Year in Review

What I set out to do in 2010:

Find a job. This didn't work out quite the way I had hoped. 

Work on the marquoir at Strawberry Sampler's stitch night every month.--This was one of the smartest plans I made. Not only did I take the piece out every month but I also got some great support from all the stitchers who variously refer to it as a tablecloth and a toga. (Yes, it's big.)

Finish one quarter of my WIPs, or 6--Yes! I finished the Apple Sampler, Lilybet's Spot Sampler II, Mirabilia's Christmas Elf Fairy, Noel ornament, the Folk Art Thread Keep, and Scared Silly.

Work on the finish-finishing. I'm not going to set a number this year.--I think I learned I should set a number. Even though I don't necessarily stay on track for finishing that number each month, having a number keeps the goal on the front burner. I did finish some ornaments, a needlebook, and a few pieces I gave away as gifts.

Finish sewing WIPs--these include the abandoned messenger bags. Let's get these done before the fabric is vintage!--Finished two messenger bags, Amy Butler bags for my MIL, a pillow,  and the coasters I started last year. I am down to just two quilts and a couple sets of pajama pants.

Use up my scraps making cards.--I had some success with this.

Projects I completed:

1. A Little Sea Bathing, Sampler Girl*
2. Biscornu Indien,
3. Swirly Girls, Crescent Colours
4. Apple Sampler, Curtis Boehringer
5. Spot Sampler II, Lilybet
6. another "Eat Me" apron*
7. Happy Birthday, SamSarah (camp project)
8. Ewe Under the Willow, Chessie and Me (camp project)*
9. Fourth of July--Quaker Style, Acerca del Bordado (camp project)
10. Vegas Sign, Lil Scratchins*
11. Bermuda Isles, Just Us Designs
12. Noel ornament, Fancy Work
13. Christmas Elf Fairy, Miribilia
14. Folk Art Thread Keep
15. Scared Silly, BOAF
16. Abbey Lane, Beneath the Sea

* Finish-finished. A lower number than usual, since framing isn't in the budget at this time.

Tomorrow, I'll set out some goals for the new year.