List and Thread Catcher

Happy New Year! This is the year of making it happen. I have been inspired by several blogs to do more or sew more, read more, exercise more etc. I don't know how they get so much accomplished in one year. For me I definitely want to sew more or quilt more. Nothing relaxes me like sewing especially piecing  a quilt block and putting together a quilt top. Garment sewing stresses me out, especially to set in sleeves. This year I want to conquer that fear which means practice, practice, practice.
I still don't have a sewing room or  a sewing space per say, so I've taken over the dining room. I think because of that I have been able to sew consistently last few months. It really helps to have everything in one place. This year my goal is to sew everyday, even if it's a little. With a baby to take care of I am trying to take a  realistic approach, at the same time I think if I spend a little time everyday consistently, I might be able to accomplish majority of my goals. I already have a list of specific things to sew/quilt this year and a list of other things to achieve. Here is a sample of my sewing list:

Sew Jacket- Houndstooth material/simplicity pattern

Sew  machine needle keeper

Sew wristlet

Make kindle sleeve

Wave Runners- easy quilts Winter 2013, pg 77-81

Basket -use ikea canvas fabric and this patternhttp://www.sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/hello-kitty%C2%AE-sewing-basket-pincushion

Make projects from purchased magazines

Make charity quilts atleast one per quarter- one done

Draw designs for art quilt

Try coloring  to audition blocks.

Try a New technique- Embroidery, qayg, fusible art

Enter sewing contest

Sew something challenging - Oblongagon quilt

Make a tutorial

Join linky parties    

Sew to sell using fabrics purchased.

Use accessory feet - ruffler, binding- 

So today I sewn a few scrunchies and  finished these thread catchers.

I think its a good start.