Tuesday, December 19, 2017

2017 Goal Review and 2018 Goals

I can't believe that 2017 is almost gone!  It seems like it was just the summer and yet we are just a few days away from Christmas.  

My wonderful bloggy friend Yvonne, who blogs are Quilting Jetgirl, hosts an annual planning party to layout goals for the upcoming year.  I thought that I would use this post to first go back to my 2017 goals to see if I had actually accomplished them and then post my 2018 goals.



2017 Goal Check-In
  • Design and host the 2017-18 mystery quilt
Done! The Magnolia Mystery Quilt started in July and I just posted the quilt top reveal and instructions.

  • Submit some quilt proposals to magazines
Done! I submitted 3 quilt proposals to magazines and they each were accepted.  They will be publishing in early 2018.

  • Make at least 4 charity quilts 
Done! I have made at least 7.

  • Take at least one multiple week long blogging vacation
I did not take an official blogging vacation, but I gave myself permission to take time off when I felt I needed it.  I had many weeks, mostly in the summer, where I did minimal social media.

  • Host the Best of 2017 Linky Party 
This will be done soon.  The Best of 2017 Linky Party will kick off on December 26th.

  • Learn needle turned applique and make the Rin quilt by Carolyn Friedlander.
Done!  I hosted the Rin Along with Cindy @ Hyacinth Quilts over the summer and had a great time learning the new technique.

2018 Goals

My main goal and word for 2018 is going to be BALANCE.  

2017 was a very busy year full of deadline after deadline and I would like to strive for a better balance between deadline sewing & fun sewing and sewing in general & other aspects of my life (family, work, house, etc.).

I am intentionally setting less goals for myself this year to help bring more balance and a smaller to-do list.
  • Launch of the Modern Plus Sign Quilt book (including a book hop, Quilt Market, guild lectures/workshops)
  • Host the Modern Plus Sign Sampler quilt along.  This is going to be a fun quilt along that combines almost all of the plus signs from the book into a lap sized sampler.  The QAL will kick off in July.
  • Host a twice yearly Tips and Tutorials Festival with Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.
  • Make at least 4 charity quilts 
  • Host the Best of 2018 Linky Party 




23 comments:

  1. Hooray for meeting all of your goals! I totally agree about seeking additional balance in 2018 -- I want to be more intentional with what I say yes and no to and to focus on things that are good for me and my craft and not just things that are good for business.

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  2. Good lists! Thank you for waiting until after Christmas to do your linky. I am enjoying the holidays and will think about the new year next week.

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  3. Congrats on a very successful 2017 and good luck with your goals for 2018. With the book coming out, you'll be very busy next year. Wishing you good balance in 2018!

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  4. You had a terrific year and a great one coming up! Good luck with your goals!

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  5. What a great year!!! Can't wait for your book! February can't get here quick enough!

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  6. I think having a word of the year to focus on, like Balance, is a really good idea. You can evaluate all opportunities against whether you can keep things in balance. I'm so excited for a lot of your hard work from this year to shine next year, and I look forward to co-hosting with you again. :)

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  7. I'm really looking forward to your book coming out in Feb!

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  8. Wow, you were busy. Looking forward to your book. Happy Holidays.

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  9. I am looking forward to next year. Thank you for all that you have shared in the past to help me grow in my sewing endeavors

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  10. Good for you making all your goals. I am going to miss having a Mystery quilt. I just love the one we just finished.-not of course that I don't have a ton of other quilts to make.

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  11. Wonderful goals. Balance is a great word for 2018. Looking forward the The Best Of link party.

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  12. No mystery quilt in 2018? How am I going to survive? :-(

    But seriously, wonderful goals though I'll really miss the mystery but the quilt along sounds great. Looking forward to your book!

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  13. When I grow up, I want to be just like you! Meeting all your goals, that is. You did very well in 2017 and I'm sure you'll do well in 2018. I am really looking forward to being in the book hop. Congratulations on your fine achievement and on your upcoming published book.

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  14. Looks like you had a super year meeting and surpassing your goals. I wish you the best in 2018.

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  15. Happy for your, Cheryl! You're going to have a great year (and I love the idea of setting less goals). Wishing you all the balance in the world!

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  16. Well done Cheryl. Lots of goals met and a great outline for next year.
    I am really looking forward to seeing the Modern Plus book. :-)

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  18. Cheryl I am a fan and love the way you are a successful quilt pattern designer. All the best for 2018.

    ps: having trouble commenting

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  19. Congrats on achieving all your goals in 2017! I like your theme for 2018 - balance is so difficult sometimes. Thank you so much for all that you do for the quilting community - I look forward to the Plus QAL in 2018! Happy Holidays!

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  20. Congratulations on all your accomplishments for this year. I look forward to seeing more of your book etc. I like that you chose Balance....its one of my focus areas this year. I need to decide whats in and whats out :-) Good Luck.

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  21. It all sounds Awesome Cheryl! Congratulations on a great year and I hope the new one is just as great but maybe a little more balanced. Need your book!

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  22. So many achievements in 2017, congratulations on achieving all your goals. You have chosen a great theme for 2018, balance keeps us healthy and happy, what we all want really. Looking forward to the blog hop and quilt along.

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  23. Congrats on achieving your goals. I wish you success with your 2018 goals.

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