Tuesday, December 29, 2015

2016 Goals

Now that I have wrapped up 2015 (go check out all of the wonderful Best of 2015 posts from oodles of bloggers on the linky party here) I am happy to start planning and link up my 2016 goals with Yvonne over at Quilting Jetgirl.


I love the way Yvonne breaks her goals into shorter term with clear deliverables and longer term, big picture goals and so I am going to shamelessly copy her classification system.

I must admit that seeing my goals here in black and white is a little frightening but also empowering in a way.  As I am presented with new opportunities or planning out my quilting time in the new year, I will able to refer back to these goals to keep my priorities in order. (And I admit that I totally love check lists!)


2016 Goals with Clear Deliverables
  • Develop and publish the Pattern Writing Blog Series
  • Design and host the 2016-17 mystery quilt
  • Submit a book proposal
  • Co-host the 2016 New Quilt Blogger’s Blog Hop 
  • Make at least two charity quilts
  • Develop at least 3 new quilt patterns for sale
  • Post at least 4 tutorials
  • Take at least one multiple week long blogging vacation 
  • Host the Best of 2016 Linky Party (I have had such fun with the 2015 linky party!)


2016 Big Picture Goals
  • Continue my journey on growing as a quilter by learning new techniques and moving outside of my comfort zone.
  • Strive for balance – balance between being a mother and a quilter, between computer time and quilting time, between quilting for “work” and quilting simply for fun.
  • Work at carefully analyzing each opportunity I am presented with and have the courage to say no to the things that do not align with my vision, goals, and time restraints.
  • Become more organized



Giveaway!

I have a new Quilter's Planner from Stephanie @ Late Night Quilter to help me organize and keep track of my goals throughout the year.  Stephanie has generously donated a Quilter's Planner as a giveaway prize to one lucky reader!

To enter, simply go to Quilter's Planner website and sign up for the mailing list and then leave a comment on this post telling me that you have signed up (or already were signed up).  Everyone that signs up will receive a free pdf!

The giveaway is open to mailing addresses within the US and Canada and the planner will be mailed directly from Stephanie.  The giveaway will end on Friday January 1st at 8pm EST.  If you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your e-mail address so I have a way of contacting you.

Giveaway now closed - Thanks for entering!



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73 comments:

  1. Alison V.December 29, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Those are great goals! I just finished up my two week blogging vacation and it was awesome!

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  2. LizDecember 29, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Wonderful to list goals and keep track! The planner looks great for the year ahead with my newly diagnosed health issues and many quilts to finish between Dr. appointments! I have already felt well enough to finish some WIPs and have a new found optimism about life ahead. I love your moda bakeshop quilt patterns!

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  3. Danette December 29, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I signed up for the Quilter's Planner website. My goals are not quite as extensive, but I will try to get them done. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  4. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlDecember 29, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    You do have some big goals for 2016, Cheryl, but I think that just means you are set up to have a wonderful year! I think the hardest part I have found (so far) is saying no to opportunities that don't align. Thank you so much for linking up, and I hope you have a very Happy New Year.

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  5. ReneeDecember 29, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    These sound like great goals for the new year! Plus working full time and kids, I bet you will be very busy! (I'm on the Quilt Planner's mailing list)

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  6. UnknownDecember 29, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I signed up for the quilt planners mailing list. I have just started quilting after a 15 year hiatus and this will be great to keep me organized and set some 2016 goals. Happy new year !

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  7. GrandmaDecember 29, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Would love to have this planner. I signed up.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  8. sonaleeDecember 29, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I have signed up for the newsletter on her site.
    -leena
    Sonaleeleena@yahoo.co.in

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  9. The Cozy PumpkinDecember 29, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Those look like a great set of goals. I like that you're striving to create a balance between personal time and professional time. :) Something I'm striving to do as well. Happy New Year!

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  10. Tish StempleDecember 29, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I think that these are wonderful goals for 2016 and cannot wait to see you accomplish them! Finding balance is the key. I struggle with it. It seems like just when I have things leveled out, there is something that is not getting the attention it should.

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  11. cjmontDecember 29, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    i signed up for the quilter's planner emails.

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  12. amyDecember 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    I'm signed up! Looks like a great planner and a wonderful thing to have as we set goals for the new year.amy55nyatyahoodotcom

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  13. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyDecember 29, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    This looks really great! I love to keep organized. I signed up for the emails.

    debbygrawn (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  14. claudiaDecember 29, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    I just went and signed up! What an awesome organizer! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Little Black Cat QuiltingDecember 29, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    I like how Yvonne did her goals too, breaking it up into big picture goals and more detailed goals was a great idea. I struggle with keeping work, play, family, and everything else balanced, it's such a fine line to be walked sometimes. I'm signed up, thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Cheryl, I've signed up for the newsletter from Late Night Quilter. Thank you, how awesome to have this tailored to a specific hobby /career.

    bluestarof2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. cathyDecember 29, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    I have signed up for the newsletter and will be very grateful for any help in organizing my life. There's only so much time. So I'd better get thoughtfully organized to make the most of it.

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  18. MikeDecember 29, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    I'd love help to get organized. this looks like it would help

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  19. Lisa J.December 29, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    I think these are wonderful goals for you Cheryl. You have a clear goal of where you would like to go with your quilting and this will go a long way towards helping you meet your goals. Have a great 2016 Cheryl...I'll be following along.

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  20. Leanne ParsonsDecember 29, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    You have a great list of goals, Cheryl! I'm looking forward to your pattern writing series, and I think it's great that you're planning to submit a book proposal. Good for you! Your designs are certainly worthy of a book :)

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  21. Anja @ Anja QuiltsDecember 29, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    These are great goals. Can't wait for the pattern writing series. 2015 was a great year. And here's to an even better 2016.

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  22. Sandra WalkerDecember 29, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    I really like the way Yvonne set up her goals, although it makes me shiver a little as I recall this very system for our yearly goals when I was a schoolteacher...lol I especially like your striving for balance, and your multiple week blogging vacation (at least one!). I already signed up on Stephanie's newsletter mailing list.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    I've signed up for the newsletter. This planner looks awesome to use, as I run my life off of lists, but to have them in one place, plus where all my quilt projects in the same book is even better, and a space to jot down quilt ideas while at work, and draw things out is even better! Thanks for the great opportunity!
    Christina
    christina.mugg@gmail.com

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  24. nan_cDecember 30, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    I've signed up for the newsletter. This planner looks like just what I need!

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  25. nan_cDecember 30, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    I've signed up for the newsletter. This planner looks like just what I need!

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  26. Stitchin At HomeDecember 30, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I am looking forward to the pattern writing series. I am already recieve the newsletter from Stephanie.

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  27. Dobieslady1December 30, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    I signed up for the newsletter. Need to get organized!!!
    j_dobler@msn.com

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  28. IzzyDecember 30, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    You've got a great list here! I signed up for the newsletter! Happy 2016 Cheryl! :-)

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  29. Marti MorganDecember 30, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I'm already signed up. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  30. Michele TDecember 30, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Wow! You are an inspiration!!! I have signed up for the newsletter. This planner would be great to keep organized... Something that I want to do more of in the new year!!

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  31. Liz HorganDecember 30, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Cheryl-so ambitious! I just started cutting for the midnight mystery quilt yesterday and will hopefully start sewing today. Printed the pdf planner to help keep me on track.
    I had already joined up for the newsletter and would love to win the planner!
    Have a happy, healthy 2016!
    Liz

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  32. Anita GambrellDecember 30, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    I have signed up to Quilter's Planner website mail list !

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  33. DodyDecember 30, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I signed up for quilt planners newsletter. What a great way to organize the quilters brain. Thank you!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  34. JayneDecember 30, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Your goals are doable! Yvonne is the master of organizing goals! Now that I have my planner...I guess I had better get my goals in order too!

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  35. The Colorful FabriholicDecember 30, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Best wished on achieving your 2016 goals! I'm already signed up on Stephanie's list.

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  36. barbaradougherty126December 30, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    good luck on your goals! I have quite a few also, lol. Have never been a goal setter so hopefully, my motivation will stay the course!
    I am a subscriber already. :) Thanks for the chance!
    barbara.dougherty126@gmail.com

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  37. Lara B.December 30, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    That is Some List and rather thrilling Cheryl! I know you can achieve those goals too! You are one of the most organized and productive people I've ever met. :)

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  38. LethargicLassDecember 30, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Great goals :) I signed up for the newsletter and am crossing fingers, toes and eyelashes that I win!

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  39. kupton52December 30, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Hi...I just signed up for the Stephanie's newsletter...so hope I win. My "word" for 2016 is ORDER. I have been in a total state of emotional chaos and physical paralysis the last year and a half....all is totally disorganized and out of whack. As an only child I lost both parents within a 6 day span and I've not handled it well. My goal for 2016 is to get my life back...and I need every tool I can find. Thanks so much for a chance to win.

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  40. LauraDecember 30, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I am already signed up for Stephanie's newsletters. I love the look of her planner. Would love to have one. Have mixed feelings about setting too many goals. Like short term ones that I can update weekly and perhaps build to a larger goal. Congrats on your comprehensive list.

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  41. Karen in Breezy PointDecember 30, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I signed up for the newsletter. I have no goals yet for the new year--guess I know what I will be doing on New Year's Day!!

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  42. AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I am already signed up for Stephanie's newletter and I have been following the planner. I would love to have one. It would help me track my projects for the UFO challenge I belong to as well as any new projects.

    Caryn
    caspharm@yahoo.com

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  43. JoyDecember 30, 2015 at 11:29 AM

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  44. JoyDecember 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I have signed up. Great planner.

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  45. legato1958December 30, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I have signed up for the newsletter. Looks very nice.
    Susie

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  46. RileneDecember 30, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I`ve signed up. I need to get crackin' on my goals!

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  47. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comDecember 30, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Writing out goals is both terrifying and empowering, if I've learned anything this past year though it's that the scary stuff is what will always pay off the best if you push yourself to move through it. It's been so wonderful getting to know you this year Cheryl :) PS if I win please choose another winner; I have my planner and would love for someone who doesn't yet have one to have an opportunity to check it out!

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  48. LIttle Penguin QuiltsDecember 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    I've signed up for the newsletter! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  49. Donna WDecember 30, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Looking forward to the new mystery quilt! I already signed up for the newsletter. Great way to get organized.

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  50. judysDecember 30, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Signed up for this great newsletter! looks like a great way to start keeping track of the stuff going on in my craft room.

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  51. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter. The planner looks great!

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  52. ckrutDecember 30, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Just signed up for the newsletter. What a wonderful tool for getting more organized!
    ckrutjo@gmail.com

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  53. lindawwwwDecember 30, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter at the Quilter's Planner website. This planner will make a great gift for the quilters in my life!

    lin.web.28 at gmail dot com

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  54. Kathy HDecember 30, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    I signed up for the quilters planner newsletter. Looks like a great planner.

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  55. sisylyn2December 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter. Would love to win the planner.
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  56. Sinta ReneeDecember 30, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    I had not seen that planner before! How great it would be to have a road map! I suffer from squirrel syndrome I swear! My ability to focus is a little bit lacking! ha

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  57. Sinta ReneeDecember 30, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    I had not seen that planner before! How great it would be to have a road map! I suffer from squirrel syndrome I swear! My ability to focus is a little bit lacking! ha

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  58. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    I'm signed up, the planner looks great. My goal for 2015 is organization. Perfect.

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  59. Vicki in MNDecember 30, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    I signed up!

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  60. KathleenDecember 30, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    I signed up and will write my goals tomorrow!

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  61. DebraDecember 30, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    I've signed up.

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  62. MaraDecember 31, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Now I totally want one of these, loving the fabric covers I have been seeing of them pop up on IG. I've signed up.

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  63. KateDecember 31, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Great goals for 2016. Good luck with all of them. Have a very happy New Year.

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  64. Maker JoyDecember 31, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Wow! You have an amazing year planned. Best of luck with all of your goals.

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  65. QuiltShopGalDecember 31, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Great goals. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity to win a planner. It has been years since I've had a day planner and I think it is time for me to get back to using one to help organize.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

    PS - I'm finding it really easy to follow you via http://mycreativebloglist.blogspot.com/, although I still follow you via a variety of tools.

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  66. evaDecember 31, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I just signed up at Quilter's Planner - that planner looks Amazing!! :)
    Happy New Year!
    (ebercast at gmail dot com)

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  67. Rhonda H.December 31, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    I just signed up for the quilters' planner. Sounds exactly what I need. I have so many unfinished projects that I am feeling overwhelmed. My New Year's resolution is get control of the unfinished pile. The planner would be a great help! Rnhquilts@hotmail.com

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  68. LyndaDecember 31, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I also signed up. You really do have some big goals. I have a few things I want to accomplish but not quite ready to write them down. lheines at wowway dot com

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  69. PaigeDecember 31, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Best to you in achieving your goals in 2016! I forgot to add "Get Organized" to mine!

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  70. Farm QuilterJanuary 1, 2016 at 2:30 AM

    I want to quilt at least 20 of my quilt tops that are sitting in my guest room. Thanks for the push to get them finished and for the help to figure out how to do it! I signed up to get The Quilter's Planner's newsletter.

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  71. Jak and Will by StephanieJanuary 1, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    Sounds like a busy year! Busy is good.

    I'm signed up. Thanks for the giveaway

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  72. Esther GJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    I'm on the planner's mailing list. I love being organized but didn't think my life warranted the expense of a planner this year since I pretty much just stay at home with my kids. This one looks great, though!

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  73. KatJanuary 2, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    I signed up! Looking forward to an organized 2016!

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