2024 Plans and Goals

I don't like to call them resolutions, because then it seems like they are easier to break...don't ask me why. Instead, I try to outline goals and a plan to reach them whenever we start a new year. Last year I didn't write any down, but I worked on finishing orders faster and staying more caught up, so I could squeeze in test bags and strike projects, and I was able to meet that goal!

Everything is better with pics, so here's my first UFO project for 2024, the almost 7 year old Factotum!

WIP Wednesday - New Year, New List!

Ok, so not actually a new list...I have so many projects left over from last year!  This week has been taken over with preparing for a birthday party, and in the spirit of insanity, I decided that making Pokemon stuffed snowballs would be an AWESOME party favor.  And because my son thinks I can make anything in no time at all, he wants TWO for each kid coming...Which means I need to make between 24-40 in one week...I have 12 stitched out!  Obviously I'm spending too much time sleeping, otherwise I'd be done already!  ;)

Pikachu, I choose you!

New Year's Resolutions - Crafting Style!

Happy New Year!  It's already past the first, but I figured I should probably write these down somewhere...and maybe come back later to see if I actually finish any of them!

Started finally working on my quilt again - halfway done with the quilting and then I'll just need to bind it!

The Lull Before the Storm....

Now that 2 craft shows are done, I finally have time to catch back up on orders.  And sleep.  Maybe sleep first, then orders...  I have a few weeks until the next craft show, so it's time to restock the stuff that sold out (crayon rolls were hot at the last show!) and decide if I want to try anything new...or maybe have a chance to get to my 'ooh, I should make this' list before Christmas....

My giant stack of crayon rolls I have cut out and ready to go...need to get some boy ones cut now!

WIP Wednesday - Kiss Clutch Sew Along

We are well underway for the Sew Along, and several people have even finished at least one clutch!  This really is a fast sew!  I have one in progress that will be a present, so just in case...no sharing of that one!  Well, ok, just one sneak peak...

I love the handmade tabs from Emmaline bags!!

WIP Wednesday - UFO Challenge, Pick A Pocket Sew Along and Quilting

My UFO challenge is still staring at me every time I sit on the couch, but no progress has been made...I will get those loveys done!  I hope you are doing better than I am!

Pick A Pocket sew along is ongoing...I'm trying to get my quilt top finished so I have room to work before I start, but the second post is up on Christine's blog with the next set of instructions!  Go check them out if you are ready to move on!  Part 2

That is one of 29 very long strips...and nearly impossible to get a picture of all the colors at once...

WIP Wednesday - UFO Challenge Week 1

I received a lot of good feedback on the UFO challenge - I'm not the only person that has a stash of unfinished projects!  I picked out my first 2 to finish, some princess and Elsa inspired loveys!  All they need is arms, one needs hair, and then sewn together.  I think I dropped them because the thick yarn doesn't make good sleeves, and the thin is pretty but kept breaking on me!  I WILL finish them!

Disembodied heads are only slightly creepy...

UFO Challenge - Clean Up the Stash!

I'm getting better, but I can't even count how many projects I have that I started and either got distracted, lost, frustrated, or just plain spaced out that I was working on them.  I'm thinking that this is a good time to dig around in my pile o' crafts (aka the messy corner) and see what half finished, barely started, or nearly complete projects I can find. 

My challenge for myself (and you, if you want to join) is to find 2 UFO's (UnFinished Objects) and finish them by the end of the month.  If I finish them earlier, I'll go digging for another one and see how many I can get done! 

I know I have both sewing and crochet ones, so let's see what I dig out first!  Maybe I should make it a contest, with a prize...hmm....

If you are going to join me in the challenge, leave a comment and let me know what projects you find in your pile!

2015 Goals. Finally.

I know most people traditionally set their goals and resolutions on January 1st and then by now have already given up, but I like to think about what I want to get accomplished.  And I'm a procrastinator, so it's not a surprise I haven't set them down in writing yet.  I'll even get started on them soon.  At least at the end of the year I can look back and think, "hey, I almost got that one done!"

(Random crazy bunny picture because blog posts are 1000% better with a picture.  True story)