So this is it — my one hundredth post! Woohoo! In honor of this milestone, I’ve come up with a list of 100 projects I’d like to complete. It’s sort of like a sewing bucket list. I’m posting the list here and as I complete a project on the list, I’ll add the link to the completed project. Some notes about the list:

• Project diversity: Some things on the list are specific projects I’ve always wanted to complete. Others are more open-ended and scavenger-hunt-esque (e.g., something inspired by my hometown).
• I’m a weirdo: Some things on the list may seem kind of strange without explanation — but I promise to explain the background in full detail when each project is completed and I get the chance to write about it.
• Bunting = love: One of the categories is all about monthly bunting — I want a bunting for every single month! Even though I’ve already completed a few month’s worth in previous blog posts, I’ve left them on this list and marked them as completed. So technically I have a bit of a head start on this list. But I get to make the rules and I say that’s okay. 😉
• I’m repeating some previous goals: There are some things on this list I’ve already done. Like gifts for certain family members. Or projects inspired by Disney characters. But I’ve left these on the list because I have more ideas and I intend on tackling these goals once again!
• Patterns I own: I’ve listed a bunch of commercial patterns I already own (thanks a lot, 5 for $5 sales!) — my goal is to make at least one project from each pattern listed so I can justify the purchase of the pattern. But no pressure to make every single project listed in the pattern! And speaking of no pressure…
• No pressure: There’s no timeline for this list. I may get through one project next weekend — and another project a year from now. This list is just for fun — not to fulfill some crazy “project a day” challenge or something. I work full time and have a life unrelated to sewing and blogging, y’all (shocking, I know) — so this shouldn’t be something that keeps me awake at night.
• There will still be side projects – lots of side projects! My future sewing projects won’t be limited to this list. If something else pops up, I’ll still sew it and blog about it and all that. But it just won’t be a part of THIS challenge! I have a feeling tackling this list will really slow down as my gift-giving ramps up around Christmas time. This list won’t change, but my priorities might!
• Shout it out: If there’s something on this list you really want to see me tackle, let me know — maybe I’ll make it next. Similarly, if there’s something on this list you’ve already made and you have helpful tips or tricks — please share!

So without further ado — here’s the list (in no particular order) …

Family Gifts

1. Something for my dad
2. Something for my mom (COMPLETED 12/2014: Mom’s Zip & Go… previous posts about projects for my mom included a nail polish caddy and a jewelry roll)
3. Something for my brother, Jason
4. Something for my future sister-in-law, Sarah (COMPLETED 11/2015 – Zip and GO BADGERS)
5. Something for my roommate, Katie (COMPLETED 12/2014 – DONUT underestimate the power of paper piecing)
6. Something for Katie’s dog, Winnie
7. Something for my brother’s dog, Gizmo

Selfish Sewing – aka, stuff for me!

1. Something for my car
2. A collection of juggling supplies to keep at work
3. Shoe bag(s) for traveling
4. A duvet cover (I’ve previously written about this goal)
5. Pillow shams
6. A padfolio for work
7. A towel that slips over the back of a pool chair
8. A passport cover
9. An accessory for my DSLR camera
10. An insulated case for a hot hair straightener while traveling
11. A completed cross-stitch project to frame (Read about my first ever cross-stitch project here!)

Bunting — for every month of the year!

1. January
2. February (COMPLETED 1/23/2015 – I Heart Valentine’s Day)
3. March
4. April (COMPLETED 4/5/2014 – Easter Peeps Bunny Bunting)
5. May
6. June (COMPLETED 7/11/2014 – Summertime Watermelon Bunting)
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October (COMPLETED 10/2013 – No blog post, just this photo!)
11. November
12. December
13. Generic birthday bunting

Around the house

1. Covers for the decorative pillows on the couch
2. A table runner
3. Placemats
4. An ironing board cover
5. Dish towel toppers (sewn or crocheted)
6. Fabric baskets / bins
7. Insulted wine bottle tote
8. Hanging laundry bag (COMPLETED 9/21/14 – Just airing some dirty laundry. Shhh!)
9. Apron (I have my eye on the hot pad apron in One Yard Wonders)
10. Christmas tree skirt
11. A “pixel” quilt (sewn or crocheted) – (Here are some examples)

Really specific projects

1. Little Bow Clutch (COMPLETED 9/13/14 – My friend furoshiki)
2. Embroidery Hoop Clock (Here’s the tutorial)
3. Birthday countdown calendar (COMPLETED 12/2014 – It’s your birthday, baby!)
4. Floral baby blanket (crochet) (Here’s the pattern)
5. Mega card holder wallet (COMPLETED 9/2015 – Chris’s (Mega) Birthday)
6. Egg shaped potholders (they’re just the right size for your hand!) (Here’s the tutorial)
7. A rag quilt using long strips vs. squares (Here’s an example)

Techniques to try

1. Reverse applique (Here’s an example)
2. Properly hem something (COMPLETED 1/26/2015 – The Skinny on Alterations)
3. Use a serger (COMPLETED 1/23/2015 – I Heart Valentine’s Day)
4. Ruffles
5. Buttonholes
6. Paper piece a quilt block (COMPLETED 10/2014 – Paper Piecing Time Machine)
7. Piping

Garments

1. Something I can wear to work
2. Refashion an oversized hoodie
3. Lace belts (here’s the tutorial)
4. Swimsuit cover-up
5. Dress made using a tank top for the top half
6. Cardigan, bolero or jacket
7. A dress that feels retro (maybe for Dapper Day at a Disney Park!)
8. A replica of Liesl’s gazebo dress from the Sound of Music — I have a feeling this will be the last project I ever complete on this list, LOL… dream big! I have yet to conquer garments, let alone fancy movie replica garments! (here’s the pattern)
9. Some sort of hat / headband / headwear (COMPLETED 01/2016 – I made a hat)

Using stuff I already have

1. Something using the Marimekko fabric I got in Finland (!!!)
2. Simplicity 2685 (COMPLETED 4/2016 – Simplicity 2685, aka, the six-year-project)
3. Simplicity 2493 (Three different rag quilts – caterpillar, turtle or dinosaur)
4. Simplicity 2935 (Three different rag quilts – butterfly, owl or flower) (COMPLETED 5/2018 – Welcome, Baby Nora!)
5. Simplicity 3956 (Six different tank tops / shirts)
6. Simplicity 4127 (Six different tank tops)
7. McCall’s M5949 (Halloween crafts)
8. McCall’s M6353 (Infinity dress)
9. Butterick B5432 (Pajamas)
10. Upcycle an old shower curtain or bedding and turn it into something else (COMPLETED 9/21/14 – Just airing some dirty laundry. Shhh! and 1/23/2015 – I Heart Valentine’s Day)

Kids/Toys

1. Something for an 18″ doll (COMPLETED 2/14/15 – In defense of making doll clothes)
2. A Disney Princess inspired apron for dress-up (Here’s an example)
3. Something wearable to gift to a child
4. A toy-car roll-up (like a crayon roll, but for toy cars)
5. A crayon tote (a crayon roll / tote bag combo)
6. A fleece “lovey” (blanket/stuffed animal combo)
7. Plush playhouse (from One Yard Wonders)

Open-ended projects

1. Something inspired by a Disney theme park attraction
2. Something inspired by a Disney character
3. Something inspired by a children’s book
4. Something inspired by Russia (to pay homage to my international trip!)
5. Something inspired by my alma mater, Miami University
6. Something inspired by my hometown, Chicago
7. Something inspired by my personality type
8. Something inspired by scuba diving / the ocean
9. Something for a charitable cause
10. Something for my friend Joe’s classroom
11. Something inspired by the north woods of Wisconsin (a family favorite vacation destination)
12. Something inspired by safety
13. Something inspired by exercise / working out
14. Something I teach a group of friends to make during a sewing party! (COMPLETED 9/4/2017 – Sewing with friends)
15. Something inspired by dentistry (gotta love my family of dentists)
16. Something inspired by childhood nostalgia — the 80’s/90’s (COMPLETED 9/2015 – Chris’s (Mega) Birthday)
17. Something inspired by my favorite animals – sheep!
18. A zipper pouch that is an odd shape (similar to the tea cup pouch, but something I come up with on my own)

So there you go! I had a hard time splitting the list into categories and having the numbered bullets actually list the numbers 1 through 100, but I promise there are 100 projects listed there. One Hundred Projects on the horizon, guys! Plus a whole bunch of miscellaneous projects that are sure to pop up throughout the journey. Like I said before, these aren’t the ONLY projects I’ll be working on — after all, this doesn’t include any of the top secret stuff. 😉 Thanks for following along and supporting me through the first 100 blog posts!