BULLET JOURNALLING FOR QUILTERS & CRAFTERS - PART 1

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Hello Everyone... Happy 2020. Happy new decade. This is my first video in a series about bullet journaling. I started making a video about pages for crafters and quickly realized that the topic was too big for one video. My second video on bullet pages that crafters need to reach their goals should be out shortly. I've got a good feeling about this year and I hope you'll be joining me fore the ride.

[@vivianchoy1830]

Just Get

[@ameliapalmer4327]

just what I needed !

[@rhondagarden8878]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!! I started June 21 and it's really helped me feel accomplished! AND it's been good for my health! I would frequently forget whether or not I had taken my diabetes shot but now I have it here! I love setting goals for myself daily and monthly. I have a page at the end of each month titled "What I accomplished in *****" whatever month it is. I didn't realize I would get so much done! Being partial disabled, I admit I sometimes get on my pity pot about not being able to do things. But it really makes me feel so happy to see how much I actually accomplish!! Thank you SO MUCH for this!! I bet when you made this, you didn't realize what a difference you would make in a life!!!

[@christineellin9941]

This video is still great in 2023 along with it's partner, part 2. YOu did an excellent job of getting a lot of information across and reminding people to don't get too fussy. I would love to see a part 3 put out, perhaps an annual update on it. I appreciate you a great deal and you always make me smile.

[@emadla12]

I have looked at so many bullet journal creator and got tired of looking at them yours is the best. Thank you

[@heididickerson63]

You are so down to earth. I love listening to you Karen.

[@rachelbriggs8915]

I am either super organised or a complete disaster. Work diary, home calendar, electronic calendar and notes, enough! Double booking, or missing appointments. I had never heard of a Bullet Journal before, seeing your video I was inspired. Seeing other videos on Bullet Journals totally intimidating, some are an art form in their own right. Still curious I went to the source, Ryder Carroll, for 9 months now I feel more in-control of my life and I am just organised. I love the fact when life happens, plans are out the window for a day or a month, nothing is lost you just evaluate and plan the next day.

[@cjw1423]

Karen, thank you so much. I don’t know much I have wasted on paper planners! The phones ok for scheduled things away from home but I need a visual for projects and to get my home more organized. I’ve never been one to journal, so this will new to me

[@Scottiedad]

We love you across the pond in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lyndaevans1132]

I had decided to start a bullet journal about a week or so ago, and ordered the journal you are taking about. I didn't like it at all, because of the ghosting on the pages, so I ordered a very beautiful hand-made journal that can even take watercolor illustrations! Can't wait to get it! Glad I'm not the only quilter diving into this new-to-me arena--and I'm 72!!!! So good to be alive, baby!!!!!

[@Debby109]

Lynda Evans 73 here in Oregon. I’m just in the thinking of a journal.

[@lyndaevans1132]

@@Debby109 Try it!!! Remember,ber, It doesn't have to be fancy!! Check out the journal youtube presentation by "Pick up Limes" She does a great job of explaining how she dose her very down-to-earth yet, classy way of setting up her journal. I am using several of her ideas. Enjoy!

[@pamhopkins9640]

I just discovered Karen’s KZbin channel. Great information and ideas. Nice to see a fellow Canadian do so well

[@lindathompson389]

You are a woman after my own heart. Thank you so much.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@kimsullivan1968]

Thank you!!!! Your videos are so informative, helpful, , and encouraging. I found your video about losing your sew jo, and that was enlightening. Your videos make me happy and applying your sewing triangle info revolutionized my space. Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I'm so glad that you found my videos helpful!

[@luannfischer747]

Karen, You nailed it ! ! !

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@laureneberhard1577]

Finally a common sense presentation of journaling. Thank you Looking forward to watching the rest of the series.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 😊

[@lyndasnart7823]

Another good video to start the new year 😎🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@saraseagrist9567]

This is just what I need!! I'm rebooting 2020 starting now with bullet journaling. I'm going to use this to tune out the crazy world of the last few months, refocus on personal goals, give myself some atta-girls, and kick myself in the pants to "just get it done". I'm a quilting late bloomer at 61, but hey, you have to start sometime. I'm going to explore my childhood creativity and let it flow onto the pages, into my quilts, and through my life. Thanks Karen.

[@bobbiejoyce1402]

Hey Karen, you are such a hoot. I love your tutorials. I feel like we just got together and talked about the the things we love to do. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gift of teaching and gift of gab. 😉😉

[@wendycash54]

I love paper and have started countless bullet journals, only to abandon them because I just didn't remember to use them or they were left at home when I needed the information in them. Thats when I went to One Note. It's in the cloud so it's on my phone, my computer or my ipad. I list my UFO's, my inventories of fabric, tools etc, books I'm reading, everything you can think of. I can change it at a moment's notice if its not working for me.

[@4xMema]

Thanks so much! Great ideas!

[@hbearlove]

I have been using a bullet journal for 3 years. I love it because I finally have the perfect planner, because I designed it exactly how I need it to work.

[@lb2577]

The back light is great!

[@karenraabis5296]

Thanks I bought a couple choices at a discount store. I meant to give a couple away but didn’t want to stress anyone out. This was a good reminder not to over do it.

[@cynthiastark7258]

I like to use black pens, it helps these old eyes to see. 😁

[@stitchann]

Love, Love Love your videos so much. Whenever I see you have a new video up, I get excited and I watch several others first saving yours for last because it is always the best. You know like when you eat everything on your plate first and save your favorite for last. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you Debra...made my day

[@delinaquilter1418]

We were "ordered" to use journals in work in 2007 time frame. They lasted about 2 weeks for just about everyone .... nobody had the time to spend entering into a journal instead of actually doing the work. We ended up using the journal as a note pad and carried them to meetings to use to take notes in. We used Outlook calendar instead for tasks, etc. Still use that process to this day. But hopefully, others can get themselves more organized after watching your great video on them. Happy New Year!

[@lilysnana1955]

I used a Franklin Planner for about 2 years and found it was a master rather than a tool so I went to a little purse size pocket calendar from the Hallmark store! I have seen lots of bullet journal videos and they were quite overwhelming; this one has been the best one for making sure we get the journal we want. I don't need anything to tell me where to be and when; I have a Mary Engeldark wall calendar for that. I do need a project journal, though, because I find myself with fabric and ideas that do not have a firm plan and no deadline! I have been retired 4 months and have not completed the things I wanted to get done. I will be watching the 2nd video right away for the specific ideas for quilters and crafters. Thanks for your great ideas. BTW, have you read a book by Gretchen Rubin called "The Four Tendencies?" I peg you as an Upholder. That's a good thing.

[@ganoslal2025]

i like this video--thumbs up! I keep a sewing journal aka sew-jo. Whenever I want to sew the same item in the future (and I frequently do), I have all the necessary details on that project including how long it will take me to complete it. My sew-jo helps me plan my sewing time better; it gets me out of my head and into reality. I can't wait to see the rest of your bullet journal series for ideas I can use in my sew-jo.

[@kandaykerr3653]

I'm so happy that you have started the year off with this. I have chosen a word for the year...ORGANIZE! I've also been seeing a lot of talk about journaling. Also purchase a journaling system just last night BUT decided that I need to start small so that I don't make it overly complex. This is going to help me get all my UFO's and new projects into some sorts of rotation so I can have finished quilts. Thank you Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So glad you are aboard. I have found it a wonderful tool to keep me organized. I hope you do too

[@kdramsey965]

Great video! Especially like your emphasis on doing what works for you instead of trying to force ourselves to follow another person’s format. Those a great for inspiration. You are such a smart cookie!

[@colleenquiltstoo]

Off topic, but Karen, you look great! I love the new haircut.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Thankyou for sharing, watched part 2 first- still think it may just work for me !

[@dianesweeney6602]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. You are a great teacher.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@AEStaley1]

It's all about accountability. Journals make you see where you need to focus. Personally, i don't use one, but, i do use a notebook to jot down lists and ideas. Bless you for introducing this idea. I hope it helps those who need it!

[@cheributler3549]

Thanks for clarifying the bullet journal. I think I already do this in a much simpler form. I keep a notebook in my sewing room and list the things I need to finish (UFO's), projects in process, deadlines for the projects, and future projects I want to tackle. I'm going to get a real journal to see my goals achieved for the year! I always enjoy your take on things and look forward to the next video! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@aliceveenema]

This is perfect timing. I appreciate how you are simplifying this. I bought a Leuchtturm journal the other day, and this morning was about to start it, when I saw your post. You re-emphasized for me the mindful side of this, where it doesn't have to be pretty, but useful instead. Organization is not my strong point, and I tend towards anxiety. I'm hoping to deal with those with the journal. I so appreciate your approach to everything--you use intelligence and humour. Looking forward to the next video! Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Welcome to the club...You'll find the process slows down your brain so that you can focus.

[@MsLinaTina]

One thing to keep in mind about those frixon pens is that after you erase them the ink is still there. The heat of the friction makes the ink invisible, but freezing temperatures will bring it all back. I still use these pens myself, but i think it's an important detail to know.

[@MaryChrapliwy]

Maybe it's just my age, but I like things in writing. You're right about if you make it to complicated it will be abandoned. I abandoned several attempts until I simplified my entries, now have been using my bullet journal for about 6 months very successfully.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@kacihiggins5483]

I decided to get started using planners for my crafting. So far it's helping me stay on track getting things done in time. I'm hoping to do craft shows and Farmers market again. This is totally going to help me to stay on track better to get inventory made. Thank you. Love your videos.

[@Qsquires]

I love my bullet journal because if I miss a day or two, I just restart again. I also love to use Frixon pens, but also my fountain pens. Paper is key to keeping things looking tidy. Can't wait for the next installment.

[@anastasiapelechaty1778]

I started using a very simplified version of the Bullet journal method for my monthly planning years ago & I love it. What I love about it that you can use only what you need or makes sense to you. I'm not the best at planning ahead, so I keep it simple & it gets done. I need to start mine for this year, I'm a bit behind.

[@susangoodin2631]

I have two journals to use. Will be journaling everything I make with photos and drawn pics. I should have done this four years ago but I can still sneak those photos in! I take photos of everything. I even made a video , put it up on you tube as I was stuck in a project and needed help from a friend 80 miles away. I took it down, but I saved it somewhere 🤔

[@nancyhoffman2121]

I have been bullet journaling for 3 years. I can’t wait to see your crafty part of this series. Combining my favorite hobbies.

[@quiltybee]

Great video! Amen to everything!! PlannerPerfect is where I get my blank planners from.

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@connielorenz8329]

I love you don’t recommend a ton of products and use what you have. So practical.

[@bethbriggs9629]

Thank you for this timely post! I have been toying with the idea of bullet journaling to help me plan out and create time for quilting and other crafts and to help with the great purge that needs to be done. I actually planned to watch a tutorial or two this weekend! Thank you so much and I look forward to your next installments!

[@leilayjuanita]

Thank you for doing a video about bullet journaling. I have never really known what it is but, now that I do, I am looking forward to your next videos on how to use them if you are a Crafter/quilter. 😀

[@grannyofmany6777]

Love this bullet journaling thing....I guess at age 65 it’s not to late for me to start this. I have been unorganized for the past 50 years, I have struggled with it until I finally just gave up. I’ve tried index cards on a weekly bases, I’ve tried spread sheets and those were just so darn hard to read in a minutes glance, nothing seemed to work for me. My husband and I recently downsized from a 2100 sq foot house into a 1 bedroom, 1000 sq foot house, with a separate sewing room ( called the she shed) and it is only 12x12 so it has to stay organized or I can’t turn around in it. Wish me luck in the months to come with my new bullet journal attempt . 😳😮🙂

[@bjquilts29]

Absolutely a great video. I have unknowingly been bullet journaling for years. I use mine mostly for ideas for future projects, note taking and journaling my life. I quilt and garden so I use the journal for both. I hope to leave my journals to my granddaughter. I keep an electronic calendar and tasking app for everything else. The important thing is to use what works for you, that makes it great. I loved this video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So glad you agree

[@ferrelli1001]

Love your cute haircut! It is very becoming and really is a great start fo the year!

[@brandymillard7386]

I have been Bullet Journaling for over 2 years. I love the flexibility, and that everything is in one book. I'm looking forward to your ideas of how to incorporate crafting into BUJO.

[@honormohr7700]

I started quilting in 2019. I was just thinking I needed a way to keep track of my projects and ideas! Love the Haircut!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@loriwalter6337]

Thank you for spending the time to explain this. It’s not for me. My life isn’t as busy as yours but I’m sure some appreciate the help. I also love the new hairstyle! Keep educating us. I get a lot from your videos.

[@DH-qz2so]

What is important, is finding a way that 'WORKS for you" to stay organized; I use my online Google Calendar...I can 'drag' my to do's, over to the next day easily...and have the app on my phone as well...can see a day, month, or year at a time...I am a creative person and a quilter for 20 years...I keep my sewing room org./lists separate from my everyday/personal Google Calendar. I know people who Glam Plan/Happy Planner....and I can see, for them...it is the Creativeness with stickers and gel pens that they are looking for, not necessarily the 'doing' the list...for them, the creating the journal is in place of what I find in quilting! It is a creative outlet...so for them, hours spent creating their journal, is what I do....in my sewing room!

[@gilscot100]

Thank you. You have simplified the whole process compared to so many other Tubers. I have been working on my own method for a couple of years but not happy with it at all. I have picked up lots of tips that are going to help me move forward.

[@twyla2575]

Aaaaaagh! This just freaks me out!!! Off topic...I really like your new hair style. Very chic and fun!!

[@beckyferris2390]

I've always been curious about bullet journals, but didn't understand how they worked and they looked so complicated. Thanks to your explanation and examples I am motivated to give it a try.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope you find them as useful as I have.

[@alleggrover]

Love this! I watch 2 types of KZbin videos - quilting and bullet journaling... imagine my squeals of glee when one of my favorite quilters talks about journaling!! Awesome video, thanks!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Win win 😎

[@jlefler09]

Thank you do much for doing this. I look forward to the next video. I appreciate all the tips you share with us..

[@gailrodgers3079]

I've been hearing about bullet journals for a couple of years now and even got a book on doing it to review, only to find out that the book was written by high school girls still taking chemistry and algebra, etc. I'm 64, I'm way past high school at this point, so none of the examples made any sense to. I do have a planner/cook calendar for bills, doctor appointments (are there any other kinds for people my age?), as well as some of my self-employed business. But it stas downstairs and my sewing room/treasure chest of stuff is upstairs and could use some ways to help me organize for days that I am feeling well enough to be crafty. So this was interesting from a different point of view, thank you.

[@jovdmey]

Good tips. I am always looking for how to be organized... Looking forward to the tips for quilters and sewists!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You use one too, don't you?

[@susanmartinez1485]

Hi Karen, I really enjoyed this video! O Love your new haircut!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@katiecunningham6717]

Thank you for doing this! I made notes of all my project plans and UFOs last year & boy did it make a difference. Goals for completing projects and gift deadlines really helped keep me from starting new projects but gave me a space for future ideas. Looking forward to this new series

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I made a big dent in my UFO's last year too and that space for new ideas is the payoff. Exciting times ahead.

[@kitchencookable]

Thank you ! And for the beginning of my journey to writing things down on paper for me. I need these lessons in organizing my quilt life and home life. You’ve touched my inner being .

[@jamieredden554]

Thanks for the video. I've been looking for a better way to track my life and crafts. Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@karenpresley7101]

I was just looking at all the journals on Amazon, trying to figure out the best one for me. Thank you. I need to get one and get my whole life in some kind of order. Thank you so much. 😊

[@kmwilson28]

Thank you...this topic is perfect timing 🙂

[@cynthiaadams1355]

Thank you so much for this video! I love journaling and pens. Now I have new ideas!!! Love your hair!!!!

[@ferrelli1001]

I also like your great ideas about journaling! Thank you 💕

[@tanyas.3812]

I’ll need a secretary to do this......lol.......but it looks like fun!

[@artisticsharon1216]

Thanks for addressing how this can help quilters! I had a bullet journal for the last two years but I grew tired of drawing everything myself. I've switched to a printed planner but I want to add pages to help me get more sewing & quilting done! Looking forward to the next video :-)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

it's trying to find that balance...

[@kamari2027]

Sharon Tucker There is a Quilter’s Planner that a quilting friend of mine turned me in to. I haven’t taken the plunge and bought it yet but she said it works so well for her and it helps her get her projects done as well!

[@artisticsharon1216]

@@kamari2027 Thanks Kara, I actually tried that a few years back before I did a bullet journal and it just wasn't the right thing for me at the time. Now that I'm more disciplined at planning I may need to go back and look at it again!

[@nitahenderson4298]

Thank you so much! I recieved a clever fox 13 week Ultimate Achievers planner and I was a bit scared to dive in. Quarterly views seem much less daunting than a full year. I think next time I will go with a simple Fabriano dot grid sketch book.

[@ameliagill7700]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@paulaisaac8082]

I like the idea in general but I'm at that stage of life when I no longer wanting to be organised. I have a couple of things I do during any given week and the rest is blissfully haphazard. I might go and sew now.

[@helend222]

Yes, agree. No deadlines, no rules. The last thing I want is pressure to sew.

[@charlenemontgomery2840]

Me too! Valuable time that could be spent on petting fabric!

[@sweetpea22000]

I did not like the A5, but I do love the A6 size. My preferred notebook is a Nanami Cafe A6. But, I prefer a easy simple layout. Great video!!!! I love the quarterly layout.

[@RebelJunque]

HappyNew Year! I have enjoyed all of your videos that I have watched. Thank you for your efforts.

[@InAgatasCottage]

Love this video. I do bullet journal on and off for few years. Since leaving my job i mainly use family calendar on our fridge for writing down all events/app etc. And i use ny bullet journal for to do list/ list of projects to make etc. I am hoping to get back to normal journaling soon. Kind of to write down things that happened during day to help me clear my head.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I find the colouring aspect of the bullet journalling also helps to calm the brain

[@InAgatasCottage]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts never though of that. I do a lot of colouring with my 7.5 year old who loves all arts and crafts ( including knitting and sewing).

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

Your channel is growing so much! Congratulations. I use my phone also for dates and reminders. I bought the quilter's planner and found it too big. I did buy a small bullet journal when it went on clearance. Just haven't done anything with it. This video is a good beginning.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

I look forward to other uses...I love the idea of BUJO and use a modification - but my calendar is controlled by an active job on Outlook (travel every week and many meetings a day) - so I use my BUJO more for goals and plans and tasks and notes.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@kaylynbeattie5140]

Loved the video!! Definitely looking forward to see how you use bujo for crafting! I just haven't been able to figure out how.

[@reneeanne2918]

Happy New Year and Love from France !

[@lynngallegos2727]

Thanks for this video about bullet journaling. I have just started thinking about this and have written goals down for this year to begin with. Goal setting is new for me as I have always used the "what do I feel like doing today". Doesn't work so well for getting anything accomplished as in finished.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

LOL...but it's great in the moment. I like to think of my journal as a road map

[@marygeorge9688]

Great video. My journaling is more like yours, but often it doesn’t exist at all. 😊 I’m going to revisit my journal in 2020... Thanks for sharing.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Well that's the great thing about bullet journalling...you can just jump back in when you can]

[@agnesj3731]

Ok ^^ my key word is 'simplifying' !!!~ I knew now that of my bullet journal falure! im waiting for your other one Thanks for sharing

[@lizhumble9953]

Thank you for posting this. I keep thinking I want one, but I now realize I just don’t have time to keep up with two calendars and my digital one works well. However, had I not watched your detailed explanation I would have been taking time to do this and then getting frustrated with not getting what I need from it.

[@pamcox8582]

I started bullet journalling with one piece graph paper folded to eight pages to fit my wallet. I now use a more normal size. My favorite feature is making collection lists. I hope you address them.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

pam...send me a couple of yours and I can show them [e-mail]

[@pialindeg]

You have got so nice hair! 2020-nicehair. Best wishes from Denmark

[@joycekaminski1943]

My New Years plan was to learn something new. Maybe journaling is it. Your hair looks great btw.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. It feels like me

[@lorettahead5097]

Ty for sharing. Love yr videos.

[@giaalvarado2063]

Been wanting to start one. Maybe these videos will be the kick in the butt I need. Haha

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@Kitkat-mn5ud]

I just love your videos

[@Joy1957K]

Wish the Bullet Journal idea came out 40 years ago.... 😒 life was less hectic back then I suppose.... 👍🥰️📝❤️️😘

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I think that too sometimes

[@patsy5487]

Thank you for this. I bought a Journal last year but I was overwhelmed by all the info online and never really got started. I'll try again this year! By the way I love your colours. That jumper and scarf look fabulous on you. A Guid New Year to you and yours, all the way from Scotland x

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The trick is to start with a few spreads and add as you need them.

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

A ton of excellent information Thank you for simplifying this topic and providing a really great overview & sources for further digging

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's truly a rabbit hole you can go down for days even weeks. But it is a wonderful tool if you can wrangle to your way of thinking.

[@elaineadair]

uh oh -- this is definitely NOT what I want to do. I DO manage a "to-do" list and find joy in what I DID manage to get done when I re-read it. Some days absolutely NO entries meaning I was very busy or a total sloth! BTW, I LOVE your posts.

[@amandawilliams2266]

Ha ha here I thought I was the only one to avoid black pens!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@k.ruthwilliams2750]

Wow. Watching this May 23, 2020. So much has changed since you posted this. 😞

[@missdizzlepop]

Thanks for a super video! Is the 2nd one available already? It's mentioned at 1:32.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Hopefully tomorrow

[@storytellersharonkirkclift6399]

Just so you'll know, Moleskine is pronounced Moh.LES.kin.ee. I love them so much that I contacted the company to learn the pronunciation. Geekish, I know. :-) I love your tutorials.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Ha...learned something today...I always felt like an expeditionary using them

[@panicwritten]

Wow! Perfect timing! I was literally just about to pick up a dot journal I bought yesterday and get to work on my first ever bullet journal when I saw your video was out. I can't wait to see the next one!

[@susanvoth5831]

Not a comment about journaling (although I will look for future episodes). What I’m wondering is have you started the Sugaridoo quilt along yet? I signed up for it but ultimately decided to sew along with Pat Sloan (Out West) and Angela Walters (Build-A-Quilt). Just curious because you mentioned the quilt along in an earlier episode.