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Monday 4 July 2016

A YEAR OF PROJECTS



Here goes …..

Afghans


I have many Afghans on the go, I think I suffer startitis!  So I want to rein in the impulse to start each new Cal I see!

Current WIPs

Frida
Bamm Shazamm
Bam2016
(the above three are up to date as they current Cals)
Sophie
Around the Bases
Puffed Wheat
Power of Love
Also I am letting myself do one in September as there are Cals that look interesting starting them, but before I start it I have to have finished Sophie or around the Bases.

Doilies


There are two directions I want to take with doilies, one traditional ( I am making an off white bed cover made up of doilies from Patricia Kristoffersens book Fabulous Doilies: two I want to experiment using modern colours with antique patterns.

New Ventures


I have just discovered Freeform crochet and so I would like to make a bag and a wall-hanging.

Household items


I would like to make more things that are useful, like dishcloths and try some with knitting rather than crochet.

On the sewing front I want to make new curtains for my home as I discovered there are some wonderful fabrics out there.  Also ah hem I would like to have a go at recovering one of my sofas!!!!

Art


I would like to take a foray into making a journal out of fabric, crochet knitting needlework and paint!

Well I think that is enough to go on; knowing me the list will get ever bigger as the year goes on!  I think it is going to be a great productive year with the blog along keeping me motivated.  I look forward to seeing the other participants’ lists!

 

16 comments:

  1. A great diversified list for sure. We all get startitis now and then. So you will feel right at hime here. Just from what I can see of your handiwork, I believe you will wow us many times this year.

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  2. A great diversified list for sure. We all get startitis now and then. So you will feel right at hime here. Just from what I can see of your handiwork, I believe you will wow us many times this year.

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  3. Looks like you are going to be creating many wonderful things!! Can't wait to see them all.

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  4. Pretty, pretty doilies! Love the vintage one in white. I just wish I had that kind of patience! Looking forward to see where this goes ...

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  5. Sharon, great list! I'm looking forward to seeing all your lovely creations. And I'm especially excited at the moment at the thought of seeing you free-form crochet. It both fascinates and frightens me. I can imagine it is a very artistic experience.

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  6. What a great list. I love the colors of your afghan in the top photo. I look forward to seeing your free form. One of my UFOs to finish is a freeform bag from a workshop I took a few years ago.

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  7. Ohhh lots of pretties Sharon and I love the idea of vintage patterns with new and modern colour schemes, very retro looking. I can't wait to see the many great creations to come from this corner each YOP week this year, best of luck!

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  8. Love all your projects! I am making Frieda's basket for my daughter....it's her favorite artist...or one of them at least. She's also an art teacher and a knitter so I found some Frieda knit markers to go with it. Anyway, I have never joined a CAL or KAL but I love blankets and socks and I always have both on the needles so it would be fun. Let us know the links to them if you have time and I love the pictures you showed! Yes, there are gorgeous fabrics out there too...I have 2 cats that have ruined my furniture but if I recover they will do it again. I need to recover in steel wool fabric! Free-form crochet....you are very creative! Welcome aboard and I'm so glad you've joined us! It's a great, non-judgemental, supportive, inspirational group!

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  10. What a nice and varied list for the year with tried and true crafts-crochet and some new things to challenge you. It seems you have an artistic bent and are someone who loves color! I can imagine just how lovely your crocheted bed cover is-I am looking forward to this year with you and your projects!
    xoxo

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  11. Oh gosh, what a nice list. I love the fact that you have varied crafts on there, and I look forward to seeing your progress through them.

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  12. Oh gosh, what a nice list. I love the fact that you have varied crafts on there, and I look forward to seeing your progress through them.

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  13. What a fun list you have here! I like how you're incorporating most into your home. I can't wait to see more of your afghans.

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  14. Love your colourful blog Sharon. I shall be following your doiley posts with great interest as I love making and drooling over (not literally) doileys. Your artwork is lovely, I like your style.

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  15. My first year as a YOP participant and it is so great finding all these new bloggers and ravelers. Your place is very colourful and cheerful. I like that.

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  16. My first year as a YOP participant and it is so great finding all these new bloggers and ravelers. Your place is very colourful and cheerful. I like that.

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