Reckoning

Today we've been house cleaning.  It's a good thing to do as John prepares to start his new job on Monday and as we get ready for our big holiday party.  No matter when we clean, the process always makes me assess my crafty projects as well as the amount of stuff I have.  I've been in bit of an acquisition phase as far as sock yarn is concerned... and at the same time, it's cold and I want to knit sweaters and baby accessories for my tiny person who never seems to have enough warm things to wear.  And, of course, I'm really jonesing for a new sweater of my own.  All of this leads to a lot of startitis.  So it's time to make a list so that I can figure out how I can finish up what I've got going and get to some new things that are exciting to me to!

Quilting Projects

1. My fiery Blooming 9 Patch
2. My paper piece purple/yellow color study quilt
3. My "fire and ice" Modern Thinking quilt
   
4. My doll sized version of the Children's Delight quilt -- which I am going to machine quilt and apply the binding to.
   

Crochet Projects

1. An amigurumi "surprise" project that is going to make it's way to Houston for my new and completely sweet baby nephew. DONE! 
   
2. An amigurumi octopus for Z.

Knitting Projects

1. Regia baby socks for Z (just need to sew down the edges!) DONE!
   
2. Francie socks for me (time to cast on the second sock!)
3. STR Silkie socks for me (playing with an interesting pattern stitch)
4. Rogue (poor Rogue!  still in need of applied i-cord edging, having her sleeves sewn in and a zipper -- how can I so want this sweater and be so anemic in my efforts to get it done?)
5. Stained Glass Scarf for John (I am now  past the half way point for both colors... still a long ways to go.  I wish I had another long car trip coming up... long nursing sessions and car trips seem to be the only way I can get this scarf worked on!)
6. Habu Kushu Kushu scarf (I like the result of this project, but don't really like knitting with the fine silk/stainless yarn all on it's own.  Probably another project that would benefit from a car trip and limited knitting options).
7. Zebra Striper baby sweater (no, I have not shown any snaps of this one yet, but I have gotten it started!  it's going to be my first steeking adventure.)
8. Mountain Colors Three Ply Targhee blanket (I need to put this one by the couch and work on it when I watch TV.  It's the idea TV project since it's worked up in squares and it's absolutely yummy warm yarn to work with!).
9. Celestine -- another little toy for a special baby.  DONE!  And to be shipped soon!
   

Projects I Really Want to Start

1. Crochet granny square afghan for Z.  Should I make this out of the Vanna's Choice acrylic that I have for making ami toys or should I go a little crazy and order a couple of skeins of Dream in Color Classy?  This is one where my practical side and my heart are not in agreement.
2. Design 3 from "Noro Book 3" by Jenny Watson -- it's a V-neck cardigan in Silk Garden that would be oh so lovely for work.
3. Cool and Cherish from Rowan Classic Style -- they are discontinuing Cashcotton DK so it's on sale in many places and a perfect sub for the Merino Silk DK in the book.
4. Cabled gauntlets.  I have the yarn all balled up and ready to go.  I just need to find the perfect cable.
5. Another pair of STR heavyweight socks for John.  The man needs warm socks for winter commuting! DONE!  Two pairs of socks for John this winter!
   

I am sure I could come up with more if I put my mind to it... but this will be a good to do lis and general reminder board for now.

* I'm going to use this as a personal reference list for a while... so it will get updated when I cross things off and publish again.  Apologies if it keeps showing up in your RSS feeds as new.