I would be remiss if I did not mention this very important topic

Quilt Challenges and Fabric Challenges

There are so many available .
Whether you are in a guild or not , look for some interest and run with it..



http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-to-quilt/finishing/2016-ufo-challenge


http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/the-new-hoffman-challenge

https://themodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/get-ready-for-the-riley-blake-fabric-challenge-spring-2016


http://www.gcqc.org/challenge