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.

[ZingSweetApple]

daisy

that is a good point! best to get it serviced first.

(I have a treadle Singer, which I inherted last year - it's in very good condition and after being serviced it works perfectly, never mind it was made in 1917! )

[LetThereBeCupcakes]

zing I've put a picture of the finished project on the pictures thread. My very first MN picture!

daisy it won't start sewing if the needle is down in the fabric - it just strains as if there's too much fabric. Makes corners very difficult. When it does go it suddenly goes off like the clappers. I asked my mum to have a go in case it was just me but she had the same problem. A friend has suggested it's the drive belt. Not sure if it's worth servicing / fixing as it was only a £50 cheapy from Argos that I got about 15 years ago. I have taken it all apart and cleaned it but that didn't help.

Like the idea of a second hand one though - we have a lovely sewing machine shop locally so I might go and investigate. I have a birthday coming up and my Dad has asked what I'd like so if my machine really has died perhaps this would be a good option.

[daisychicken]

Cupcakes - I agree it might not be worth servicing a £50 machine. Did you try replacing the needle and re threading top & bottom? I'm sure you did but I know my machines sometimes get a bit funny about going in or out of fabric , yet new needle and re threading solves the problem. You could always have a chat at the sewing machine shop while eyeing up new machines!

[LetThereBeCupcakes]

daisy it hadn't occurred to me to try a new needle! Will give that a go first.

[MOSagain]

2 angel hugs
2 little hugs
2 Billie's blankets
6 coco's cuddles
Dd's blanket
Ds's blanket

so far have done all the squares for 2 coco's cuddles, just need to sew together. Am on square 4 of angel hug hoping to finish by 15th February

Dd & ds's blankets wip

[cheesecheeseplease]

can I join in? I'm late to the party but have just found a whole load of ufos at my parents house

1. finish baby cardi (I only have the button hole pmd to go) has taken me 6 years so far!
2. finish crochet infinity scarf gom before Xmas.
3. finish aran cushion cover (about 1/4 there).
4. finish piglet cross stitch again from my parents house .
5. knitting needle rolls for my mum and dad.
6. memory quilt for dd have just ordered rotary cutter and mat .
7. something for my friend in Africa.
8. something for my friends girlfriend in Africa.
9. crochet Xmas decs.

10. pompom wreath .
11. knitted socks for dh he will probably hate them! (and master magic loop)
12. finish other random cross stitch projects found lilting about .
am going to start no 1 now just have to find some buttons!

[daisychicken]

Slippery slope when you start looking at buttons..... is almost worse than getting fabric or wool addicted....... the stash will start building!!!!!!!!

[zommerslefteyeball]

ooh, I like this idea. Can I join too please!

1. knit toy for new baby sister for D1's schoolfriend (this is a bit of a cheat as I did this one last week)
2. knit a minion inspired notebook cover for DD's minion loving teacher as a end of school year gift
3. knit a minion pencil topper to go with the notebook
4. crochet Earl from Toejam & Earl for DH (Toejam knitted for xmas)
5. create pattern and knit Chuck D Head for adult friend of DH
6. crochet dragon for the kids
7. knit minions for DS
8. pull apart scarf knitted for DH last year and redo again as too wide
9. crochet a tetris inspired granny square blanket for DS

10. Finally finish knitted table mats
11.
12.
13.
14.

Still have to decide on the final 4 projects (or 5 if 1. is too much of a cheat)

[ZingSweetApple]

zommer

minions! yay! he will adore you!

[ZingSweetApple]

as in your DS. not the teacher!

[Joolly2]

1. Sew 2 pinafores for granddaughter
   
2. Make over two small coffee tables
   
3. Make some phone charger holders
   
4. Paint bedside cupboard
   
5. Complete 10 more letters on large cross stitch alphabet
   
6. Make photo family tree picture for wall
   
7. Recover kitchen stools
   
8. Make padded seat and back for rocking chair
   
9. Source a headboard and do up to match spare room
   
10. Make bunting for Christmas
    
11. Finish large hanging advent calendar
    
12. Make 5 (at least) jar pin cushions for preschool sale
    
13. Sew shopping bag to match shoulder bag made last year
    
14. Make summer dress for myself

[BloominNora]

We have the ability to put pics on this thread now

Do people who have put finished pics on the other thread want to repost them here so that everything it together?

[focuson]

my final 14
Morning here is remainder of my list (made progress on 1 &2) these wew quick projects

1. Crochet hook holder for friend.. Done
2. Cushion for my corner... Done
3. Commission for 8 cushion pads
4. Quilt and finish ds African inspired quilt
5. Make at least 50 appliqué cards to sell for charity.. Design and plan
6. Learn how to hand dye fabric
7. Learn and make fabric lampshade for my sewing corner
8. Make tula pink 100 block quilt in year (my major project)
9. Make big batch 50 appliqué gift tags design and plan

10 complete monthly craft project from seamstar (showed my mum from other post and she is treating me) - received first goodies on Friday and am nearly finished infinity scarf- jan done lovely little lace purse for friend
11 cushion presents for all nieces and nephews . X 5 -
12 start christmas presents well before dec - i am putting aside my seamstar monthly makes for presents
13 make lap quilt (well one for on the sofa) for bf at work - she loves retro, cute and so using the tula pink block book and doing a 7x7 block quilt
14 make lap quilt for ds main carer at school - he is going up in to secondary in sept and she has been fantastic

[MrsFrankTurner]

Ooooh can I join? Bit late but I have a few projects to get going on:

1. Knitted tea cosy for DBF bday-done
2. Knitted gloves for DBF DH for bday -done
3. Knitted bag for friends 40th-WIP
4. Knitted scarf for friends 40th-WIP
5. Dress for me -on dressmaking course so this is an ongoing WIP
6. Cushion for rocking chair
7. Curtain for window & door in office
8. Tae Kwon do outfits for DS's 3 build a bears
9. Knitted Heart cushion for DM & DF anniversary

10. Crochet book mark (just learning to crochet so this may take me ages!)
11.
12.
13.
14.

Not sure of the other 4 yet they will probably coincide with family babies due in the summer

Great thread -v inspiring

[daisychicken]

I'm adding lots of things to my list... I have an 18mth old nephew and I'm torn between making things that I wanted to make for my DS's but didn't have time for or to buying the noisy toys possible as payback to SIL buying those things for my dc(!) On my make list now are superhero cape & mask, prince crown & cape, dinosaur tail, art folder/bag/wallet, wings.. Plus from another thread tissue box covers for Christmas hampers & myself....




My list:

1. Finishing sewing knickers (did a course, have about 5 pairs cut out to sew)
2. Finish bag (fabric cut, ready to sew)
3. Journal52 ongoing
4. The Documented Life (3&4 are combined into one journal)ongoing
5. Finish journal pages for meet-up in April
6. Make crayon/art kit for dn for Christmas
7. Plan and make Christmas/b'day gifts
8. Sew some clothes - I've made small items but not progressed to larger items & would like some tunic tops booking course this week
9. Make wristwarmers from fleece lined fabric

10. Practise Lino prints and soft rubber block prints - use to make cards/fabric prints
11. Look into loom knitting - do hooded scarf project finished hat! started hooded scarf
12. Tissue box covers x4
13. Make dress up items for dn for bday
14.

[daisychicken]

How do you add photos?

[ZingSweetApple]

daisy

project #1 for you & me - learn how to add photos!

[Stitchthis]

Hurrah! I've never worked it out either...good question!

[Stitchthis]

Of course, have now seen the upload buttons...here's my initial journal52 pieces. I've also made a bunny toy for DS2. The photo is on my phone so I can't post it directly right now. Still got my first block of the house sampler quilt/wall hanging to design and stitch but there's a few days left of January! I'm also felting an emu (i know, it's different) so I think he'll be next up for his pictures. I've put a copy of a picture I've just finished too, of an emu too. I'm getting to quite like emus!

[ZingSweetApple]

decided on more

#7 - tissue box covers

#8 - fabric boxes (both shoebox and hatbox shapes)

#9 - Advent Calendar(s) - not sure whether to do individual ones or a big one to share

#10 - get on with x-stitch birth samplers.
DS1 is 13 in July, I really want his done at least (as he enters teenage hood maybe it's a nice reminder how far he's come since being born. or is that stupid?!)

#11 - Christmas bunting, have already prepared it from a panel

#12 - Summer bunting

#13 - finish canvas work of Exploding star to cover piano stool

#14 - finish "Garden" wall hanging for MIL.

and a plus one - I made "Happy Birthday" fabric letters ages ago and used them pegged to a ribbon, but they have been washed and frayed since and in need of mending and probably best appliqued to fabric.
banner or bunting not quite sure yet

[daisychicken]

All looks fab Stitch! I love the emu!

I can see how to attach the images now... I couldn't see those boxes when I wrote the earlier post! When I have a suitable hat photo sorted, I'll post my pics

[Stitchthis]

Thanks!

[cheesecheeseplease]

You are so right about buttons daisy

1. finish baby cardi done but still need new buttons.
2. finish crochet infinity scarf gom before Xmas.
3. finish aran cushion cover (about 1/4 there).
4. finish piglet cross stitch again from my parents house .
5. knitting needle rolls for my mum and dad.
6. memory quilt for dd have just ordered rotary cutter and mat .
7. something for my friend in Africa.
8. something for my friends girlfriend in Africa.
9. crochet Xmas decs.

10. pompom wreath .
11. knitted socks for dh he will probably hate them! (and master magic loop)
12. finish other random cross stitch projects found lying about.

Rotary cutter mat and ruler arriving today for #6 :)

[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!

[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