Bucket List............

I don't make bucket lists--on paper that is!

I might have a bucket list in my head, but

it's not something I check off .

American Patchwork & Quilting has given us a 

bucket list for quilters.  This list will be updated with

each of their issues.  Here is a starter for you, if

you are so inclined....you can go to their website

for a printable list.

Good luck!!

1. Use acrylic or paper templates to piece a block.

2. Donate a pillowcase to charity. (Add it to our online counter: AllPeopleQuilt.com/donate.)

3. Organize your fabrics and scraps.

4. Change your needle/replace your rotary cutter blade/clean your machine.

5. Identify a problem area in your sewing space and find a solution.

6. Attend a quilt guild meeting in your area.

7. Sew accurately using foundation piecing.

8. For one week, set aside 20 minutes a day to sew.

9. Sew a quilt using only your scraps and stash.

10. Get topsy-turvy with curved piecing.

11. Take a quilting class (in person or online).

12. Read the pattern completely before starting the project.

13. Submit a reader tip to our magazine at apqtips@meredith.com.

14. Take your handwork to a surprising location.

15. Join a fun quilt-along.

16. Creatively piece your quilt backing.

17. Go on a quilt retreat.

18. Machine-sew a decorative stitch sample.

19. Label a quilt. (Don’t forget your name and the date!)

20. Take a picture/journal about each quilt you make this year.

21. Assemble a pincushion. (Cross this off with Wool Welcome by Roseann Meehan Kermes in the February issue.)

22. Sew a quilt for charity.

23. Meet your quilting hero (in person or online).

24. Make a quilt using only solids.

25. Slow down and hand-quilt.

26. Make a bed-size quilt, then snuggle under it.

27. Attend a national quilt show.

28. Read your sewing machine manual.

29. Change out all your quilts for a new season.

30. Visit a new quilt shop (with your best quilting buddies).

31. Try English paper piecing.

32. Explore a quilt museum.

33. Safely wash and store your quilts.

34. Finish a Christmas project before December.

35. Splurge on a quilting tool you’ve been eyeing.

36. Quilt your own project. (You can do it!)

37. Stay calm when you realize you’ve run out of bobbin thread while sewing.

38. Add a little (or a lot) of appliqué to a project. (Cross this off with Down to Earth by Deanne Eisenman in the February issue.)

39. Post a photo of a quilt you’re proud of on social media.

40. Learn a new embroidery stitch.

41. Go on a shop hop.

42. For a week, spend 3 minutes picking up your work space after each sewing session.

43. Teach someone to sew.

44. Finish a UFO.

45. Make a two-color quilt.

46. Take part in a block exchange or swap fabric with a friend. (Cross this off with Shared History by Jo Morton in the February issue.)

47. Alter a pattern to a size or colorway you like. (See color options in each issue for inspiration.)

48. Make a ________________________ quilt. (Fill in with a quilt you want to make.)

49. Make a ________________________ quilt. (Fill in with a quilt you want to make.)

50. Make a ________________________ quilt. (Fill in with a quilt you want to make.)

Just 357--That's All

Yes, all it takes is 357--3.5" blocks!

That's it!  Just 357!

Temecula Quilt Company will host

"Wild Goose Wednesday" beginning 

tomorrow--a sew along to create this 60"x75"

quilt.  The original quilt is titled

"Church Window Hexagon Variation

Maker Unknown | 1825 - 1875"

The above quilt was paper pieced but this quilt along

will be machine quilted.

I'm thinking that it could be a leader-ender project.

Graceful Words--Wool Work

I need some new banners for my hangers and then

this came along--

We are just starting this Stitch A Long. It is called “Graceful Words” and this is month #1. Pattern will be a FREE download for 30 days on the Wool Appliqué FB page only! Each month,  a FREE download. Kits are $14.99 per month plus shipping and handling. All wool, homespun backing and embellishments included! You can sign up for Auto-Ship on my website Calico Patch Designs

Another chance to use your stitching knowledge.

Head and Hands............................................and Maybe, Feet!

Coverings for Head, Hands and Feet--a theme for January.......... I love knitting!  I love to knit hats, FLG (Fingerless Gloves) and sometimes, I love knitting socks.  Well, give me a mystery knit and I'm sucker for sure.............

For the head, I'm knitting.................

Thistle Cap--Feministy designer  LIZ ABINANTE.

Thistle Cap is a unisex hat that is quick to knit and fun to wear – 
Sizes

• Infant (0–6 months), 16.5”/42cm circumference
• Toddler (6–18 months), 18.5”/47cm circumference
• Child / Women’s Small, 20”/51cm circumference
• Women’s Medium, 22”/56cm circumference
• Women’s Large / Men’s Small, 23”/58cm circumference
• Men’s Medium, 25”/63.5cm circumference
• Men’s Large, 26”/66cm circumference
• All sizes require less than 180 yards aran weight yarn.

The free version of the pattern includes one size (23”/58cm). Click here to download the free version (v1).

For the Hands.............

Shhhhhh--It's a mystery designered by Dots Dabbles--

(you can find this free pattern now on Ravelry, of course!)

unisex FLG featuring stranded colorwork--oh, boy--

I'm not so good with that element, but willing to try.

And for the feet............

Rye Light by Tin Can Knits

sizing	Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L) Finished measurements (unstretched): Cuff: 5 (5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8.25, 9)" around Leg (adjustable): 4 (6.5, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5)" Foot (adjustable): 4 (6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11.25)"
materials	150 (175, 200, 250, 300, 350) yds in DK / worsted wt yarn (child, adult S, adult L samples shown in Plucky Sweater in 'nova', 'princess phone' and chocolate s'more')
gauge	22 sts and 30 rounds / 4" in stockinette stitch using larger needles
suggested needles	US #3 / 3.25mm dpns (or circ for magic loop) US #5 / 3.75mm dpns (or circ for magic loop) (or as required to meet gauge)
notes	SEE FULL TUTORIAL HERE Knit 'top-down', these socks are cast on at the cuff, then worked in the round to the heel. The heel is formed by working the heel flap back and forth in rows, then the heel turn is shaped by short rows which decrease and 'turn' the corner. Stitches are picked up along the sides of the heel flap, the work is joined into the round again, and the gusset is worked in decreasing rounds. The foot is worked in the round to the toe which is shaped decreases, then seamed closed using kitchener stitch (also known as grafting).

Let's Stitch........................

We are beginning a new year with a clean slate--

new challenges to face each day.

If you like to hand stitch, here is a perfect challenge for

you.

Allie Oops has begun a new Facebook group where she

features free (Yes, free!) designs.  Since Craftsy has been

sold, many of the designers are losing their creations and

have resorted to other means to get their work published.

Check out the Allie Oops Designs group on FB and join--

here you will find delightful designs to hand stitch.

I'm combining Allie's designs with another FB group--

TAST--Take A Stitch Tuesday--a new stitch is given

for you to use for your stitching--a learning process

as well.

Are You Bored? Have the Winter Blues?

If you are bored or have the winter blues,,,,,,,,here is the cure for just those symptoms!
Check out the 2019 Block of the Month Sew Alongs from Go-Go Kim's Blog

I think you'll find something here that will perk you up!

Look!  Two different Blocks of the Month from

Pat Sloan--

and this lovely stitchery project, that begins March 1

Whoa!  I'm so in love with this!  Stitching along as I learn--

I've also joined TAST group on FB--

a different stitch each week to learn.....

How can I be bored??!!

Agatha and Knitting

I've discovered Agatha on Ravelry--I tell you "I Love Ravelry!".

This Agatha is Agatha Christie and I'm a big fan.  This group on Ravelry is "Dangerous Death" and we are all Agatha fans!  And knitting!

This group reads a different Agatha mystery each month and each mystery has a moderator to lead the discussion.  January we are reading (listening) to "Death in the Clouds" from 1935.  I've found the book but we can also listen through Archive.org--so much fun.  What will I knit with "Death in the Clouds"? Previously, titled "Death in the Air"

I think this lace scarf will fit the title quite nicely--

The pattern is "Cloud Lace Scarf" by Lion Brand yarns