A new year, brings new beginnings.

This year my honest list is at 66 works in progress, down from last years, 78 projects.  The list is what can happen over a span of more than 30 years doing the same hobby.  Many projects got moved down the list when other unexpected projects landed in my lap.  Life happens.  A friend sent me this link.

It is neat, it allows you to add non quilting projects to it as well...

I received this birthday present in the mail.  This is extra special, as everything in it, is made from scratch! The round kitty purse, is actually for earbuds for my device, great for travelling and they do not take up much space.  A lip balm holder and a  small Parisian Girly Kitty zipper bag for my handwork project, for when we are on the go and need to wait, then we can work on it while we wait. Prior to this it was a small zip lock packet, no more need for a plastic bag! Kate made all these pieces.

The lip balm, cuticle oil and the Castile soap are all made by Corrine. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, this soap is the bees knees.  It is kind to skin, especially with winter here and snow coming down as this blog post is coming to life. Thank you,  to both of you for this heartfelt gift!

This week has been about getting back into a routine.  Packing away Christmas stuff, cleaning the house.  If everything is tidy, then and only then can we relax. Visual clutter is a distraction and just slows us down.  The kitchen,  got an overhaul the last week in December.  All the shelves are re-organised, cleaned  now.  Those empty mason jars on top of the cupboard are now filled and being used.  One room a week, the linen closet had its turn this morning.  Spring cleaning will be a lot quicker this year.  Spreading it out over time, makes it easier.

Planning and preparation always takes time, to this end, the list above, made me look at what I still needed to finish some projects.  Peter Rabbit needs binding and the 21st Pink horse quilt,  border fabric. Found them,  at The Hobby Horse.

Knitting is for night time, this is for a poncho, which needs two knitted rectangles.  This is leftover yarn,  from the hats two years ago, using what we already have.

This stitching project was started in 2000, recently finished the hedgehog and the chestnut.  Stitching is making a come back in a big way.  It is good to see men and women do this relaxing craft.

Diane's 2017 stitch-along.

 She finished her 2018 stitch-a-long.

These patterns will help to bring my scraps under control.  They were on my wish list.

Have a wonderful week, be kind to yourself and everyone around you. Let's change the world,  with one act of kindness at a time.