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Sunday 8 January 2017

2017 plans

Hello,

Thank you for that lovely welcome back...

I don't intend to set many goals this year as I'm rather over ambitious and just end up getting a little bit stressed out. So for 2017 here are my goals. I'm going to attempt 17 stitching projects in 2017. I have listed 16 as I'm sure something else will catch my eye during the year. The WIP's must be completed and the new starts - started!! I've put my quilt down and the 3 crochet projects I have on the go too down but they don't count in the 17. Despite me saying I'm not setting goals - that's more than last year and also includes several 4 WIP's from last year too. My theory is that I will complete the 7 WIP's and then have 3 to go into 2018 with along with a handful of small finishes too. I'm hoping this will help me stash bust too as only the humbug and ES need to be kitted up.


Complete WIP's - 

Winter biscornu

12 days of Christmas

Anchor traditional sampler

Birth sampler

Blackwork Seasons

Bunny card

Tiger tree decoration

New Starts - One kit or chart from each year I have been blogging

2017 - Earring kit from cross stitcher
2016 - Elizabeth Shepherd and Celtic Bird
2015 - Butterflies and Buddleia needle case
2014 -Blackwork bird song and necklace Kit
2013 - Just Nan Humbug
2012 or older  - Maia Giraffe Silhouette and Jubilee Heart
  
Other Crafts:

Work on hexagon quilt

Finish Granny swap blanket
Winter Blanket
Chunky Cowl

Candle making kit

Do something with the cotton reels too!


I'll be taking part in the usual SAL's - Wipocalypse, Gifted Gorgeousness and the smalls SAL too as they all fit with my stitching above - What SAL's are you taking part in?

I also saw on Katie's blog about her box of shame where all her completed projects languish. I too have a box of shame buried under the bed somewhere, (At least I think that's where it is) which contains several completed pieces of work which I intend to get done framed this year. As I'm on a tight budget I will be trying to source frames from charity shops and then upcycle them. Best I start carrying a tape measure and sizes of frames needed with me. I've also added all the sizes of frames I need for the above projects too.




So wish me luck!

Happy stitching in 2017


9 comments:

  1. Good luck with your plans for the year.

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  2. Good luck. My goal is just to stitch something this year. Anything!

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  3. That's quite a bit of stitching, but I think you can do it. Good luck and it will be fun watching your progress.

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  4. Good luck with your goals. I really like the flower pieces from your box of doom.

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  5. Good luck with the 2017 stitching plans!!!
    It's so nice to read your blog again.

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  6. Great plans and they sound pretty reasonable. Good idea about the frames as well.

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  7. These WIPs sound and look very good. I wish you luck with all your plans.

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