Oh, wow, January has been a whirlwind of busy, frenzied chaos and
trouble. It's just been such a nightmare, too much havoc for my taste. I've had
the experience of realizing why taking 20 units isn't such a good idea. That's
largely the reason I haven't posted anything. It's just been too crazy.
Hopefully next month will be better. However, before I kiss this month goodbye
(for good), I thought it'd be fun to partake in the customary monthly blog,
hosted by the ever so fabulous (and recently crowned Dr.) Curious
Professor Z!
So, without any further ado, here is the
prompt:
Show your
crafting/art/sewing/knitting/crochet works in progress and the projects that
you want to tackle in the next few months. What's on your cutting table? What's
in your knitting basket? Did you just buy four new skeins of yarn for that
shawl you've been meaning to make? Is there a canvas in the corner of your room
just begging for some paint? Show us what you've been up to and what you are
planning.
Ok, before I start, can I just say how
much I love love love love this prompt!! It's like the Professor
read my mind! I am oh so guilty of crafting (and the half finished or not even
started projects that entails) along with hoarding (don’t forget the hoarding!).
In fact, I have an entire corner I have affectionately dubbed the "crafting
corner"; one because that's an alliteration and I love those and two
because I really don't know how else to refer to the growing glob of projects I’m
accumulating. Just this month, I actually got myself a small table that way I
could keep all the crafts I'm working on in one place. Here’s a nice pic
of it:
Now, in regards to my projects, I actually have a bit of a system so
let me give you a quick run. Basically, I have two big (completely full) boxes of
projects (kinda like an inventory). I’ve cataloged what is in each one here and here (there's also one more box but shh, I like to tell myself there are only two). But
those are like my master checklists; they have all my crafty/creative stuff in
one place. I like having them for reference; they make me feel organized (and
sane). Plus they’re good blackmail; I have recently put an embargo on myself
that I won’t buy any more fabric or crafty stuff until one (or some) of these
box projects have been taken care of. So far this plan has been working. The
crafting and buying is on hold for now (thanks a lot physics!). Usually
it’s just one (and I think you all know which one that is ;). Honestly, I like
having the boxes and checklists because they give me a nice system. I have a good
idea of what’s going on: what I already own, what’s in progress, what needs
repair, what I should be working on, etc.
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| I know, I know not that glamorous and a bit messy but it's a new addition I'm still getting used to it :) |
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| Left: The 2 boxes making their first appearance. Top Right: Current Projects Bottom Right: A glimpse into Box 3 |
So that’s what I’ve got planned (future-wise) but in terms of what
in IP (in progress) as of right now, that’s in this other box (are you
starting to see a trend here? I like boxing things). I keep that box on my
crafting table and take projects out as I go. Currently, I have two skirts I’m trying
to make. One is from this cloth I found thrifting and the other is this very
cheap but too big dress I bought in Kohls. I’m hoping to finish those up really
soon though and then hopefully start on some jewelry making (my pliers recently
broke so I’m waiting on some new ones). Soo yeah, that’s what I’ve got going.
How about you? Do any of you have a system to keep things in check or do you
just do projects on a whim? What are you all working on?
P.S. Hope you enjoyed the photos! They're not that great but I'm working on it! Haha you may have noticed I don't normally have lots of photos (camera, quality, time, etc. issues) but I'm trying to incorporate them more this year. We'll see how it goes! :)
P.S. Hope you enjoyed the photos! They're not that great but I'm working on it! Haha you may have noticed I don't normally have lots of photos (camera, quality, time, etc. issues) but I'm trying to incorporate them more this year. We'll see how it goes! :)
