WIP Wednesday - Poking Along

It seems like my work comes in waves...I was down to just a few wallets and then I signed up to do a bunch more stuff, more wallets came in, and I have strike fabric to sew up -- all that needs done very soon! Instead of rushing through stuff, I'm still taking my time and trying to enjoy the process...that will probably come back to bite me in the butt when I get closer to the deadlines! Even my blog posts have slowed down, not because I ran out of stuff to share, but because I seem to need more hours in the day to do everything!

Always asking the important questions...

If anyone finds some spare time laying around, send it my way! I could probably recruit some kids that are home for the summer, but I'd need to clean up and organize the sewing studio first so they had room to work. Right now it barely holds one person (and 2 dog supervisors)! The dogs also trap me in the room if they sleep in certain spots...the puppy discovered that he fits under the toolchest, so I'll see a tail or a nose sticking out, or hear the toolchest growling when he wants the other dog to play with him. Never a dull moment in the sewing room!

Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order) 

• NCW - HP maps tan/red
• NCW - HP maps blk/red - halfway done, should be able to finish tonight!
• NCW - HP maps tan/red
• NCW - 80's
• NCW - HP maps blk/green
• Pattern Test - In progress, taking my time so I don't miss anything!
• Strike fabric projects - Mav, messenger bag, book sleeve
• Pattern Test #2
• 30 in 30 June peeker embroidery challenge (1/day) - 13 done so far, my goal is to do all 30, but if I can get even 20 done, I'll call it a win!
• NCW - HP blk/red

~~~~~ waiting for preorder fabric, payment, etc~~~~~ 

• NCW - potions, masks, mask panel pouch
• HP Nora Handbag
• Stranger things tote bag
• SW H20, 2 Moondance
• Travel bag, Book sleeve, Moondance, Tuesday Tote

 ~~~~No deadline/stuff for the kids/myself~~~~~

• Princess Bride Speedwell Sling 
  
• Minky Science blanket for my son
• Sew Along Factotum-partially sewn
• ITA messenger style bag
• Mav Pack (0/5) - started prepping these between NCW orders for my fun project. I'd love to get a bunch done for craft shows!
• Foxtail Cross body sling 

Embroidery Orders/Projects: 

• Embroidered pre-made tote bags (0/15) - Taking orders and also making samples for Etsy/craft shows
• Blankets - I need to stop buying blankets and just stitch up the ones I have...I'm running out of space!

  Craft Show Projects (and RTS items): I'll restock soon!

• Doodle Dolls - Goal of at least 3 each of the patterns I own, extras of the popular ones, and then list on Etsy!
• Crochet Cowls (mini button scarves) - Goal of 15 for fall craft shows, need to get started on these again!
• Holiday geeky Stockings (0/10) - Tried the mini pattern and have some other sizes cut, need to sew more for inventory for the fall
• Lanterns (0/14) - all that are left in my stash!
• Embroidered hand towels (0/15)
• Crayon Rolls - Goal of 20 for summer/fall shows
• Posh books - (precut vinyl, need to throw these on the machine when I have time)
• Key fobs (restock and stitch new styles)
• Pocket Pals 
• Ornaments - Finish the ones in the stash, stitch up a few new ones
• Finger puppets - check inventory, stitch missing ones from sets, add in a new set or 4.

Current Crochet UFO's:

• The Child mini version - wonder where he went...
• 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 - debating doing more of these...
• 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.

UFO list:  

Fast finishes (hopefully)

• Embroidered MLP tiny bag
• Crayon Rolls 
• 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)
• Replace connector and rivets on Alice in Wonderland Daryl's Drive

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

• 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 - Just needs grommets!
• 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
• Giant vintage star quilts - Star Wars and Princesses  
• Tote bags using my coffee panels - India Swoon Pattern or Siren Tote?
• pillow cases with the bolts of character fabric I stocked up on during mask season