It’s wise to recognize that you should follow the muse. I find that when I don’t, and I try to force myself to do what I “should” be working on/finishing first, I actually stall out and do neither.
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This was the case for me, too, but then I started using working on the thing I wanted to work on as a treat/reward for working on the thing I didn’t want to work on. Not a method that would work for everyone, but it worked for me.
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I also like that method of doing a “must do” then doing something fun. I like balance. Lately, I have done it backwards and it still works for me. Do something fun for a bit so I feel energized to get something “must do” off my list.
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Both are good strategies!
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I removed several projects from my to-do list, including an altered puzzle, puzzle magnets, a couple mini quilts, a denim tote bag, and some knit/crochet projects I don’t want to make anymore. I have one half-done WIP I’m still deciding if I want to finish or not (it’s a knit shrug and I don’t know how much I’d actually use it).
Today I reorganized my craft supplies and pulled out a bunch of things I don’t want to use anymore (several for the projects I removed from my to-do list!). I packed them up to give away - I’ll see if the children’s librarian can use any/all of it for kids & teens crafting days at the library. 
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That is really cool, @Silky_Bee.
I finished the year’s first project, too. It’s just a flannel skirt for myself.
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What pretty scene! Good way to start the new year!
@tendstowardschaos A warm skirt or any clothing for yourself is fabulous! I often wondered why they don’t make more dresses and skirts for women out of flannel and other warmer materials.
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I always have such a hard time finding long-sleeved dresses, especially suitable for work. Most seem to be elbow-length at most. Even dresses that are clearly designed to be winter clothes. At home I like those dresses that look like a massive sweater, they usually have long sleeves.
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My second project - a snowman birthday card
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It’s so cute!
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Wow! What a finish! It looks absolutely stunning!
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It’s beautiful!
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It’s amazing! The colors, the fit, the patterns! 
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Thank you! 
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That sweater looks amazing! Gorgeous work.
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Scooching in here…
2026
cards for family and friends
WIPs
Jayne hat
good tea nice house cross stitch
love box for letters
attach image and circle to Rox geocache
sew ends shut on sari bracelets and attach clasps
paint animals for dangles
attach amigurumi werewolf parts
frog and redo amigurumi kraken tentacles
another coat of paint on the pastel skeleton
the previous years
shoes for Elf on the Shelf
turn those books into spell books
uv resin candy corn coasters
uv resin half-sphere insects
turn stickers into magnets
1980s Ranger Rick diy stencil tank top
fabric holiday bags using the rest of the fabric
spice weasel amigurumi (ravelry)
turn purplish sparkly yarn into knitted torc
try neurographic art
madebybeag’s crochet heart
neon legwarmers
purple yarn into cable scarf with tassels
repurpose holiday cards into gift tags
assemble Halloween mini kit Laura got for me
sew bat doll from 10x2studio
sew cat from 10x2studio
marionberries anthotypes sun prints
sunset latchhook kit
the 31 days of halloween advent calendar
rainbow plastic outdoor bead hanger
Scrap bracelets by kittykill
gathered skirt using the kawaii fabric I bought, maybe use etsy pattern?
crow on a spool with a key
matchbox Halloween scene, using matchbox diecut
tie-dye those two geocaching shirts
cut collars on several tee shirts
Alisa Burke classes
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That sweater is amazing! I love it. Makes me want to get back into knitting.
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