WIP Wednesday - Ooops!

Somehow I forgot to finish the update post last week, so now I get to look like I was actually productive!

Next project!

One of the downsides to making stuff as a business is that I have to consistently keep meeting deadlines and spend the time to promote and build up my business. Most of the time that is no problem at all and I actually do enjoy the process of coming up with a 'perfect' purse for customers and trying new and fun combos. But every so often I just feel lazy and want to spend an entire weekend reading books or napping..then I feel guilty for not working on orders, so I don't enjoy it as much.  However, now that I am limiting the number of orders I'm taking in, I do have that wiggle room to take a little time to relax without feeling like I'm behind on EVERYTHING!   I might need to cut back on my fabric ordering to match the orders, but the stress reduction is worth it!

It's begging for stickers!

I may not have been super productive, but I did finally get my toolchest for my hardware organization! I need to label everything now, but that will take at least a weekend...so maybe I'll let a kid run wild with my label machine and hope they actually make real labels...not 'shiny stuff' 'more shiny stuff' 'don't eat this' or other random crazy labels...or maybe that's just what I would have done as a kid...

One of the drawers. They're all pretty close to this full...I prefer to call it a collection, not a stockpile

Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order)

• Frozen Denver backpack (zipper testing/promoting)
• Venom Road Trip Wallet, professional pouch
• Wall-e Cross Body bag  (+ lanyard and zip ID pouch)
• Trailblazer backpack - Ghibli (+embroidery items and zip ID pouch) - In progress, started cutting everything out and hoping it comes together fast!
• Large Nora Handbag in Copper Geos 
• Ariel adult blanket 
• R2 Blanket 
• The Child Sydney Messenger bag
• Moonbeam strike sewing - Denver, Fresno Foldover, Nora (we'll see how many I can bust out from the fabric I'll get! It opens on Friday, so need some fast turnaround...)  
• Lilac Mini Messenger Wall-E 
• ~~~~~ waiting for preorder fabric, payment, etc~~~~~
• DBZ and NBC baby blankets 
• Edna Siren Tote 
• Doctor Who blanket 
•  ~~~~No deadline/stuff for the kids/myself~~~~~
• Minky Science blanket for my son
• cuddle fabric blanket for youngest
• '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-partially sewn
• Sandra Saddle bag - Now changed to an ITA bag, possibly...

Craft Show Projects: (First show is scheduled for May, need to get started!)

• Lanterns (40)
• Hooded Towels (goal: 30)
• Embroidered hand towels (15)
• Crayon Rolls (40)
• Posh books (10)
• Bows
• Crochet button up scarves
• Slouchy hats
• Sew up the princess apron panels
• fabric panel clocks (2)
• Holiday geeky Stockings (10)

Current Crochet Projects:

• The Child giant version - only needs his clothes!
• The Child mini version - yes, I started another one, but the big one was TOO big to take with me! and the first attempt I must have been really tired because the legs and arms were totally different sizes. Second attempt is coming together better...
• Cotton face scrub pads - I will try to get back to these, still have all the supplies!
• baby blanket with Boho style Racoon- 90% done with applique pieces -  need to finally put this together, maybe I'll just put it in a frame!
• 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.
•  C2C blanket for my son, already the right width and height, finally on the end stretch!

UFO list:  

Fast finishes (hopefully)

• Crayon Rolls - 36 left to sew!
• Embroidered Fox pillow cover - just needs the back cut and sewn! - Need to figure out where it got stashed
• Mermaid morning glory pouch (half cut out! just for fun project so no rush)
• strap for Brandt's Boulevard - first UFO for February... or not. Maybe March!
• Replace connector and rivets on Alice in Wonderland Daryl's Drive

 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  
• CL hats - have maybe 3 or 4 cut, sewing them together should be pretty fast

Want to make - list:

• 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
• Giant vintage star quilts - Star Wars and Princesses
• zip around crayon rolls   
• Tote bags using my coffee panels - India Swoon Pattern or Siren Tote?
• Ruched Shirt
• snuggle/lap quilts using reading quotes and flannel backs
• French Terry PJ shorts for one kid (and me)