AWOL!

Wow, did February get away from me!  I can't believe it's already March!!!  The past five weeks have been the most emotional and trying weeks I've had in a long time....

Towards the end of January I got slammed with the flu.  Hit me like a ton of bricks and completely knocked me down for a few days.  Then, just as I was starting to feel better, round #2 started.  Unfortunately, it was that strand of flu that knocks you flat and between the upset stomach and the fatigue... I didn't get out of bed for days.

Then, on February 12th I lost my dear grandmother.

She survived the open-heart surgery back in December and was on her way to a full recovery when...WHAM!  She gets hit with the flu while in the nursing home which turned into pneumonia.  Such a shocker, especially seeing as though they were talking about sending her home. We spent a few days in PA with my family for the funeral, which turned into some of the hardest days of my life.  I was very close with my grandma, and now there feels like such a void in my life.  I don't think it's really hit me yet, but I'm sure it will here soon. 

As soon as we got back from PA, I was hit (yet again) with some kind of bug that knocked me down again.  I think it was a combo of being around so many people for a few days, plus being physically and emotionally drained that did me in.  Finally was feeling a bit better by the weekend, and spent two days cleaning my house.  It had been in shambles for going on three weeks due to being sick and then having to go out of town.  It was in DIRE need of a good scrubbing!

That weekend I also had to finish Hubby's scarf for Comic Con.

He and a group of his friends went to the Cleveland Comic Con and of course they had to dress up!  Well, it was only him and one of his gal-pals, but they had a blast!  The "Gru" scarf was simple enough to do, just took a little bit.  Stephanie is a dead ringer for "Lucy" from Despicable Me 2!!  They said they had a ton of people stopping them and asking for photos.  Lol!  I managed to finish the scarf in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday, but it was done in time for them to leave at 10 am the same day.

The past week or so has been crazy at work which has left me exhausted by the time I get home.  This past weekend totally got away from me and I didn't get anywhere near what I wanted to do done.  I did manage, however, to get the Bionic Gear Bag started for my BFF.

I'm not going to lie, I was a bit intimidated to do this one, especially after seeing that the instructions were over 80 pages long!!!  I did find an awesome tutorial on YouTube of a gal demonstrating the construction of the bag from start to finish.  It was a total life saver! The bag is sitting at about 95% done, just have the main outer zipper to finish and it'll be done.  I had every intention of finishing it up on Saturday, but the day just slipped away and I never got around to it.  That's my goal for tonight is to finish it up so it can be packaged and mailed off to her by the end of the week :D

Also on the list to finish up this week....

1. Finish the Valentine's Day vests I started for Hubby and & DJ partner - I know it's past Valentine's Day, but I don't want to leave these as a UFO until next year.  Better to get them done and off the list.  Just have one to finish the side seams on, and then both need buttons & buttonholes.  
2. Finish Hubby's Family Guy Quilt -  This sucker has been sitting on my work desk for weeks... just needing quilted.  I am DETERMINED to get this done this weekend!  I think I'm just going to keep the quilting simple for now so it can get done.  With any luck, it'll be ready to hand-bind by the end of the weekend.

Well, that's it for me for now.  Sorry again for abandoning you again!  I would say it won't happen again, but unfortunately.... I can't make any promises.  Lol.

Linking back to Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday and Sew Fresh Quilts' Let's Bee Social

Finish Friday: Busy Little Christmas Elf

Brace yourselves... this is gonna be another long one!!!  Two big projects to share, plus a little one for fun.  I've been a busy little Christmas elf lately... so I've got plenty to share :D

1. Downton Abbey Yellow Brick Road Quilt

 

This one is a Christmas gift for my grandma.  I had originally intended on giving it to her back when she was here in Ohio and in the nursing home, but she went home too fast and I didn't have a chance to finish it in time.  I actually got the top done way back at the beginning of September and started the FMQ on it.  It ended up taking a bit of a back seat to a couple of impromptu projects, but then I finally cracked down and finished it!  It's actually been done for a while, I just haven't had the chance (or decent weather outside) lately to get it photographed.  Without further ado... here are the details for this one:

Downton Abbey Yellow Brick Road Quilt Details:

• Started: August 24, 2014       Finished: October 5, 2014
• Pattern: Yellow Brick Road by Atkinson Designs
• Fabrics: Downton Abbey: Dowager Countess Fat Quarter Bundle, Kona Purple solids (I don't know the exact color... I got it at JoAnn's)
• Thread: Coats & Clark - Machine Quilting Thread - Plum Shadows
• Batting: Warm & Natural

This was the first project I've ever done FMQ on!  I think that's why it took a bit longer to do.  FMQ is more time consuming, plus I was so scared I was going to mess it up that I kept putting off working on it.  Sucked it up and did it.  Done, washed, and ready to wrap!

Easy Jelly Roll Quilt in 6 Sizes

 

 

Along with the layer cake I bought way back when, on one of my first orders from Missouri Star, that I used on the Lattice Quilt, I picked up this jelly roll to do a quilt for Aunt #2 for Christmas.   I picked a real simple pattern for this one... for a couple of reasons.  1) I don't have much time so I couldn't make it too fancy or I'd never finish it, and 2) my aunt isn't a "flashy" kinda gal.  This pattern and fabric fit the bill perfectly!  

This really IS an easy jelly roll quilt!  once the strips were sewn together and then cut down into blocks, the top only took 3 evenings after work to complete!  No border and just straight-line, echo stitch quilting made this one a really quick, yet pretty quilt.

Easy Jelly Roll Quilt in 6 Sizes (Lap Size):

• Started: October 10, 2014       Finished: November 8, 2014
• Pattern: Easy Jelly Roll Quilt in 6 Sizes by Mack & Mabel
• Fabrics: Grant Park Jelly Roll (discontinued), Grant Park Warm Red yardage (discontinued - binding), Kona Solids - Parchment Jelly Roll (sashing)
• Thread: Connecting Threads - Taupe
• Batting: Warm & Natural

All-in-all, it's been a very productive couple of weeks!  So happy to be able to check TWO gifts off the Christmas list.  4 down.... 5 to go!  Fortunately, 4 of the last 5 are rag quilts and shouldn't take too long... especially when I can recruit Hubby into helping me with snipping the seams :D

Oh, and I finished up a quick little project too!

I made a cute little Elf hat for my niece, Miss L.  I made the 12-24 month size, but it seems awfully big!  I may make another one in the 0-6 month size and see how that one looks.  If this one is too big, I can always give it to Hubby's DJ-ing partner's 8 year-old daughter :D

Lil' Elf Hat details:

• Started: October 23, 2014       Finished: November 9, 2014
• Ravelry Project Page Link
• Pattern: Favorite Elf Hat by Janet Jameson
• Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn - Cranberry, White, Limelight
• Needles: Size 8 DPNs (double-pointed needles)
• Notions: Clover Pom-Pom Maker - Large Set (I used the smaller of the two)

This came out so stinking cute (plus I have a ton of yarn leftover) that I'm putting these on "the list" for the rest of "our kids" for Christmas next year! The Clover Pom-Pom makers are AWESOME and made making the pom-pom for the hat so quick and easy!  There are a ton of YouTube videos showing how to use them, and instead of just wrapping one color, I used all three at the same time.  Made a really cute, mulit-colored one :D

Well, that's it for my Friday!  Busy, busy, busy... and getting busier by the day!  Hope everyone has a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend!



Linking back to Finish It Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts , TGIFF at Quilt Matters, Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and Link-A-Finish Friday at Richard & Tanya Quilts

Make-A-List Monday - 6/16/14

Sorry I was M.I.A. all weekend!!  It was crazy, crazy, crazy at Chez Rosie.  I hope everyone out there had a beautiful weekend and a great Father's Day yesterday.  I know I did. Even though I spent my entire day on Saturday cleaning and doing laundry, it was still a great weekend.  I got my chores to a good stopping point for the day around 7:30 pm, and then I headed up to my "Craft Cave" for the rest of the night.

Anywho, here we go with another Make-A-List Monday.

Here's a recap of last week's list:

• Photoshoot with my Dr. Seuss quit -D.O.N.E!  Not quite the photoshoot I was hoping for, but I managed to snap a couple of pictures in between the bouts of rain
• Start my next quilt - not sure yet which one. - Made a decision and started my Jolly Jelly Roll quilt.  I've got the main part of the top done already.  Just needs the borders and it's done.
• Get my craft room cleaned up and re-organized - Partially done on this one.  Got some stuff cleaned up and organized, but then managed to tear it apart again :(
• Finish the knitted pillow for my living room - Nope, didn't touch it all week.  I'm not too worried as this is not an urgent project.  I just want to get it done. It'll get done.... eventually.

Didn't get as much done as I had hoped, but still did accomplish a few things which was great.

Here we go with this week's list:

• Finish the Jolly Jelly Roll flimsy - Just needs borders put on
• Make a Playtime Cuddle quilt for the baby shower this weekend - As if I don't have enough to do, I decided to do a cuddle quilt for the baby shower this weekend.  I already knitted her a blanket, but wanted to do one of these too as they are so stinking cute!
• Finish cleaning up and re-organizing craft room - Pickup the newly made mess in my room and continue organizing as I go.
• Work on the knitted pillow for my living room - I know I won't finish it, but I'd like to at least work on it a bit and do minimally a few rows this week.

That looks like about it for this week.  It's going to be a busy week at work and at home this week, so I'm just praying I can make it! 

Hope everyone has a fantastic Monday!!!

Make-A-List Monday: 6/9/14

It's been a LONG week! Dr. appts, spring cleaning, and trying to get projects worked on.  Had a relaxing and productive weekend, and unfortunately it's Monday again already.  Without further ado.... here we go with this week's Make-A-List Monday.

Here's a recap of last week's list:

• Continue working on the Dr. Seuss quilt top - D.O.N.E.!!  I actually FINISHED it over the weekend!!!  Formal post and pics to come this week :-)
• Work on the Sunny Side Cardigan for my niece -D.O.N.E!! I didn't think I would actually get it finished this week, but between the couple of nights off of doing much else and my determination of finishing it... it's done :-)  Ready to be put aside for Miss L's first birthday in October

Again, not too shabby if you ask me. I did take a couple of nights off, but still managed to chug along. 

And here's this week's list:

• Photoshoot with my Dr. Seuss quit - Hoping for nice weather so I can get outside to take some nice pictures
• Start my next quilt - not sure yet which one.  Either the Jolly Jelly Roll or my June Mystery Quilt Workshop.  We'll see what strikes my fancy
• Get my craft room cleaned up and re-organized - Kinda made a mess during my last quilt and need to clean it back up before starting anything new.
• Finish the knitted pillow for my living room - I'm ultimately making 4 of these, so I'd like to get at least one done and checked off the list.  Planning on finishing a couple more UFO's before tackling the other 3, but need to get this one off the needles.

I'm trying my best to focus on one project at a time to prevent from being overloaded with UFOs.   It's hard, but I'm determined. 

Hope everyone has a fantastic Monday!!!

TGIFF!/Finish It Up Friday - UFOs

Here we go with another TGIFF!/Finish It Up Friday.

Between Wednesday night and last night, I managed to finish the "flimsy" for the Dr. Seuss quilt :-)  I'm getting so close to finishing this one, I can taste it!

I tried so hard to get home from work before the lighting turned crummy to get a picture outside, but no such luck. I had to stop at the store on my way home, and by the time dinner was done... The sun was gone.

My seam matching still needs some work, but I know that'll come with more practice.  I'm going to get this basted tonight (hopefully). I managed to stop and get more backing fabric from Joann's tonight, so I've gotta figure out this whole baking piecing thing first.

I've got the batting and thread all ready to go.  Really, REALLY hoping I can get this done this weekend, but I'm not counting on it as there is a TON of housework to get done, mountains of laundry, and grocery shopping to do.  I'm going to squeeze as much sewing time into this weekend as possible so I can finally have another project checked off the "To-Do" list.

I also managed to completely finish this adorable cardigan sweater for my niece, Miss L.  I didn't plan on getting it done this week, only doing some diligent work on it.  But, I guess I was further along in it than I originally thought I was, so I was able to get it all done.  

Here are the project details:

• Ravelry Link: Sunnyside Cardigan
• Pattern:  Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee
• Started: March 1, 2014 - Finished: June 05, 2014
• Yarn: KnitPicks Stroll Tonal Sock Yarn - Blue Violet Tonal - 1 Skein
• Needles: Size 4 KnitPicks Nickel Plated Options and Size 4 DPNS
• Options: Picot Edging on bottom and around cuffs
• Mods: None!

I actually bought 2 skeins of the yarn per the yardage requirements on the pattern, but ultimately used a little less than 1 skein for the 12-18 month size.  Not quite sure what I'm going to do with the second one yet, but I'm sure I'll think of something :-)

Quite proud of myself this week.  Managed to get one project almost done, and another one completely checked off the "To Do" list. 

Hope you have a fabulous Friday!



Linking back to Finish It Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts , TGIFF with Audrey from Glory Be Quilter, Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and Link-A-Finish Friday at Richard & Tanya Quilts

WIP Wednesday - Dr. Seuss Baby Quilt

Well, I'm bummed.  I got NO progress made on Dr. Seuss over the past few days, and I'm really disappointed.  Monday night after work was chaos, so I didn't get a chance to work on it.  Then yesterday I had a 7:30 am dr. appt and had a couple of painful tests done, so needless to say.... I didn't get any work done last night either.

It's still sitting on my floor, waiting to get worked on.  I'm really, really hoping I can get working on it over the next couple of days.  I'm probably going to have to run to JoAnn's at some point this weekend and pickup more backing fabric.  With this being my first real quilt, I think my math was a bit off and I'm going to come up short.  Ah shucks.... an excuse to have to go the craft store!  Lol.

I did manage to find some variegated Coats & Clark red, white and blue thread :-)  After a bunch of suggestions over on the message boards, I decided it had to be the best way to go.  Dragged Hubby out to JoAnn's last Sunday so I could pick some up.  Now if only I could get moving on finishing it up!  If I don't get to it this week during the week, I'm DEFINITELY working on it this weekend!

I have made some progress on an UFO knitting project though. I stated this adorable cardigan for my niece, Miss L, but it quickly got sidelined when I started quilting and trying to finish the baby blanket for that baby shower coming up. 

I'm making it in a 12-18 month size so it should fit her perfectly for this upcoming fall and winter season. It was a match made in heaven. I fell in love with the pattern and found the most beautiful yarn to make it in. I've got all done but the finishing on one little sleeve.  Definitely going to be able to cross this one off the list by the weekend!! Now the hard part is going to be waiting to give it to her on her 1st birthday in October :-)

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!!

Linking back to Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday and Sew Fresh Quilts' Let's Bee Social

Make-A-List Monday - 6/2/14

I can't believe it's June already!  This year seems to be flying by so quickly.  It's Monday again already, so here we go with this week's Make-A-List Monday.

Here's a recap of last week's list:

• Take the Cleveland Browns Baby Rag Quilt to the laundromat for a good washing D.O.N.E!  Took it on Sunday and it's officially checked off the "To-Do" list.
• Start working on the Dr. Seuss Quilt for my "Baby Rockstar" stash. - D.O.N.E.!  Spent most of my day on Memorial day working on the layout for the quilt and then managed to get started on the cutting and piecing of the top
• Diligently work on the knitted baby blanket for the baby shower next month. - D.O.N.E.!  Blanket is finished, washed, and ready to wrap :-)

Not too bad.  I normally over-plan my week and end up barely making a dent in the list.  This time, I think I planned just right and even had some time to spare.

Here's this week's list:

• Continue working on the Dr. Seuss quilt top - Hope to have it completely done and ready to quilt by the weekend.
• Work on the Sunny Side Cardigan for my niece - I know I won't finish it this week, but would like to at least make a dent in it.  It's knitting UFO #1

Hope everyone has a fantastic Monday!!!

TGIFF!/Finish It Up Friday - Baby Blanket

I know it's not sewing/quilting related, but I did manage to finish a project last night... A knitted one.

My sister's girlfriend is pregnant and I wanted to make her something. Honestly, I stumbled upon this pattern and just couldn't wait to have a baby to make it for :-). It was super simple and easy to memorize. I love knitting, maybe more than any other craft I do.  I think it's in part that it is something I can easily take with me and work on it in spurts. Plus, I've been knitting for a lot longer than anything else, so I'm more confident in my abilities. 

Here's the project details:

• Ravelry Link: Sunny Baby Blanket 
• Pattern: Sunny Baby Blanket
• Started: April 25, 2014 - Finished: May 29, 2014
• Yarn: Bernat Baby Sport in Ecru
• Needles: Size 8 KnitPicks Nickle Plated Options
• Mods:
• Cast on 148 stitches 
• Did 10 a 10 stitch garter stitch border
• Did a total of 13 repeats before doing the last repeat of the pattern 
• Added a 2-row single crochet border and then 1 row of a scalloped border

All-in-all, it's a great pattern. I added the extra stitches and repeats to accommodate the sport weight yarn. In retrospect, I should have dropped at least one needle size and slipped the first stitch on every row to make a nice, finished edge. Live and learn right?

This was a great project, but I'm thankful it's done and ready to go... With time to spare even. The shower isn't until June 21st, but I'm so happy I got it done. All it needs is to be washed and it'll be ready to wrap :-)

I did also finish the Cleveland Browns baby rag quilt this week.  Got it off to the laundromat on Sunday and now it's ready to go :-)   Off to be put away for the (hopeful) future "Baby Rockstar" or another lucky Cleveland Browns fan recipient.

Blanket before snipping seams and washing

With the finish line being in sight all week on the knitted baby blanket, I haven't had a chance to start my Dr. Seuss quilt.  You know how it is.... you're so close to finishing that you can't even think about working on something else until you get it done.  Hubby is dj-ing a party tonight, so I'll have the house to myself and can really get started on getting all the blocks cut and pieced.  Hoping to make a nice dent in the quilt top this weekend and get the party started on my first "official" quilt.

Check this project off the "To Do" list :-)  Hope everyone has a fabulous Friday!!!

Linking back to Finish It Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts and  TGIFF at Ms. Midge.

Make-A-List Monday - 5/26/14

Happy Memorial Day to all you in the US!  Sometimes it's hard to remember what today is all about.... not about the 3-day weekend, not about parties and BBQs.  It's about remembering all those who have served in our armed forces and the sacrifice that they make for us.  I'm not going to lie though, the 3-day weekend is wonderful!  A chance to spend time with friends and family, the "unofficial" start to summer, and a chance to "reset" from life.  At least that's the way I look at it. 

Anywho, it's time for Make-A-List Monday.  I've actually added a box on the sidebar showing where I'm at on my monster of a to-do list.  Figured it would be easier just to update that than post it here every Monday :-)

Here's what's on my plate for this week:

• Take the Cleveland Browns Baby Rag Quilt to the laundromat for a good washing
• Start working on the Dr. Seuss Quilt for my "Baby Rockstar" stash. 
• Diligently work on the knitted baby blanket for the baby shower next month.  Goal is to have it 100% done and washed by the end of this weekend. 

Hopefully this week at work won't be as crazy/chaotic as the past two weeks, and with it being a short (4-day week) it'll go by quickly.  Fortunately Hubby and I don't have any major plans this week after work or this upcoming weekend, so I'm determined to get a couple more projects worked on/done :-D  It's really a great feeling checking things off the "To-Do" list instead of adding to it!

Happy Monday Everyone!!

WIP Wednesday - Placemats

So glad to actually have a WIP to share this week!!  I actually started my placemats on Saturday.  I had a few hours in between a Dr. appt and "date night" with the Hubby, so I got to work.  After finishing up the Cuddle Blanket for Miss L, I got all the pieces cut out for the placemats.  Nothing too fancy, just 12.5" x 18.5" rectangles for the fronts and backs, and then 12" x 18" rectangles of some iron-on fleece interfacing.  I actually stumbled on a tutorial video on YouTube from Professor Pincushion a while back and knew I just had to make these.

Of course I can't just do things the easy way.  No, no, no.  See, I have what I passionately call "Jacki Syndrome" named after my mother whom I have inherited my passions for crafting from.  She can NEVER do things the easy way!  Always, always, ALWAYS taking something simple and putting her own twist on it, usually creating twice as much work.  Ha ha ha.  That being said, I had to jazz up my placemats.  Just couldn't leave the solid brown side so plain.  Off to the embroidery machine I went.

I found a couple of designs over at Embroidery Library that I thought would work and I was going to make them all different.  Attempting to simplify things a bit, I ultimately decided on just one design and am sticking with it throughout the 6 placemats.  I managed to get a couple done after work last night, and will hopefully get the rest done tonight after work. 

Fortunately there were only two colors used which makes the embroidery go by relatively quickly .  I don't get much time after work/before bed during the week to get much done, but I'm trying really hard to keep plugging away at these so I can wrap them up this weekend.

I've also made some serious progress on the knitted Baby Blanket I'm making for a baby shower gift next month.

I'm thru 10 repeats out of a total of 14, so I'm really hoping I can get this wrapped up this weekend/next week.  I did have a minor setback though.  Over the weekend, apparently Mr. Vito (the fur-baby) was bored and decided to get into my knitting bag and drag my project across the floor, making a tangled mess of everything.  Fortunately, it doesn't appear that he actually damaged the blanket on the needles, just the big 'ol skein of yarn attached to it.  Just an insanely tangled mess!

I'm debating on breaking the yarn and taking the mess over to my ball winder and attempting to untangle and rewind the skein.  I just hate the thought of having to weave in an unnecessary end.  Guess I gotta do what I gotta do.

Linking back to Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday and Sew Fresh Quilts' Let's Bee Social

Make-A-List Monday

Phew... it's been a week and a half since my last post!!  Where did the time go?!?!?  Well, part of it was crazy, stressful days at work resulting in literally crashing when I got home.  The other part, and I'm pleased to announce, was a couple of productive days.  Housework and laundry mainly, but I did manage to get into my "Craft Cave" this weekend and get some work done on a couple of projects :)

Unfortunately, the rest of the weekend was chaos, so I didn't get a chance to take any pictures.  I'm planning on doing that tonight when I get home so I have a couple of things to share with you. I have a finished project, and one WIP moving. :-)

So... with it being Monday, I thought it would be a good idea to do a "Make-A-List  Monday" so I can see where I'm at.  I posted a list on my last post, but it has been adjusted a tiny bit since then.  This is a comprehensive list of all the projects that I need to do/need to finish.  Hoping that putting all down in a list will help me stay motivated.  Without further ado, here we go...

 Knitting:

1. Finish Baby Blanket for a baby shower next month.  I'm about 75% of the way done... but then Vito (the fur-baby) decided he needed to get into my knitting bag and play with it.  I haven't had a chance to look at it since Saturday night, but I'm praying its OK.  If not, I'll have to come up with something else to make her :-(
2. Start Fingerless Gloves for my "Secret Santa" gift for Christmas this year.  Every year, my family does a Secret Santa exchange where you have a certain dollar amount limit to the store-bought gifts and then you have to do a handmade gift.  This year we pulled names in January so we would have plenty of time to get the handmade part done.  The yarn is bought and ready to go :-)
3. Finish Sunnyside Cardigan for Miss L.  I started this cardigan back in March and it's a 12-18 month size, so I've got some time to finish it.  It does need finished though, and preferably before her 1st Birthday in October.
4. Finish Entrelac Pillows for living room.  I've got the first one at about 75% done and all 4 pillow forms bought.  Just need to get these suckers done.  Not a hard pattern by no means, just a little time consuming.
5. Finish Endless Waves Scarf for me.  I found this pattern on Raverly and fell in love.  I ran out and bought the perfect yarn for it and cast on.  Well, it was short lived as sometimes I have a bad case of "start-itis" and quickly cast on for another project shortly after starting this one.  I would like to get this one done by the fall so I can use it this winter.

 Sewing/Quilting:

1.  "Playtime" Cuddle Quilt for Miss L.  D.O.N.E.!!!  Finished on Saturday (5/17) Pics to come :-)
2. Finish Placemats for my kitchen.  I got the pieces cut on Saturday and the interfacing attached to the backing.  I'm adding some embroidery to the top and I hope to get started on that this week after work.  After the embroidery, the rest should go together quite quickly.
3. Cleveland Browns Baby Rag Quilt.  Easy-peasy quilt for my "stash" of baby stuff.  All the materials are bought and ready to go.  Going to try and whip this one up as soon as the placemats are done.
4.  "Dr. Seuss" Disappearing 9-patch baby quilt.  This is for my "stash" of baby stuff, so there's no real deadline for this.  I am using this quilt as an icebreaker for getting into doing larger quilts.  All the fabric is bought and pre-washed.  Just need to get started on it.
5.  (5) Self-Binding Receiving Blankets for gift stash.  Saw the tutorial on YouTube and thought they would make quick and easy baby gifts.  All the fabric is bought, just needs pre-washed.  Going to use these as in-between projects.
6. "Jolly Jelly Roll" Quilt for my BFF for Christmas.  This is going to be a huge undertaking for me as it will be my first big quilt.  Pattern seems easy to understand and not so complicated that I think I'm getting in over my head.  Fabric/batting/backing is bought for this, but that's as far as I've gone with it.  Hoping to get started by the end of June/beginning of July on this one.
7. Lattice Quilt for Aunt #1 for Christmas this year.   I've got the precuts all picked out over on Missouri Start Quilt Co. website, and I picked up the backing and batting yesterday at JoAnn's (had some mega coupons). Hoping to start this one by the end of July/beginning of August
8. Easy Jelly Roll Quilt for Aunt #2 for Christmas this year.  Again, the precuts are all picked out and sitting in a cart on Missouri Star, and I picked up the backing and batting yesterday at JoAnn's.  I'm hoping to get this one started by the end of August/beginning of September.
9. Rag Quilt for my Grandma for Christmas.   My mom loved the Survivor Rag Quilt I made so much, she suggested I make one similar for my Grandma for Christmas this year as she is also a cancer survivor (colon cancer). 
10. "Summer In The Park" Quilt for my living room.  Fabric and materials are bought, just waiting to be started.  With this one being for my living room and really not having a deadline, it's been bumped to the bottom of the list.  I would like to get it done by the end of the year, but looking back on my list, it's not looking to promising. 

As of right now, this looks to be it for the projects to do.  This isn't including any of my scrapbooking WIPs and UFOs, but those really don't have a deadline and I work on them here and there in between other projects. 

WOW!!!! That's a LOT of stuff to do!!  Especially with summer right around the corner.  Our weekends become a bit chaotic during the summer and my time in my Craft Cave is going to be limited, so I need to make the most out of my time.  I'm really going to do everything I can to get thru this list one way or another.  Just need to keep the mojo going and motivating myself to keep going.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Monday!!