YOP 24/53

It was a tough week in Las Vegas due to the UNLV shooting.

Knitting

6 pairs of socks (1. Pencil socks 7/29/23 2. Stephen West Surprise Sock Along 8/12/23, 9/2/23, 3. 11/18/23)

Finish the Naughty Sweater 7/6/23

Finish the sweater for my sister (Sweater is Finished 10/14/23)

Summer sweater knit (Vibes)

cardigan for me

Stephen West project (Secret Sock Along 8/12/23, 9/2/23)

Row and Kates project (begun on 10/8/23 Stormseeker Tee )

Tifneilan project

Petite Knits project

Melissa K designs project

Stephanie Lotven design project

Joji Locatelli project

Charity Knitting (hat 8/19/23)

Update: I have been knitting along on my Advent socks and somehow new yarn arrived at my house this week.

Crochet

• finish the lace tablecloth I began in 1997
• finish Sundance Throw finished 7/9/23
• Sophia dish towel finished 7/19/23
• Charity crochet projects
  • basketweave scarf 9/30/23

Weekly Update: I actually did not get any crocheting done this week. The stripe a day in knitting was all I could accomplish each evening. This is the last week of school before winter break. I have to input grades and prepare report comments. My district sends out the first semester grade reports right before Christmas (which frankly I think seems Grinch-like for students who might not be doing so well academically, but they didn't ask my opinion).

Cross stitch

• finish Tower of London card 8/5/23
• finish Mom project I began in 2000 (this will be the hardest to complete. I was working on this project when my mother passed away)

Weekly Update: No stitching this week.

Cricut

• 12 pairs of earrings (8/12 completed)
• 2 engraving projects
• make 6 cards (6/6 completed)
• 1 balsa wood project
• 3 Shadowbox projects (3/3 completed)
• 6 vinyl projects 4/6 completed)
• Faux Leather projects (Badge holder 8/16/23)

Weekly Update: I have been making cards, maybe I will even get them sent out before Christmas.

Canning (canning meals in jars)

1. Vindaloo Curry 7/21/23
2. pork ribs
3. beef stew
4. beef stroganoff in a jar (changed to canned grapes) 7/28/23
5. corned beef & potatoes
6. white chicken chili 7/6/23
7. chicken gravy
8. watermelon lemonade concentrate (originally chicken a la king) 7/10/23
9. marinera sauce
10. can 5 pounds of sweet potatoes
11. pulled pork barbeque
12. Ham-Bean soup
13. extra: Peach jam 8/4/23

Weekly Update: Jam for a special Christmas order was made and sent out.

Sewing

• complete 2 hoodies (3/2 completed)
• sew 6 dresses (3/6 completed)
• sew 6 bags (3/6 completed)
• sew 4 pairs of pants (1/4 completed)
• sew 6 shirts (1/6 completed)
• sew 4 woven (fabric) patterns (1/4 completed)
• sew 4 knit (fabric) patterns (1/4 completed)

Weekly Update: As reported last week all hats are sewn. I even picked out a book from my stash of children book sets to gift with the book. This week I will actually work with my students to make their family gifts (these do not involve sewing of any kind, but ribbon is used).