Thursday, October 12, 2023

WIP Thursday - Wing-a-palooza

This year I decided to prep a bunch of the paw patrol wings BEFORE the Halloween rush...and I still ended up frantically making more. So far I've made 23 since August, and I'm trying to talk myself into listing just a few more on Etsy but I'm kind of ready to move onto other things... I've already had to order in more vinyl for the pieces, plus they stopped selling the fuchsia felt at Joann's, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement felt! I've also almost used up my 100 yards of fold over elastic that I use for the goggles and straps (took me 2 years), and they no longer carry it in that big of a roll...

My sample set, hacked 2 patterns to make these!

both the puppy style wings...
On top of the wings, I also got a bunch of the pony ear orders and more Mulan combs requested. I really want to find something else to offer so I can have more variety in my crafting, but I'm a little worried that if I did find another good product, I'd never have time to sleep! As it is, I'm REALLY looking forward to getting started on the NCW orders. I'm hoping to get caught up and have some time to sew through a bunch of my character fabrics to make crayon rolls and pillow cases!


Current Projects and Orders: (in no particular order)  

  • NCW black maps/purple
  • NCW tan/tan
  • NCW green maps/green
  • NCW red maps/blk
  • Stranger things tote bag
  • Pattern Test
  • NCW Tattspiration
~~~~~ waiting for preorder fabric, payment, etc~~~~~ 
  • NCW - potions, masks, mask panel pouch
  • HP Nora Handbag
  • SW H20, 4 Moondance
 ~~~~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 (1/5)

Embroidery Orders/Projects: 

  • So many pony ears and mulan combs. I've lost track of how many I've made in the last few weeks...
  • 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): Time to work on these!

  • Hooded towels - (16/29) - stitched up 30 hoods for the challenge in June, now need them all finished!
  • Doodle Dolls - made several, need to get pics to put on etsy, plus package them for shows!
  • 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 (8/15)
  • Crayon Rolls - Goal of 20 for fall shows
  • Posh books - 5/20
  • Key fobs (restock and stitch new styles)
  • Pocket Pals 
  • Ornaments - Finish the ones in the stash, stitch up a few new ones
  • Finger puppets - have a list of the ones I need to remake, plus a plan to add in a few extra.

Current Crochet UFO's:

  • The Child mini version - Found him, looks like he just needs ears and a robe!
  • 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

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