I thought I'd write a quick post about my new year's resolutions (crafty ones of course!) but thought you might like to see the books I received (they've also been added to my Craft Book Challenge page):
Stitched So Cute by Mary Engelbreit
Cafting Christmas Gifts by Tone Finnager
Simple Sewn Gifts by Helen Philipps
Last Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson
Scandinavian Needlecraft by Clare Youngs - I've wanted this one for ages!
I thought I'd be desperate to dive in and get sewing now the pressure and deadlines are off, but no, I seem to be lacking in motivation now I've got all the time in the world. Ah well, maybe tomorrow - I am off work until the 4th Jan.
I also received two beautiful scarves from my ultra-talented mum. One crocheted and one knitted, I will take some photos to show you.
So, onto the resolutions. I may well add to this list but here's to start:
1. Work through TAST1 and TAST 2
2. Complete my crocheted granny square blanket
3. Learn some new crochet stitches
4. Learn some new knitting stitches
5. Complete one project a month from a craft book
6. Try needle felting
7. Try beading flowers
8. Try silk ribbon embroidery again
9. Finish my crewel embroidery
10. Start and finish another dancer's cross stitch
11. Get Christmas presents made by the end of October
That should be enough to start, I'll probably make a page dedicated to them where I can log my progress!
If I'm not back before (i.e. if I haven't made anything) have a very happy new year!
5 comments:
I have the Christmas Crafting one by Tone Finnigan. Its really good. Im going to check our the patchwork one. Never seen it before and quite like the look of. Happy reading!! x
Wow, those books look lovely! I will have to go and check them out ...
Which one do you like best? Well, if there is such a thing ... just curious ... :-)
They look like good books. Enjoy them !!!
Good luck with the NY resolutions. They sound interesting but challenging.
I'm with you on getting gifts ready for Christmas BEFORE Christmas - I tend to leave the decisions too late, then I'm sewing and fretting like a fiend the whole month of December! If we even did a SINGLE gift each month we'd be way ahead of the game!
Hi Wendy! So happy to see you at www.tangledhappy.blogspot.com. I am loving that little Doodle Stitching book! I will have to add a few of these lovely books to my list. I have been browsing around your blog and you have made so many beautiful things. Thank you for sharing your lovely blog!
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