Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Working on the New Years Goals


Here we are in a new year and if you are like me one of your resolutions (though I prefer to call them goals) is to declutter and get organized so that I can spend more time actually crafting. How’s that going for you? It is a slow, arduous process for me; three steps forward, two back. Some of the organizational process for me is finishing up projects I began before or (silly me) during the holiday season, so that is coming along nicely, several projects have been check off my to-do list. I have also gotten most of my end of year paperwork organized and bookkeeping updated so that I can start preparing my tax returns without too much frustration. And, oh, that is what the top of my desk looks like. And yes, I found my glasses, a seam ripper, and several beads and buttons that had chosen to hide among the miscellaneous receipts, patterns, and defunct to-do lists. Now that they are all in binders, envelopes, banker’s boxes, or the trash, my office is looking much better.
This week I need to take time off from the process to complete samples for the classes I offer at the local Joann’s (did I mention that I am a sewing and jewelry construction instructor). I love these projects and being able to share my passion for these crafts with others. I am currently working on some beautiful jewelry pieces which I will post photos of once they are complete. I will be showing all of my samples at the open house hosted by Joann’s in Stockton, California on Saturday, February 11. If you are in the area, stop by and chat for a bit.
Once the class samples are completed, I have some projects lined up that should help me get organized, but more about that next week. One of them is a wall organizer for my tools so that I can find them when I need them (hiding in plain sight), and another is a table apron so that I can keep other tools close by while I am working, but keep the table top free for the project I am working on. I’ll let you know how it works out. What are you creating this week?

http://sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/560-woodland-delight-9-pocket-door-caddy-for-jewels-and-lingerie
http://www.alwaysexpectmoore.com/2010/08/pocket-week-scissors-pocket-storage.html
http://www.designsponge.com/2009/02/diy-wednesdays-door-organizer.html


Friday, January 20, 2012

OMG, It's 2012

Okay, here it is the middle of January 2012. It is time to get back in the practice of writing, keeping you all abreast of what is happening in the wild wacky world of sewing, jewelry creating, and life in general here at the home of the Craft Goddess.
The Get Off Your Broom challenge that I participated in had some rewards, I lost 8 pounds, and I am on the road to eating better and getting more organized. Did any of you participate? What were your results?
The holidays were a whirl-wind here. I have been sewing up a storm. I made lounge pants for the Grandson, a blouse for the oldest Granddaughter and a super cute quilted purse for the youngest Granddaughter. Then, for the Hubs, I made a plaid flannel shirt. Then, just for good measure, I made earrings for the few of the daughters and friends and crocheted hats for others.
Now I am working on samples for some really fun new classes; I will put up pictures as soon as they are finished. How has the new year started for you? I’d love to hear what you are all working on.