An idea popped into my head yesterday, and I decided that I want to try weekly posts here, with the projects I'm working on, and a few other weekly tidbits.
I still hope to share FO posts, but last year, I found myself faltering on posts. I'm hopeful that this informal weekly entry will be an approachable reboot for me.
Also, for a few years, Jeni and I have helped hold each other accountable on goals, but I never joined her on keeping track of fabric yardage. I managed to buy less overall than previous years, but I decided it's time for me to keep track of that.
So, at the end of each month, I'll share what yardage I've accumulated, as well as what I've used. I won't count yardage used until a project is finished.
As for yarn, I've been somewhat tracking that (and have greatly reduced the amount of yarn I buy). (side note to that: I've got a lot of pretties available on my ravelry destash)
So, here's a brief recap of my first week of the year:
I finished a Facets Hat, pattern by Rose Beck.
After that, I picked up my marled scarf (this is a gift for a friend), and have made great progress. It's about 40 inches long now!
I also finished binding my Prism quilt and hope to get it photographed this weekend. Here's a progress shot. I love it! The pattern is in Jeni's Patchwork Essentials and fabric is all Alison Glass Handcrafted (except the binding).
I started off 2017 trying to read every day, but went bust a few months in, and only managed to finish a handful of books. This year, I'm starting with a very enjoyable book, and am halfway done. Have you read it?
And finally, I want to share this recipe, which I've been enjoying all week: BA Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut. As in 2016, we have set a goal of 3 new recipes a month, from our magazine and cookbook collection.
I hope you enjoy this new format. Thanks for sticking with me, through sporadic posts! I still love to create, and hope that never changes.
Oh I read that book at my dad's over Thanksgiving! I really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI finished it last night, and really enjoyed it, too!
DeleteFun post! Hope you have a happy and productive 2018!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to your weekely posts. Love the marled scarf I may have to add that to my to do list. I have also been working on finishing projects and reducing my stash. I used to track my fabric usage so maybe I will do that in 2018 too. Have a happy and prosperous 2018!
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