WIP Thursday - Staying On Target for UFO July!

I did it, totally finished up the UFO for last week!  It only took me about 5 hours and a trip to 2 stores, but I got them done...now this week's UFO *should* be faster. I picked the NCW that's been on the list forever (and already claimed and paid for by a very patient friend) as my week 2 UFO, so that's hopefully a quick one.

Can't wait to share the entire project, it's even more adorable than I expected!

Finished UFO from last week! The deer glows even!

Since this week's UFO is also technically an order, I should add something else to my challenge. Maybe destashing 5 cuts of fabric? Or at least listing the ones I have set aside finally? I'm still working on orders at the same time, so reasonable goals are more likely to be met. ;) Baby steps.

Gorgeous hardware from XOXO by Lauren!

For an organizing goal...the top of the thread drawers is piles of everything and I have no idea exactly what might be in those layers.  The white boxes are full of thread that my machine tolerates, but doesn't love so I haven't put it away yet.  It's about time to start cranking out embroidery stuff for the fall shows, like hooded towels, embroidered hand towels, keychains, finger puppets, bows, etc so it would be great to have a space for my prep stuff...I need to at least figure out WHAT is on top of the table...maybe even find homes for things.

I really need to see what is actually in the other box...maybe hand towels?

Need to start throwing these on the machine while I'm sewing, minimal supervision required unless the Diva tries to eat it.

Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order)

• Annette in Michael Jackson fabric
• Summit Sling bag - Disney themed- In progress, coming together with minimal grumbling!
• NCW with Disney tattspiration fabric
• Honeysuckle Hobo Bag - Tula Pink again, different colors -
• NCW-HP - Waiting for the Deathly Hallows zipper pull
• Hosta Hobo in 80's fabric 
• NCW-Floral Wars - finishing a halfway done one, have to redo the card slots - UFO of the week!
• Everyday Tote - Jasmine/Aladdin
• NCW - Jasmine/Aladdin
• Honeysuckle Hobo - Jasmine/Aladdin  
• Unicorn Princess Pillowcase 
• NBC Minky blanket 
• HP minky blanket
• Stranger Things Pegasus (not an exact copy of the last one)
• Supernatural Sydney
• Supernatural Road trip wallet
• ~~~~~ waiting for preorder fabric/payment~~~~~
• India Hobo (Wizard of Oz)
• Floral Wars Lunch Box 
• Villains floor pillow 
• Duffvengers floor pillow 
• Sketchy floor pillow
•  ~~~~No deadline/stuff for the kids/myself~~~~~
• Minky Science blanket for my son
• 'normal' hoodie for youngest daughter, leggings and a cardigan (going to make her cut out the pattern and pieces, but I'll probably run the serger...good sewing lesson tho!)
• Sew Along Factotum- started sewing, but put aside again for orders.
• Sandra Saddle bag - back to dragons, which is why I haven't made it yet  (minion order) 
• Bandana purse - have the materials, just need time to figure it out  

Current Small Item Orders:

These are items that don't take long to finish, but since they are also handmade, I squeeze them in between the more complex items to give my brain a little break. ;)

• Even more teeny backpacks  (6/6)
• Fairy Lanterns - one left to ship, all finished!
• Next round of teeny backpacks (0/2)
• Triangle zipper pouches (0/2) - cutting extra at the same time to prep for the fall, if I'm smart

Not a great pic of the color, but the light blue is sandbox vinyl that glimmers in the light!

Current Embroidery Projects:

• More Mulan combs 
• Pony ears 
• Appliqued key chains

Current Crochet Projects:

• Cotton face scrub pads - focusing on the Unicorn for now, but I will try to get back to these!
• baby blanket with Boho style Racoon- 90% done with applique pieces but getting too warm out to work on blankets!
• Unicorn Weebee - July UFO goal to finish - body is done (needs horn and face), working on the mane now!
• Dragon scarf - worked on it a bit, need to finish it up!
• Cotton coffee cup cozies - add buttons and felties, keep making more...
• WeeBee baby doll  - Just needs some face details, and maybe a swimsuit to wear when she's not in her tail...bikini sort of works...made up my own pattern and it's interesting...
• Chunky Unicorn Blanket - almost finished up to the hood, then just ears, horn, and fringe! - This got stashed somewhere, so I need to remember where the 'safe place' is.
• C2C (corner to corner) baby doll blanket crochet with some random scarfie yarn - Need to figure out what hook I was using...
• Mermaid tail towel, need to dig this back out.
• More crochet cowls to stock up for the fall shows! 
•  C2C blanket for my son, already the right width, now to get it long enough for a child that I expect will be taller than me!

UFO list:  

Fast finishes (hopefully)

• Rivets on Rider's of Rohan sandra purse
• Crayon Rolls - time to cut more and find the pre-cut ones!
• Embroidered Fox pillow cover - just needs the back cut and sewn!
• 3 clematis clutches - Just need sewn! 
• Mermaid morning glory pouch (half cut out! just for fun project so no rush)
• Toothless professional pouch (cut out and ran out of time to finish) 
• frame embroidered pieces (4) Yes, I added it to the list so I could mark it off.  I need my tiny victories!

 Ready to go, but will take a bit more effort projects:

• Downsized Denver backpack - mostly cut out, just need to figure out the straps, but may go with connectors for now to try it out
• Doctor Who Pick a Pocket - Now that I've made several of these, I should be able to finish this one quickly, if I ever pull it out
• Goldfish Lovey - fish is made, bowl is mostly made, needs put together
• Dragon Lovey - pieces and the blanket done
• Wisteria Wallets - 2 cut and ready to be assembled 
• Bella II in Tula Pink Foxfield - outside is done, inside is cut and waiting for me to finish
• Sea turtle crochet lovey
• Crochet Worgen 
• Alice in Wonderland Bonnie 
• Tulip pouches - have some cut out (pattern)
• Crochet Giraffe photographer  
• Replace connector and rivets on Alice in Wonderland Daryl's Drive
• CL hats - have maybe 3 or 4 cut, sewing them together should be pretty fast

Want to make - list:

• Hobbit Bibs
• Legendary Quilt pattern pillow
• Pokemon quilts with custom fabric
• Shirts for myself using the custom knit
• Shirts/pants/leggings for my kids with the custom knits
• MORE Purses with the custom knits - try out some of my purchased and never made patterns
• Embroidered kitchen towels
• Peeker hooded towels  
• Giant vintage star quilts - Star Wars and Princesses
• zip around crayon rolls 
• custom knit leggings - Harry Potter marauder's map, maybe some 'exercise' ones?  
• Tote bags using my coffee panels - India Swoon Pattern or Siren Tote?
• Baby quilt - Jungle Path pattern
• Ruched Shirt
• Baby mermaid gown
• snuggle/lap quilts using reading quotes and flannel backs
• French Terry PJ shorts for one kid (and me)
• hoodie for me
• Princess aprons