50 or more Projects Craftalong -2023

[AntBee (Jen)]

Me too!
Thanks, @AIMR for setting this up!

My hope-to-do list:
Project keeper footstool, Nana knitting bag, Christmas Countdown Calendar, House elf ornament, knitted dolly (with clothes or topsy-turvy maybe), House shaped tissue box cover, Reusable party decorations, storage for Kidlet’s numerous toys and activities, Chair socks, Needle Minder kit, Star Wars kit, candle mat kit, Gnome kit, turtle kit, circus mouse, Family Yearbook, kid’s personal Yearbook, Mando/Grogu ornament, Coffee Press Cozy, something to use the Puffin Rock Patches, rabbit or dog ears hat, FPY used up, Activity kits for clubhouse, button garland, bedroom buntings, vanna yarn use up, ballet class shrug, Menorah pillow, Knitted frog,

December: Teacher gifts (3), Studio gifts (2), My Christmas socks, ornaments,

Count: 36
January: mending, dishcloth (Blue), purple wrap,
February: snowball set, Dishcloth (Purple/Gold), Autumnal Fingerless Gloves set, Cheater Tie Backs, mini nesting baskets (6), Valentines
March: Scrappy dishcloth, 2 pixie hats (technically finished on 4/1 but the knitting was done in Feb so I’m counting it here.)
April: nada. zilch. zero completed. Worked on those socks and the kidlet’s sweater
May: 3 placemats
June: 1 placemat, No-Sew Trinket dish, Dog sweater,
July: White doll dress, that sock, hand kite,
August: plant cozy, blue witch/tomte hat
September: nada?
October: Red Sweater, light green ballet shrug,
November: doll pj shorts, purple fingerless mitts, pink-ish mitts, silk mitts,
December: White Ballet shrug, Gold mitts, black mitts,

[skrutt (Josefin 🇸🇪)]

I reserve a spot here.

WIP’s
Temperature Snake (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Elia Polarbear
Reykjavik Soft (Icelandic sweater)
Vinterfröjd mittens
Little deeds-embroidery

Finished projects (not in order, just finished projects)
May
Janne’s birthday socks
A couple of beaded bracelets

April (3 projects)
Toe-up socks
I can & I will
Tiny seagull

March (6 projects)
Minnas cardigan
Marsma
Hildas lace-scarf
Emils socks
Celeste the elephant
Celeste’s cardigan

February (7 projects)
Hildas dress
Paracord bracelet for Lova
Paracord bracelet for mum
Fleegle heel toe-up sock (1 made and then frogged)
Valentines card
Embroidered wool heart
Finnish salmon soup

January (5 projects)
Lillians Mittens

Chunky Little Cat mitten (testknitting)

Emil’s socks

Hilda’s scarf

Valentines card

[mellybelly81 (Mel (she/her) 🇭🇲)]

My list goes here!

Maybe I’ll be better at adding some small, quick wins this year. The second half of last year was full of large projects that slowed my number of finishes and really bummed me out.

What I’d like to make/finish:

• crochet tunic for my sister
• mug rug for my sister
• Monopoly quilt for my dad
• Squatter quilt for my mum
• family tree cross stitch
• temperature blanket (first one! yarn ready to go!)
• crochet viking helm for husband
• dinosaur blanket (late Christmas)
• bug quilt (late Christmas)

Completed items:

January

1. V-shape shawl

[Renstar (Ren)]

I’m in again for 2023

Main Goal: Actually finish some WIPs. (This was also last year’s goal but it wasn’t very successful )

1: so the quilt itself is not finished but the basics of the top is, unless I add a border (likely!) I’m counting it as a half. #notawip (here we go again! in mydefence, it was because of a wip that this got started, trying to be efficient in the pressing of blocks)

^^^ Must make some effort to finish it!! DONE

2: I started and Finished a mug rug for the swap. Can’t post yet, but will once received (#Notawip)

3: Made a fake ‘Buff’ - now need to make more for Fam!! (#Notawip) but is a destash, completed 3 in total!

4: Inchie dice (#Notawip) No pictures yet, swap item.

5. Crochet Crazy Eights shawl (#Notawip)
   

   

6. 2nd lot of inchies, 1st didn’t arrive (#Notawip)
   

   

7. First bunch of ATCs
   

   

8. 2nd bunch of ATCs
   

   

9. Art journalling 1

10. Art Journalling 2
    

    

11. (out of sync - Aug) Scrappy squarages
    

    

12. (out of sync - Aug) Messy tissue paper & alcohol ink
    

    

13. Art Journalling 3
    

    

14. Art journalling 4
    

    

15. WIP - it’s grown a little bit since this pic
    

    

[AIMR (Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)]

What is a squatter quilt? Sounds intriguing!

[TheMistressT (Tara - she/her)]

YES! So glad this craftalong is up already this year! Here is my spot!

A few things I would like/should do in 2023 are (some are there from years past or are ongoing):
Built-in bookcases
Haunted Bathroom diorama
Nicho/shadowboxes/shrine “blanks” to use up scrap wood
Fabric bucket for woodstove paper
Jewelry Xmas Tree (flat or 3D?)
Coffee Table
Mucho Jersey
Where’s Wildo
Ashton’s Jersey Quilt

The things I actually do/make will go here : WARNING: THERE COULD BE UNBLURRED PHOTOS THAT ARE NSFW. This year I am going to list most recent at the top, inspired by AIMR’s 2022 list. And try to include links to project posts when I have them, inspired by those who do that.

Felt & Sequin ornaments with family
Boule me once, and/or lasagna drying towels (3)
C Crew pillows
Sandy: Matchbox, Project bag
Fam Bags from Gram’s tablecloth/napkins

DECEMBER
One-hundred twenty-three: Annual Cards into Tags (no post)

One-hundred twenty-two: Vintage Sled Postage Stamp Thank You Notes

One-hundred twenty-one: Belsnickel Paper Doll

One-hundred twenty: CAKE FAIL. Oof. Tasted fine, looks like a child did it. But it was completed.

One-hundred nineteen: Gold Krampus Ornament (no post)

One-hundred eighteen: Wool and Faux Fur Christmas Stockings

One-hundred seventeen: Fisher Price Little People Old Man & The Sea Ornament

One-hundred sixteen: Tag for TheMisterT’s 2023 ornament (no post)

One-hundred fifteen: Prototype Christmas Stocking (no post)

One-hundred fourteen: GITD Skull n Bones Pinstriped Joggers

One-hundred thirteen: Mini Santa Snowglobe Tag Ornament

One-hundred twelve: Cut a plywood oval to make a temporary “table” for displaying holiday decorations. (no post) It’s under that tablecloth.

One-hundred eleven: Wee Gingerbread Lantern Version of a Friend’s House

One-hundred ten: By The Light Of The Moon Forest Diorama

NOVEMBER

One-hundred nine: Pillow Boxes for Gift Cards

One-hundred eight: Camping Critters Joggers

One-hundred seven: A Wee All-white Lantern Version of a Friend’s Cabin Home

One-hundred six: Boxers for TheMisterT Xmas

One-hundred five: Envelope and Mini-mag for Sandy’s Quiltfolk renewal (no post, no pic)

One-hundred four: Magnetic Strip for Turkey Ephemera

One-hundred three: Replace Buttons on Vintage Pendleton Jackets (no post, no pics)

One-hundred two: Family Pass-around Gag Snowman Pierced Nipples (no post)

One hundred one: Pre-printed tea towels for us and gifts (no post)

Ninety-nine & One Hundred: Fabric Twine & A Spool To Wrap It Around

OCTOBER
Ninety-eight: Faux Postage Stamp Cards (no post)

Ninety-seven: Repainted Lids for Repurposed Snack Jars (no post)

Ninety-six: We’re Stumped! Thanksgiving Place Card Place Cards

Ninety-five: Eye 31, 31 Under the Eye - Eyeball Bingo

Ninety-four: Boardwalk D-eye-orama

Ninety-three: Soooo Many Halloween Cards

Ninety-two: Modify Deck Stairs for Delia (no pics or post)

SEPTEMBER
Ninety-one: Fiona & Fritz Pot Holders

Ninety: Delivery Pizza Birthday - A Box Card

Eighty-nine: ZDS Sale “Signs”

Eighty-eight: Halloween Tags for Pet Gifts

Eighty-seven: Halloween Countdown Calendar

Eighty-six: Mavis’s Ornamental Corn Antlers

Eighty-five: Simple Jack-o-lantern Earrings

Eighty-four: WFH Built-in Desk

Eighty-three: Autumn Coziness Etsy Sale “Signs”

Eighty-three: Halloween Postage Stamp Embellishments

AUGUST
Eighty-two: Halloween Cards Round 1

Eighty-one: Campfire S’mores Cupcakes

Eighty: Circuit Board Embossed Napkins

Seventy-nine: School Bus Centerpiece

Seventy-eight: Gingham Table Covers (same post as Seventy-seven)

Seventy-seven: Turf Folding Table Covers

Seventy-six: Homemade Reflectors (no post)

Seventy-five: It’s Log! A Gift Box

Seventy-four: Bathroom Trash Can Lid

Seventy-three: Repurposed Moving Ramp Into Pet Ramp

Seventy-two: 6-Pack Birthday Card - Photography-themed

Seventy-one: Another Make-A-Wish Birthday Matchbox

Seventy: Various “Handmade”-type Tags - no post

Sixty-nine: Make-A-WIsh Matchboxes (again)

JULY
Sixty-eight: Make-A-Wish Matchbox

Sixty-seven: Laundry Sorter Label Tags

Sixty-six: Watermelon Blueberry Pupcicles

Sixty-five: Tequila Gift Bag

Sixty-four: Camping Themed 6-pack Box Card

Sixty-three: Bunny Bebe Box Card

Sixty-two: Team Pedersen Banner (no post)

Sixty-one: Etsy Sale Banner & “Block”

Sixty: Quick-reverse Naughty Pillow Cover Prototype, no post/pics

Fifty-nine: Adopt-a-Doily Pairs

Fifty-eight: Adopt-a-Doily care tags (no post)

Fifty-seven: Adopt-a-doily Vintage & Rescued Linens & Textiles

JUNE
Fifty-six: Framed Mini-painting

Fifty-five: Not-a-scrapbook

Fifty-four: Pole for Bear vs. Shark banner (no post or pic)

MAY
Fifty-three: How It Started/How It’s Going

Fifty-two: Post Your Favorite Fischl-isms

Fifty-one: Cupcake Picks

Fifty: WOO! (completed on May 23)
Peg Leg Crab & Friends

Forty-nine: Mortar Board/Graduation Cap Gift Box

Forty-eight: Backdrop Stand/Frame Storage Bag

Forty-seven: 2nd Best F Word Banner

Forty-six: Backdrop Stand/Frame Weights

Forty-five: Bear vs. Shark Party Backdrop

Forty-four: Etsy sale banner & “block”

Forty-three: Vintage-Style Ruffly Bib Apron

Forty-two: A Plethera of Miñatas

Forty-one: Graduation Banner

Forty: A Plethora of 100% Yak Piñatas GIft Boxes

Thirty-nine: Little Oven Box Card

Thirty-eight: Sassy Silver/Grey Birthday Hats

Thirty-seven: Bear/Shark Embellishments

APRIL

Thirty-six: Mom’s Cake Topper

Thirty-five. Father’s Day Boxers

Thirty-four. Where’s Wildo

Turdy-tree: The Old Man & The Sea Boxers

Thirty-two. Mini Gift Bags

Thirty-one. Light Fixture Redo

Thirty. Revamped Spring Bottle Brush Tree

Twenty-nine. Mucho Jersey

Twenty-eight. Old Man & The Kooseas

Twenty-seven, Delia’s Step Stool

MARCH
Twenty-six. Coral Floral Barkcloth Pillow Cover

Twenty-five. Stairwell Walls (no post)

Twenty-four. Malted Chocolate Brownies (no post)

Twenty-three. Underpants Pennant Bunting

Twenty-two. S. S. Mucho Life Preserver

Twenty-one. Matchbox for Tiffany

Twenty. Plate of BrownEs

Nineteen. A Dozen Xmas Cards with Wee Tree Inserts

Eighteen. Random Autumn Tags

Seventeen. Lucky Shamrock Cards

FEBRUARY

Sixteen. Sample Project with Heat Press
No pics

Fifteen. Delia’s Painting

Fourteen. Pillow cover for D

Thirteen.: Memory Quilt for A

Twelve. Skellie Pants

Eleven. Cookies & Fudge

Ten. Skellie Pillow

Nine. Valentine Treat Tins

JANUARY
Eight. Kitty Caddy for MIL

Seven. Birthday Bingo

Six. Valentine Cards

Five. Fabric Bucket for Stove-side Stuff

Four. Feather-proof Cushion Covers

Three. Template for different sizes of mini embroidery hoop.
No pic, no post

Two. 2022 Holiday Cards into Tags

One. Santa Globe

[LuckyXIIICreations (Not to be trusted in craft stores.)]

I have been crafting like crazy all through last year. I hope to continue to be productive, I just need to get active on here again. No list for me as I have way too many things I’m doing, lol. I’ll add as I complete something!

[mellybelly81 (Mel (she/her) 🇭🇲)]

Squatter is an Australian board game that is a Monopoly-type game where you own sheep stations and have to buy and trade your animals.

My dad grew up playing Monopoly, my mum grew up playing Squatter.

[Trillian (is trying to use up her stash)]

Claiming my spot! I’m hoping I can get to 50 this year, but 2023 hasn’t gotten off to the most auspicious start. Apologies in advance to anyone who finds dolls to be creepy. Avert your eyes!

1. 2022 Book Journal Wrap-Up
   

   

2. Minifee unisex sweater
   

   

3. January PKF Dresses
   

   

4. January Dresses - other sizes
   

   

5. February PKF Dresses
   

   

[AIMR (Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)]

That is definitely not me! I am just amazed at the variety of little dresses you make…I had no idea there were so many tiny prints, and now I am obsessed with them. To prevent me from buying them without any purpose, I always looked forward to seeing your fabrics! lol

[tendstowardschaos (Erin)]

I think I’ll play this year. I don’t know if I’ll make 50 (too many big projects on my to-do/WIP list), but I do love seeing everyone’s tallies go up throughout the year.

WIPs:
Restore my Singer 66
Hobbes plushie #2
Quilt for DNe1 (I Spy)
Quilt for DNe2 (I Spy)
Quilt for DNe3 (I Spy)
Quilt for DNe4 (I Spy)

Done:

1. Striped sweater
   

   

2. Miraculous Medal Decade Rosary
   

   

3. Saint Michael Decade Rosary
   

   

4. Starry and Bookish Bookmarks (6)
   

   
   

5. Blue sunstone rosary
   

   

6. Citrine rosary
   

   

7. Jade/opal rosary
   

   

8. Blue/green rosary
   

   

9. Pink opal rosary
   

   

10. Pink opal decade rosary
    

    

11. Starry skyscape painting
    

    

12. Lepidolite necklace
    

    

13. Sunstone necklace
    

    

14. Valentine necklace
    

    

15. Gotland grey handspun yarn (4oz)
    

    

16. Star Wars and Scraps Quilt
    

    

17. Grogu pillowcases
    

    

18. Beer mitts
    

    

19. Beer mitts

20. Beer mitts

21. Beer mitts

22. Beer mitts

23. Bob Ross scrap quilt
    

    

24. Howlite rosary
    

    

25. Labradorite rosary
    

    

26. Count of Monte Cristo Junk Journal
    

    

27. Knitted doll pants
    

    

28. DH Sweater
    

    

29. Tweed socks
    

    

30. Pink opal rosary bracelet (no picture)

31. Red glass rosary bracelet
    

    

32. Watercolor card
    

    

33. Watercolor card
    

    

34. Donation rosary (plastic, no picture)

35. Rosary bracelet kits (5)

36. Socks for DS2 (blue)

37. Watercolor card - flower

38. Watercolor card - flower

39. Watercolor card - flower

40. Watercolor card - flower

41. Watercolor card - flower

42. Watercolor card - flower

43. Watercolor card - meteor shower

44. Eyeglasses leash - lapis lazuli

45. Pink cotton basket

46. Chrysoprase rosary

47. African ruby rosary

48. Anniversary quilt for MIL/FIL

49. Socks for DH

50. Watercolor paintings (9+)

51. bath pouf

52. bath pouf

53. Musselburgh hat - meteorite’s delight

54. Feldspar shawlette

55. Musselburgh hat - DS1

56. Plaid shirt for me

57. MILLE Cardigan

58. Musselburgh hat for DS2

59. large watercolor

60. small watercolor

61. small watercolor

62. Slytherin roving spin

63. Owl & the Pussycat pouch

64. Old truck pouch

65. Animal globe pouch

66. Watercolor birthday cards (7)

67. Knitted frog

68. Brown wool/silk/alpaca slouchy beanie

69. Knitted frog #2

70. Black shirt dress

71. Linen apron

72. Orange project bag

73. Olive green jeans

74. DS1’s sweater

75. Musselburgh hat for me

[Ewulotta (Eva 🇩🇪 🇪🇺)]

I wasn’t very productive in 2022 so I’ll give it a try and play along.

Here’s my 2023 list

macrame plant hanger (s)
macrame wall hanging
macrame wreath

cases for card games (well, it’s just one so far)

skirts for me
leggings for me
black pullover for me
fanny packs for Emma and me
reading bone pillow
carnival costumes
happy mail note cards
reorganizing my craft shelf
…

mending Ole’s pants on a regular basis

[Animegirlie (Malinda - burner of pizza)]

I was not as productive in 2022 as I would have liked so lets see if I can jump start more in 2023

Finish my original wrap pattern
Mass make some tidbits to sell
Sweater from my massive pile of hexes
More shopping totes…
Jewelry
Fabric collection
More to come

Finished so far:

JAN

• Baby blanket for Jess
  

  

• 2 matching hats for Jess
  

  
  
  
  

• Banana bread from Chris’ recipe - needs more nanners
  

  

• mending SkinGraft sweater coat
  

  
  
  
  

• new Valentine pattern added to my POD shops

• new button designs - drawings only

FEBRUARY

• lots of little crochet motifs for maybe making earrings
• a sweater!
  
  

[AIMR (Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)]

embossed brocade…sounds so lovely…

I have several pieces of “good” fabric that I was gifted when I was in Japan…never really had the nerve to cut into them…2023 is now or never…one is silk denim with tiny real rhinestones

[sheepBlue]

Ok I’m in. It’s been a while since I felt motivated to track my crafts for the year, but I kind of miss being able to look back at what I accomplished for a given year. I don’t have a goal number to complete.

Finished
1/2 Scrap yarn gift bag #5 [modified Able Cable Hat pattern]
1/7 Scrap yarn gift bag #6 [modified Windmill Drawstring Pouch pattern]
1/14 modified Easy Fingerless mitts]
1/15 Kay’s Tess D’Urbervilles Shawl for Sofie
1/19 Ditto hat for Chris
1/28 Mondrian Pullover w/ handspun/stash yarn

2/2 Thicket Headband earwarmer
2/4 Field hat
2/7 Deathflake hat
2/10 Tshirt vest for Ada
2/12 Scrap yarn gift bag #7 [modified Le Massif Scarf pattern]
2/13 Sadie Scarflette
2/15 Sadie Scarflette #2
2/17 Barley hat
2/18 Trading post headband
2/19 Falmouth Super Bulky hat
2/19 Sadie Scarflette #3
2/19 Seed stitch headband
2/23 The Stare hat

3/2 Cannibalized cowl
3/15 Scrappy Whatever sweater #2!
3/29 Antler Toque

4/9 modified Dovetail shawl
4/12 Dogwood hat
4/17 Fingerless mitts for Angie

5/3 knit lacy pullover summer top
5/13 Fingerless mitts for Ali
5/20 Hipster shawl for Faith
5/27 Scrap yarn bag #8
5/28 Scrap yarn bag #9
5/29 Scrap yarn bag #10

6/11 Quilted denim circ holder
6/22 Boomarang shawl

7/9 Pin Me Up Headband
7/15 Flower mosaic
7/15 Pizza pan mosaic
7/23 Cotlin top

9/20 Rusty Cowl for Tom

11/9 Edinburgh Dog Sweater
11/12 Easy fingerless mitts
11/19 Cowl dickie
11/26 Sachets

12/4 knitted bunting
12/10 Sadie scarfette
12/24 kid boot slippers

[AIMR (Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)]

I print my list, pictures and all, each year and have them filed in a notebook as well as in a digital file.

It is fun to look back and remember what I made and for whom, etc. Sometimes, it is odd because I have no memory of HOW I made something, which means, I was probably in my zone…

[AIMR (Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)]

Welcome to LC! We have a “Use the good stuff” craftalong as well…a reminder that life can take us down roads that we did not plan, so it is best to live mindfully and enjoy our crafting and friendships each day!

What are we saving these things for, if not for ourselves or our loved ones?

Can’t wait to see what you make! I think many of us are looking at making more clothing for ourselves!

[Magpie (Straight, not narrow 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 🌎)]

Welcome!
It’s the best place on the whole entire internet, seriously. Some of us have been crafing together for 15+years! New friends are always welcome with open arms and the encouragement & support is just lovely. There’s no BS, selling, snark (unless it’s a snarky project, lol), just friendship & sharing.

Keeping a record like this is so motivational! Check out @AIMR 's list from last year for example. Just seeing it all lined up like that is an amazing reminder of all you’ve accomplished. Often it’s way more than you thought!

[Abbeeroad (Abbie - she/her)]

I interrupt this normally scheduled programing to announce…it’s time to VOTE for our current challenges!!

Green Holiday Greens

Great Lettuce Craft Bake Off!

[Magpie (Straight, not narrow 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 🌎)]

@Tea

the List - that’s all sorts of inspiring and motivational

It really is nice for looking back over your projects. You can set it up however you like, change it over time, etc. We all have our own style. For me, I like to make a topic in the relevant section first, such as a crocheted toy, for example. Then I add that project to my list here along with a link to the topic and a thumbnail image. If it was something I didn’t make a topic for I still add it with a thumbnail but no link. It can get a bit unweildy by the end of the year but I still like it for looking back.
Here’s my list from last year.