Looking Ahead to 2024: Future Works in Progress and Goals for the New Year 

I am definitely planning on getting my wips in order. But I also have to stop taking on new projects for a while because it's starting to create too much mental clutter no matter how organized I try to be. The other problem I run into is if things come up, which does happen in life, I end up feeling frustrated and I feel like I'm drowning. I guess everyone works at their own pace and has to allow flexibility, and if they are feeling overwhelmed, organization helps, but you might need to start rethinking how much you're trying to do.

In 2023 I didn't get as much quilting done as I wanted to...with a 1 and 5 year old at home, I sew at night when I'm not exhausted. I also fell out of love with a project and couldn't get my mojo back. It didn't help that my sewing room is by our entryway and became a dumping ground for the family's clutter. In 2024 I will organize my space 😅 and plan smaller projects in between bigger ones so that I have more finishes and don't get burned out on what I'm working on.

I have to learn to say NO! I get too overcommitted! I just love all your organization! Thanks to both you and Chelsi

So far I have three quilts planned. My new years resolution is to sew as many quilts as I can with the fabrics I have in my stash!! Wish me luck 😅

I enjoyed this video. You sound so excited about your plans for 2024🎉Happy New Year❤

You are so organised, that doesn’t come naturally to me. What is the glimpse of a quilt I can see to your far right, with the stars in each block. It looks really nice. 😊

I’m excited about your block of the month starting.

I only do one quilt project at a time. I do not start a new one until I finish quilting , binding, adding a sleeve and label. I would feel too much pressure if I had multiple designs going at the same time. And the thought of having to machine quilt so many myself at the same time would no longer make it fun. I enjoy the process from start to finish.😁☺

I am cleaning out my studio from all the Christmas projects. I downsizing my fabric collection by a third. It has gotten so overwhelming keeping fabric I know I will never get to.

Have a happy New Year ❤️❤️❤️

What a fun video!❤❤❤❤❤ happy new year to you and your family.

I have projects in mind that i'd like to do, but i've always been finish one project before you start another.

I still have to do the letters to Santa too and I haven’t started my 2023 designer mystery and now I need to plan on a strawberry lemonade quilt too. I’m still waiting on an Old glory kit and my Camille kits and fabrics. Time goes by so fast. 😩

I made my list of works in progress last week, and I discovered that while I am keeping up with making blocks and assembling quilt top centers, I am not doing well at doing those final tasks before quilting-attaching borders and preparing the backing (piecing, adding the quilt label). So, I guess that’s my quilting goal for 2024: see projects through to the last step before starting something new. Thanks for all the time and care you put into your content. I hope you all have a happy new year!

What are some words of encouragement or warning you have for aspiring content creators? Especially as a young working mom. You've inspired me to start my own RU-vid channel featuring sew-with-me style videos. I feel there isn't enough out there like that, like there is in gardenering and make-up.

I would love to see a video about ideas for making scrap projects with quilt leftovers as soon as you finish. In fact, this could be a little series throughout the year. Thank you.

Hahaha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who takes their Christmas tree down immediately after Christmas. I love to stay organized like you and I feel ready for the New Year when my home is back to normal! ❤️

Thanks for sharing your plans and tips to stay organized. I have almost 25 WIPs. So where to beginn? I will try making a list as every year and sort out the once I do not like any more. But then thinking about.....I can not let go these projects. It is always the same.😅 Anyway....happy new year to you and your family. Looking forward to all the new things you will show in 2024. Love your hair.

Happy New Year to you and your entire family, Sherri! Hoping 2024 is a great, and healthy, year for all of you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity all year!!! I appreciate you!

Terrific installment! I'm so excited by all that's on the horizon! I'm very much a monogamous crafter. I plan quite a few projects ahead of time, but I rarely have more than one WIP in the same genre--and it's almost always, for example, one lace and one sewing project, or one hat and one bag. (My knitting and sewing spaces are not near each other, so it's a truly separate activity.) That way, it gets all of my attention and love. I'd gone down the UFO rabbit hole early into my crafting life and knew it wasn't a good place for me mentally or time-wise. That said, I'm seriously considering the BOTM fun. 😃 One block won't distract me much, and I have plenty of precuts that would negate much fussing. Not to mention, it has always looked like so much fun. As I've finally got my new crafting space together and better organized (not to mention a much needed update to my sewing machine) this past year, I'm actually excited for some new inspirations. Last year was all about sewing patterns I somehow have never done before, like a Double Irish Chain (really! never in 30 years!) and a Christmas themed quilt (again--really). It was also about getting some finished but unquilted tops bordered, off to the quilter then bound (a process I truly enjoy). I got a LOT done within my crazy schedule after getting set up in the new room. This year is all about finishing the guest house's coffee-themed quilt I started last week (easy but step intensive; plus, a size increase necessitated more natural muslin, which is en route), and then some serious stash-busting. I have a few gift quilts planned, some home decor (table runners, &c) and a couple of charity throws, as well as another quilt for my grown-but-visits-from-university-son's bed, and all I have to do is decide on a pattern then grab the stash. I also have a lightweight, king-sized star medallion quilt for my bed on the list. I've had fabric set aside for that for a while now but have been waiting for the queue to clear. Lots to do, but all good stuff. I also want to figure out some more efficient storage, now that I'm settled into my craft room and can see what works well and what needs to be adjusted. I've been revisiting your blog entries for ideas. Back to the point: I adore your quarterly planning idea. I'm a perennial marathon runner, so I live by regular goals and plans. Your brand of organization is right up my alley. I can easily apply the quarterly idea to my OAAT philosophy and this year's wish list. Thank you!

In 2024 I first have to finish binding 4 quilts. Next is to finish my Barn Star Sampler quilt. Have the small Star blocks to piece, then quilt assembly. What I’m really excited for is the Syrawberry Lemonade quilts I plan to make. There are several I have on my list, and I want to finalize my list today.

Loved hearing all your parts for 2024, you’re a ambitious lady. I decided to play with my organize my scraps, using my long strips that were less than 2 1/2 inches in width and sewed them together. Well honestly I’m not liking the looks of the strings, so from now on, I think saving them is pointless. I really like following a pattern that has been thought out and proofed, that’s me. So with that thank you, Sherri and Chelsei for all that you do and share with us, very appreciated. 👍❤️😊

I would love to do a Letters to Santa as a QAL throughout the year! It is on my list as well.

It’s nice to hear your plans, Sherri. I look forward to following along with you in 2024. Your Strawberry Lemonade fabric is so colorful and cheerful!

Looking forward to the Quilting Life Academy!!

I can’t wait for Strawberry Lemonade to ship. I’m using it to make the Scrappy Celebration quilt pattern that came out earlier this year.

New Years Day is a big holiday in my extended family so no let up for me this week. Cooking Japanese food and getting ready to travel since we aren’t near the rest of the family.

Thank you, Sherri, for this video. I am more like sunflower baby, I tend to want to finish each quilt before I start a new one. Looking forward to your 2024 videos. ❤😊

Inspiring video. I am a 'list' person but have not done one for my quilting. Thank you for your video. I am going to start the list today. Happy New Year to all.

Just put the finishing touches on 3 quilts and getting ready to send to the longarmer. Sewing another one together. Trying to get my UFO's done.

Oh my goodness! I have to write down dates and descriptions so I can keep up. 🤭 I still have to do BOM December. eek! Since this is my 2nd year quilting/sewing I don't prepare anything. I just want to finish my WIP. And get organized and clean up my sewing spaces. I guess that is getting prepared for the New Year! Since we didn't have family over, we went to them I didn't have much decorated. Less is more! So, my take down will be very fast and easy. My goal is to do a quilt from a paper pattern from my collection of patterns. 😋 I feel like pulling out my hair just thinking about everything. Will someone please hold my hand. Have a VERY SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.!🍾 🥳🍾

This week is usually spent listing and organizing works in progress...but this year Aunty needed to make a doll quilt for a doll my neice received from Santa❤❤❤😊

I have a few projects to complete

Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2024!

I have 2 things to finish this year. Then have to sell my fabrics. Granddaughter will be having skull surgery and can you believe insurance doesn't pay for helmet. All the charities just give you a list of charities to go to. It's a big circle. I ran into the same when I had cancer. Anyway. That'll be it for me this year. I'll sew here and there but won't really have much to actually sew with. It's o.k. It's for a good cause. But I'm still going to keep up with seeing you and your news.

My machine is going in for service tomorrow and a well deserved break 😂. It’s had a workout these past several months! While it’s in the shop I’ll be planning my sewing projects for 2024, reorganizing and cleaning my craft room and hopefully working on non Quilty projects. If I absolutely MUST sew I have a backup jr machine for emergency sewing😂. I am looking forward to the new fabric becoming available, it’s so pretty.

Here in NZ it's summer holiday season, so not a lot of sewing except in the heat of the day - being a fair skinned redhead I avoid the sun lol. I also work so not able to sew all day every day

Thanks you Sherry I am looking forward for your next videos Enjoy your holidays

Wow! It looks like I will have a couple of quilts to do with you! Yay!!

Great tips to begin 2024 ! Excited for the BOM Happy New Year🎉

Such an exciting time for you & Chelsie with all the new lines, patterns and WIP’s🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing it all with your followers! Happy New Year to each one of you💕🎉🎉🙏🏻

You have an interesting year in front of you. I’ll be glad to follow your progress. Thank you for sharing your work. I wish you a merry and inspiring new year.

Thanks Sherri, I too will be looking at my 2024 projects this weekend. My biggest project is quilting the Garden Party Down Under quilt- that will take a lot of custom quilting. Looking forward to the Academy!

I’m working on the Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt Indigo Way, and my main goal is to use what I have in my stash to make new quilts. I also want to finish my WIPS. Thank you for sharing all that you do. I love your organization tips.

Just logged on and hoping you go over the quilt on your did. 😊

Hi Sherri--what fabric did you use for the Moda blockhead 5 quilt. I love it. Oh, I think it is Strawberry Lemonade?

I'm new here, and happy this popped up in my YT. I, too, make lists of projects....where is that list? I know it's here....somewhere.....watching this video, I know I forgot to add some zippered bags to it. And the Ricky Tims project I just purchased fabric for.... :) LOL!

I’ve joined you 2024 qal. And I’m so excited! I made 2022 qal and gave it to my newest granddaughter! She’ll grow into it! When and where will you have strawberry lemonade available?

What is the name of the quilt pattern hanging on your door to your right? I've asked before and haven't received an answer. Would love to make it.

Great video. Please tell me what the name of the pattern that is hanging on the door. I love it.

For 2024, I need to finish 2 quilts with binding. I need to re-organize my sewing room. I do have a question about a wall hanging that is under your pineapple wall hanging. Is there a pattern? Where can I find it? Thanks, I listen to you weekly! Love your channel!

First view wahoo!!

What was the ruler you used to make the flying geese?

Where did you get your wooden pattern stand?

Hi Sherri, I'm printing out all the Moda Blockheads 5 patterns. You have Block 9 but, It doesn't seem to be coming up so I can print it out...I was able to print out the previous 8. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 🌺

I am so excited to hear you are going to work on letters To Santa. I bought a bunch of Favorite Things fabric with this project in mind. I am not the greatest at color placement so I will follow your lead! Happy New Year, Sherri!

Sherri, I wish you a very happy New Year! I am looking forward to seeing your Blockheads pattern and beginning the year with this endeavor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. 💗🪡🧵☀

Wondering if Chelsea has Placemats on her future goal this year! Hahaha. Love all of your content, Podcast etc! You were the first Quilter ( have watched every episode) I found on RU-vid🙂 Star@StellaQuilts