Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2012 has started on a positive note for you all. We had a very low-key New Year, with a glass of bubbly in front of the TV. It was lovely to chill out and relax.

I've been enjoying reading everyone's year-end round-ups and plans for 2012. I've updated my "Completed projects" tab for 2011 and I'm quite surprised to realise that I managed 6 sewn projects this year and 13 knitted projects. When I think that I've knitted something every month and sewn something every two months, it seems quite respectable, if not hugely productive.

Simplicity 2560   Cranberry cables   Senlis    Elegant Coat-Gloves

Here are a few of my favourites from 2011. I've worn my Simplicity cardigan a lot because it is easy to throw on over jeans. I've worn my fair isle gloves pretty much every time I've left the house since I finished them! I am also really pleased with my Cranberry cables cardigan and my Senlis cardigan.

In the past I have written lists of things I want to complete but this year I think I'm going to try another approach. I want to focus on quality not quantity. I want to catch the sewing mojo when it appears, to enjoy sewing and create better garments, rather than tick boxes on a list. I hope to spend a bit more time on the blog too as it has been a little neglected this year.

My focus for 2012 is to move forward and improve. You'll have to stay tuned to see how that happens as the year progresses.