Back in December 2016, A blog I followed posted a UFO challenge. I found that list recently and though I was really enthusiastic when I started, I didn't get very far and most of projects on that list are still UFO's. The All People Quilt (APQ) website has a 2019 UFO challenge.
Directions are on their website here but basically, you print the form, list your unfinished projects and their current status. On the first of each month APQ draws a number and whichever project on your list corresponds to that number is what you work on for that month.. At the end of the month, you list the "after" status. You can post pictures of your list or completed projects on Instagram APQResolution.
I'm joining in again this year. I sorted through my craft projects that have been languishing. . Not all of them are quilt or even sewing projects but that's OK. I'm giving myself a pass to focus on any project that has stalled for more than a couple of months.
I'm counting on you to hold me accountable, by visiting my blog and my Instagram posts. Better yet, join me in this challenge too.
No. 3 was the number drawn for January -- on my list that's a neutral striped crochet throw that I started last August. It's made of Hobby Lobby's YarnBee Sugarwheel cotton and done in rows of half-double crochet. I've been struggling with designing a border and that's all I have left to do.
What's creating "buzz" on Instagram and other crafting SM is the "Make Nine in 2019" If you don't know what that is you can search Instagram or Google but, in a nutshell, you select nine (9) projects that you want to make in 2019 and post the pictures of those items. There's no accountability to start or complete them--it's basically a "wish list"
Directions are on their website here but basically, you print the form, list your unfinished projects and their current status. On the first of each month APQ draws a number and whichever project on your list corresponds to that number is what you work on for that month.. At the end of the month, you list the "after" status. You can post pictures of your list or completed projects on Instagram APQResolution.
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| 2019 APQ UFO Challenge |
I'm counting on you to hold me accountable, by visiting my blog and my Instagram posts. Better yet, join me in this challenge too.
No. 3 was the number drawn for January -- on my list that's a neutral striped crochet throw that I started last August. It's made of Hobby Lobby's YarnBee Sugarwheel cotton and done in rows of half-double crochet. I've been struggling with designing a border and that's all I have left to do.
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| YarnBee Cotton SugarWheel |
What's creating "buzz" on Instagram and other crafting SM is the "Make Nine in 2019" If you don't know what that is you can search Instagram or Google but, in a nutshell, you select nine (9) projects that you want to make in 2019 and post the pictures of those items. There's no accountability to start or complete them--it's basically a "wish list"
F.Y.I. I did finish the #1 item on that 2016 list THIS past Christmas. It was the granny square afghan which I started in 2007! I finished it in the early hours of December 23rd. I hang my head in shame for taking so long but as John Lennon famously said, "Life is what happens, when you're making other plans".
My 2019 Sewing, Quilting and Crocheting UFO List
- Star Wars PJ bottoms
- Very Hungry Caterpillar Pillowcase
- Crochet Neutral Throw -January
- Pieces of the Heart Quilt
- Vintage Memories Quilt
- Crochet Granny Square Pillow
- Love Letters Quilt
- "Patchabilities" wallhanging #1
- "Patchabilities" wallhanging #2
- Project Bag
- KimberBell Halloween Quilt
- Christmas Moose PJ bottoms
I've joined those UFO challenges in a couple of previous years. I dropped out of one, and the other fizzled out when the organiser lost interest. So I wish you more success with yours that I have had!
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