YOP Week #1

 DISCLAIMER:  I apologize to all as I have had company for the last 3 weeks.  They just left yesterday morning so I will probably be playing catch up with all of you for the rest of the summer! LOL!
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Here are the areas of interest to me this next year.  I will fill in as I go because as most of you know by now....I am attracted to the 'shiny objects' and want to 'make all the things'! LOL!  As for a 'recap' of last year...let's just say it wasn't too productive but I enjoyed the little progress I made and of course. seeing all of your projects and progress.  I think this year will be finishing a lot of WIPs, hopefully!
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YOP 2018-2019

Cross Stitch:
  1)  I finished cross stitching the 4th of July project but it needs to be sewn into a little pillow for a bowl.  P.S.  Betsy, I will be sending you the pattern this week!

2)  I also finished this cross stitch picture which was started almost 40 years ago!  I think I'm going to make it into a pillow shaped like the bear.

 3)What I'm working on now is this Halloween cutie but this is the smallest I have ever worked (40 count!) and I had to buy a special magnifying mirror to do it!

Here's the lighted magnifying mirror I got on Amazon..........

4)  I've also kitted up this 'small' for Fall..........

Knitting: 

1)  I have several WIP's that need to be finished before my first knitting project of YOP 2018-19.  I could not knit on anything while the grands were here....one day I tried when they went out for a bit but just when I was going to sit down.....they were back! LOL!  I do plan on finishing up my Hitch Hiker shawl as I am so close!

2)  I need to continue on with my Falling Leaves class and shawl on Creative Bug......

3)  I did manage to find a box for my socks but I am way behind on sock knitting this year....

4)  I need to get busy on knitting the slippers for Christmas and a few other items for gifts.  
5)  My one really important knitted item I want to make this year is The Karma Shawl............the pattern is no longer available but I found it on Ebay and it is here in my house.....somewhere... but I'll be darned if I can find it.....time to organize the craft's room!  Here's a picture..........the information is on Ravelry...just not the pattern.  Not sure I'll use those colors...we'll see...if I ever find it

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 Crocheting: 
 1) I have many WIP's in crochet....several blankets that I want to finish
2)  and dishcloths that I ran out of yarn for............these are some I worked on while the grands were here....I had to have something to work on..........I also made a large one for my daughter that she took home with her...........the 2 half-cloths I need to get more yarn for and I think it was at Hobby Lobby where I'm going next week.  I can get 2 small cloths out of one skein but only one large cloth.  The Christmas one is for my daughter's advent calendar that we are doing for each other.  Maybe I should have a box for dishcloths too?

 This is the yarn I got at Hobby Lobby and I love it.....very soft for cotton and easy to crochet with....also, lots of colors!

 Sewing: 
1) I am still hoping to do some wardrobe sewing....any day now! LOL!  I'm starting to look pretty shabby and I need to either sew something or buy something....soon!

Quilting:  

1)  I need to finish the I Spy quilts
2)  I also started a little/big handwork project because I couldn't work on their quilts while they were here.................little 1/2 inch hexies.........great for t.v. watching and/or grandchildren visiting! LOL!

auditioning fabrics............

the pattern is Pickle Dish from this book.............

and here's a picture of theirs............you make 11 of the full diamonds and 12 partial so this will be a fairly long term project but hopefully done by next July.....actually this is not quilted either...just framed.

3)  As for real quilting I need to make one for my bed.  I already have the materials and just need to cut and sew!
4)  I got this book as I want to learn the 'quilt as you go' method.  I'd like to make some dresser scarves and table runners.  These books were all recommended from others on pod casts and they are all very good.

Embroidery:
1)  I have fallen in love with Kathy Schmitz embroidery patterns.  I got one of her books but she also sells kits and patterns on her website..........

 I have all the material but I need to trace the pattern and get going....I can't wait!  Here's my first project............just for me!

Wool (applique, punch needle and rug hooking):
1) I have WIPs that haven't been touched in years and this is the year they will get drug out and worked on and hopefully a few finishes!  I'll show you when I find them! LOL!  
 

One of my problems in planning for YOP is wanting to make for all the holidays....not just Christmas and Birthdays.  I want a 'handmade home' and wardrobe too plus those special little ornaments for the grands.  So, I made a list of all the special days I could think of and will plug in my projects when they apply.  It's sort of a cross check so nothing slips between the cracks although it invariably will!

 Key: *  materials in house
        **  started
      ***  1/2 finished
    ****  3/4 finished
  *****  Ta Dah!!!

Holidays:

JANUARY (Winter):

New Year’s Day

My Birthday

Ben’s Birthday

*****Tracy’s Birthday – washcloth and back scrubber

FEBRUARY(Winter):
 Valentine’s Day

MARCH(Spring):

St. Patrick’s Day

APRIL(Spring):

April Fool’s Day

MAY(Spring)

Memorial Day –

JUNE(Summer):

Flag Day

JULY(Summer):

****Independence Day – flag cross stitch

**Sam’s Birthday – robot kit and I Spy quilt

*****Uriah’s Birthday – shark pillow and I Spy quilt

****Amy’s Birthday - Frida Kahlo basket

*Grayson’s Birthday – potholder maker and I Spy quilt

AUGUST(Summer):

Back To School

SEPTEMBER(Fall):
*Pumpkin Spice cross stitch 
*Wild Oaks Pin Cushion
 
OCTOBER(Fall):

**Halloween – Cat cross stitch

NOVEMBER(Fall)

Thanksgiving -

DECEMBER(Winter):

Jim’s Birthday

Christmas 
     1)4 pairs of slippers (Amy,  Tracy, Ben and Jim)

Here's a picture of the grands and their Mom (my daughter)

Sam is almost as tall as me and Grayson was always hungry! LOL!  They will be 11 and 7 this month.
Update on my girls........here's a picture of Grace....she is like a kitten again and it makes me wonder how long she was ill before I knew it.  I thought she was just a quiet cat but she isn't any more.  She plays like a kitten and runs around like crazy!  I think she was sick when I got her.

As for Nitty...I got her on Vetprofen and she seems to be perkier and I'm hoping not in pain.  She fell down the stairs the other day and now doesn't want to come  up them so I have her in the garage which I open the door every morning and close at night.  I took her bed out there and food and water and a fan.  I feel terrible because it is in the 100's heat index.  But she seems to be alright and not panting.  I put ice in her water bowl .  She takes her pill so easily twice a day and she gets 2 bacon treats afterwards to get the taste of the pill out her mouth...that helps.  Annie's back hurts her on and off and if Nitty's pills help her then I will get them for Annie too.  The gal at the vet's office said not to ever give a dog regular human Ibuprofen as it is poisonous to them.....hmmm.  Miss Peeps scratched the boys a few times but not bad and they are so good with animals!  They have an old cat and they remember my girls from when they were little.  Grayson wanted to sleep near Nitty and she guarded them every night!

 I can't wait to reconnect with all my blogging friends!  I have missed you all more than you know!  Happy YOP 2018-19!
Happy Trails too!