January goal done!

I finished my January goal for a Lovely Year of Finishes, just in time for the end of January!  Forgive the bad lighting and photos...I can only work at night here for now.

The first block was a partially paper piced block

The second was a log cabin inspired block

Now here's all 12 of the blocks from the 2012 Block of the Month series together:

The blocks were called Earth Alchemy and inspired by the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air.

Going to try to complete one thing per month in 2014

I'm joining in with A Lovely Year of Finishes for 2014, so I can get the motivation to dust off the sewing machine and make some progress on projects this year.

I have 3 ideas in mind for a January goal:  something for my daughters for their upcoming birthdays, the Christmas tree skirt I've been putting off for two years now, or finishing the blocks of the month blocks from my local quilt shop's 2012 Block of the Month.  I have 10 of 12 blocks done.  I think I'm going to go with this goal, as it seems to be the most attainable for me just getting back unto the sewing groove after taking a break.

So, finish June and December blocks.  I can do this.

These are the blocks I managed to complete.  

The two unfinished blocks as of today, January 6th.  They will be done by the 31st!

Thanks to Shanna and Melissa for the inspiration to join you and get sewing again this year.