Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Project For A Year

My diary quilt
I have decided I want to do a long term project. I want to see if I can be disciplined (hahaha)! At least that is my hope....
Next week, December 13th is my 55th birthday. I am going to make a 6 1/2" unfinished block EVERY week for a year, starting and ending on my birthday. Now there are 52 weeks in a year which does not work out well with quilt blocks, so I will have a beginning block (the one above) and an ending block. The plan is for it to be 6 blocks x 9 blocks.
I will post my new block every week (accountable!) on Tuesday.

Here are my rules for the Diary Quilt:


  • The blocks will be 6 1/2 unfinished.
  • It has to be fun, nothing earth shattering. I am not calling it a Journal Quilt, it sound too serious.
  • I can do whatever I want but the plan is to put things that are happening in my life in the block that week.
  • New techniques will be tried.
  • I will try new colors, but will stay with my clear color pallette.
  • I will add some humor into it.
  • Each block will be quilted as I go, so when I am done, so is the quilt! Some by machine and some by HAND!
  • I am going to butt the edges together and zig zag the seams together.
  • I am really, really going to try and not start the block on Monday night....we will see!
  • Any kind of material, button, doodad, paint, ink etc can go on the quilt.
  • I must complete each block in the one week time period....no excuses.

So there you go. I have to give Cheryl credit for giving me the idea, she may be doing something similar.
Anyone else want to give it a try? You could do one a month which is very fun and use a bigger block. Let me know and we can make a list with links to everyone who is giving this a try.

I am already trying to think of what is on the next block that is due 12/20!!!

Kelly
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18 comments:

  1. SewSurprisingDecember 7, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I would love to challenge myself to do this, but sadly I know how badly I keep promises made to myself :)

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  2. LynneDecember 7, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Next year is also my 55th birthday but several months before yours!

    Good luck with that project; being a novice all my projects seem to be long term!

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  3. antique quilterDecember 7, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    sounds like a really fun project I can't wait to see what you make each week!
    Kathie

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  4. RachaeldaisyDecember 7, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    What a fabulous idea!!! I like that it has to be fun! And that you'll try new techniques. I'm going to enjoy watching and encouraging you through such a wonderful project.

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  5. HattieDecember 7, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    You go girl!!!! An early Happy Birthday too.

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  6. judith lockhartDecember 7, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What a cool idea! Hmm, will have to think if I could be committed to that but will surely be watching yours!

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  7. NancyDecember 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Quite a commitment...Good luck. It will be fun to follow along.

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  8. BrowndirtcottageDecember 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What a cute idea!! It will be interesting to 'read' what is going on in your life each week with your weekly blocks!!

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  9. HeatherDecember 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my goodness so much pressure, but it sounds like lots of fun.

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  10. Sujata ShahDecember 7, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Kelly,

    I love the tittle block. I can not wait to see what happens next week!
    I think Cheryl and you came up with a great idea for this quilt.

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  11. JanetDecember 8, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Exciting! I'd be afraid of having writers, I mean quilters block. I can't wait to see more. I turned the same age a month ago, that makes us from the same era, lol.

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  12. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsDecember 8, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Doo Dads? You are heading to the dark side.
    It would be really fun to do this with you. I know you have the discipline. I'm just not sure I do.

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  13. BarbDecember 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    what a n awesome project!
    I know someone that did that for year, but only once a month - your idea is spectacular and I know you'll do it!!
    Can't wait to see it develop

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  14. JudeeDecember 8, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a fun project! I am tempted but will have more blocks than there are weeks. How would that work?

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  15. Mary KeaslerDecember 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I am most impressed. This will be exciting to watch your progress and follow along. You've inspired me to think about doing it too. Since my birthday is more than 6 months away, I've got time to mull this over. Meanwhile, I can cheer you along. :)

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  16. MulticoloredPiecesDecember 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Hi, Kelly. Surfing a bit on the net and I happened upon your very creative blog. Can't imagine why I haven't run into you before, but anyway. Your weekly block project sounds like a great idea to create play time. Enjoyed the quilts that you share, both yours and those of others. Just very lovely. Happy holiday stitching!
    best from Tunisia,
    nadia

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  17. Lynne LainoDecember 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You are my hero Kelly! I love your first block! I will also be 55 next month so you've really set the bar . . .

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  18. joannestitcchesDecember 12, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    gosh 55 is that all, where have all the years gone. I know you will keep to your commitment because I know you. I do not want
    to commit because it would drive me crazy if I didn't do it. so saving myself but it is a nice goal you have set for yourself.
    Wishing you a Happy Birthday love joanne

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