WIP Thursday - First NCW of the Year!

Sometimes a 'simple' project that I've made a thousand times (ok, maybe just a few hundred) will suddenly decide to fight me. I spent three nights fighting with my sewing machine because even microtex needles didn't want to sew through all the layers of the Necessary Clutch Wallet! No actual breaks, but the needles kept bending...which is just annoying because most of the time I can sew the pieces together in 20 minutes (or less) with no issue, and then there are times it takes me 3 days to finish the same thing because I have to rip out the bad stitches, replace needles, oil the machine, curse, take a break...or a nap.

Quick finished shot

Inside, the tan looks like parchment

I'm starting to run low on the fabrics I use for the wallets, but I have SO MANY new ones that I could use instead! I just need to make a sample one and then list those options on Etsy...in my spare time.

Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order) 

• Monica handbag in vinyl 
• NCW - HP maps 
• NCW - Supernatural 
• Moondance Jr. Legal Pad covers
• 626 (x2)
• Trolley Treats
• Ispy
• Sewing mice
• NCW - Supernatural
• Pattern Test 
• Doctor Who blanket

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

• NCW - potions, masks, mask panel pouch
• HP Nora Handbag
• Dragonfly Hiraeth
• Up book cover

 ~~~~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: 

• Pony Ears (0/12) - maybe I should add some new pony stuff to the shop since these are becoming my most popular items!
• Dobby Socks (0/4) - Time to prep a bunch so I have them on hand to ship out!
• Embroidered pre-made tote bags (6/60) - Taking orders and also making samples for Etsy/craft shows
• Blankets - new goal, 2/week at least. It's harder to stitch them up after work since they take 1-3 hours each and I don't have as much time in the craft studio where I can keep an eye on them.

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

• Doodle Dolls - did so many, now to make extras for pics and listing on etsy!
• Crochet Cowls (mini button scarves) - have 2 left to finish,, time to make more!
• Holiday geeky Stockings (3/10) - Tried the mini pattern and have some other sizes cut, need to sew more for inventory for next year
• Lanterns (0/14) - all that are left in my stash!
• Embroidered hand towels (6/15)
• Crayon Rolls - Time to restock these, getting low!
• 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 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...
• 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
• 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