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    Home » Printables

    2023 Printable Monthly Project & Quilt Planner Pages

    Updated: Jan 5, 2023 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

    printed out planner pages on white grid cutting mat

    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!

    flat lay of printed planner pages and calendar with desk supplies on 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 I have begun a plan to “right the ship,” for lack of a better term.

    Table of Contents
    • How I Plan My Year
    • Why a Separate Quilters Planner?
    • About the 2023 Monthly Project Planner Pages
    • What exactly is in the Printable Monthly Project Planners?
    • New in 2023!
    • How Do I turn the Loose Pages into a Planner?
    • Why I like the Envelope Method
    • How to Get the Planner Pages

    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 it.

    We offered a set of planner pages like this last year, and they were so popular that we’ve decided to do a 2023 version of the pages!

    The 2023 version includes NEW cover art and updated calendars. It is FREE with any purchase over $5 in our shop!

    NOTE: Some images on this blog post feature our 2020 or 2021 calendar art, but all of the downloads will contain the updated 2023 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.

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

    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 2023 Monthly Project Planner Pages

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

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

    Soo…. 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 I 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 2023 has different cover art (the photo is from 2021)

    • Title Page
    • 2023 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 fabric collections!

    New in 2023!

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

    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 the 3 things you want to accomplish most that month. I’ve found that long “to-do” lists overwhelm me and it’s better to concentrate on specific attainable tasks.

    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 2023 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 or 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.

    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 two options.

    Option One: How to Get them for FREE

    You can get the planner pages for FREE with any sewing or quilting pattern purchase in our shop for OVER $5.

    VISIT THE SHOP!

    You do NOT need a code. The discount is AUTOMATIC! Just add TWO ITEMS of them to your cart and check out. YOU NEED TO ADD THE PLANNER TO YOUR CART! 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.

    If you’re looking for a new project, we have lots of new patterns we just released! Including our 2023 Block of the Month.

    Option Two: 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. 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.

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Shirley freeman says

      January 10, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      I love your organizer and am planning on using it.

      Reply
    2. Shelia says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      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.

      Reply
    3. Kristie says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:42 am

      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!

      Reply
    4. Lori says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. Brenda says

      February 05, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        February 11, 2020 at 7:41 am

        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 —

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    6. Glenda K. Beckham says

      February 06, 2020 at 1:16 am

      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!

      Reply
    7. Ronna Hammel says

      January 17, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      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.

      Reply
    8. joanne stevens says

      February 10, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      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.

      Reply
    9. Penny says

      January 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm

      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.

      Reply

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