2026 Quilting Goals

The time has come to make official the quilting goals I want to achieve this year. While I never seem to conquer every goal I make (past years' records prove this!), I still enjoy creating a list simply to keep me focused. I could get so side-tracked that little would end up being accomplished if I didn't make a list. 

The '26 list will have some repeats, but even though some of these have been on previous lists, I still want to make them, and who knows, it might just happen this year!

2026 Quilting Goals

1.) Aurora - a repeat from last year; I have already pulled the fabrics; I already have the pattern; now I just need to get 'er done.

Aurora

My fabrics for Aurora.

2.) Use Winnemucca fabric - a repeat from about the last 6 years! I bought the fabric on a cross-country trip we made; our destination was our son's home in southern Oregon; we stopped for gas in Winnemucca, Nevada, and found a quilt shop while we were there! This quilt will finally get made this year - I promise!

Winnemucca Fabric

 

3.) Lake Effect - my 10-year-project is now in its 9th year, so I gotta' get busy. I think I can finish this flimsy this year.

4.) Grandmother's Flower Garden - this continues to be a WIP, because I always seem to find that I want to do 'just one more thing' on it - now, I am adding borders, a task that can easily be accomplished this year. 

5.) Kaffe Fassett Around the World - Theoretically, Sharon and I are doing this together, however she is way ahead of me; I will catch up and have an easy, gorgeous flimsy by year's end.

6.) Wenselydale - the foundation piecing is done; I have the blocks here with me in Florida; I want to stitch them together while here. Flimsy done by April?? Hopefully!

My Wensleydale blocks laid out on the bed.

7.) Layer Cake Quilt/Baby Quilt - Sharon gifted me a gorgeous layer cake of Sheri and Cheslsi fabric for Christmas; I've cut it out and am currently sewing it here. We are getting a new granddaughter in April, so I have a very special purpose for it! 

8.) 3-Yard Quilt - Modern Charm - fabrics are selected; these are fun and fast.

9.) Traditional Trip Around the World - I've dreamed about making one of these for a long time; I do think this will be the year.

10.) Long Arm Goal - Could I possibly quilt 24 quilts? 

I am optimistic that I can accomplish these goals, especially the sewing one. That long arm goal could be a stretch, but if I can be proactive at fixing my thread-breaking issue, then I can do it.

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne