Goals for 2011

After reviewing and revamping last years list, I have added to and edited it, and the results are as follows…

• Quilt.  I have two bebe quilts to complete.  At a minimum.
• Knitting. I would like to continue with my sweaters, expanding to pullovers, and also continue my sock knitting.  I am thinking to try some colorwork this year. And fearlessly learn new techniques as I go.
• An east coast trip, maybe timed for a trip during Rhinebeck.
• Continue growing the photography/photoshop skills.
• Quilt…
• Commute by bike (May-Oct) at least 600 miles.
• Hike 40 miles.
• Snowshoe.
• Make soap.
• Maintain low sat fat diet and continue regular exercise.
• quilt…
• Knit/spin from stash (exceptions only when deals are spectacular and/or for souvenirs)

(List to be amended as needed/desired/required!)

I would say the pre-eminent goal of the year is to finish up the baby quilts.  I am behind in that.  Having said that, I must admit to watching two groups on Ravelry, one dedicated to those desiring to learn stranded colorwork (also known as fairisle), and another whose goal is to knit a holiday ornament a month.

Now the holiday ornament a month group has provided a glimpse of the patterns available, and some are very, very fun looking.  However, the whole concept of an ornament a month has given me a thought as to how to go about making these little quilted ornaments I have not been able to get around to making.

I am not sure about the colorwork thing.  It looks….complicated.  But man do those sweaters sure look pretty when all finished up.

In the meantime?  I have been knitting on something not even in my queue.