Let me share with all of you, my required blocks. Keep in mind that this can change at any time, as this is a self imposed target based on my wishes to finish these quilts sometime this year. I'm going to try hard to stick to this list, but won't be too hard on myself, if I decide to change it up some. In my viewpoint, so long as progress is being made, I am happy!
Here is the new list of required blocks for 2026:
I took care of making the two easier blocks first with 1-Rhododendron Trail Quilt block and 1-30s Omigosh Quilt block. I already have all the units made for both of these quilts. All I have to do is assemble the blocks. The first block in the picture below is the Rhododendron Trail block, which I have 17 blocks left to do. The second block is the 30s Omigosh block, which I have 26 blocks left to do. Two blocks done and two checkmarks!!
Once these were done, I moved on to the next two blocks. These were for Deb's Quilt. The blocks are part of the Sea Swept quilt, and this particular block is called Snails Trail. I have 57 blocks left to do, to complete all the units for this quilt. Two more blocks done and two more checkmarks!!
I was on a roll, so I didn't stop there. Next up were the Smith Mountain Morning blocks. I am trying to finish this quilt by the last guild meeting of 2026, which is in June. That is why I have this one listed as requiring four blocks per week. I have 85 blocks left to do, to complete all the units for this quilt. Four blocks done and four checkmarks!! Whoohoo!
What's left...... One, I have Alex's Quilt (1 block per month). This quilt is all hand appliqué. It is going to take time to do these blocks. I am hoping that one a month is not too much. When you see the other stuff that is still left to do, you may question how I am going to do them all......I question myself too....lol. You can't achieve anything if you don't set the goal. So I set the goal and I am going to make a good effort to achieve it, baring life getting in the way....lol.
Two, Temperature Quilt (1 block per month). This is a paper piece block that is then appliquéd to the background. I am going to start this in February, as I have January's block already complete.
Three, Welcome to the North Pole (1 block per month). This quilt is also all hand appliqué. It too is going to take time to do these blocks. I've come up with a plan for this quilt and completing it in sections that can then be put together in a quilt-as-you go method. To be honest though, I am not worried if I don't get to these blocks each month. If I run out of time and have to cut corners, it will be to delay making this block.
This year is going to all be about "balance". My sentence goes like this, "Balance in life will be the trick in 2026". I am striving for balance in all aspects of my life, from spending time with family and friends, my health, meal planning/prepping, work, slowing down to smell the roses, as the saying goes, with better sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and all the things one needs to do, to live a happy, healthful life. It's a tall order, but one that I have been working on for the past year and a half already. I am just taking the time to expand in different areas of my life, with intention. I have to keep my eyes on the ball. In this case, for now it will be to practice balance.
No stressing, just do what I can, when I can.
Take care everyone. Don't forget to take some time for yourself. It's important!!
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