Monday, January 25, 2021

2021 Project Goal

As for my 2020 Project goal, I would like to quote my son and say "It was an epic fail" but I will be kinder and a little more supportive and just say, "it was not a success". 

I could fill this page with excuses on why I didn't manage to complete the project; 

  • COVID
  • Busy homeschooling
  • Family commitments
  • I changed sizes during COVID and expect to return to my previous size once life gets back to normal. I don't want to make clothes that won't fit in a year. 
But the honest truth is, I am a procrastinator. I thought I had lots of time and then, time got away from me. 

I had set out to make a crisscross top, dress pants and a purse. I made the top but the style is not suitable for my body type. I will likely not wear it again. 

Not reaching my goal never stops me from making new ones. This year I would like to set the following goals.
  1. I would like to sew a trench coat. It is something I have been wanting to do for years. I have the fabric (let's hope I have enough of it). 
  2. I want to complete and post on Instagram (@craftycanadianladies) a scrapbook layout each month. 
Here is the layout for the month of January. One done, 11 more to go. 

I have blurred out the faces and personal information of the people in the picture.
Let me tell you that the face of the little boy under the blur is very intense on the game. 


Were you successful in your 2020 goal? Tag us on Instagram using hashtag #craftycanadianladies so that we may see your work.

Have you set any crafty goals for 2021? We would be happy if you would share them in the comments below. 

Friday, January 15, 2021

Notebook Cover

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you and your loved ones remain safe. 

I am not one to be addicted to shoes and purses. I am simply a running shoes and backpack type of person. 

While shopping, however, I am unexplainedly drawn to organizing containers and journal books. 

Actually, I can explain my addiction for organizing containers - I love organizing! 

My attraction to journals, though, baffles me. I love the idea of writing. I admire those who can easily express their thoughts but I am not a writer.  I struggle with words and eloquence. 

I often remind myself that I don't need another blank journal sitting on my shelf collecting dust. 

When this project appeared in my subscribed emails, how could I resist? Plus, I could justify purchasing the very cute In The Hoop (ITH) quilted notebook cover from Designs by Juju. The project could make lovely Christmas presents, teacher "Thank You" gifts and of course I will have to make one for myself while I am at it. 

The pen holder was the final deciding factor. It screamed to my organizing side. 


Front

Back

Inside back cover

Designs by Juju offers a variety of quilted cover patterns and different notebook cover sizes. The one above fits a standard college ruled composition notebook.

The project takes time to stitch out but the instructions are thoroughly explained and the cover is well constructed. I ended up making a few covers in different colours and patterns. 

What has been occupying your "Stay Home" time?