CHALLENGE - 14 Craft Projects in 2014

[BloominNora]

I thought it may be a good idea to have a challenge of 14 craft projects in 2014 - anyone care to join?

The challenge is simple - list 14 projects that you want to complete in 2014 and use this thread to talk about progress / issues / share finished results. Projects can be anything - small, large, WIPs that you've had hanging round for ages, any type of craft.

I'll set a sister thread up in Arts and craft pictures for finished projects.

[ZadocPDederick]

Ten out of ten for optimism, @Lexi1299. But looking at the picture upthread, it doesn't look too difficult to copy?

[Lexi1299]

I know you posted this ages ago, but I am on the hunt for a Stuffy for a child with Down's! How did you make this? I am coming to the realisation that this might be the only way to get hold of one!

[RueDeWakening]

Hello?

Anyone still out there? I've been busy and completed 2 more projects and wanted to tell people :o DS2 now has a pair of gorgeous dungarees, using the Little Birds pattern from Puperita. They're a bit long for him yet...I'm sure he'll grow though!

1. Make the Swoon patterns Dottie bag (partly cut out already)
   
2. Make a matching Swoon Dorothy bag
   
3. Make something (anything!) from my Ottobre Kids pattern magazine
   
4. Make DD the ruffle capris and A-line top from The Cottage Mama's book DONE
   
5. Make some Buttercup Bags (Made by Rae)
   
6. Draft, grade, test & release my first PDF pattern for sale (for a BF top)
   
7. Make quilt for DS2
   
8. Make pirate curtains for DS1 & DS2 bedroom DONE
   
9. Make table tent for DS1's birthday DONE (not by the deadline though
   

10. Make DS2 & DNiece a Stuffy (done DS2's)
11. Make at least one item of clothing for DS1
12. Make at least one item of clothing for DS2 DONE
13. Knit DH a hat
14. Make DS2 his very own Quiet Book

[RueDeWakening]

Another project done: DD's ruffle capris and a-line top. Very pleased with them, and the fabric has worked really well.

1. Make the Swoon patterns Dottie bag (partly cut out already)
   
2. Make a matching Swoon Dorothy bag
   
3. Make something (anything!) from my Ottobre Kids pattern magazine
   
4. Make DD the ruffle capris and A-line top from The Cottage Mama's book DONE
   
5. Make some Buttercup Bags (Made by Rae)
   
6. Draft, grade, test & release my first PDF pattern for sale (for a BF top)
   
7. Make quilt for DS2
   
8. Make pirate curtains for DS1 & DS2 bedroom DONE
   
9. Make table tent for DS1's birthday
   

10. Make DS2 & DNiece a Stuffy (done DS2's)
11. Make at least one item of clothing for DS1
12. Make at least one item of clothing for DS2
13. Knit DH a hat
14. Make DS2 his very own Quiet Book

[mynameisnotmichaelcaine]

Am doing DS1's bunting now. Turns out felt robots take a long time to appliqué! How is everyone else getting on?

[roguepixie]

Wow, this is moving so fast. So far I am on track with my "pair of socks a month" and have finished a shawl (picture to follow). Am currently knitting the Yorkhill teddy and some squares for a WoollyHug, as well as some squares for the Olympic blanket the Yarnaholics are doing.

[mynameisnotmichaelcaine]

These are all fab!

I am so inspired by this thread. So far this year, I have knitted two minion hats, and made bunting for dd's room. Working on a rainbow chevron blanket for ds2, a knitted monkey for ds1's birthday, several cross stitch kits, and a quilt. Would love to finish them by the end of the year.

[headlesslambrini]

Can i please take a little moment, first time i've done something like this . The bit blanked out is our name embroidered on.

[Kveta]

updating mine now:

1. crochet infinity scarf for myself
   
2. crochet hand warmers/fingerless mitts for DH - DONE! (they were for his birthday, which is today, and I finished at 10pm last night :o)
   
3. crochet hat for self
   
4. crochet butterflies for a friend - DONE!
   
5. linocut birthday cards for parents' 60th birthdays! - I ended up crocheting a wee boat for my dad's 60th card
   
6. finish stripy crochet blanket - nearly done, one more colour to go!
   
7. finish crochet cushion cover #1 - crochet part finished, now to learn how to use my sewing machine to make the fleece cover to tack the crochet over!
   
8. crochet cushion cover in bright colours for lounge
   
9. start squares for a granny square blanket - 27 done, I think I need about 200 though :o
   

10. cowl for self
11. hand warmers for DS - WIP
12. cardigan for DD
13. toy elephant for DD
14. something decorative for mum for mothers day!

[WillieWaggledagger]

excuse dodgy photography. these are the fingerless mittens - pattern from my own head, wool angora/merino mix

[WillieWaggledagger]

ok so i have a revised list...

1. knitted fingerless mittens (done)
   
2. crochet viking helmet hat (done)
   
3. knitted sleeveless jumper (in progress, all deadlines passed, priority)
   
4. knitted blanket as wedding present for very close friends (1 square done of... erm... 81. priority)
   
5. more knitted fingerless mittens (in progress)
   
6. knitted socks (in progress)
   
7. knitted shawl (in progress)
   
8. knitted stole (in progress)
   
9. more knitted fingerless mittens (not started)
   

10. knitted headband/earwarmer (not started)
11. crochet christmas tree decorations (not started)
12. ribbon christmas tree decorations (not started)
13. ribbon wreath (not started)
14. jelly roll patchwork quilt (not started)

really need to get cracking on 3 and 4 as they are presents. the rest are quick or 'nice to have' rather than essentials

[ZingSweetApple]

well, it wasn't on my list, but I made a fabric ball for DD.

It's made out of a lovely strawberry fabric and I used English patchwork piecing (using 12 pentagons) - then stuffed it with a mix of old toy stuffing and fabric chips.

It's big as a proper football but it's soft and doesn't bounce so much better for indoors!

(I collect the offcuts of all my fabrics, let ut be cotton or fleece and anything that is smaller than 1" square gets chopped up and stored as fabric chips for filling toys.
I never throw anything away)

[lifeistooshort]

ooh can I join please?

1. granny square blanket
   
2. granny square cushion
   
3. crocheted rabbit
   
4. cuffling holder
   
5. crocheted ninja

[RueDeWakening]

The curtains are done! I'm quite impressed with how they turned out, too - the appliqué pirates are level at the bottom and everything :o

1. Make the Swoon patterns Dottie bag (partly cut out already)
   
2. Make a matching Swoon Dorothy bag
   
3. Make something (anything!) from my Ottobre Kids pattern magazine
   
4. Make DD the ruffle capris and A-line top from The Cottage Mama's book
   
5. Make some Buttercup Bags (Made by Rae)
   
6. Draft, grade, test & release my first PDF pattern for sale (for a BF top)
   
7. Make quilt for DS2
   

8. Make pirate curtains for DS1 & DS2 bedroom DONE

1. Make table tent for DS1's birthday
   

10. Make DS2 & DNiece a Stuffy (done DS2's)
11. Make at least one item of clothing for DS1
12. Make at least one item of clothing for DS2
13. Knit DH a hat
14.

[CraftyTiger]

Hi again, how is everyone getting on? I've just been doing little bits now and again but it seems to add up.

1. Bunting for niece, January birthday - done
   
2. Bunting for friend's new baby. - done
   
3. Catvent quilt for new family room - from Oh Fransson! 2out of 25 done, might take longer than I thought!!
   
4. Cushions to match no. 3 - front cover done, will try to add pic below...
   
5. Beanbag type floor cushions for ds & dd
   
6. Summer dress for dd (with fabric bought 18 months ago!)
   
7. Upcycle dress for dd from dh's shirt - cut out, still to be sewn.
   
8. Vintage sheet type quilt for my bed (homesweethideaway)
   
9. Upcycle bag from a man's shirt (bugglebeehandmade)
   

10. Buttercup bag (made by Rae) pinched from RueDeWakening's list!
11. Summer tunic/peasant type top for me (again, with fabric bought 18 months ago!)
12. Felt heart garland for Christmas
13. Christmas tree garland
14. Other Christmas stuff as I have a layer cake to use up...

Looking forward to seeing everyone else's progress.

[ThePigOfHappiness]

I've been working on squares for the latest woolly hug but have also made some progress one square! on dd1s blanket

[Stitchthis]

Yay! I've learnt how to use a drop spindle and made a bit of yarn. Look!

[ZingSweetApple]

Lettherebe

I bought some on Ebay.
I did only embroidery ones and for fun, but IIRC there were proper sewing ones available too.

[cheesecheeseplease]

Why did no one warn me that cutting squares for a quilt out of baby clothes takes blooming ages? this may be a project for next year too!

[LetThereBeCupcakes]

My crafty efforts have been interrupted somewhat by the sudden realisation that I am allergic to sewing needles! Argh! No wonder my eczema has been so bad! currently on the hunt for some gold plated needles.

[RueDeWakening]

Here's my Stuffy for DS2 as posted on the other thread, I've done nothing else since then mind :o

[Shnickyshnackers]

Loving that we can add photos to this thread now!! wooh!!

[ZingSweetApple]

zommer



call me Zing

[zommerslefteyeball]

zingsweetapple I am not above currying favour with the teacher so she looks favourably upon my brats! I have finished the teacher gifts. will take pics to upload when I'm back on a pc

[ZingSweetApple]

DS2 is making bread at school today and was required to take in an apron.

I don't have one, I had one but never used it so gave it away.
I guess I better make some for next time!