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The ‘make’ list

February 28, 2011 16 Comments

I make a lot of lists. I’m type A enough that checking things off a list is a good feeling. I totally add things to lists just to check them off. (Did I just admit that?)

So, it’s no surprise that I share a lot of lists on the blog. Monthly goal lists. The house list.

Here’s another list to add to my list collection. The ‘make’ list. It’s been around since the start of the year, begging me to get started. I alluded to it in my goals for 2011. I wanted to make a list of items I want to make – particularly things that I’d like to make for Ryan and I that I never get around to.

So far, I’ve only completed one item, and then I added the Nook case to the list, since you know I like to check things off. These are items I’d like to try to make for myself and others.

Christmas projects:
Quilt and pillows for our bed
Handmade stockings

Fabric advent calendar with pockets
Christmas pennant quilt

Gifts for me and/or others:
Felted wool mittens
Straight iron carrier
Etched glass Pyrex dish
Gym bag
Kindle pocket
Yoga mat carrier
Crochet blanket
Casserole carrier and pot holders
Apron
Shopping bags
Skirt
Rug pillows
Dress
Mixer and toaster cover
Cricut carrier/ dust cover
Button art
Hoop art
Applique art
Word blocks
PJ Pants

There are three things I hope to accomplish by having this list and making things from it:
1. I have a variety of Christmas projects that I want to make. I’ve even purchased some of the supplies. But, the holiday season is so busy that I usually don’t get much finished. Then the holidays are over and I’m in no mood to do it A handful of larger Christmas projects are on this list. I’d really like to have several of them completed by November this year.
2. There are lots of small, simple projects that I find on the Internet and want to try. But, most of them never happen. I hope this list will help me organize these projects and make time to try them. If there’s something new I’d like to add, I’ll add it. 
3. When I make a project, it’s undeniable easier to make it a second time. At the same time, I usually have friends or family who could use and would like items I make. So, I’m going to attempt to make duplicates of projects I work on to give as gifts this year and next Christmas.
What I don’t expect is to make everything on this list. I’m not stupid or impractical. But, I hope that having the ideas there will give me some direction. And I’d really like to try to make something every month. With that said, it’s meant to be fun and I won’t be beating myself up over the list.
So, what do you think? Do you have a make list?
Filed Under: DIY, Sewing

February Goals – How’d I do?

March 2, 2009 3 Comments
I’m not gonna lie. I’m pretty frazzled that March has begun. How did this happen?
I just made these goals, didn’t I? I actually had an internal dilemma about even posting last month’s goals. It went something like this:
Bad Kim: “Crap! It’s already March. Did I even have goals this month?”
Good Kim: “Yes, you had them. They’re right here for the world to see.”
B.K.: “Dang! I finished hardly any of them.”
G.K.: “That’s okay, everyone understands that you only had 28 days, you veered off course with Twilight and the dining room table…”
B.K.: “Everyone understands? That’s bull! I’m not posting how terrible I did.”
G.K.: “You can’t do that. They will expect it.”
B.K.: “The hell they will…”
It went on like this for about five minutes. But, as you can see, Good Kim won out… as she always (hardly ever) does. Here goes.

The Wife’s February Goals

1. Work out two times per week. Track this on a calendar.
Umm….. no. I did go hiking and play pickleball in Arizona… does that count for something?
2. Re-discover fruits and veggies, 9 servings/day. Cut out animal products and refined sugars for a week.
Go me. I’ve been much better about eating fruits and veggies, as long as I have them available, I eat them. I’ve actually made a big improvement here.
3. Organize office files.
Meh…
4. Make a new recipe and share.
Bean salad, which is great considering I hardly cooked when Ryan was gone.
5. Stay on budget.
I’m pretty sure I didn’t do too hot while Ryan was away. Ick. Back to the budget spreadsheet.
6. Skim remaining library books and take notes. Read Twilight and the Devil in the White City.
February was book month in my world.
7. Go through magazines and consolidate.
The magazine stash is growing.
8. Paint bed.
I decided that the dining room took precedence. And, I’m glad I did.
9. Bring canvas totes when shopping anywhere. (Don’t forget them in the car.)
This has been much easier than I expected. I have been remembering to bring them to other stores besides the supermarket.
10. Maintain weekday cleaning schedule and transition to non-chemical cleaners.
It’s amazing to have weekends free to do things other than cleaning and laundry. I’m never going back.
11. Appreciate my husband when he’s in Texas and when he comes home.
I’m so glad he’s home.
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