Monthly Archives: January 2023

January 2023 OMG Finish

Posted on January 30, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

My OMG for January was to finish quilting the pinwheel top. I had to set the project aside to meet a deadline on another project, but that deadline moved forward and I was able to finish quilting the pinwheel top. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 29, 2023

Posted on January 29, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric out this week. I went to an estate sales yesterday that was 5 minutes from my house. Someone at work told me about it because the ad mentioned the deceased was a quilter. I went later to avoid … Continue reading →

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What Next?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

The challenge quilt has been my focus, but it no longer has a deadline. The group will not submit quilts to AQS this year after several members had a whole lot of life happen recently, not in a good way. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 22, 2023

Posted on January 22, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out. I basted the second half of the pinwheel quilt but had to set it aside to work on the challenge quilt. I finally worked out the construction process, and the top is coming together much … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Plans 2023

Posted on January 19, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

I don’t usually do a plans post, but I definitely have them and decided to share. I’ve enjoyed seeing other people’s plans. They help motivate me to focus on what’s important to me creatively. For better or worse, here’s the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 15, 2023

Posted on January 15, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out. I finished quilting the top section of the pinwheel quilt. The plan today is to baste the bottom section. I also worked on the challenge quilt enough to show some progress. Hey LC, look familiar? … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 8, 2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out. I basted the top section of the pinwheel quilt this week and quilted half of it. It’s going quick, 15 minutes every other morning. I’m also working on the challenge quilt. Not much to show … Continue reading →

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January 2023 OMG And Short List

Posted on January 5, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Happy 2023! I love the start of a new year with its feeling of a clean slate and endless opportunities. It’s a time to re-evaluate and change directions. I started The Short list many years ago. Some years it works … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 1, 2023

Posted on January 1, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Happy New Year! Best wishes to everyone for a healthy and joyful 2023. With the finish of the pinwheel top I managed to end the year in positive numbers. Good thing because I planned to donate fabric to get me … Continue reading →

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