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2019 – New Year, New Goals

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As usual, everyone is talking about their big New Year’s Resolutions – lose weight, stitch more, run a marathon, etc., etc., etc.

I try not to make resolutions because I know myself, and myself usually doesn’t stick to them.  And then I feel like a big fat failure!

So, in order to keep from feeling like a big fat failure, I avoid “New Year’s Resolutions” like the plague.

That being said, I have set some “goals” for this year.  I find this usually helps keep me motivated.  And honestly, I really, really like to make lists.  I know, it’s weird.

Here is my To Do List for 2019!

Some items on the list were started years ago and now need to be turned into the final product.  Some items are halfway finished and some others haven’t even been started yet.  Some of them are cross stitch projects, but most of them are quilty pleasures.

And, most importantly, I want to start blogging again to chart my progress and keep me motivated.

I look forward to a very crafty year!

A New Start, Undecided

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For my New Year’s Resolution, I want to start (and finish) a new large project.  I have a few in my stash so after digging around for a little while, I found these two.

1420256795512This one is titled “Sarah Woodham 1770” by Shakespeare’s Peddler.

1420256531445 This one is “Loose Feathers” by Blackbird Designs.

But which one shall I stitch?  I love them both.

Oh, I have a great idea.  I will just start them both.  Why not?  I CAN DO IT!  I know I can.  If I set my mind to it and really try hard all year long, I know I can finish both.  Yeah, right.

A positive attitude!  That’s all I need.  And LOTS of free weekends to stitch!

I just need to pull out my A Game and get to it!  Now off to the store to pick up fabric and thread so I can get this party started.

New Year’s Resolution

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I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions.  But this year is different.  I am making a New Year’s Resolution.  And it is… (drum roll please)… to CROSS STITCH MORE!

I did very little stitching in 2014 and I want to make sure that changes in 2015.  That is why I am starting this blog.   I am hoping that it will create some accountability for me and get me motivated.

My goals for this year are to finish two WIPs that have been sitting around for a while, start (and hopefully finish) a new large project which I haven’t decided on yet, and start/finish two small butterflies that are part of a set.  And I also want to actually “Finish” a few projects that I have completed the stitching on but am too scared to cut up to make into Christmas stockings, frame, and/or make into pillows and ornaments.

My problem is that I love to start projects, but when it comes time to complete and finish the project, I get a little distracted.  I love the process of deciding on the fabric, picking the threads, and daydreaming about how fabulous it will look once I get it done.   But halfway through, it starts to get boring and I start thinking about the next project.

But this is the year for change!  I WILL FINISH SOMETHING!  And I will catalog everything on this blog and share my successes (and probably a few disappointments) along the way.

I am looking forward to a great 2015 and I hope you are too!