Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Top Five Goals for 2014, Broadly Stated.

Dear readers,

Happy New Year!

Time to establish another 5 goals for 2014.  I've decided at a Top 5 goals post.  I did it last year and I felt it was doable.  In previous years, I've committed to too many goals and I felt the pressure didn't allow me enough flexibility for creativity (at least in my sewing goals).    I left these goals somewhat broad so I could have some creative space to pick my projects.

1.  Stash Busting.  yep.  more stash busting.  I've got some fabulous fabrics -- I merely need to sew/knit them.  I have some sewing projects begging for my needle with their stash materials already!
2.  Sew at least one or more Wearing History pattern.   I love these patterns and have two in the queue to make!  If you haven't check out her page Wearing History Blog or her pattern page Wearing History Patterns -- they are fantastic!

3.  Expand my knitting skills.   Knitting is so satisfying.  I love I can take it with me on travel.  I want to keep expanding my skills.   But, sweaters (jumpers) and socks still elude me.
4.  Expand my technical tailoring skills.   In my work life, I definitely wear a lot of tailored clothing, so I would love to wear some of my own truly well-tailored bespoke wear.


5.  DIY/Home Dec projects.  I can't believe I'm posting this because as all my readers know -- I dislike and procrastinate any home dec project.  But, with my skills and machines, I really do need to get on it -- for a variety of reasons: to save money, make exactly what is desired, and to enhance our living space.   (Added 1/2/2013 -- I also want to work on bag-making and cycling accessories).

6.  Bonus Goal:  At least four posts a month on this blog (at least one a week).  Sometimes my work takes over my life -- especially with the traveling I do, not to mention balancing the travel with our home life.  So, I am going to work on the quantity and quality of blog posts.   I blog merely as a way to document my interests in the fabric arts, plus I love to write.  So, I think this goal is doable!  

What are your top five goals?

XOXO, P.

8 comments:

Omega said...

Hi Pam, Happy New Year to You! I am determined to get some sewing in this year. I wanted to do the "Stash Bustin" last year and it was a major fail...LOL! But it's a new year and new dreams. Thanks for stopping by.

Heather said...

Happy New Years Pam! I love your list of goals for 2014! Best of luck for all of them. :)

K.Line said...

Happy New Year Pam! I'm sure you're going to do these things with aplomb in 2014!

Pam said...

Thanks! I'm looking forward to everyone's new adventures!

Pam said...

Thanks Heather -- let's have a great 2014!

Pam said...

Thanks K! I look forward to more of your knitting, tailoring projects and bra-making challenges! Let's have a great 2014!

Dr. Fun (AKA Sister) said...

You're an ambitious woman, Pam! Good luck with it! I hope to knit more and finish my Mardi Gras dress, and you can totally knit a sweater too!

Pam said...

Thanks! I'm completely looking forward to your Mardi Gras dress! I am looking forward to the sweater class. There is also a very famous knitter giving a class in our area - Cat Bodhi but I'm passing I think -- I think too, that I am full of goals. . . but I'm still considering it.