platform of the quilting future present so I
guess I should embrace it.
And if you’re posting on Instagram then you need a
few photography skills and hopefully I’ll improve on that frontier as the year
progresses as well. I recently discovered a blog which might interest a few of
you, iPhone Photography
School Blog. Who knew you could do all those things?
And that’s the list for now. I’m linking up with Yvonne
at Quilting Jetgirl for her prizes ;-).
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!
It sounds like you have fun mixed in with real goal setting for next year! I hope you have a wonderful year ahead and thank you for linking up. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic set of goals. I'll cross my fingers for you with your Craftsy shop - you're so brave to launch out into the world like that, so I hope it will be wonderful for you. And you have now made me feel like I need to add snails to my list of things to make this year (there's a sentence I never thought I'd utter). They're just so cute!! Looking forward to following along and seeing how you go :-)
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You have a great variety of goals Sue. I am so impressed you are going to open your new Craftsy shop, lots of luck for that one and I am so happy to be in a Bee with you. I can't get away with Instagram, maybe I'm too chatty. UP THE BLOGGERS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great year your going to have. I hope you have lots of fun with Bee Inspired. Thanks for the link to the photo blog - have bookmarked that for later!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the photography blog...I love it and need it! Yes, you can open a Craftsy store, it's fun and easy! So glad to see you in the Bee Inspired, I am looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteGreat list for 2017 and thanks for the photography blog link, I am headed there now.
ReplyDeleteHow have I managed to live without seeing that snail quilt along before.....I have no time but maybe I can make one. Your goals are very specific and manageable and thanks for that photography link.
ReplyDeleteThese are great plans and good luck with the Craftsy store! Thanks for the photography link too - I really need some tips and tricks in that department! :-)
ReplyDeleteSue it has been wonderful getting to know you and read your blog this past year! I look forward to following along in your 2017 journey. Sounds like you have some fun things planned with the bees and your first swap! Here's to a great 2017!
ReplyDeleteYour 2017 quilting plan is both inspiring and well thought out. It's clear that you have a passion for quilting, and your detailed plan reflects a commitment to creativity and organization. I'm excited to see how your projects unfold throughout the year.
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