Well, the 101 in 1001 project is going pretty good. While I have taken enough pictures to upload and keep up with my 365 day project, I haven't uploaded them yet. I guess I better fix that, huh?
Well, I am sitting here watching the Husbinator do some macho, He-Man, construction stuff and I must say that, oh my stars, I married a good looking man. I think I kind of love the dude.
Also, I went and started getting the ball rolling to go back to college. This is quite daunting for me in that I am a little bit apprehensive regarding the money. I worry all the time about money, as it is, now I just have to find a way to pay for graduate school...yeah, that's gonna be real fun.
So, back to the 101 in 1001 project. Here's what I have finished so far:
- Have professional family photos taken (I'm counting our wedding photos)
- Learn to Shoot (the Husbinator taught me, given that he is law-enforcement/military)
- Drive the tractor (I did it by myself!)
- Do a 365 day photo challenge (I've started it, so I guess I can count that)
- Blog at least once a week (Well, I skipped Thanksgiving, but come on....it was Thanksgiving)
While I haven't gotten much done, I am proud of what I have done. I think if I can get a minimum of 60% of the list done, I will be much happier and I think it will be fun. Hopefully, it will inspire the Husbinator to make on of his own.
I guess too, since this is a smocking/stitching/sewing blog that I might need to add some tips and tricks for sewing and the likes. I do embroidery, counted cross stitch, and I sew clothes, so there will be no tips for quilting or any other kind of needlepoint, but a lot of the tips can cross boundaries. I will try to review products too.
Organization: I hate how I do a counted cross stitch, embroidery, sewing project and I don't have any place to put a photo of the finished piece. It's also hard to keep the actual legend or pattern with everything. Well, I have solved that. I created an organization system that works for me, but is really easy to follow.
Here's what's needed:
1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binder
Standard Size Sheet protectors
Baseball card protectors
Index cards
1 Inch Metal Craft ring
What to do: I take the example picture that comes with the project and put it in a sheet protector. I then take a picture of the finished project that I sewed and put it in the sheet protector as well. The picture and the example are back to back and I always keep the example first. Then, in between them, there is usually enough space for the pattern/legend to go. Then, I take the standard size index card and cut it into quarters. After that, I punch a hole in the card and run the metal ring through it. I then take my bobbin with my thread on it and I run the metal ring through the hole in the top. On the card, I write down the brand and the color floss (I always use DMC, just because I think they make a GREAT product - so....DMC, if you are reading this, a lifetime supply of thread would be super neat-o). I take the index card and I put it in the baseball car holder. Voila!!!! Your floss is organized and the project stays together in the event that you want to do another one just like it. I use 1 baseball card holder for one project. It makes everything much easier and you can really see how you improve over the course of the project/several projects.
Hope that helps everyone and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
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