a Sewing List
Do you ever feel like your sewing is getting away from you? I'm always making things, and I love that! But, am I making what I really want to make? And what do I really want to make anyways (besides everything)?
I made a list "in my dreams" at the close of 2010, which has turned out to be very handy. With the year almost halfway past (GASP) I think it's fair to make another. And, I'm going to valiantly attempt to put it in order of priority.
That's just hilarious, really.
a summer dress. I'll kick myself if I don't make this soon. Part of the holdup is that I never fell 100% in love with any one pattern, so I'm actually supposedly drafting a pattern myself. And, that's kind of intimidating. I have the fabric. So far, I've taken my measurements.
a backpacking pouch for my husband. This is due May 27th for an impending backpacking trip. Get to it!
a quilty duvet cover for our master bedroom. One that I adore and my husband tolerates (these are dreams, not miracles).
This is verbatim from December 2010. I have my heart set on deep blues, rich reds and plummy purples, inspired by this image. Now if only my husband would agree to my color scheme. Or failing that, a color miracle whereby I find more space in my heart for dark, dreary tones. Sigh.
a cape for Liam. I've been wanting to stitch something special for my boy, since making Aria's Easter basket.
Curvy Solids Wall Hanging inspired by Daintytime. This is completely unnecessary, but possible the most exciting item on this list at the moment. It will replace a painting that annoys me in MY SEWING (ahem, our dining) room. I'm looking forward to experimenting with piecing curves!
quilts by Handpicked Malka's Fish Baby Log Cabin Quilt
Quilt by A Little Gray
Bijou Lovely's Circle Quilt -as soon as my sister or my friend find out the baby's sex. Come on babies, I need to make a new baby quilt!
Noodlehead Clutch. Just one. I need to learn how to make those cool zipper edge tabs. For motivation, I should make this as a gift for friend X. Yes, that's a great idea!
a little jar in jacket. For my kids' toothbrush jar. See, I even have a plan for it.
a picnic blanket. Though given the season, that should probably be higher up on the list! I'd love to make it in these lovely new fabrics called Ruby Star Spring. Hoping to find out more about when it will be released after quilt market this weekend!
OK, and that's not including the projects I'm making for Stitch Magazine this month and my progress on projects for my hoped-for book. Still, this really helps. I already feel more in control!
Is there something you've been dying to make?