Are you like me and losing track of time through the COVID-19 pandemic? It took me a moment to realize today is September 1st (double-check the year, yes, it's 2021!).
September starts off my favourite time of the year as we have many events this year and we've hit that sweet spot in the weather where it is warm enough to still wear shorts but cool enough to open windows at night, turn off the air conditioning, and let in some fresh air. It also represents that time of year I like to refer to as Elf Overtime.
I have a tendency to over-plan all the wonderful homemade gifts I will give for Christmas and traditionally I'm lucky to complete ONE. Why would a global pandemic change that approach (she says, dripping with sarcasm)?
This year, I have 6-8 quilts that I'm eyeing to complete by Christmas. Most are in progress UFO's and goodness knows my UFO list is long enough that finishing that many would make a dent. Of course, September also means the launch of my local quilt guild's annual mystery quilt and the annual Bonnie Hunter mystery is just on the horizon.
September is the month where my optimism is at its highest and there will still be hope even at the end of this month. Still, I hope you'll come along for the ride and maybe, if you are like me, we can encourage each other along the way.
One way to help myself to have an incentive is the Elm Street Monthly Challenge.
My one monthly goal for September is the completion of the Summer Swag quilt I'm working on, based on a workshop I took with the pattern's creator, Krista Moser. Krista is returning to our guild this month as a guest speaker, so I'm feeling a little pressure to get this quilt done.
What do you look forward to now that September is here? Any special projects you're working on? I'd love to hear about it.
