setting goals + seeing green...

Or should I say emerald?  Like many others in the quiltosphere, I've had the color on my mind since discovering a²(w)'s {irresistible} Pantone Quilt Challenge.  And what a challenge this "emerald" color has been (!)  Apparently I missed the memo about emerald being closer to teal than bright green (I suppose I should have paid closer attention during The Wizard of Oz).

My progress so far?  Well... there are two quilts in the works.  And by "in the works" I mean in the very beginning stages...

BUT, I am going to be optimistic about finishing my emerald-tone tartan:

It'll be made from a yet-to-be-finalized combination of these lovely (and freshly laundered!) fabrics:

AND this more traditional quilt comprised of 35 variations of the "Sam's Quilt" block: 

 Using a scrappy assortment of these prints:

As you can see from my pencil+paper sketch and literally cut+paste block, my design process isn't always the most technically savvy.  I do own the whole Adobe suite and love it for certain purposes, but when I get an idea, sometimes I just find technology (ironically) slows me down?  Guess I probably should just break down and buy EQ7 one of these days, but until then I'll keep my notepad and BICs nearby ;)

So, goal setting time!  "To do" list for March:  Piece one top and start/finish the other quilt.  Which is which?  Who knows!  I could wind up with two tops or {gasp} none at all... Yikes!  I guess for March goal purposes I should just say I'll finish at least one of the tops ;)

Linking up with A Lovely Year of Finishes and Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday.  Much thanks to Melissa, Shanna, and Lee for hosting!