2021 Project wrap-up

 So many people have been so productive during this time of pandemic and staying home!  But I am not one of them.  This year I didn't seem to get nearly as much done in the sewing arena, at first because we redid the flooring in the sewing room, which meant no sewing for quite a long time.  And now with Marilyn's care taking more time, I simply don't have the time I used to.  At some point, I thought I had posted my spring and summer projects, but I can't find that post.  So here is a dump of what I accomplished in the sewing realm in 2021... at least the ones I remembered to take pictures of! These are in no particular order...

Elsa wanted an apron, so this was the result.

The grandkids and nieces got quilted hearts and trees for this year's Christmas ornaments,

Ella got her own red-white-and-blue mug rug and cup to match her older siblings'.

A new nephew got a baby quilt and a stuffed elephant.

Emma chose some wild fabric for some stretchy pants.  Sewing with knits is definitely NOT my cup of tea.

A friend's baby got a baby quilt.  I enjoyed quilting little sailboats around this one (a LoriKennedyQuilts design!)

I made three toppers for the furniture and Emma and Ella's bedroom.

I made dresses with matching doll dresses for the summer birthday girls: E1 and E3 above, and Carys below.

A picnic quilt was completed for a wedding.

A runner was completed for my very own kitchen.

For Cousin's Camp this year, the kids got draw-string bags, t-shirts, and everyone got a superhero cape. 

For Christmas, Ella and Everette got Cowgirl and Cowboy dolls, respectively.

One of my favorite finishes this year was not really mine:  When Tim was about 11 or 12, he became interested in my sewing machine as a machine, and wanted to make a quilt.  He picked the fabric for this simple Irish Chain lap quilt, made the top, and then moved on to other pursuits.  I found it when clearing out the sewing room for the new floor, and finished it for his youngest child for Christmas.  What fun!

I finished a couple mug rugs for hospice folks for Christmas.

I also have started several more projects that are still being pieced, have two wuilts in the process of being quilted, and more UFOs and ideas than I can count.  Not such a bad year after all, maybe.  What have you been up to, Gentle Reader?