Wednesday, September 28, 2022

WIP - I've Lost All Track of Time And Exist In a Void

I'm pretty sure it's still September, but I could be wrong... somehow this month FLEW by and while I'm slowly getting things finished, it doesn't feel like I'm doing anything. I think the Etsy orders are to blame...I've been making pony ears and puppy wings like a maniac, and it's not done yet! I've already finished up almost 50 orders, and still have another 18 or so to go, plus a few custom purse orders that have been patiently waiting for me to have energy and focus to work on. I can stitch and glue the pony ears half asleep, but I'm not going to risk my custom fabrics to tired cutting! 

Last weekend's work...
Once the costume orders are done (maybe mid October?) I get to jump on the Christmas stuff! I'm only planning on doing one show this year (so far, we'll see how tempting any other shows are...) but I want to make some fun new stuff to take, plus work on using up some of my towels and blankets so I can finally clear out that space! I'm happy that I'm so busy, but I'm already looking forward to the end of the year when I take some much needed rest!


Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order) 

  • HP Sydney Messenger Bag 
  • Pattern Test 
  • Potions Pillow
  • Harriet purse
  • NCW - Tan/maroon
  • NCW - Tan/Tan
  • NCW - HP/Black
  • HP reading pillow
  • NCW - Tan/maroon
  • H2O, 2 Teeny Backpacks, 2 Hand Sanitizer Cases
  • NCW - Supernatural/green
  • H2O to go and zipper pouch
  • Monica handbag in vinyl

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

  • Doctor Who blanket
  • NCW - potions, masks, mask panel pouch

 ~~~~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

Embroidery Orders/Projects: 

  • Puppy wings -  I lost track! I'm pretty much sending them out as soon as I finish them, which is every few days...
  • Random items like bows and hair combs...
  • Stuffies - Put a bunch of patterns onto a USB to try to stitch out samples with my minky stash
  • vax holders (these keep trickling in, but it is definitely slowing down. Time to find something else to make with my awesome plague doctor fabric!)
  • Embroidered pre-made tote bags (6/60) - Taking orders and also making samples for Etsy/craft shows

  Craft Show Projects (and RTS items): Time to review the list for next year!

  • Lanterns (0/14) - all that are left in my stash!
  • Hooded Towels - Going to start stitching up a few more hoods this month, and try to list the ready to ship ones for sale so I can clear out room!
  • Embroidered hand towels (15)
  • Crayon Rolls (0/30) - I have a giant stockpile of fabric that I need to cut into and make a ton more
  • Posh books - I need to do another batch cutting of my vinyl to have a bunch ready to ship when I can't decide what else to throw on the machine
  • Slouchy hats
  • Holiday geeky Stockings (10) - Goal is to cut and sew these over the summer so I can start listing them for sale in October/November. 
  • Key fobs (stitch new styles)
  • Pocket Pals - Lots of fun vinyl to make these and they are pretty fast - at least 10
  • Ornaments - Finish the ones in the stash
  • Finger puppets - check inventory, stitch missing ones from sets, add in a new set or 4.
  • Embroidered blankets - Still have a bunch of blank ones to sew up, need to list the non fandom ones on Etsy.

Current Crochet Projects:

  • The Child giant version - he's looking for a new home, still no clothes, but I'm done with him LOL
  • 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.

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
  • Pokemon quilts with custom fabric
  • MORE Purses with the custom fabric stash - 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?
  • pillow cases with the bolts of character fabric I stocked up on during mask season

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