2008 UFO Challenge

[supermom315]

Happy New Year & WELCOME to the 2008 UFO Challenge!!
Our goal is to rid ourselves of all those pesky projects that we never seem to finish or put aside for "one day". So gather up all your UFO's (UnFinished Object), WIP's (Work In Progress), PIGS (Project In Grocery Sack/bag) and WTBS's (Waiting To Be Started) and let's get going!!
Our official start date is January 9th.
You can start listing your initial list now both here AND in your notebook(s). Please keep track of your hours because the winner will be based on the TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS (we are on the honor system here).
You are welcome to post as much as you want but the regular check ins will be every week and we will be taking the time to tally our hours every month (to keep on track), update & revise our lists during the year to include any projects not finished for the various holidays/seasons.
Our end date is September 30th so that we will have time to prepare for the upcoming holidays.
PRIZE: Our "prize" will be each person making a donation to the winners charity of choice.

Happy Crafting!
Tina
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[supermom315]

Ok here's my list so far

Cross stitch
[]Wolf
[]Me & You
[]Wolf robe

Blankets/Quilts
[]rag quilt for DS1
[]quilt for my bed
[]quilt for DD18
[]zigzag blanket for DD18
[][][] Christmas ribbons afghans
[] Thunderbird throw

Pillows
[][][]Poinsettia pillows
[]nascar pillow for DH
[]football pillow for DH

Crochet
[]braves image (for wall hanging)
[][][][][][][][] crochet block patterns from Annies Attic (not sure how many, may become a blanket)
[][][][][][][][][][][]snowflake ornaments for tree
[][][][][][][][][][][]outdoor snowflakes
[][][][][][]scrubbies
[][][][][][]dishclothes
[][][][][][]hotpads
[][][][][][]potholders
[][][] hat scarf & gloves for me (chenille yarn)
[] sweater for me (chenille)

Sewing
[]draft dodger for front door
[][][][][][]rice bags (sm, med & lg)
[][][][] curtains for livingroom & bathroom
[]decorative bathroom shower curtain

January\February- snowman & valentine potholders & hotpads
()heart garland for decoration(this is a maybe since i cant crochet lace with my left hand yet & DR. said no crocheting with right hand for now)

HAGD
Tina
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[jackfrosty]

Fantastic!!! I'm in! Back to post my list... arty:


{.5} DMIL's 'special Days' Binder
{} Gift Tags
{} Cabbage Patch Christmas outfit
{} Nativity scene
{} guitar book
{} altered candy container
{} 6 aprons
{} countless scrapbooking...

 

[pattycakes]

Yay--glad this is up!!!! Thanks!!!

I'm sure I will be editing this as we go, but for starters:

DS12's birth sampler He will be 13 this month!
3 pairs of pajamas promised to DSs and DH for this past Christmas
1 camping pillowcase for DH in Steelers fabric (also for Christmas past)
GA Bulldog fleece blanket for me!
[] DS12's Cub Scout scrapbook--he finished 2 years ago
Finish 3 Christmas ornaments started in 1996
Mitten garland for Christmas cards
Christmas apron for me!

 

[thood]

I'd like to join. I have to finish putting away all the Christmas stuff so I can get into my craft closet and come up with an official list but I know I have three WIP's that were supposed to be finished for Christmas.

( ) Palm tree afghan for SIL. (hope to finish and give to her within the next 2 weeks)
( ) soft books for nephew.
( ) Cross stitch "Sewing Room"

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I still have my list from last year, so sad but it makes listing easy. lol

paint a suitcase
DD baby quilt needs to be framed (sh's 37)
9 shadow box projects
Finsih decorative fishing boat for wall hanging
Put together baby sweater
Frame horse head for ds
Do a display for my plaster hand print from kindergarter
7 scrapbooking albums that need to be finished instead of starting a new one
6 Christmas ornaments to be painted
3 clear star ornaments to do something with
8 brown paper ornaments to have feathers glued on
3 pillows to complete (would like to make some Christmas ones too but I don't want to add to the list)
2 sets of curtains to do
Make a window garden out of an old frame
Figure out how to display lots of old postcards my grandparents and parents had

I have everything in neat project boxes, labeled and in the craft closet. I'll walk around today to see if I have any new projects hiding.

 

[KimD]

This is a couple of things that I can remember off the top of my head

Moms Grandma cross stitch from this past year
Mom & dads quilt from three years ago (mom gave up asking about it so want to get it done)
Foam Snowman ornaments from last year (Not really sure how many I didn't get done but would like to finish)

I know I have a list around here somewhere that I started will have to find it in one of many notebooks I have been wrinting things in for the past few months
:heartsNY: :happynewyear:

 

[MrsSoup]

I'm going to try to participate in this so here's my list:

* 4 stocking kits (1 started)
* Spring quilt (have the material just never started it)
* Fabric countdown calendars for Halloween/Christmas
* Holiday aprons
* Holiday pillowcases
* Picture journal of the year for DH since he'll be gone (year long project- goal is to print and journal pictures every month)

Gift List:
* Christmas Notebook (for mom)
* Cookie sheet calendars (for stepmom)
* Tree skirt (for mom)
* Wedding cross-stitch for mom and stepdad anniversary

If I get the top lists done:
* Holiday quilt to match sheets I bought
* Holiday kitchen set (tablecloth, pot holders, towels, curtains)
* Ornament journal

 

[jmgconner]

Count me in!

[X] DD's quilt
[ ] Cross-stitch
[ ] T-shirt quilt for DH
[/] Two shirt-dresses for DD - one down, one to go!

Non-UFO projects: Started AND completed in 2008

[X] Jen's baby quilt
[X] tote bag
[X] tote bag
[X] tote bag
[X] tote bag
[X] tote bag
[X] DS#2 quilt
[X] Valentine's gifts for DH and friends
[X] Ribbon chandelier for DD

 

[Tasha]

I'm in!

Latch hook rug for BFF's baby, he will be six months old in 2 weeks!

 

[AnnieClaus]

My UFO's for 2008:


*** My Winter cross stich.

*** Another cross stich project I have planned.

*** Homemade napkins for Christmas 2008.

*** A crochet blanket.

Annie

 

[supermom315]

Hi ALL !

After I posted my list I found another that I had started & forgot about!! I have to add my projects for the ton of chenille yarn I got on clearance about 8(?) months ago ( at $0.99 a skein :shock: I hit the mother load af a sale!!!!! :mrgreen: ) and I still need to find the cross stitch Christmas stocking ornaments I never started from about 9 yrs ago.....
HAGD
Tina
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[Jessica]

Count me in!!!


[ ] Texas Tech cross stitch for FIL
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Stepping Stones
[ ] Give it to God box for my Aunt

I know I have more...I'll have to get back to ya'll on this one!


:heartsNY:

 

[AandJmom]

Hello everyone!

I hope to be a little more organized this year so I can participate on the boards more. Here is my list of projects--though there may be more after I clean out my craft space. I need to do a better job of keeping my craft space organized when I'm working or have purchased something- my table is covered ! LOL

UFO's: in various stages of completion

1) 2005 Make a Wish trip scrapbooks

2) recipe scrapbook for gift

3) knit dishcloth ( I'm having lots of trouble knitting with needles and have had more success with round looms--also having trouble with the tension using cotton yarn)

4) knit hat

5) latch hook pillow

6) pillowcases ( cut and pinned but need to be sewn)

7) Christmas cross stitch


Future Projects: most supplies purchased, but need to be organized to start working on them

1) fleece blankets for Riley Hospital for Children ( want these done by mid Feb when my kids return for appointments)

2) 2007 trip scrapbook

3) theme scrapbooks: Christmas, birthday, fall, school

 

[Christysue]

OK after a few hours cleaning out the craft closet I made my list. It was much longer but this morning I frogged or got rid of any projects I knew I would not finish. I'm sure I will find more to add but for now I have a realistic list to finish.

UFO'S
Afghan for DS
Pooh cross stitch

WIP'S
crochet bath mit
Cross stitch ornament

I also found alot of materials for projects that never got started. I hope this year to get to some of them also.

 

[synchroswimr]

Hey guys! Looking forward to this again this year. :heartsNY:

Here is my list for this year. You may notice that it is embarrassingly similar to last year!

Highest priority are marked in green!
Updated: May 18, 2008

Scrapbooking:
Christmas Scrapbook []
Wedding Scrapbook []
Swimming Brag Book [] [] []
Kitty Scrapbook of Romeo []
Kitty Scrapbook of Emma Lou and Hannah []
College Scrapbook []
High School Scrapbook []
ackage: Middle School Scrapbook [5] DONE!
ackage: Elementary School Scrapbook [5] DONE!

Sewing:
ackage: Cloth Napkins [1] [1] [2] [2]DONE!
:frosty: Drapes for the Kitchen Nixed so that I can sell the house!
Cross-Stitched Ornaments [] [] [] [] [] []
:frosty: Latch-Hook Pillow Nixed. Being freecycled.
Sundress []

 

[supermom315]

Good Morning All!! :hula:

Just a reminder that Wednesday is our official Start day for the challenge!! :shock: Keep an eye out for any projects that are lurking around!!! :mrgreen:

HAGD
Tina
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[supermom315]

Hello all!

Welcome :welcome: to our 1st week of the UFO Challenge!!! I got a late start today because I forgot about an appointment my DS1 had this morning.

Don't worry if you don't have a complete list since we will be adding & editing as we go along here. Don't forget to keep track of your hours as best as you can.

Let's start off with something relatively easy this week. Pick the easiest item on your list & get it done!!! I am starting off with the draft dodger for the front door & at least 2 rice bags. I am also hoping to get some of the plastic bags I have cut down into "yarn" for my outdoor snowflakes & stuff along those lines.


HAGD
Tina
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[jackfrosty]

Thanks Tina! I'm going to get my cards for Jan -feb done for myself and my DMIL!
:jumpinghearts:

 

[synchroswimr]

One thing I would love to finish is my high school scrapbook. I have the issue that I started it about 8 years ago, and styles have changed... quite a bit. So I am going to have to finish it without poking my eyes out at my ugly pages from 8 years ago! :haha: