SO --- This was so popular and successful in 2010, I think it's time to start a new thread for 2011.
Those of us who craft tend to accumulate stashes of projects to complete, and UFOs (Unfinished Objects), etc. We'd all like to finish them ... but they can feel overwhelming! I think those of us who participated last year found our thread very motivational and supportive as we all worked towards this goal.
Is anyone else up for a challenge? One project a week, we can report back here about what we've finished each week. Kudos for those who work ahead (and demerits for any 'new' projects we add to the stash) -
So for example, if I sew three projects Week 1, I am at 49/52. If in Week 2, I sew a project but buy two new projects, then I am at 50/52 in Week 2. The object is to finish what we have, and avoid increasing our stash.
Bonus points for "upcycling" items - old tshirts into PJs for kids, or old sweaters into wool longies, etc.
I am in again. For me, its not about 52 projects (there is no way thats going to happen) and my projects go beyond typical crafts. But thats ok, this is a place for me to be accountable and to keep track of a few things. I have several WIP's (works in process) that I would love to complete this year. I posted a list on the 2010 thread. I will try to update things this week when I organize my 'crafting area'.
Happy New Year everyone. Welcome back to the 2010 bunch and Welcome to the new joiners!
Im in! I have a bunch of projects though most of them Ill have to get something for since Ive pretty much killed my fabric stash. I try not to buy fabric unless its for a specific project. I have several projects I need to finish for the upcoming baby. Feb-August will be SLOW though, Feb Im due with our newest blessing then we move in May. I do want to make something special to frame for the new house. Ive been meaning to do some decoration but, alas, my walls are still bare. I don't even have family pictures up, now that really is kind of sad.
For Jan I hope to finish:
the red nursing dress I found that I had forgot I had started. Its almost done.
the purple skirt that I started and found alongside the red dress. Im bad at not finishing projects for myself. I did get the elastic needed.
purple top to match the skirt
flower skirt I was suppose to make for an anniversary dinner that we never went on
red top to match flower skirt
knitted booties and beanie for the coming home outfit.. thats if I can decide which outfit to use as a coming home outfit.
A few small baby projects Ive been meaning to do. Nursing cover, diaper changing kit, hospital gown, car seat blanket
Birthday items for my oldest: birthday dress, birthday skirt/top for her party, purse, camera case, hair tie organizer
Im going to try to be better at posting pictures as well. I started well but didn't finish well, I always forget to post pictures.
1. Waldorf Doll
2. Handdyed Playsilks
3. Thumbless Mittens for my son
4. Sweet Pea Baby Blanket for my nephew (needs to be done by April)
5. Fragrance Rocks
6. Homemade Deodarant
7. Felted Acorns
8. Embroidery Sampler
9. Ishbel for midwife who delivered my son
10. Finish my Kai-Mei socks
11. Cozy Wall Pockets from Handmade Home (?)
12. Montague Bulky Lace Vest from New England Knits (??? I don't like the ones I saw on Ravelry... :-\)
13. Northhampton Kerchief from New England Knits
14. Homemade Vanilla Extract
15. Lemon Balm Tincture
16. Calendula Tincture
17. Facial Toner
18. Felted Playmat for W
19. Felted Sweater Wreath/Garland
20. Rag rug (??)
21. Weewonderfuls Stuffed Bunny
22. Wool roving rug
23. Hemlock Ring Blanket
24. Felted flower for Lori
25. Yarn wreath
26. Handspun yarn for XXX (gift)
27. corn bags
28. homemade root beer
29. apricot brandy
30. herbal honey
31. soy wax crayons
32. Homemade Candy (possible holiday gift 2011?)
33. dog sweater (gift)
34. Laminaria
35. pomatomus socks
36. Ester or Pimlico Shrug (knit)
37. Wool Dryer Balls
38. Destroyed Cowl
39. Socks for Mom
40. Fingerless Gloves for the postman
41. "Something" for my husband (he has yet to decide :)
42. Phat Fiber Samples for February
43. January Podcast
ideas that need fleshing out:
felt or amigurumi food
holiday ornaments for family
I'm in. I actually started this on my own in May and finished about 20 projects in 24 weeks and then November and December hit and it's been nothing. To make room for my new baby I had to go through 20 years worth of started, but not finished sewing projects! Let's just say that if I finished 1/week for a year, I wouldn't have been done. I can try again in the new year. For me, it's just finishing what I started! That doesn't even count planned projects!
I want to join! I don't have many unfinished projects because I finished a bunch off before the holidays but I have TONS of material, yarn and notions. I want to cut down my stash to a more manageable amount. A few projects I would like to make this year:
Quilted picnic blanket using a ton of scrap fabric and half of a popped air mattress (waterproof backing!)
Wool booties for DS
Larger fitted diapers for DS
Reusable coffee sleeves for friends and family
Lots of crocheted and knitted projects to get my yarn stash down to one bin (I have three +)
Quilted blanket for niece
Spin the rest of the fiber I have on hand
I'm thinking those will be a good start for the first few months of 2011! Also, are we posting pictures of projects?
There is a bunch of stuff you can do with small fabric pieces. Ill have to try to find the site but I use to (before my computer killed itself and had to be replaced ) have one that gave 50 different projects you can do with fabric scraps. I need to find it anyway since it has the luggage tag tutorial I want to use to make the tags for our luggage. The ones we have right now have been through too many flights and are a little ragged. I did get a reminder from my daughter I need to work on her baby doll Ive been promising her, so I need to add that to the list.
There is a bunch of stuff you can do with small fabric pieces. Ill have to try to find the site but I use to (before my computer killed itself and had to be replaced ) have one that gave 50 different projects you can do with fabric scraps. I need to find it anyway since it has the luggage tag tutorial I want to use to make the tags for our luggage. The ones we have right now have been through too many flights and are a little ragged. I did get a reminder from my daughter I need to work on her baby doll Ive been promising her, so I need to add that to the list.
There is a bunch of stuff you can do with small fabric pieces. Ill have to try to find the site but I use to (before my computer killed itself and had to be replaced ) have one that gave 50 different projects you can do with fabric scraps. I need to find it anyway since it has the luggage tag tutorial I want to use to make the tags for our luggage. The ones we have right now have been through too many flights and are a little ragged. I did get a reminder from my daughter I need to work on her baby doll Ive been promising her, so I need to add that to the list.
Last year, the challenge was instrumental in getting projects finished around our house. I am not super strict that they have to be "craft" projects. My criteria is that it is a project that has been hanging around for awhile and needs to be finished. I have a two-page list upstairs that I go over once or twice a month. I'd love to get it down to ONE page this year!
I photographed most of the 50+ projects I completed last year, but I didn't always post here. I posted on facebook sometimes instead. My friends have been very supportive, too.
If it helps you to post a list here then go for it. Whatever works (as you can see, some post lists). I usually post an update of what I completed, and what I plan for the next week. For instance, this week the goal is to make two simple lap quilts for my dds (I hoped to do them today at least partially but somehow ended up in the kitchen making all sorts of treats instead).
So nice to see so many new faces, and so many familiar faces from last year's thread! I'm looking forward to a productive year!
This week I'm working on turning old tank tops into scrubby dishcloths. One tank top, cut into strips and connected to make yarn makes one 4 inch square dishcloth. I used one last night and it worked awesome! They are super fast to make so I'm counting them as one project. I think I have a total of 8 tank tops to transform. Should be easy to get those all done this week. I'll try to post a picture of them when I get the chance.
Me! Last year was awesome in reducing my stash of everything. This year should help me really get down there- but it probably won't be as much fun since I have used all my favorites! I did get a little new yarn though for Christmas so that is kind of fun!
1. finish cowl for me Done!
2. finish shawl for me (just has the edging left- but it freaks me out cause I have never done it like that before)- less freaky since I read the directions!- DONE!
3. Upholster DD's barbie couch- DONE!
4. make a million cloth diapers for DS3 (this will count for more than 1 project though)
5. make a wall quilt for our dining room (we really need this)
6. paint bathroom
7. paint craft room
8. artwork for bathroom
9. flannel wall board for craft room
10. flannel crib sheets
11. flannel napkins
12. sew storage baskets for dining hutch.
13. knit and felt mittens for DD and DS1-1 Set DONE for DS!
14. knit new nursing pads for me-DONE!
15. finsih quilt for our bedroom (this will count as more than 1 since I have to applique half the blocks and then assemble and then quilt the whold queen sized thing!)
I'm definitely in!! I started this last year, got side tracked mid-year, and finished my holiday crafting just in time for Christmas. I'm currently at my IL's, so I don't have my list handy, but I know for sure that it totaled more than 52 projects. Off the top of my head~
-toddler backpack for DD2
-crayon roll for DD2
-4 quilted hot pads for MIL
-knit hat for BIL
-grill roll and mitt for FIL
-2 quilted rugs for kitchen
-4 prs knit boot socks (1 pr for each kid)
-finish quilt for DH (just have the binding left)
-6 knit dishcloths for me
-4 rag quilts (1 for each child, this is their b-day gifts for this year)
-knit sleepy sack for babe due in April (this is about 1/2 done)
-3 throw pillows for living room
-3 sets of curtains (2 for office/ studio, 1 for utility room/ basement area)
felt crowns for for son's birthday and his best friend (they are a week apart, having their b-day party together)
knit a sweater for Rowan
make a bunch of parrot foot toys (for my parrots)
fimo candle holder
walking stick (carving and wood burning)
rune set (wood burning)
pouch for runes (embroidery and sewing)
wand (applying crystal points to wood, wrapping, and embellishment)
that's it for now, but it is only the 1st of January!
And I have made rogress on the banner- I have all the pieces cut and have started to assemble & embroider them! Will be done in plenty of time for his party at this rate!
I have a book that I love called Aromatherapy through the Seasons where the authors offer a handful of recipes for each month of the year. There is one main essential oil focus each month for general purposes (health, home, etc) and then a special EO each month (emotional bonus blends). One of my goals this year is to use this book more, so I mixed up two of the general recipes for January using eucalyptus (flu-fighter, we're getting over the flu here, and an antiseptic spray) and used the first one three ways already (bath, diffuser, chest/back salve). I used up my last spray (ant repellent...we live in a warm climate and just had an attack at Christmas) cleaning up the kitchen and bathrooms today, so I'm ready to put the new antiseptic spray in that bottle in the morning (after it air dries). I also mixed up one of the special blends (also a spray) for January using bergamot and lavender...smells soooo divine!
I researched in my aromatherapy books and online rejuvenating carrier oils, hydrosols, and essential oils. Then, I mixed up my own facial toner/mist and eye oil blend and general facial cream. My eye oil blend was completely out and that was my main intention when I set forth. In my reading, I discovered certain items that were particularly good for the face and I happened to have them in hydrosols, so I was inspired to create a new one to use (main ingredient is my favorite rosewater). My eye oil blend was too full for the bottle and I needed to thin it out a bit still, so I added a pipette-full of the mixture up to that point to my plain coconut oil I've been using for all-over my face and then didn't like the scent, so I added some EOs. Then, I went back to the eye oil blend to thin it out and got creative there. All of this took me hours today, but it was lots of fun!
I have my work cut out for me this weekend. I bought a new desk Saturday that needs to be assembled. But before that can happen I need to clear off the old table that was serving as the 'desk' plus clean out that area of my room. This must be completed by 5pm Sunday. The desk is "L" shaped so its really 2 desks plus a connector piece. Sunday is going to be a long day, but hopefully my desk area will be workable and I will be happier.
I will take a point when this is done.
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