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Are you making more or less than last year?
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Are your projects larger or smaller?
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Are you doing more new projects or finishing up WIPS?
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Are your projects for others, excluding swaps, or yourself?
I tend to make practical things, even if what makes it practical is that it is a gift for someone on our list. But this year so far I have made more things “for the house” which is basically something for (mostly) me. I have a longer project that is totally just for me and not at all practical going this year and maybe into next! -
Have you made things for swaps, community or personal?
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Have you made something just random, not on your list, just because you love it or found it while browsing? What did you make? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry) Delia’s Schmozalotl disguise was something that popped into my head and I just had to make it!
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What was the most favorite thing you made this year? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry) Hmmmm. Probably the room that will eventually be a diorama. This is the longer project that’s just for me mentioned in #4.
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What was the least favorite thing you made this year?
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Did anyone on this site inspire you to make something similar? Shout out with a tag to them and show your project with a pic! Bonus!
@Reinikka, @Magpie, @geekgirl inspired me to give masterboards a real try for swap!
I am always amazed at how many of your projects take so many steps. You have a lot of patience also for small, intricate cutting and “neatening” things up. It is your attention to detail and the finishes that make your projects outstanding to me!
That room is going to be amazing!!!
I always feel like members here are so willing to share their ideas and give excellent tutorials and support. I would not have tried so many things if not for them…masterboards, fabric beads, quilting tips, assemblage…just so much!
Thanks for sharing!
Awww, thank you! I definitely enjoy the nit-picky parts of many projects I do! That room might well have about 50 hours in it already and there is so much more to do. Maybe I will post it as it stands so far. It’s empty, but it’s a finished room!
And I agree about how generous the crafters here are with their knowledge and skills.
My goals are different this year, since I seem to just not get to crafting during the school year, so here it is for the next 3 months - School is out June 24th.
June:
28 Freeze holders for students
28 Cups for students
28 mug rugs with student art work
swim dress
Year end gift bags
July
placemats
Pajamas
school shirts
classroom decor
August
Autumn decor
Winter decor
I think many people craft like you…in certain breaks during the year. Teachers in particular have work to do even after they leave the classroom as well as personal and family things to tend to!
How wonderful that you have found your time and able to plan out what you want to make. I find that often times, being under a time deadline makes me much more productive!
wow–that is a lot of mug rugs…but what a cool project! Please post when you get them done!
- I am making less than usual but since I started working full-time 3 years ago that’s become my new normal I guess. Covid did not see a great increase in productivity, I experienced a paralysis of inspiration that seemed to be common for many other makers. I do feel I’m maintaining a steady pace now though, making when I can, breaking when I feel like it.
- My project size hasn’t changed but I’m making more for myself and our home instead of immediately needing to get rid of something the minute it’s finished, lol.
- I’ve managed to tackle the WIP pile and also just let go of those projects that are stagnating because I’ve lost interest. No guilt, I craft as therapy so torturing myself to finish something I don’t want to do would be backwards. Of course I still get inspired by new ideas but I’m putting a pin into most of those in favour of finishing what I have already on the go. I’m trying to shop from stash too, that’s a big change.
- Going forward, I need to work on a project with my sister for our aunt so that’s what I’ll be doing more than anything else. We’re going to self-publish her poetry and she’ll need illustrations, mine will be fiber based of course. I hope to create really large work as those photograph better for books. They will hopefully end up in an exhibition, big plans!
- I made quite a few abandonable positive affirmations but ended up sending them to people we know, everybody seemed to need a lift at one point or another. I can always do more!
- I did make something random that I found when browsing, this silly little cupcake pin cushion ring from a bottle cap. It’s adorable.
- My fave project so far this year was scrappy coasters, they were so much fun to make! So much fun. I’ll make more, they were just the best project.
- I don’t love long crochet projects so this C2C baby blanket was a chore to get through. So glad it’s done though!
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@Abbeeroad made the cutest scrappy rainbow baby books, of course I totally had to make some of those. I am loaded with scraps!
You really hit the nail on the head…the pandemic did not exactly inspire people to do more or to be all that productive. It is still a bit depressing. Sometimes having too much time on one’s hands can be stifling…I know for myself, working under a deadline makes me much more efficient and able to finish projects.
So glad that this thread is exposing some missed projects! I did not see either yours or @Abbeeroad 's color books! Now, of course, I want to make some!!! I love your scrappy projects! I think we three are also lovers of rainbow anything and batiks!
That project for your aunt, having her poems published and you and your sister illustrating the book, sounds awesome!
Our cousin, auntie’s daughter, & my daughter & our mom too.
She is the best aunt. She’s going through chemo for pancreatic cancer. Helping get her book published is the least we can do as a family.
So sorry to hear about her cancer. I hope she’ll recover.
What a wonderful gift you are making her!
I may call on friends here for fabric scraps to make very fancy dragons!
I wonder if anybody would like to help me choose a doll pattern for a friends new baby? Hopefully we’re going to meet the little one soon, I can make one of those patterns quickly 
- I had a bit of a craft slump during last year, so this year has been more creative and more projects on the go
- I am currently working on a couple of large projects, which has stalled my finished numbers and I think overall probably a bit larger.
- Mostly new, but I am spending a lot of time on a large cross stitch WIP that’s been in a drawer for 15+ years!
- Apart from a mask (boring!) I think everything I have made or am in the process of making is for others
- I have made swap items and personal items.
- I don’t know if browsing means online, but I found a crochet blanket pattern when browsing a craft store and bought it and promptly started making it - although it did take me 8 months to complete!
- It would have to be the ami I made for my husband last month (which I just realised I haven’t put on my completed list!), but the blanket above was a pretty close second!
- I think the masks I have made. As much as I enjoy making something personal (my boys picked their fabrics), I am a bit sick of masks.
- I am always inspired by makers here, but I haven’t made anything specifcally from that inspiration
I loved your ami because of the backstory! Things we learn here!
I agree…I was sort of glad that they recommended higher grade masks, which I purchased. I was so sick of making them. I did get so many scraps, though, since my sister also made them and gave me her scraps. I am trying to think of a FUN project to make with them and not something that reminds me of masks!
That blanket is a project of a lifetime! It is just so calming and interesting. I agree that big projects lessen the count, but, it is not really about the count but the goals you set for yourself in what you want to get done.
- I am making more this year than last.
- Larger - using up the good stuff by making clothes and bags
- New - lots of new for myself! see previous answer
- YES! this happens to me all the time. I made a jumble bead necklace that I don’t think I’ve posted yet.
- in 2022, my The Liberty Tote bag in 2021 the sweater of pinkness
- If I don’t like it I don’t finish, like the socks I started
I just stop and frog, or toss back in the fabric pile, or toss in the trash. - All the paper crafts and junk journaling has really inspired me to keep a collage journal on my desk and I’ve been adding to them over the year. I finished out a general journal and started a new “mental health/what makes me happy” journal.
I know I’m not usually a participant in this along, but this is too fun not to join in! I finally have a chance to jot down some answers!!
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Are you making more or less than last year? I’m honestly not sure. I’m leaning toward less.
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Are your projects larger or smaller? About the same? My projects tend to be in the medium range.
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Are you doing more new projects or finishing up WIPS? Definitely new projects. I actually don’t have that many on-going WIPs. I get obsessed with a project until it’s done!
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Are your projects for others, excluding swaps, or yourself? Always for others. Though I think I’m getting better at making things for myself! Though sometimes things I think I made for myself get stolen, like my Hillview Road Cowl.
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Have you made things for swaps, community or personal? Personal (mostly gifts) and swaps. I have actually been light on the swaps so far this year.
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Have you made something just random, not on your list, just because you love it or found it while browsing? What did you make? I think my scrappy headdresses fall into that category.
- What was the most favorite thing you made this year? I still love my knitted torc. I love wearing it!
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What was the least favorite thing you made this year? While I am loving participating in the Art Journal Craftalong, I am still learning a lot when it comes to paint and drawing and color. Some of my pages I like less than others.
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Did anyone on this site inspire you to make something similar? @sheepBlue definitely inspired my ticker tape mug rug I made for @gozer with her amazing ticker tape style art quilts!
Thanks for putting this out there @AIMR! It was a fun exercise to take stock of where I am in my crafty journey so far this year!
I swear I put up this questionnaire so I wouldn’t miss any cool projects! I missed your Liberty bag! So awesome! Liberty prints are meant to be used over and over…even the scraps! I loved the link to how to make unique handles as well.
We also loved seeing your pink sweater saga! It was fun seeing how you persevered and I know it was a labor of love…but you did it!
Sounds like you have a good plan for 2022! Wonderful to see you branching out to other areas!
You certainly have been doing a lot more art projects!
But, also great that you have developed a style with your sewing…especially the scrappiness. I love that you are doing mini quilts in your style and using them to make fun coasters, mug rugs and other gifts. I did miss your ticker tape mug rug!! Fantastic!
And, don’t forget that you taught a class on making a fabric necklace! That is a craft as well…I love mine!
I never kept track of projects before, but Ive been a crafting fool this year. I just got a huge bag of buttons. I used to have a great button collection that just sat in a box, but now I want to do something fabulous with them. Since Im traveling, Ill have to see what supporting materials I can find at the thrift store. Its tough crafting without stash!
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Are you making more or less than last year?
Definitely more! I’m feeling less weighed down and not as much on my plate. My creative juices are
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Are your projects larger or smaller?
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Are you doing more new projects or finishing up WIPS?
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Are your projects for others, excluding swaps, or yourself?
I generally craft for others. I don’t do a lot for myself. But I do hope to get some stuff done that I started last year for myself done soon. -
Have you made things for swaps, community or personal?
Mainly swaps. -
Have you made something just random, not on your list, just because you love it or found it while browsing? What did you make? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry)
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What was the most favorite thing you made this year? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry)
These chore charts for my kids! They are framed and hang in the hall and they use dry erase markers to check off what they have been done. Been so helpful!
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What was the least favorite thing you made this year?
This keychain. I wish that the top piece had wrapped around. It would have looked batter and stayed in place better.
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Did anyone on this site inspire you to make something similar? Shout out with a tag to them and show your project with a pic! Bonus!
I was inspired to join the pouch swap by my friend @gozer . She told me about the swap and so I joined and had my first venture into making a pouch.
- Are you making more or less than last year?
Well, certainly not more than last year. 2020 was very productive for me as I didn’t have a lot of work and still got paid, but then I lost my job and found another and ever since I’ve been very busy. I love my new job, it’s the best job I’ve had, but it does drain my energy. - Are your projects larger or smaller?
Smaller (in hours). I still go to a weekly sewing class, which I’ve done for more than 15 years, for socializing as well as crafting. So I still tend to work on sewing projects one night a week even though I don’t always work very hard, but I don’t spend as much time knitting or stitching. I can finish a sewing project in a couple of hours but knitting and stitching takes ages. - Are you doing more new projects or finishing up WIPS?
Both, as always - Are your projects for others, excluding swaps, or yourself?
I finished a baby quilt recently and want to make another one soon, but I’ve also finished a couple of garments for myself that I haven’t posted yet, and am working on a quilt for myself for the first time in ages. - Have you made things for swaps, community or personal?
Nope - Have you made something just random, not on your list, just because you love it or found it while browsing? What did you make? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry)
- What was the most favorite thing you made this year? Bonus for a pic! (extra entry)
Rainbow charm baby quilt - Inspired-along challenge 2022 Entry - What was the least favorite thing you made this year?
Rainbow charm baby quilt - Inspired-along challenge 2022 Entry
This one was a challenge! I wanted to make a simple, fast quilt and I had coveniently forgotten that HST take a lot of time to iron and square up. And I was also really, really not enjoying working on this as I was originally making this for an old friend and their wife. I have increasingly started to dislike the wife and we feel she’s abusive towards him and she’s terribly racist (she didn’t used to be? Or maybe she hid it better). On top of that they also keep having children they can’t cope with and I don’t agree with how they are raised. It’s not my business how many children people have of course, and as a non-parent I don’t know what it’s like from my own experience, but every visit was getting increasingly stressful from the mess (hoarding type mess, not “kids are playing here” mess) all the kids who are basically feral and dramatic fallouts they had with anyone who dared to even offer the slightest criticism. I know other people have gotten social services involved, but when you’re wealthy and well-educated you can get away with a lot.
Then, another dear old friend announced a pregnancy that we hadn’t seen coming and we were so happy for them. I finished the quilt in no time and the soon-to-be parents loved it very much!
I decided to slowly withdraw myself from the situation with the first friend, simply by not reaching out to them anymore, just waiting to see if they did. Well, they didn’t. Crafting can give clarity - if I don’t like someone enough to give them one of my crafted items, maybe they shouldn’t be in my life! And it seems they only had me in their lives to help them out of drama situations they created for themselves. I feel sorry for our old friend because I know they’re trapped in an abusive marriage. I grew up as a child in a situation like that, I know how hard it is to get out. But in the end, it’s not my responsability. He knows where to find us if he decides to leave, even with all the kids in tow.
- Did anyone on this site inspire you to make something similar? Shout out with a tag to them and show your project with a pic! Bonus!