Hello! How is January treating you so far? I love the start of a new year, full of plans and promise.
I'm not a New Years Resolution maker..........mainly because I can never keep them. I do like the idea of "Goal Setting" though. I've been making a list of things I want to achieve for the year - of which I will share soon, but the one that is at the very top of my list is to SEW.
I completed Sew School Online last year and also had sewing lessons locally and learnt to quilt. But I didn't complete any sewing projects last year. I baked, cooked and gardened my heart out, but no time was made for sitting at my machine. That is why I find blog swaps great, especially if a handmade item needs to be included. Sometimes a gal needs a deadline.
I have fat quarters and off cuts of retro sheets that I want to turn into my very first quilt. There are a few online projects that I have bookmarked, and a Cath Kidston book full of sewing ideas to try.
So when Karen from My Handmade Adventure blogged about her Handmade Challenge I decided that this would be perfect for me. I need a bit of motivation. And it is not difficult - 12 items by the 31st of December 2015. You can bake, knit, sew, photograph, draw or build - as long as it's handmade. I have decided to make mine a Sewing Challenge and will share my progress with you as I go. My main project will be my quilt with smaller sewing goals along the way. It will be great to put my new found skills to the test.
So join in if you wish - and we can cheer each other along as we go. I may even get the courage up to make an item of clothing! Baby steps first I think?! ( And I will NOT make one item in January and then rush to finish the final eleven in December...note to self).
Are you a resolution maker / goal setter?
Will you join in with the Handmade Challenge?
I hope that you enjoy your challenge! I will certainly enjoy seeing what you have made!! xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the challenge Elaina, I will be watching with great interest! X
ReplyDeleteI'm not a resolution maker at all but I love the idea of a Handmade Challenge, I wish you lots of luck.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make. Cushions are a good way to start off for a quick finish too.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekending to you.
Great challenge. I am also planning to sew at least one new item a month. So far, I've done two for January which is a bonus, but hubby was on holidays. Good luck with your sewing!
ReplyDeleteI think I shall take part in this too - onto my third cardigan in just over two weeks, so should be able to crack it! Good luck with the sewing. Very hot up here today, so I am starting a swap make.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great way to create and get things accomplished! Most of the time we creative folks get off track because there is SO much we want to do. How outstanding to actually write and down and stay focused on your goals!! Thank you for inspiring me with this one lady! Best wishes on this journey! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteWell I've set a few goals for this year, mainly resolved around having fun and being creative.....can't wait to see what you do with your fabric! :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing Elaina! Can't wait to see what you come up with, I'm very inspired. Good luck xx
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your makes! I am a goal writer and setter but not so much a resolution person :) At this stage I'm not joining swaps or resolving to make many things just yet... but there is always something in the background! Good luck! xx
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