Finish It Up Challenge 2020 edition

Hi Everyone!

I've been doing a personal Finish It Up Challenge the last couple of years and it seems to help so I'm going to do it again in 2020.  Quite a few of these are carry-overs from last year, but I did finish some items in 2019 so it's not the exact same list!  I'm going to show the updated list from last year first.

2019 Finish It Up Challenge:

• Finish hand-quilting my antique grandmother's flower garden quilt finished on 19 May 2019
• Paint the ceiling of my new quilting studio - finally got it done though it was more than just paint
• Finish the top from Bonnie Hunter's 2018-19 Good Fortune Mystery finished 18 Jan 2019
• Paint the inside of the 2 closet areas in my studio - finished late January 2020
• Paint the walls and trim of my studio - finished early January 2020
• List a bunch of items in my Etsy Shop XedStitches finished 21 Feb 2019
• List items on FB marketplace tried, no interest - items will be at local auction or on eBay
• Lay new flooring in my studio
• Build new cutting table
• Clean and re-frame cross stitch for my sister - I cleaned it, she framed it
• Install shelving for fabric in my studio
• Install new light fixtures in my studio - finished December 2019
• Paint chest of drawers that will go in closet of my studio
• Move quilting supplies (fabric, books, rulers, etc.) into new space
• Finish crocheted cardigan finished 5 Feb 2019
• Make another bull's eye quilt top
• Finish Little Bee Eater [retired] cross stitch finished on 11 Feb 2019

Whew!  I did get more done than I thought!  As you can see, a couple of them were completed in the last month, but they're done!  There are a couple on last year's list that I've thought about and I'm not going to do:  build a cutting table, and the chest of drawers.  

Hubby has an electronic drafting table that he wants out of his space so that's going to be my cutting table.  I'll be able to adjust it to the perfect height for me and it's got a lot of surface space!  I also decided against the chest of drawers in the closet and am going with custom cut shelves - hubby's going to cut them for me.

So here's my list for 2020:

• Lay new flooring in my studio
• Install shelving in the closets
finished in early March
• Move quilting supplies into studio
• Make another bull's eye quilt top
• Finish Bonnie Hunter's 2019-2020 mystery quilt
• Scan at least 1000 family photos (I have hundreds!)
• Make/buy new curtains for my studio

That's it for right now, but the list may grow.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Finish It Up Challenge - My List

This challenge is not specifically cross stitch but it should have some crafting aspect.

If you are participating in this challenge, please post your blog address in the comments.  I'd love to see how you do!

I'm a few days early posting my list but I thought it might help others come up with ideas for their own lists.  I will finalize my list and post the complete one on January 1st.  I know there are more things I want to finish, but my brain is not co-operating at the moment.

1. Bind my 4-patch quilt (poor thing's been waiting for over 2years)
2. Remove last of carpet in sewing room (it's really in the way and is hampering my crafts)
3. Finish my "Merry Christmas" framed set
4. Tidy up all my quilting scraps
5. Frame my Mother's Tree.
6. Clean off my scrapbooking desk so I can actually scrapbook!  clean enough to work on 1-15-2016
7. Finish the Disneyland scrapbook for my sister
8.  List the rest of the items I have set aside to sell on Etsy.  finished on 1-7-2016
9. Re-starch/shape the rest of my crocheted snowflakes.

Happy stitching!

Stacy

My 101 in 1001 list.

Well, I finally figured out what my 101 in 1001 list was going to be. I'm starting this on August 7, 2007 so I should finish on May 4, 2010.

Here's the list:

1. Start personal blog.
2. Lose 60 pounds [5/60].
3. Walk on treadmill at least 3x week. [actually doing this every day so far!!]
4. Get piano tuned.
5. Bowl a 600 series.
6. Clean off my hard drive.
7. Backup all 4 computers.
8. Convert CDs to MP3 files.
9. Pay all bills as soon as they arrive. [so far so good]
10. Keep credit card paid off. [current balance: $0]
11. Get savings account to $1,000. [Dave Ramsey's Baby Step #1]
12. Get savings up to $5,000. Dave Ramsey's Baby Step #3]
13. Open an IRA.
14. Start filing federal taxes quarterly to avoid late fees.

Save up for new television.

Sell thimble collection. [a few already sold]

Pay an additional $50-$100 per month on mortgage.

Finish the clan sections in my Things Scottish shop. [7/67]

Finish pages for my tartan cross stitch patterns.

Add a Celtic cross design to my Things Scottish shop.

Update existing sections of the shop to include newer items.

Get items online for all holidays in Shop the Holidays.

Read entire Bible.

Read 50 books. [5/50]

Make list of all books ever read. [this is going to be a MAJOR work in progress]

Have laser hair removal.

Go to a spa once.

Get a manicure.

Take vitamins daily.

Work on the "Baby Steps" from Dave Ramsey. [on 3 of 7 but I get to skip #5]

Finish stitching "La Belle Dame Sans Merci".

Organize DMC floss.

Design 5 cross stitch patterns.

Make a Christmas quilt.

Make a scrapbook for wedding photos.

Make a scrapbook for the house.

Make a scrapbook for paternal family photos.

Make a scrapbook for maternal family photos.

Make a scrapbook of hubby's photos.

Make a scrapbook of my photos.

Make a scrapbook of our trips to Las Vegas.

Make a scrapbook of our other vacations.

Make a St. Nicholas quilt (wallhanging).

Finish the St. Nicholas doll from kit.

Paint craft room. [got 1/3 primed and painted]

Remove ugly carpet in craft room.

Create a jewelry roll to store earring collection.

Stitch 2 projects to be hung in bedroom.

Crochet a sweater that can actually be worn.

Knit a sweater that can actually be worn.

Frame 2 completed cross stitch pieces. [2/2]

Stitch at least 2 Santa ornaments.

Stitch an Altoid tin topper.

Finish afghan for Warm Up America.

Make Roman shades for bedroom windows.

Paint the bedroom.

Make new curtains for the kitchen.

Sew a skirt.

Upholster dining room chairs.

Make a quilted tote bag.

Have 2 baby afghans made before they are needed.

Get a custom, personal website.

Write a memories book.

Take photographs to make a local calendar.

Organize greeting cards and gift wraps.

Finish the index for the Burke county, ND book.

Get passport updated.

Take an Alaskan cruise.

Rent a houseboat in Canada.

Take a trip on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train.

Take a trip on the Rogue River Mail Boat.

Take a trip through the San Juan Islands.

Take a road trip.

See a Cirque show in Vegas.

Learn Spanish.

Attend a Seattle Seahawks game.

Learn all the countries of the world with capitals.

Learn and find 5 new constellations.

Learn 1 new word a week.

Organize print photos.

Organize digital photos.

Release books via BookCrossing. [6 released so far]

Clean out sideboard.

Organize recipes.

Make at least 3 dinners a week.

Make homemade strudels (German noodles) at least 2x a year.

Learn to make cobbler.

Make homemade ice cream.

Start using grocery coupons.

Make a grocery price journal. [started]

Enter 2 stitched items in the 2009 fair.

Enter at least 1 photo in the 2009 fair.

Eat in 2 new restaurants.

Try a new dish at a favorite restaurant.

Hold a Christmas-time open house.

Hook up surround sound system.

Host a ladies' movie night.

Install a fireplace mantle.

Go to 3 movies in the theater.

Keep pickup cleaned out.

Start new list when this one is finished.

Whew, hope I can make it! - Happy Stitching!