I had that goal for several years…finally, when I moved last year, I took all the books that I never used and donated them to a recrafting store…it was freeing! Most of the books I have now are knitting or crocheting that you can use over and over…it is a good goal!
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I have a very small selection of books, I too donated all that I wasn’t making from & have the goal to use the rest more frequently. I did just order an embroidery book but that’s a craft I’m hoping to focus on more this year. I’m a non-monogomous crafter, sort of dabling in everything. I’m hoping to refine what I do, go deeper in a couple most-loved things rather than being spread thinly over the entire crafting universe.
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I have been a craftster member for years, but I have never been active, so what better time than a new year to change that and finally start posting… it took a new platform too, but hey, here we are ;).
I guess 50 projects is a recipe for failure in my case 
, so I’m going to limit myself to finish at least 12 projects this year. 1 project per month seems at least doable ;).
And also completely following @jemimah to stash bust for once and for all and not buy anything new (or at least try… we all know how that mostly turns out 
).
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Completed 2020
- Added a zipper to and repaired the inlay cushion for the cat carrier
Planned projects 2020
Yarn and fabric projects (sewing, embroidery, crochet, tatting, …)
- padded frame drum bag
- crocheted baby blanket and/or booties & hat (baby present for a friend)
- crocheted unicorn hooded scarf (present for my niece)
- finishing curtains (for my dad… who has been waiting for ages, ahum)
- transforming corner to corner crocheted unicorn into a pillow case or a wall hanging
- regency underthings 1: chemise
- regency underthings 2: short stays
- embroidered regency reticule
- tatted jewelry
- continuing my tunisian crochet cardigan (which will probably take me another 10 years before it ever gets finished)
- finish some of my UFO’s (mostly small repairs or alteration of my clothes)
- …
Visual art (drawing & painting)
- black & white portrait series
- triptych (will probably end up a dipytich
) - screens to keep the sun out (cardboard/paper maché + paint)
- …
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That sounds very sensible 
I like your cat profile pic - is that your cat?
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Hahaha, yes, that is the Shah. He’s very much aware of his royal lineage , but incredibly sweet too 
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(edit: added quote for clarity)
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my first project of the year:
I timed myself this time.
Each back leg takes about 12 min.
Each arm takes about 16 min
The body takes 30 min
The face takes 8 min
Attaching and weaving ends takes about 30 min
So about 2 hours per sloth.
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Sloths! 
Oh, they are so danged adorable!
This is me, too. I feel like narrowing down my focus would do me a world of good.
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Alright, I love lists too much to stay away. I can’t guarantee that I won’t fade out and revert to stalking, but I’ve stayed pretty active in the HP Craftalong, so hopefully I can just remember to update the list when I post over there.
Completed:
- Pumpkaboo Ami
WIP:
- Floral embroidery on green
- Unicorn batts
- Flax sweater in big twist cupcake yarn
- Mosaic shawl with secret santa yarn
- Black and neon blanket
- Heart latch hook rug
- “Anthropologie” latch hook rug
- Brown and pink Brancaster
Planned:
- Neon pegasus - do as thin singles chain plyed with short forward
- Merino sampler - singles to chain ply for rainbow yarn - pair with black
- White sheet concord tee
- White sheet margarita tank - trace next size up
- Muslin simple woven top
- Next button up shirt pattern - use pink stripes for muslin, then use floral for fitted - cashmerette one
- Brown corduroy jacket express - muslin
- Olive green military jacket - muslin
- Jersey button up with reclaim fabric
- Red and blue leanne meyer dress
- Geometric rainbow print - loose work shirt similar to fuschia or springy one
- Dip dye bridesmaid dress and cut off to elastic waist skirt
- Mint green rayon - dress or peasant top depending on yardage.
- Cream lining from Annie - peasant top
- Teal bottom weight from Annie - shorts or A-line buttons down the front skirt
- Denim from vogue - hollyburn skirt
- Purple and green reclaim fabric - lisette pattern for engagement dress
- Pajama pants/leggings from fleece lined bottom weight from reclaim
- Laney hobo - black dyed maroony fabric
- Patchwork leather tote
- Chobe bag from grey pants with lilac lining and zippers, silver hardware, and black vinyl
- Clear project bags to replace big ziplocs
- Olive satchel redux - Swoon Brooklyn
- Make old wolf quilt into tote - use interfacing on back of lining
- Periodic table Dandelion purse for me - include long strap
- Kubb bag from mexican canvas
- My 1st socks with less crazy multicolor yarn
- Buttonbox vest from knitty with Caron Soft green
- Toilet paper roll cat toy with bell from Gma
Obviously I am also an all different types of crafts person, but I’ve chosen to embrace it. If I go my entire life at the “ambitious beginner/intermediate” level for all of the crafts I do, that’s just fine with me. I don’t shy away from deepening my skills in one particular area, but to me, the whole point of hobbies is to learn new things, so I’m not going to limit myself from bouncing around as much as my little heart desires.
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50 may be a lofty goal for me but hey, whats life without risk?
- Crochet pot stickers
- “Pot sticker queen” t-shirt
- Crochet baby yoda
- Amigurumi Porg
- Eva cardigan
- Crochet Kalisha poncho
- Eastern jewels blanket
- Friends CAL
- More pillow covers
- Succulent shadow box
- Snarky kitchen towels
- “Aloha beaches” t-shirt
- Cruise tumblers
- “Lettuce turnip the beet” t-shirt
- Cricut tumblers/Yeti
- Holiday kitchen towels
- “You’ll shoot your eye out” t-shirt
- Half moon pouch
- Crochet farm animals pot holders
- String art-cacti
- Bonnie bucket bag-vintage fabric/leather
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Haha. I wanna see this shirt. Cute!
Perfect. Super cute!!
love 'em love 'em love 'em!!!
I’ve got one on my list done!
It’s a little baby puffin from a cartoon called “Puffin Rock.” I made it for my daughter who loves the show.
(pattern link)
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such a cute little puffin!
I got my January stitchalong finished…a cross stitch for my nephew and his partner, who both recently relocated to Portland.
Also, an ATC that was made for @LindaP
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I recognized the baby puffin (Baba?) immediately! I think that show is adorable but my son is much more interested in Baby Shark 
lol
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I love close to Portland and I think that cross stitch Rocks! 
I also love the shark ATC 
Will you be going to the mini meet up in June? I saw that many members are planning for a large one in Portland!
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