Day 8 - Blog Writing Challenge - Goals for January 28 - February 4

 Day 8

Skills I Wish I Had

This one is hard for me. Not because I think I've mastered everything, not even close. But determining what I'd like to learn how to do them. As I write this my thoughts are going in a direction.

Things have changed for me since the pandemic and moving to a new home and new city. My attitude towards sewing and stitching have  changed.

The skills I wish I had have more to do with not trying to do everything:

- not collecting every pattern I come across

- not committing to too many projects

- being more selective of what I purchase

- being more selective in the projects I pursue

- fall in love again with projects I've already started, especially all the supplies I've purchased; or be willing to let them go

- use what I have

- finish what I've started

- and finally, being patient with myself as my tastes and desires change. I'm in a new season of life and getting used to that takes time.

Goals for January 28 - February 4

1. Daisy Days - Block 1

- continue stitching - DONE 

2. CQ BOM 

- continue stitching - DONE - a little progress

3. Sew One Garment

- choose pattern, fabric - DONE

I will be making the long sleeve top from this tan plaid knit.
 

4. Mending

- get as much done as I can - DONE 

I didn't get it all done, but made some progress.

5. Read

- finish book - DONE

6. TV Table Projects

- Hello Spring - DONE

This was the first wool project my sister and I did together last year. We got them both done and put together. The hold up was that little white sign at the top. Honey Do cut it out in a really thin wood. I painted and drew the design this week. It's hand stitched in place and may not stay there, but it's there for now.
 

- Elefantz Duck - DONE !! :)

 

 This one makes me really happy!! I saw the idea at Tractor Supply Company. The central design was of a chicken. So I found it on line and showed it to him. A couple of days later I had the box with an open frame. I've been wanting to make the Elefantz duck for a number of years. I found the fabric and fell in love with it and matched the threads to it. As a last minute thought, I added the cotton crocheted thread. I absolutely LOVE this project. It took longer to finish than I wanted but now I just have to find the perfect wall in the kitchen for it :)

 

- Calendar Girl - November - DONE

7 - Stay At Home Round Robin (SAHRR)

- complete rounds one and two - DONE

The center was contributed from my friend, Moira.

I'm not following the rounds specifically, but will wait each week to see what's offered and then decide what I want to do for the next round. This will also be my monthly baby quilt donation.

8. Sister Time

Woolie Gnomes - Block 2

We didn't get them finished, but made good progress. Both of us only have a couple of trees and the moon to finish stitching.
 

February Goals - February 5-11

1. UFO/OMG

Tiny Houses Quilt - finish quilting

2. SAHRR - Round 3

3. Daisy Days - Block 2

tint and begin stitching

decide on finishing fabrics

4. Crazy Quilt - finish block 1

5. Sew One Garment

Cut out pattern

6. Baby Quilt - Hedge Hugs

prep block 2

7. Read one book

8. One Gift per Month

make the next gift

9. Sister Time

Woolie Gnomes - block 2

finish stitching

- Block 3 - prep and begin stitching

Have a good week.