Looking Back at 2011 and Ahead to 2012

Happy New Year!  David and I celebrated by watching the San Francisco fireworks from the top of Twin Peaks.  The fireworks were distant, but it was a great view of the city and a fun way to start 2012.

What a year it 2011 was!  For me, I left this year healthier and happier than I started it, which is always something to appreciate and cherish.  (I'm especially glad this is so because this year had an 11 in it, which is my favorite number.) 

After I cleaned out and rearranged my sewing room, I sewed more than I ever have before.

The tally:

• 9 dresses
• 6 shirts
• 2 skirts
• 1 jacket
• 3 scarves
• 3 pincushions
• 4 napkins
• 4 pillowcases (2 not shown)
• 1 tiny leotard
• 2 Firefly cross stitches (I put this in the sewing category b/c they're my only needlepoint)

I also quilted like crazy this summer.

I finished three quilts and one baby quilt (one big quilt and the baby quilt aren't shown, but maybe in 2012), and made many quilt blocks for my bee assignments.  I also decorated a *lot* of canvas bags with dresden plates, and I still am not tired of doing it!

And finally, I did knit a fair amount.  I know I didn't knit as much this year as other years, and there were several days this summer that I didn't knit at all.  This is a rarity for me, but since I was spending my time sewing, I didn't let it bother me.

The tally:

• 2 sweaters (one will be blogged in 2012)
• 2 skirts
• 10 pairs of socks + 1 single sock
• 3 cowls
• 4 hats (one isn't shown)
• 3 pairs of mittens
• 1 afghan
• 3 tiny bunnies
• 2 iPhone cozies

Looking ahead to next year, there are several things I would like to do. 

• Get better and more confident at using my serger. 
• Actually learn how to put in an invisible zipper. 
• Write the children's book that's been in my head for about 6 months now
• Tackle the Butterfly Vest, since I've had the kit for several years now
• Finish the two quilts that I've gotten from quilting bees
• Figure out a way to sell custom sewing and knitting to others while still feeling happy (and fairly compensated) for the work --- more on this to come!
• Do a better job at keeping up with posting the things I've finished.  I craft like crazy, but sometimes documenting this crafting is difficult!

Have a Happy New Year, and I hope 2012 gives you a fresh start and happy possibilities.

Comments

[Kathleen Plunkett]

Kristy,

I am so impressed with all that you have accomplished this year. I can't understand how you can get so much done when you have to work too.

Happy New Year,
kathleen

[Yu-en]

YAY for the baby quilt! Sam loves it. :-)

[Jody]

Wow I hadnt been keeping a tally - you rocked 2011! So glad you're healthier too - that's so important :)

Btw I did my first invisible zipper a couple weeks back. Found a great tutorial that made it SO easy! I think it's the only zipper I'll ever use again. Love it! I'll send you the link tonight.

Happy 2012!

[Allison]

I'm really impressed by how much you made in 2011. You're a great inspiration!

[kids scooters]

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