What went well in 2023? What paths do I want to continue on and where do I want to take a different route?
If you want to check back on interannual progress, you can find my quarterly check-ins here. These were also hosted by Yvonne and I loved them a lot because they reminded me to review my goals which kept me a lot better on track and gave me the ability to reset my aim where necessary.
2023
Review
The Sewing Goals for 2023
The pattern goals for 2023
Additional goals for 2023
The personal growth goals for 2023
Can we leave it with: December did not go as planned? My back hurt a lot, and I sewed almost nothing… but we are looking back at a full year and overall I enjoyed my resolve to finish projects before starting new ones. It felt good when the list was moving in the right direction. I was at under 10 WIPs when I decided to add a spontaneous mystery quilt along.
I finished all the 2022 projects! There was not that much progress on the “before 2021” group but I finished one and made progress on another. In total, the WIP list went down by one – not much, but a decrease! I will take it and the full win on the reduction in fabric stash. I even compensated my enormous QuiltCon fabric shopping spree. Whoohoo!
With the aforementioned mystery quilt along I did a third pattern release and a second sew along. This spur-of-the-moment addition also explains the (re)gain in WIPs in the last quarter ;)
My main goal for 2024 will be to keep a higher focus on “quilting for fun” even when I am doing something shop-related. So I do not want to set specific new pattern goals – though I do have at least two ideas… Don’t get me wrong, I want to grow, and I want to give the community new patterns but I do not earn my main income by this and I need a creative outlet, relaxation & fun. This balance is hard to find but I want to focus on it in 2024!
What I want to do – though shop-related – because I love the digital puzzle challenge is update my website. I have a few tweaks in mind: A new homepage – different from the blog, the dream of a “members/resources” section, and I want to take the time to research the pros & cons of hosting my own shop.
Will I redo the two advent calendars? I liked the mystery quilt. It was just so much fun! So I am considering options. But I will need a few weeks of distance to truly decide. Until then they will stay on the goal list and I will listen to my heart for the final decision.
2024
Goal Setting
Sewing goals for 2024
- Enjoy!
- Get the WIP list down to 3-6 projects
- Reduce fabric stash
mellmeyer.de goals for 2024
- Update website
- No-pressure pattern releases
- Update all patterns to matching style
Additional goals for 2024
- Pick a special quarterly goal
- Host another Advent Calendar Swap
- Host another Blog Advent Calendar
- Mystery Quilt?
Personal goals for 2024
- Get back to a normal weight
- Get into a fitter state
- Add 1,000 Euro to the emergency fund
Thank you for staying with me. If you haven’t already, check out the “Best of 2023” post with all the yummy pictures!
Excited to see what 2024 brings. I hope your 2024 has started on the right foot and that you have a wonderful year!
Best wishes
xo Melanie
Linking up at
2024 Planning Party @ Quilting Jetgirl
Reduce WIPs and reduce stash are goals we can all get on board with! I always enjoy seeing your modern quilts and patterns coming to life, Mel!!! Looking forward to seeing your 2024! You can do it, absolutely!!!
Appreciate the thoughtfulness throughout your post. From an onlooker’s view, it was a very good year. I’m glad to see ‘sewing for fun’ a priority for the coming year. Hope that can happen for you, as well as progress on your other goals.
Congratulations on slaying the 2022 ufo pile…that is huge. The release of your patterns and the Advent calendar and mystery were great fun. I too struggle on the weight thing…up and down…drives me nuts. I too will be joining you in that pursuit for a healthier life. Good luck with 2024 and finding the rhythms for life and quilting that make bring you happiness and satisfaction.
I am so glad that my “just for fun” goal has inspired you as well. I hope that you have a lot of fun and joy and satisfaction as you work on (and complete) your goals this year!