Here we are in a brand new year. I meant to write this post last night while it was still the first of January, but Chooky was Zooming and that took precedence — as it should. So here I am now, scratching something together before I dash off to work.
I mentioned on Zoom (and in a post or two back) that I’d be keeping things simple this month. Just a few gentle, achievable goals to keep me moving forward without inviting chaos. So here they are:
1. Keep working on the scrappy hexie quilt — the one you see here.
I’d like to get it to lap quilt size. I’ve got an inexpensive fleece blanket lined up for backing. I even have a binding fabric. So hopefully I could get it to a completed state.
2. Finish the poppy quilt and get it off the frame — it’s time to make space for something new.
3. Make a start on Jiffy Jonathan’s wedding quilt — my boy and his lovely Josie deserve something stitched with love to anchor them together.
4. Decide on this year’s Christmas ornament — and hopefully make a start, even if I only get as far as sorting supplies.
A sewing room task.
A quilt room task.
And two armchair tasks.
That little lot should keep me out of mischief for a while. And if any squirrels hop by, I’m not allowed to be distracted this month — no wandering off, no new shiny projects. I’ll just give them the hard stare and send them packing. January is for finishing things, not chasing squirrels.

16 comments:
Nice plan ……. Good luck with the squirrels
Best of luck with your goals, Lou.
That seems a lot for just January Lou? But what a lovely bunch of projects. Yes those pesky squirrels do come along don't they!
Enjoy doing your January list.
The only new start you may do is the wedding quilt. That will be allowed.
The wedding quilt will be fun....
Hugz
Lovely goals for January. It was really lovely to see you on Zoom.
Sounds like a nice calm January list.
Happy 2026 xx
I look forward to seeing your list being ticked off.
What a lovely list for January. Happy New Year Lou.
Keeping things calm and relaxed is great advice for all of us. Enjoy.
Your January resolutions look great; may they be so successful that you can be completely satisfied.
All the best for the entire new year 2026 and warm regards from Viola.
You will be busy with that lot and I foresee a sock squirrel in NZ
Great plan, good luck with the squirrels!!
Easy tasks are always appreciated. No squirrels …. we will see …. there are still 28 days to come. LOL
That is a good list to start the year.
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