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2024 Printable Monthly Project & Quilt Planner Pages

Who’s ready to get organized? (Raises hand!) I’m going to do my part to help you organize your sewing, quilting, and craft projects this year with these printable monthly project planners. Keep yourself on track throughout the year!

printed out planner pages on white table

Like many of you, I sat down at the beginning of the year to “get myself organized.” I’ve been a little off track the last few months and have begun a plan to “right the ship,” for lack of a better term.

How I Plan My Year

As I planned out the patterns and projects I wanted to share here in the coming year, I began to make myself a set of project planners.

First, I broke down by month what I wanted to accomplish, then began making a list of what I would need to do.

We offered a set of planner pages like this last year, and they were so popular that we’ve decided to do a 2024 version of the pages!

The 2024 version includes NEW cover art and updated calendars. It is FREE with any purchase over $5 in our shop! There are THREE ways to get the planner this year!

  1. Buy it in the shop for $5
  2. Get it for FREE with any purchase in the shop $5 or over THRU JANUARY 31 ONLY
  3. Join our Patreon Block of the Month

NOTE: Some images on this blog post feature our 2020 or 2021 calendar art, but all of the downloads will contain the updated 2024 art.

Why a Separate Quilters Planner?

I have a traditional paper planner. I keep it at my desk and use it to keep track of deadlines and major events; I do not like to use it as a project planner. For me, I feel it’s better to keep that separate.

For my projects, I prefer to use large notebooks. I like to have lots of room to write and sketch. Since those are so big, I don’t want to carry them around with me.

I have found that traditional planners are usually too small and don’t have enough “free” space for notes and sketches.

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About the 2024 Monthly Project Planner Pages

Recently, those large notebooks have not been working well for me as they have become a notebooks full of unorganized random notes and scribbles; for this reason, I have transitioned to a more project-based system.

monthly planner title pages

So…. since I was designing a set of project planners for myself in the new year, I thought I might as well share those with you, too!

These project planner pages are designed specifically to help you plan, manage & complete your sewing, craft, and quilting projects throughout the year. 

What exactly is in the Printable Monthly Project Planners?

This is the system I am using for myself. Due to my job, I have a lot of experience planning and executing projects on a timeline.

I constantly have to finish projects with a set deadline and have learned how to “get stuff done” over the years. I’m sharing the knowledge I’ve gained from doing that with you.

The idea behind these planning pages is that you print out ONE set a month. Each month has 7 pages. You can print as many or as few of each specific page as you want. It all just depends on what you’re working on that month.

printed out planner pages on white grid cutting mat

NOTE: January 2024 has different cover art (the photo is from 2021)

  • Title Page
  • 2024 Dated Monthly Calendar Pages
  • Project Planning Sheet
  • Project-Specific Supply List
  • Monthly To-Do List
  • Notes & Sketches Page
  • To Buy List

Each of the title pages includes an exclusive design for the cover! All of the covers feature graphics from my upcoming Tulip Cottage fabric collection!

New in 2024!

This year, I’ve added a small notecard to the cover of our monthly pages. That way, you can also jot down a few thoughts on the cover. I plan to use it to note my “big” projects for that month so they are always at the forefront.

On the Monthly calendar printable, there is a spot at the bottom for you to list your monthly intention.

How Do I Turn the Loose Pages into a Planner?

flat lay of printed planner pages and calendar with desk supplies on table

You have a few options; you can:

  1. Print them out and put them in a 3-ring binder.
  2. Staple the pages together
  3. Keep the pages paperclipped together and put them in a notebook with pockets
  4. Keep them loose in a plastic envelope.
  5. Sew the pages together to create a “bookbinding.”
  6. Take them to a copy shop and have them spiral-bound. You can also mix and match them with loose-leaf lined paper or graph paper

NOTE: Some images feature our 2020 calendar art, but all of the downloads will contain the updated 2024 art.

My favorite way to keep them organized is to use these clear document envelopes. I have twelve —one for each month.

Why I Like the Envelope Method

  • I can add other items to the envelope, like patterns pattern pieces or fabric swatches.
  • If I jot notes down in another notebook, I can slip them into the envelope.
  • If I start another project, I must print another “Project Page” and add it to the envelope.
  • I can keep my receipts organized by month.
  • If I need to take the planner with me, it’s protected.

If you take the pages to a copy shop and have them bound, I recommend using heavy cardstock on the front and back pages to make them more sturdy.

printed out planner pages on white table

My favorite of those methods is to sew the pages together. I mean, you’ve got a sewing machine, right? Why not use it?

Just set your machine to a longer stitch length (like 3.5) and sew right down the side. I use binding clips to keep my pages together as I sew.

printed out planner pages on white grid cutting mat

How to Get the Planner Pages

There are three options.

Option One: Get the Free in the Polka Dot Stitch Society on Patreon

This year, the annual Block of the Month quilt will be hosted on Patreon (hop on over there to see the quilt)! I think you will really love this change! The planner is our January download in the Polka Dot Stitch Society!

Why Patreon?

  • I can upload a video for each block pattern.
  • International quilters can participate.
  • Block pattern PDF’s downloaded in the Pateron – log in and grab the file!
  • Weekly Q&A sessions if you get stuck sewing your blocks.
  • Prizes at months 6 & 12.

Option Two: Free with Purchase

You can get the planner pages for FREE with any sewing or quilting pattern purchase in our shop for OVER $5 THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 2024 ONLY.

screenshot of polka dot chair pattern shop

VISIT THE SHOP!

You do NOT need a code. The discount is AUTOMATIC! When you check out, the price will be $0 as long as you have $5 or more of other items in your cart.

To use this option, please visit the shop.

Option Three: One-Time Purchase

Purchase them in our shop.

This is not meant to be a FULL planner. As I mentioned before, I have a traditional planner (I like the Simplified Planner by Emily Ley) that I use separately. I prefer the Weekly version.

Outside of the USA?

You can purchase via our Etsy shop if you are outside of the USA. (or join the Patreon for one month then cancel). There is no way to automatically add the planner pages to purchases over $5 there; message us (on Etsy) after you complete your purchase, and we will email you the planner pages.

More Ways to Get Organized This Year:

How to Organize your Fabric Stash

How to Make Printable Stickers for your Planner

Roll Up Sewing Machine Mat Organizer Tutorial

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10 Comments

  1. Great idea! I’m signing up now. I plan to use a paper clip or perhaps an envelope for the month and sew the pages together at the end of the month. The cover pages are pretty too.

  2. Thank you! I cannot wait to print this and get started. I have so many ideas swirling in my head, it’s time to get this on paper and get going!

  3. Oh, my goodness! I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how happy I am to see this…to know someone else did this, and I don’t have to worry about trying to do it myself! I feel as if I have so many roadblocks preventing me from getting stuff done right now. . .and, here you are just making it so much easier. This is manna from Heaven.

  4. These are fabulous! Thank you so much. Is January still available? I would like to add some completed projects but cannot find the link to download January.
    Thank you.

    1. Hi, January was removed a few days into February. The pages are just up for the month we are in and the month afterward. There are a lot of dishonest people on the internet and having the entire year up at once would cause problems with copying. I know you are not one of those people but 11 years of blogging has taught me some tough lessons —

  5. I can’t find the printable for the January planner page. I’m kind of behind on my project planning. I have all my notes scribbled down on pieces of paper but I want to write them in the January pages. Then I can begin to catch up before March gets here. Could you please tell me where I can download it or send me a link. Thank you so much. I don’t want my yearly by the month planner to start with February!

  6. Thank you thank you!!! I love the planner, the design, the idea to help me make a plan, follow it & succeed!! I can’t wait to start.

  7. thank you so much for sharing the project planner. So excited to start using it. I’m sure that this will make things flow a little easier. Thanks again.

  8. Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your planner. I’m so excited to use if to get myself oganized. I also ordered the Halloween bundle for the bag pattern. My sister gave me a large cosmetic bag made by her friend. This pattern looks perfect for me to make for my friends. Looking forward to another year of inspiration by you. I’m looking forward to Summer Picnic coming out this summer and doing the quilt along.

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