PROJECT OF THE MONTH 2025 KICKOFF! Join our year long adventure to complete 12 unfinished projects!

[@maryjanephillips6913]

I love this 12 month project idea. Last year I found 18 projects. I numbered them all and got started. I stayed on track until I got bit by feral cat on my right hand. It took me 3 months to get over that. I have my boxes numbered and ready to start again. Thank you for sharing this idea!!!

[@myrabernson3268]

I just stumbled across this. What a great idea. My project #4 will be to pull together 11 projects so that I am ready to go in February.

[@judithkenoyer563]

What a great idea!! My January is slammed so I’m going to do what you’re doing.

[@lynnscroggins7104]

How fun! I always enjoy seeing your finishes. And it makes me feel like I am not a failure if you don’t finish yours either. Thanks for the motivation! Going to sew along

[@maryl9601]

I need to do this. I have so many ufo’s. I have been watching your videos. I need to jump in.

[@AnitaDistel-uw3gd]

I have 59 row by row blocks from 2019 and 2020. They are in several bags. I should put them together!!

[@heatherwatson7692]

I have so many row by Row blocks and license plates. I even bought the license plate fabric for the backing. I'm so glad you showed this because I think I'm going to go get mine and put them in a box to work on this year

[@michele.the.quilter6174]

I have quite a few Row by Row blocks too. I made a quilt a few years ago and won a prize at a local store. But I still have so many left. Great idea to put them all in one box.

[@tinamiller38]

I enjoy seeing your progress and finished projects. Glad to know that I’m not the only one with older projects sitting around. 😉 Thanks for doing this!

[@Snapwhiz]

You are inspiring me to label my ufo boxes and unfinished toppers!

[@martiparsons3141]

I have one of those chicken pincushions!! It was a gift from a dear friend that is now gone. I love it!!

[@patriciaruppert201]

This is going to be an exciting year. Your projects are quite interesting. Let’s think positive about completed projects for 2025. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonblevins9969]

I made a great start last year but eventually fell by the wayside although I kept watching. I am just going to carry forward my unfinished projects from last year. I won't have 12 projects listed but one project is a long term hand sewn hexie quilt so I will focus on that in the month's I don't have a project listed. I do sew a lot as I am part of Project Linus UK Northumbria and usually make 4 quilts every month for our region. I am drowning in scraps so love your 2.5" jelly roll series. I have a plan to spend 15 mins every day cutting my older scraps into pre-cut sizes and, going forwards, cutting new project scraps immediately I finish a project. Looking forward to following you again this year. Happy New Year!

[@springpamthompson7078]

For those newbies, beginner quilters, and even more efficient quilt enthusiasts who do not have 12 projects to finish a Project Minus quilt would be a wonderful gap filler.

[@bonnietaylor7729]

This makes me happy that you have such a variety of projects coming up this year. I’m going to just let you pick a number and work on whatever UFO I have that is similar-because I DEFINITELY have at least one that is similar for each of the 12.

[@annolsen8276]

When I saw the 2015 Row By Row on the list, my 1st reaction was, "Oh no, I have to add that to my list now." I did make 2 quilts from the patterns for my daughters in 2016, but I still have the "license plates" and one kit to make. I really liked your projects and this process, though last year I kept getting sidetracked by my brain wanting to do something else, and this year, my list has about 30 things on it.

[@gretroman8235]

I enjoyed seeing the 12 projects for this year and can relate to some of them. I am excited to see your January choice. It is an ambitious project. But, as you said, the object is to make progress each month. Finished is great but not always possible in one month. Loved seeing the blocks you made last year. Happy new year😊

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Happy New Year, Shelley! I’m doing Karen Brown Just Get It Done Quilts’s 21 Days to Declutter. Today’s question is “Is this garbage?” So I spent about half an hour picking up garbage and then I organized some fabric into an art bin and I cleaned my machine. So-great first day! 😀 I’m always SO impressed by your productivity! I will enjoy watching your progress again this year. My first project is going to be a Burgoyne Surrounded-and as I collected fabric this evening (this quilt has been in the rotation for a LONG time!) the receipts for this fabric said-yes, you guessed it-December 2015! So-only 9 years, not 10! 😂😂😂 For the past two years, I’ve made five quilts per year; so that’s my goal this year, too. Instead of numbering them, I’ll just slog through them. 😳 I’ll be watching, Shelley! ❤

[@jayneterry8701]

Awesome Beverly! I'll be doing Karen's challenge for my third year! Best of luck to you ..and me lol 🙏💞😁

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

@ third year! I’m so impressed! For years I’ve just thought it sounded horrendous 😂😂😂 but this year I decided I could do it. So here we go! 😍

[@michellemosbach2142]

I am finally joining you. This is such a great idea for getting things done that I have been procrastinating on. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

I enjoyed this video so much!!!! It will be fun to see how much you get done. Happy New Year

[@gmtegirl]

I love this idea! I just created my 12 items. This is really going to help me get my projects completed.

[@kathrynkent954]

I love hearing the stories of your projects!

[@proud2bktsmama]

I only have three UFO projects, so i am putting my want to make quilts in numbered envelopes and pulling items that way.

[@cindyf181]

I am working on getting my 15 UFO projects completed so that I can do what you are going to do with your wish list!

[@proud2bktsmama]

@@cindyf181 I am here to cheer you on!

[@bonniewoodfine136]

I'm excited to work along on my projects . First up ...finish a bow tie quilt I began about 3 or 4 years ago.

[@yvonneallan1020]

I love that they are not all quilting! I followed all last year- can't wait to see this year's. I also loved all the strip quilts too and did a few!

[@dianepeterson7606]

Reorganizing my whole sewing room is my project, but I have found UFOs I will assign to my list.

[@ginhenry-1214]

Looking forward to seeing project 4 completed!

[@dawnmaughan9476]

I watched you last year and made a pledge to participate this year! My project is the long arming of 2 quilts. One is Halloween related so it will be ready for next year! Good luck everyone!

[@OZARKMEL]

I am a brand new quilter....I wouldn't even know 12 projects! LOL....I'm starting the year simple by using up scraps I have from years of sewing (just not making quilts). One step, one month at a time! I will try and come up with some projects to "number" so I can join in....but they will be VERY basic! Happy New Year!

[@thequiltedforest]

I'm glad you're joining us!

[@lindakQOV]

So nice to see you making things for yourself! I also have several kits I bought years ago, but have put aside to do other things. I think I'll try putting numbers on them just as you have and see if it will work for me too. I always enjoy watching your progress each year.

[@renestovall9226]

Great idea, your off to a happy start! Happy New Year🎉

[@amybiblewski6038]

Oh my gosh - 2015 was the Row by Row H2O year - I have some of those too! They were on my UFO list for 2024 but didn't get to them. Hope we both get our H2O projects complete.

[@dianab9267]

I did that row by row, it was so fun. I loved the rows!

[@amybiblewski6038]

@@dianab9267 It was fun. I did finish a quilt (and won a prize!) but I have a few kits I never made.

[@dianab9267]

@amybiblewski6038 That's awesome! I won't a prize too! In Medford, OR. A ways from home but it was fun!

[@cindatribble1495]

Oh my goodness! I was so nervous when you pulled the number. I spent my morning going through my ufos, promising myself that I would follow along and get these projects done! #4 here we go!

[@thequiltedforest]

I'm so glad you're joining us!

[@karenwerts2331]

Another fun year ahead! YAY

[@chrisb5391]

Wow! I have some row by row license plates. I need to GRT them together. This is a great idea. I don't have the 12 projects together yet, but I will tomorrow. For me, I need the longarm. I have so many tops to be quilted. I would like to donate some to a nursing home or shelter.

[@beckyblankenship6640]

Your denim quilt blocks reminded me of my UFO I was planning on backing with duck material (I accidentally ordered) for a picnic quilt! I'll be putting it in one of my boxes ☺️.

[@BethNeutze]

I was so happy I got my projects together today. This is the first year I have joined the challenge.

[@jayneterry8701]

Going thru your choices i realized i have some of those same ones! 😂 im interested to see what you do with the license plates when it comes up! This month seems easy . Throw them up on the design wall, arrange pleasingly and stitch together! Oh I forgot about possible sashing! Well have fun! 🩷

[@margileone6277]

I really want to do this in 2025! I love how you incorporated some non-quilting sewing projects as well this year. Great inspiration. :)

[@brontebenoit6181]

You go, girl! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Dranma51]

I love this little game! It’s fun to see what project you pick and it’s fun to see your finished project!

[@orrinepryor1770]

I remember the chicken pattern! Just be careful it is a bit addictive-your hens may lay other project boxes😂😂

[@judyhinkle9337]

I will get my projects together and get started on this adventure. I love watching your videos! Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@maryavelis1157]

I really like this idea. When I have more time, hopefully, next year, when the little is in kindergarten, I'll be able to get many projects done using this project calendar. Just need to finish my round robin challenges first.

[@lulusrealm804]

Awesome project lineup! Excited to see what you get done 😊

[@shelleyopland4041]

I have my projects picked out and am ready to get working on my January project!!

[@peggycarlyle6409]

You have some great projects picked out!!

[@anneoppegard7106]

So I'm not the only one with a collection of "license plates" and RxR shop patterns/kits! Started my RxR mash-up last year; it's a mix of mostly 2015 and 2016 "rows" and plates; maybe it'll be finished in 2025. Why rush into things? 😊

[@dnetlayton3456]

I love this series so much. Thank you for continuing it!

[@lynnieloungelizard4587]

So excited to see your projects for the year! As I am still on vacation till mid January, I will need to wait till I get home to have a think about my projects. Thanks for all your videos.

[@99megrob]

These are so exciting. Can't wait to watch your videos

[@pamlacey136]

I always enjoy these videos. It is so much fun to see what you will be working on and how much progress you make. Happy quilting.

[@michelleswistak1389]

My project is an unfinished quilt top and the fabric to make a pieced back is there. Here is to finishing a ufo!

[@janesamaniego6853]

I finished collecting my projects just this afternoon - perfect timing! Happy New Year and Happy project busting!🎉

[@donnareinhart2589]

Exciting projects this year I love them all

[@vickiewortman8013]

I love your projects for this year, particularly the #4 sampler quilt.

[@oliviafox3605]

You have me so excited to "Get Quilting"! The holidays left me no time and I miss it. Thank you for the inspiration, Shelly. Looking forward to each project.

[@KatieBliven-g4e]

Very excited.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Happy New Year.

[@janetneidholt7399]

Oh my, you have really inspired me to finish what hasn’t been finished yet! I like to call them WIPS (works in progress)! (Not my invention! ). I have my projects divided up into baggies instead of tubs, but some of them even contain notes so I dont forget what it was going to be! This means I have to give the baggies a number so I know which one I will be working on! To make it random I will have my husband put the numbers in each baggie, so I won’t know until he’s finished which one is number 4.

[@hld123]

Happy New Year! Thank you Shelley, you are a wonderful person to share your knowledge and inspiration for others to do quilting. You should be commended for being so patient and thorough with your instructions for quilting. I love your videos and have learned a great deal from your channel.

[@jeane.2722]

Fun! Thanks for sharing.

[@karentzn]

This is so exciting. I’m thrilled you have chosen smaller projects. Owning a shop you are already busy. Thank you for caring and taking time out to encourage us to do the same and try finish ufos

[@amandaaskew7606]

You have some super fun projects here! Good luck!

[@carolrich7487]

I followed this year before last and enjoyed it…. Last year the projects didn’t really excite me, and I didn’t follow along. I was looking forward to this year’s projects, and I am really excited to follow along and motivated to choose my own. Tomorrow I am getting them out and ready!!! Thank you for this helpful challenge. Much success to you as you work.

[@donnadavis2006]

This makes me feel so motivated to get things done! Love others have said I don’t feel as guilty to not finish something. Progress is progress!

[@stitchann]

Love your video, can't wait to get started

[@elizabethgilmon1419]

I am reorganizing my sewing room, so I’m considering the 12 month project😊

[@ellenboylan868]

Well, I decided to join you this year and my project number four is Cortney’s quilt. That is my third granddaughter out of eight

[@chrisbernard6811]

I love your 12 project year. I’ve made the first and second splendid samplers.. one was quilt as you go and one was all sewn together then quilted. I had so much fun with both. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out. I also have license plate to put into a quilt or project so I will follow your progress. Love all your videos.

[@marilynstook8308]

I was having a hard time deciding which one I would like to see finished first! Number 4 was the one I hoped for! I hope the pin cushion is next!!

[@owhitneygirl]

I loved this video. Thanks for sharing. I like the idea of planning to finish one project per month. I’m bad about starting a few different projects at once and then not finishing them all so this would be a great way to stay motivated to get the older stuff finished. I am excited that you chose project #4 first! I really want to see how that turns out! Happy sewing!

[@delphablankinship519]

What a great idea! Thank you so much!!❤

[@rhondastory6825]

Thank you for sharing. Happy New year ❤😊

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

I’m glad you have more simple things to do this year looking forward to the first 2 1/2 strip video.

[@mariawells8026]

I enjoy this idea. Happy New Year!!

[@JoL-t6k]

I love the cape patterns in project #6

[@deloresrast8543]

Love your upcoming projects!!!! You inspire me!!!!

[@sueCross-ke1cs]

this is one of my favorite quilting projects i will be watching

[@pamyaun936]

What an awesome assortment of projects. Good luck.

[@susanflanigan370]

Awesome you get to tick a big project off your list first, now that's organised 🥳

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

This is one of my favourite segments on your channel. Last year, everything in your buckets I would have made into a year-long project. They seemed so hard to me. (I have only quilted for 3 years) This year, you have somethings that I would not dread picking. I'm so glad you picked the Splendid Sampler quilt for January. It is a good month to tackle big things. It will be amazing and feel so good to get done. I have only one abandoned project. I did not have the skills to complete it. It was an improv quilt all on bias. This is the year I will complete it.:)

[@vickiheath6133]

You made me feel a little better about my projects I have procrastinated finishing

[@EJsDaughter]

Oh wow. I need to do this for my unfinished projects. Great idea!

[@shellyculver4239]

Yayy #4!!!

[@sandrapinkerton2587]

Very inspiring- going to get mine set up today!

[@Judithcane]

Oh I love this idea! Today I will find 12 projects.

[@shellyculver4239]

Wow wow!!

[@taniauntalan459]

I managed to finish seven (6.5 actually but I'm rounding up😅) of my projects last year! Thank you so much for the inspiration 😊 I have my 2025 list ready to go!

[@robintaylor8421]

I just got 12 tots and planned 12 quilts this year. Thank you so much,. Love watching your tutorials.

[@rachelburgener819]

I’m curious how did you come up w/12 tots!??!😝 Gotta love them typos 🥴😉 ❤️😀

[@robintaylor8421]

@rachelburgener819 some were wips, some are QOV for family, others are saw a tutorial and put fabric together .

[@daisy8297]

Such a great idea, if I start now it should only take 12 months to find all my UFOs and I can start next year!

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

I am doing this too. Definitely need to complete stuff. Currently I’m working on lengthening some curtains, and adding a ruffle on the bottom. When I’m done with that, I have a valentine themed runner that has been in my stash since the beginning! Hershey kisses fabric. Will be easy to put together.

[@Hazel-r9p]

Wonderful projects revealed today!

[@megfreeth4377]

Some interesting and fun projects there enjoy x

[@elaineholmes7544]

Great idea!

[@maryseaman312]

Such a challenge, and absolutely INSPIRING!

[@sandyhoffner5667]

Always fun to see what you are up to!

[@pinsandneedles4020]

I have all my projects in the same type of sterlite bins. The clear shoe boxes and the next size up which I think is 16 qts. I never thought to number them. This is genius. I was on the right track until I had a stroke 3 years ago. I'm back to working on my sewing and although I don't have my shop anymore, this is so helpful because I had such a hard time with staying organized. Some days I would just sit and cry feeling non functional. I'm like DUH....numbers on the boxes. A lot of my boxes just had someone's name on it. Ideas I had for particular people. My granddaughters, My son's, my nieces and nephews , my sisters and friends. Sometimes if an occasion was coming up like showers and birthdays etc.... I had boxes ready to go. But, Some had nothing on them for other random projects. The numbers are a dream come true. I'm like... why didn't I think of doing it this way?? This is such a relief for me. I miss my shop 'sew' much though. I had a sewing station for every product I made. All had their own cutting stations as well. I made all kinds of bags. Beach bags, diaper bags, grocery, pocket books and totes. Kitchen items with matching curtains. Little black dresses and sundresses with hats. I could go on and on. I sound like I was really organized, don't I?? LOL NOT!!!! Your idea with numbering the boxes is genius for me, but I will still put other notes on them. The numbers are just great for prioritizing because some days I would stop and try to decide what I want to work on first for the day. I'd spend so much time trying to decide and now the numbered boxes will decide for me. Especially since I got sick. I love it!!! I can finally stop feeling confused now that everything from my shop is in my house. The garage, spare room turned into a sewing room, and now my dining room LOL. And I still have a ton of bins in the basement that haven't been sorted through. I'm on a roll though and this helped me with my malfunctioning brain so much. Strokes suck but I'm still alive and I have to get this done. Almost 71 and God only knows how much time I have left. My family will lose their minds if I leave them with a mess. I wish I had someone to pass all this down to. Maybe with a few prayers, God will send someone my way who will take a great interest in what I've done so far in my life. I would love to get back into a brick and mortar setup. Not so sure that will happen anytime soon. Thanks again for this great video and it's something I can expand on. You opened my eyes. God Bless You!! And now....does anyone know a house keeper? I don't have time anymore since I'm so busy with my sewing. LOL ... Oh and thanks for not playing ridiculous music in the background. Nothing worse with some of these videos. My confused stroke brain couldn't handle it before the stroke. What a relief that was. LOL I love watching yours.

[@CarlaKirk-jl1mg]

Love project # 12

[@CarolynRobillard]

I haven’t watched your newer videos, but I just have to say That I love your hair; very chic.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you!

[@KarenNelson-r8s]

So much fun and inspiration in this video😃

[@stamdl]

What a fun assortment of projects! I’m determined to get back to quilting in 2025. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@laurimcdonald4999]

I love this idea.

[@katemooers4147]

I just picked up my license plates