I’m still recovering and cleaning up after having 4 adults, 3 toddlers and one canine as houseguests for 8 days. I have almost finished putting away our Christmas decorations. I finished another donation hat, but forgot to take a photo before giving all the hats to a friend to donate. I started another hat. This one is for me.
I donated the previous blue hat that I had considered keeping for myself.
Since there has been very little crafting happening this past week, I decided to make a list of the crafts I hope to work on/complete in 2026.
Let me start with what WIPs I would like to finish.
Having a Ball is well on its way to completion. There should be plenty of time for hand quilting over the next couple of months.
The Royal Squares quilt needs to be sandwiched, pinned and machine quilted. I’m not sure when that will happen, but it is on the list to be completed this year.
Cinnamon House has become my travel craft. I would like to work on it more once Having a Ball is done.
Finishing the Summer Oak Embroidery is long, long overdue. That is on the list also.
Three Boats will be a continuous WIP. I have no illusions that it will be completed this year.
So what projects do I want to start. I want to make my youngest granddaughter an I-Spy quilt. This is sort of a WIP as I have cut out the squares of novelty fabrics, but nothing else is cut and fabric may need to be bought.
In July I will start making Christmas ornaments for my grandchildren. I think I will make them from this kit.
I also want to make myself the last Mill Hill Santa face kit that I have.
I’m debating starting to knit a pair of socks for myself once I finish my hat. I have yarn all ready to go. I’ve never made socks before.
Other possible crafts this year are this Hankerchief quilt.
I have several handkerchiefs from my mom and from when I was a kid.
This Snow Globe cross stitch that is all kitted up ready to make.
This Candy Cane Santa kit the my son gifted me several years ago.
I would also like to try my hand at making either a macrame style or machine sewn rope basket.
I have so many crafts, quilts, cross stitch patterns as well as knit and crochet patterns that I am itching to work on. Sometimes I find it overwhelming to think about. I also need to go through my extensive collection of old craft magazines and pamphlets and purge what I doubt I will ever work on.
I didn’t receive any crafts as gifts for Christmas this year. That is probably a good thing, but my daughter did buy me this wonderful wine glass.
I will be joining Frederique at the Quilting Patch on Saturday and Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. I hope you take some time to relax with some tea, coffee or hot chocolate and pop on over to their sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.
Thanks for stopping by!
it's good to have a plan!
ReplyDeletei really like the handkerchief pattern - it sent me down a rabbit hole cuz i have a bunch of hankies, too ... happy new year to you and yours!
You have an interesting assortment of projects to work on this year. I hope you enjoy each and every stitch! I have just got back into my sewing room this week. Lots to do. My list of projects is also long…. Gail at the Cozy Quilter
ReplyDeleteI love that Santa Stitching that you show - it is so cute. Your quilting is looking good too. You have so many stitching projects you can't get bored. Good luck on the socks I keep saying I will learn how but tried it once and failed - it will be time to try again one day.
ReplyDeleteI totally hear you on all the things I want to make! There is just not enough hours in the day, and often I waste more time than I should online. LOL Probably looking at more things to make.
ReplyDeleteWow you are busy , love your header makes .
ReplyDeleteAnd you have some lovely needle works going on.
Have fun hugs June.
easy to get overwhelmed when so many crafts are calling our name...LOL
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this post, Cathie. So nice to see your projects plans in quilting and cross stitch and embroidery. Beautiful choices to work on; Santas are always so special aren't they.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see the potential projects to work on. I tried making socks once... still have yarn for it. I should give that a try again this year. Good luck and I still love seeing that Having a Ball quilt. And the snow globe is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots to be getting on with. Some lovely projects in the pipeline line also! Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteYes, I am looking forward to working on quite a variety of crafts this year.
DeleteWhat a great wine glass - that will be fun to use - you can sip and stitch! I love seeing all your possible projects. Like Karen said, above, you'll never be bored! I think my favorite might be the snow globe kit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful list of pretties for you to work on during this year, Cathie. Love the wine glass! I was thinking about you the other day, and all the good times you would've enjoyed with your family. And a dog added to the mix, too. It sounds as if it was busy, but wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are recovering! that is a lot of work and a lot of people pets to be managing!!
ReplyDeleteI finally feel like we are back to the normal day to day activities. Christmas decorations are finally all stored and waiting for next year and the daily routine resumed.
DeleteYou have a great list of projects to keep your fingers busy! It looks like some projects have to be old and almost forgotten to be achieved one day ;) Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects and linking up.
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a wonderful wine glass. I do like the look of the Handkerchief Quilt, is it a small size? How wonderful to be able to use your family handkerchiefs making this.
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