(There are currently 150 crazy folks taking the Crazy January Challenge ~and~ 335+ participating in the WIPocalypse.)
I started a new project each day for the first 15 days of January, and selected a different WIP project for each of the last 16 days of January. 31 projects that I attempted to finish during 2012.
As of Dec 29th - 18 project finishes for 2012!
CJC list finishes 09/15
WIP list finishes 03/16
new/additional finishes 06
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New Projects
=================================================== 1) Linen Sampler 14"x 18" on 25ct linen
started: 01JAN12 - updated: 30DEC12
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started: 02JAN12 - finished: 19AUG12
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finished!
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3) Lost My Mind Sampler - 5"x 7" on 14 ct cream Aida
started: 03JAN12 - finished: 16MAR12
started: 03JAN12 - finished: 16MAR12
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finished!
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4) Native Wolf - 5"x 7" on beige Aida
started: 04JAN12 - finished: 12JUN12
started: 04JAN12 - finished: 12JUN12
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finished!
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5) Spring Sampler - 12"x 16" on 14 ct beige Aida
started: 05JAN12 - updated: 31DEC12
started: 05JAN12 - updated: 31DEC12
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6) Cat Sampler - 4-1/4"x 5-12" on 14ct Aida
started: 06JAN12 - finished: 14JAN12
started: 06JAN12 - finished: 14JAN12
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finished!
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7) Christmas Sampler Peace Ornament 3"x 4" on linen
started: 07JAN12 - finished: 21APR12
started: 07JAN12 - finished: 21APR12
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finished!
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8) Reindeer - 4"x 9" on 14ct Aida
started: 08JAN12 - updated: 10NOV12
started: 08JAN12 - updated: 10NOV12
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9) Carousel Tiger 8-1/4"x 9-1/4" 14 ct Aida
started: 09JAN12 - updated: 30DEC12
started: 09JAN12 - updated: 30DEC12
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Quaker Heart pattern found here:
http://www.interweave.com/needle/projects/cross-stitch.asp
started: 10JAN12 - finished: 13JAN12!!
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finished!
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started: 11JAN12 - finished: 20JAN12!!
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finished!
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12) *wildcard* free-form sampler.
I will incorporate motifs from old-time sampler designs, as well as some of my own original designs.started: 12JAN12 - updated: 12JAN12
13) Poinsettia Mini Stocking - 3"x 4" 14 ct Aida
started: 13JAN12 - finished: 05MAY12
started: 13JAN12 - finished: 05MAY12
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finished!
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14) Cardinal Mini Stocking - 3"x 4" 14 ct Aida
started: 14JAN12 - finished: 04FEB12
started: 14JAN12 - finished: 04FEB12
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finished!
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15) Autumn Sampler 14" x 18"on 14 ct Aida
started: 15JAN12 - updated: 05MAY12
started: 15JAN12 - updated: 05MAY12
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*Last Minute Additions OR Substitutions:
*) The Maritime 5" x 7"on 14 ct Aida - I am going to add this kit into the mix, as I really want to stitch it to give as a gift next month.
started: 18JUL12 - finished: 30SEP12
started: 18JUL12 - finished: 30SEP12
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*) Mr.Whiskers 2-7/8" x 3-1/2"on 14 ct Plastic Canvas - I couldn't resist making at least one Halloween ornament. - Just CrossStitch 2012 Halloween Issue (page 14)
started: 21JUL12 - finished: 05AUG12
started: 21JUL12 - finished: 05AUG12
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*) Halloween Pumpkin 9-3/4" x 7-7/8"on 28 ct Cashell linen - Just CrossStitch 2012 Halloween Issue (page 43)
started: 26JUL12 - updated: 30DEC12
started: 26JUL12 - updated: 30DEC12
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*) Eagle Ornament - 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" on 28 ct linen
(adapted from "United We Stand" pattern found at: http://www.123stitch.com/free-cross-stitch.html):
finished! 12AUG12
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*) Evil Rat Ornament - 2" x 3-1/2" on 14 ct aida
(created from pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/100881047/enchanted-times-mini-issue-25-vol-i-the):
finished! 29SEP12
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*) Candy Land Gingerbread House - 2-1/4" x 2-1/2" on 14 ct aida
finished! 08DEC12
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*) Button Beard Santa - 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" on 14 ct plastic canvas
finished! 24DEC12
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UFOS / WIPs
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cross stitch:
16) Santa Claus (Holiday Pick-Ups) 4"x 9" - This was a stocking stuffer kit in 2010. This project became a UFO because it is crazy. The pattern and floss do not match the picture on the front of the package - however, I am making it work made it work!
started: 25DEC2010 - finished: 03FEB12!
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17) Carousel Zebra (Just Cross-Stitch) 8-1/4"x 9-1/4" This project became a UFO because I ran out of the gold blending filament needed to complete it. I'm stocked up and have started working on this again.
started: in the 1990's - updated: 01AUG12
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18) Her Majesty's Carousel (Dimensions) 16"x 18" I don't remember why I stopped working on this one. It is pretty close to being finished.
started: in the 1990's - updated: 18JAN12
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19) Summer Carousel Horse (Just Cross-Stitch) 14-3/4"x 18" This was my first project worked on linen. Lots of color blending. Progress felt so slow that I just set it aside.
started: 1990's - updated: 19JAN12
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20) Ride to Dreamland 1993 JanLynn kit 14-1/4"x 10-3/4" on 14 ct Aida
started: 1990's - updated: 04JUN12
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needlepoint:
21) Butterflies in Blue (Creative Accents) 5"x 5"
started: 2006 - finished: 19FEB12!
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22) Nighttime Moon (Creative Accents) 5"x 5"
started: 2006 - finished: 12AUG12
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23) Gathering at the Ark (Bucilla) 12"x 16" (70% done)
started: late 90's? - updated: 23JAN12
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24) Friends of the Library (Bucilla) 12"x 16" (5% done)
started: late 90's? - updated: 24JAN12
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crewel/embroidery/misc:
25) Creative Cats (Dimensions) 5"x 7"
started: late 90's? - updated: 25JAN12
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26) An Angels Touch (Sunset) - printed 14"x 16" (10% done)
started: late 90's? - updated: 26JAN12
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started: late 90's? - updated: 27JAN12
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28) Carousel - printed embroidery/crewel (10% done)
started: late 90's? - updated: 28JAN12
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felt kits:
29) Xmas Tree Skirt (30% done)
started: 2000 - updated: 29JAN12
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30) Advent Calendar (30% done)
started: 2000 - updated: 30JAN12
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quilting:
31) Halloween Quilt (pieced and about 33% quilted by hand) (This is an old photo from when I was piecing it together.)
started: OCT 2008 - updated: 31JAN12
Each square is 4 inches - I am quilting along the seams. Still have tons to stitch and then I need to finish the edges.
