Sunday, January 8, 2012

A New Year, a Glance back, and Continuing the Challenge!

Happy New Year to ya!!!! Wow, can't believe we're already 8 days in. I'm SUPER excited about the new year because I know it abounds with new opportunities. I feel pretty invigorated and motivated!

I probably shouldn't feel this way considering the fact that I have not sewn in a couple of weeks. That's right, I haven't sewn in quite some time. It just doesn't even seem right that those words can come out of my mouth. I haven't sewn a stitch in over 14 days. I'd probably  be depressed by this if I weren't being EXTREMELY productive in other areas of my life. I actually spent the last couple of weeks organizing my life. I organized my house. I mean I overhauled it. I downsized tremendously. Got rid of clothes, shoes, furniture, and other items and turned them over to Goodwill. And then I went on a bit of a decorating spree. I LOVE my home---everything is SO pretty and I'm nearly finished decorating!!! Now I just have to do an overhaul on my sewing room and I will be good. It's amazing how relaxed you feel when your house is in order.

With my home in great shape, I'm ready now to get my sewing plans together for the year. But before I do, let me take a quick glance back at last year's progress. As you know I'm all about my 10,000 Hours Sewing challenge. I didn't re-cap the last few months but I recorded my hours and I'm still very much driven to reach my goals overall 10,000 hour goal--which will take several years to accomplish. My goal last year was to try and sew 1000 hours but I fell a bit short and only ended up with 881. Well that's ok. I hope to make that goal for this year. Despite not hitting my numbers I did manage to make the following:

14 Dresses
2 Tops
1 Pair of pants
1 Velour Jumpsuit
3 Strapless Jumpsuits
2 Dresses for my Daughter
1 Dress for my Goddaughter
1 Ball Gown

I have to admit that my 2 favorite pieces were the formal dresses:

And believe it or not, I'll have to make formal gowns again for the same events this year. I can feel myself salivating already!!! So it's time to look forward. There's SO many things I want to get done this year and I'm working on my plan right now. I really won't be able to begin sewing on my plan since I have to leave for a 2 week research trip for work at Barrow, Alaska on Friday (I can't believe it's my 4th one).  But you better believe upon my return I'll have a solid plan and will be "ready to sew up a storm"! And not to worry, although I'll be away, I've still be blogging and I'll be doing much sewing related reading. I've got to keep racking up those sewing hours!

I'm looking forward to having a great year!!! I'm planning on sewing and achieving new goals which I can't wait to share.  I hope you'll stay on for the ride. So once again, Happy New Year's--from my family to yours! Here's a parting shot of my family's New Year's photocard pic.

22 comments:

  1. You are the cutest family! And I think you've done amazingly with your sewing challenge this year. How productive you will be next year now that you've got everything organized. I wish I could go on a redecorating spree!

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  2. Thanks Victoria, Happy New Year to you and your family also. I am sure you will make beautiful things this year, and reach you goal soon! Stay warm up north.

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  3. Happy New Year! You've had a great year, and sewn some beautiful garments! I love the pic of your family!

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  4. (New commenter, long-time lurker.) You're making me want to reorganize my home - I love that calm feeling. And your family is gorgeous. Looking forward to this year's ball gowns; I never end up having an occasion to make one, so I'll have to live vicariously through you. Happy New Year!

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  5. Happy New Year Victoria! I can't wait to see the beauties that you will sew 2012!

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  6. Happy new year and what a wonderful family. All the best in 2012, can't wait to seeing all your beautiful creations

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  7. Happy New Year to you and your family too.

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  8. Happy New Year and looking forward to your creations in 2012.

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  9. Happy New Year, you have a beautiful family.

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  10. you have a beautiful family, happy new year to you and yours

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  11. Beautiful family photo! Wish my house was in order...I am working on it.
    Happy 2012!

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  12. Happy New Year to you, too! I had totally forgotten about that stunning ballgown. I look forward to another year of being inspired by your wonderful creations.

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  13. Happy New Year to you and your lovely family. Wishing you the best in 2012!

    Valerie in the PNW (having trouble with Google again!)

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  14. Such an adorable family! I haven't sewn in a minute either. I feel like I'm going stir crazy. I am doing everything you are, but I'm moving! Yikes! The best part is I get to decorate all over again too.

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  15. You had a wonderfully productive year. Hope your plans for the coming year all fall into place.

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  16. what a great year, I always love to see what patterns and fabric you choose;

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  17. Love your blog, and your accomplishments last year were impressive! Happy New Year to you.

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  18. Happy New Year, Victoria! And of course I'm coming along for the ride. You have had a great year of sewing 881 hours is impressive. The ball gown is gorgeous and your precious little ones dresses a adorable.

    Wishing for the best, creative, sewing year.

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  19. Beautiful family! And congrats on so much pretty sewing!

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  20. Maybe you've covered this topic in the past, but I'm wondering why you don't sew more for your daughter and/or husband.

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  21. Good question Nancey E in MN,
    I actually plan to sew more for them this year. I'm hesitant with my 4 year old because she's so rough on her clothes sometimes so I like to stick with the special occasion stuff. My Hubby is 6ft 3in and 250 lb so sometimes they don't have the patterns I want for him in his size. Despite my hesitation & the challenges, I would like to sew more for them this year. Good question!

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  22. Happy new year to you too!! What a beautiful family!! Good luck for this sewing year... I'm sure it will be a great one!!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for following me on my 10,000 Hour Sewing Challenge:)

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