2014 highlights and 2015 plans

Looking back on this year I didnt manage to do most of my resolutions but I have done alot of first's :)

Out of the 5 resolutions made, I did attempt some crochet but couldnt get into it properly and I did perfect cable stitch (okish) :s the craft area I can only do so much as not alot of space which should be resolved in 2015 as hope to be moving!

So highlights of this year (many to choose!):

1) Making my first doll

Turned out ok- the hair was tricky but as a first attempt im happy with her and understand all that goes into CE testing

2) Jess Jumper

Nice to see jess wearing something I made :) again a first jumper type project

3) Microbes for work

One was from my own design and really enjoyed that part of this project- also work likes them and was different to the usual things I knit.

4) Elf hat

Defiantly an improvement from the last hat I made so know my knitting has come a long way since then- and this will be a part of the stock for my future stall :)

5) Jess birthday castle cake

Was the first "more than one tier" cake I have made :) went down well and held up!

So onto 2015:

My resolutions (craft wise) that I hope to do ...

1) To do my first craft fair
2) Learn lace (taken from last years list)
3) Make a dress
4) Learn needle-felting

I already have started with the craft fair one- know what fair I would like to do and have joined the FB group so can get the dates and application form when it comes out (and know the price etc).

Needle-felting I think would be interesting and can add makes to the knitwear. Making a dress is on my to do before 30 list and be nice to use my new mannequin! Lace will be useful to add to my knitting knowledge and use for future stalls.....

Thinking each month I will do a list of things want to do in prep for the fair so not to put lots of pressure on myself- January I think will be to make two hats (if possible) and write up a business plan!

But for 2015 the main target will be to set up/start the business :) what with work, jess and bsl (till May) think be a good long term (take my time) challenge :P and this year I have been up and down with the idea so many times but think will be good in the long run as many people keep saying "wont know till tried" :) so here goes!

My main resolution goals are- move out! draw more, pass BSL and QTS maths :) So alot to go on! :P

So what has been your highlights of the year? Any ideas for 2015 for you and your craft?

Many thanks for reading!

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