My March Wishes

I seem to have gone missing in action.  While we were away, we had surprisingly poor internet coverage, so I will finish my travelogue very  soon.  I will also do a recap of what we got up to during February soon as well.

Today, I will share my wishes for the current month of March.  We will actually be home this month and I have a lot I wish to achieve, so I need to get cracking.

Firstly, to my stitching wishes.  These are extensive, as I have so much I really want to get either completed or prepped ready for Scrub Stitchin’ next month.  We will be heading off early, so I really want to get things done this month.

MY MAIN MONTHLY GOAL

This time the main goal I want to complete is the Anni Downs Pouch that was our Scrub Stitchin’ project back in 2024.  For some unknown reason, I haven’t really been enthralled with making this item, which is strange, as I love Anni’s projects.  As I get more done I am starting to like it more.  Anyway, I really want to finally be able to take it for show and tell this year.  I still have to complete the appliqué and stitchery before starting on the construction.  It will be worked on at my stitching days and once the RSC blocks are done.  

RAINBOW SCRAP CHALLENGE

The colour this month is red and it is the easy, obvious thing to get out of the way first up.  I have my three projects that I am working on, which are pretty much prepped, ready to go.

BETTY’S SCRAPPY STRIPS

I have two more strips to make.  They aren’t due until June, but I want to deliver them to Betty at Scrub Stitchin’.  The outstanding colours are orange and red.  That ties in nicely with RSC, which is a bonus.

USING ELLY MAY

Having quilted quite a few quilts now, I am quite happy with how I’m going.  So far, I have only used the basic version of the software.  Now it is time to start using the next level.  The main reason for this is that the design that I want to use on the bright fish quilts is only available on the Pro version.  Nothing like a deadline to get you going.  I really need to throw together a quick and easy baby quilt to have a practise on first.

When I bought the machine I purchased a Superglide foot.  It read well and is ideal for quilting over appliqué.  However, I have since read that several people have had the foot break when using it.  I need to test that out too.  Apparently, the height above the machine bed that you position it makes all the difference.  

If all goes well, I should have (fingers crossed) another three quilts quilted.

KNITTING AND CROCHET

This month I wish to knit a blue beanie in the same pattern as the oatmeal one.  I have decided that I will keep that one for me, even if it is a little on the large size.  The blue one will be for Mick, to replace the one I accidentally shrunk.  This has a deadline, as I want to enter it in the local show.

STITCHING DAYS

I can work on the Anni Downs Pouch and the ribbing of my beanie at my stitching days.  The chart section of the beanie needs too much concentration.  I also have a secret project happening, which I can work on then as well.  Fingers crossed, I may have a quilt to bind as well.

15 MINUTES A DAY

If I am to get all that done I really need to do at least 15 minutes a day.  So far, I’ve done very little.  

Unlike last month, when my goals were rather vague, this month they are rather specific.  Hopefully, they will all be achieved.

NON STITCHING WISHES

1. Try a new recipe.

2. Read a book.

3. Have a fun day out. (I don’t really think this will happen in March.  We’ll see.)

4. Help at the church fete.

We’ll see at the end of the month how I go with everything.