Many of you know that during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, I observe my very own holiday: Stitchy Planning Week. I play in my stash, clean out, organize, and plan projects for the new year. Circumstances have made it a bit hit or miss over the last few years, and the state of my stash reflects that. It needs a good tidy. And I need a good, long stretch of what I call "restful busyness", the kind of busyness that's enjoyable and calming, not stressful and tiring. I need Stitchy Planning... January!
Yes. I've decided that I need way more than one week to do all of the things that need doing in my sewing room. I need to be able to putter around in there without feeling like I have a deadline. I need to play in my stash. Organize. Clean out. Make stuff. Plan projects. Stitch. Finish. Frame.
I need to just... be. In my little burrow. With all my goodies. Unhurriedly poking around in baskets and boxes. Keeping the things I still love. Passing on the things someone else would love more. Making time for creativity. And for projects I've put off for too long because there was always something "more important" that needed doing (like laundry). Planning. Maybe a little shopping.
And snacks.
I think I'm just gonna have a retreat in my own sewing room.
Y'all come on in. Let's see what we get up to.
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Stitch , Just like my cat Candy I had many years ago.
ReplyDeleteI also love playing in my craft room , but now hubby is at home ,
He keeps asking what are you doing up there I said the same as you playing in your garage ha.
I think we all get that urge at the beginning of a new year.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Marilyn
What an adorable January piece, Honeybee! I love the frame you used for it. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing what you are up to during Stitchy Planning January. I really need to tackle my craft area/closet, but first I need to tackle the Christmas decor and the aftermath of the holidays. Happy planning, creating, snacking, and shopping!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Honeybee and Family: I am like you I plan for the next year have many projects already kitted up.
ReplyDeleteLove the Kitty design for January.
Catherine
Hi Honeybee, a very happy year to you all. That's a lovely little stitchy, beautiful complimentary frame - I assume you framed this yourself so tell - is it slightly padded underneath the linen? It looks very "comfortable" and not flat - a simple design turned into something special. Looking forward to more - this month is also a planning one for me - lotsa quilting (probably by hand this time, nothing like a quilt on your knee to keep you warm) a little stitching (maybe cross stitch, maybe crewel work) also some knitting to finish off. It's so cold in the sewing room I won't be diving into too many boxes just yet. I guess what I need is a couple of furry helpers to speed things up....... Elaine in UK
ReplyDeleteYes, very slightly padded. I find a full layer of batting to be too puffy so I split the layers of the batting and only use half.
DeleteI love the idea of having a retreat in your sewing room during the month of January! And the term restful busyness really describes it well. I'm looking forward to seeing updates on what you're working on in the next weeks. That's a cute January piece, too. Have a wonderful week!
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