New Projects for 2010

Today, I plan to spend time digging out my studio.  Working on last minute Christmas projects and using it as a Christmas present wrapping center have left it a little disheveled. Now it's time to get back to normal (we all have our own degrees of normal). Mine is nowhere near immaculate or perfect but if I can find my tools without digging TOO deep, then I'm happy.

I received 3 new books for Christmas full of inspiration for new projects. What about those UFO's? They'll keep. 

My sister sent my this book on Woven Quilts by Anna Faustino. The first projects start out with simple(!?) basket weave. Other projects combine bits and pieces of different woven pieces with added applique and embellishments - right up my alley.

I gave myself a present of Skinny Quilts and Table Runners II edited by Eleanor Levie. It includes small quilts by favorite designers including two of my personal favorites, Sue Spargo and Frieda Anderson. A good way to try new techniques in a small doable project. (Fewer UFO's)

Beyond the Block by Johnson/Wells combines different elements and block sizes to create visually exciting quilts. I've been pondering trying out more creative settings and it's given me ideas for ANOTHER new quilt. Maybe I could use some of those UFO's as a practice project.

Here's looking to a creative 2010. Try something new.

Step out of your box.