January 2026


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Thu-Fri 1-31 Jan 2026: 173.75 Total Hours

Journaling: 2 hours
Reading: Double Cross Crochet by Narlene Chase
Audio: 
Focus: Let Freedom Ring, Bob’s socks, David’s socks, Anniversary
IDM: 14 hour(s)
Cleaning Craft Room: ?? hour(s)

(235): Anniversary: 18.5 HoS 

(236): Easter’s on Its Way: 13.5 HoS

(238): Dolphins Football: ?? HoS 

(242): Wood Witch: ?? HoS 

(259): wCEC: November: ?? HoS 

(260): 7 Santas w/Penguins: 7.75 HoS 

(262): CEC: December: ?? HoS 

(263): Let Freedom Ring: ?? HoS 

(264): Oak Leaves #1: 4 HoS (21 Dec 2025)

(265): Gather Ye Pumpkins: 2 HoS

K4: Happy Hour: 1.25 HoK

K6: Bee Tree Blanket: 7.5 HoK

K23: Alsea: 5 HoK

K25: Postcard Shawl: ?? HoK 

K28: Watermelon Socks: ?? HoK 

K29: Chances Shawl: 2 HoK 

K30: Blue Vistosa: 2 HoK

K34: Elizabeth Shawl: ?? HoK 

K35: Bright Pink Cardi Party: ?? HoK 

K35: L’Orangerie: ?? HoK 

K36: Bob’s Socks: ?? HoK 

K37: Nekia #1: ?? HoK 

K38: Opal Midlothian: ?? HoK

K39: Rose Bud Shawl 13 HoK

K40: David’s Socks: ?? HoK

K41: Petite Parquet: 1 HoK

K42: L’Orangerie #2: 38.5 HoK

K43: Grapevine: 22 HoK 

K44: Vistosia: 9 HoK Frogged

K45: Kumi: 10 HoK.

K46: Shawl of Many Colors: 5 (=?? HoK).

Q16: Halloween Wallhanging: Oct 2025-??: ?? (=?? HoS)

FFO: 5 hours


List of Projects: 

1. (1) *2017 Linen and Threads Sampler: (113 + ?? = ?? HoS)

2. (3) *Prairie Schooler Bell Pull (2000 Santa): (20 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

3. (4) *Faery Circle: 2021 - ??:  (157.5+ ?? = ?? HoS).  

4. (5) we Sleigh Ride:  (10 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

5. (13) RESTART #4: 

*****Artecy: Air Force: 6 Feb 2023 - ??:  (38.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

6. (14) Pisces: (34 + ?? = ?? HoS)

7. (17) Pumpkins, Roses & Hydrangeas: 6 Jan 2022 - ??:(2 + ??= ??  HoS). 

8. (18) Winter Snowfall: (6 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

9. (23) Seasons of the Heart - Spring: Restart 6 Jun 2021: (10 + ?? = ?? 

10. (49) Witches Brew: 1 Aug 2021 - ?? : (10 + ?? = ?? HoS).

11. (55) Along Memory Lane: 18 Aug 2021 - : (10 + ?? = ?? HoS).

12. ( 58) SCHalloween #6: 6 Sep 2023 - ??: (9.25 + ?? = HoS).

13. (65) Love Houses: 8 Dec 2021 - ??:(35 + ?? = ?? HoS).

14. (66) Winter Stag: 17 Dec 2021 - ??:  (14.5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

15. (67) Christmas Reindeer: 21 Dec 2021 - ??: (12 + ?? = ?? HoS).

16. (72) Spreading Joy: 29 Dec 2021 - ??:(25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

17. (74) Seasons of the Heart: Summer: 7 Jan 2022 - ??: (25.25 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

18. (78) Home: Summer: 25 Jan 2022 - ??:(11 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

19. (80) Seasons of the Heart: Spring: 29 Jan 2022 - ??: (25 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

20. (81) Heart & Flowers Ornament: 30 Jan 2022 - ??:(1 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

21. (82) Welch Christmas Blanket: 1 Feb 2022 - ??: (44.75 + ? = ?? HoS).

22. (84) Blueskin: 2 Feb 2022 - ??: (56.5 + ? = ?? HoS).

23. (86) Twin Peaks Spring: 9 Feb  2022 - ??: (38.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

24. (87) Shamrock Banner: 12 Feb 2022 - ??:  (22.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

25. (94) Scandinavian Christmas Tree: 9 Mar 2022 - ??:(31 + ? = ?? HoS). 

26. (96) Owl Forest: 13 Mar 2022 - ??:(30.5 + ? = ?? HoS). 

27. (98) Hope & Strength: 21 Mar 2022 - ??: (14.5 + ? = ?? HoS). 

28. (101) Arctic Santa: 2 Apr 2022 - ??:(6.5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

29. (105) Blooming Tiny Town: 30 Apr 2022-??: (15.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

30. (109): Twin Peaks Santa 2021: 13 May 2022 - ??:(55.25 + ? = ?? HoS).

31. (114): Dutch Sampler: 23 Jun 2022 - ??:(9.5 + ? = ?? HoS)

32. (116) Circles in Squares #6: (Sulky 1030): 5 Jul 2022 - ??: (1 + ? = ?? HoS).

33. (117): Fairy Grandmother: 15 Jul 2022 - ??:(12 + ?? = ?? HoS).

34. (119): I am the Boss: Craft Room: 3 Aug 2022 - ??: (26.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

35. (120): I am the Boss: Sweater: 3 Aug 2022-??: ??(26 + ?? = ?? HoS).

36. (121): TPS Still Life #6: 27 Aug 2022-??:(1 + ? = ?? HoS).

37. (124): Artecy: Great Smoky Mountains: 31 Aug 2022-??:(14 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

38. (125): Bathing: 31 Aug 2022 - ??: ?? (89 + ?? = ?? HoS).

39. (127): Summers at the Lake #5: 30 Sep 2022 - ??: (8 + ?? = ?? HoS).

40. (132): Flying Witch: 23 Oct 2022-??:(2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

41. (135): Mr & Mrs C: 1 Nov 2022 - ??: (7.75 + ? = ?? HoS).

42. (136): Wide Owl: 21 Nov 2022 - ??:  (65 + ?? = ?? HoS).

43. (137): St Nicholas II: Pineapple: 8 Dec 2022 - ??:(8 + ? = ?? HoS). 

44. (140): Whimsical Winter: 20 Dec 2022-??: ??  (28 + ?? = ?? HoS).

45. (142): Royal Garden: 1 Jan 2023 - ??:  (264.25 + ?? = ?? HoS)

46. (144): Shores at HRH: 23 Jan 2023-??:  (114 + ?? = ?? HoS).

47. (148): Serena Sprout: 22 Mar 2023 - ??: (15.5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

48. (152): Halloween Pumpkin: 3 May 2023-??:  (37.5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

49. (154): July Sampler: 5 May 2023-??:  (16.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

50. (157): Changing Seasons: 11 May 2023 - ??: (64.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

51. (163): Edgar Owl: 2 Jul 2023 - ??:  (21.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

52. (165): Garden Birds: 7 Jul 2023 - ??: ??(10.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

53. (173): Spring Lace: 8 Aug 2023 - ??:   (7 + ? = ? HoS)

54. (175): AUTUMN Garland: 4 Sep 2023-??:  (13.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

55. (186): SC 2023 Nutcracker: 6 Jan 2024-??: ?? (1 + ?? = ?? HoS)
56. (189): Strawberries/Stripes: 21 Jan 2024-??: ?? (1 + ?? = ?? HoS).
57. (191): Hippo: 21 Jan 2024-??:  (5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 
58. (192): Boy w/Cat: 26 Jan 2024-??: ?? (12.5 + ?? = ?? HoS)..
59. (194): Fabulous Houses #2: 13 Feb 2024-??:  (74.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

60. (195): Fabulous Houses #3: 19 Feb 2024-??:  (29.5 + ?? = ?? HoS)
61. (192): Boy w/Cat: 26 Jan 2024-??: ?? (12.5 + ?? = ?? HoS)..
62. (194): Fabulous Houses #2: 13 Feb 2024-??:  (74.25 + ?? = 74.25 HoS).
63. (195): Fabulous Houses #3: 19 Feb 2024-??:  (29.5 + ?? = ?? HoS
64. (196): Maggie Mae: 13 Mar 2024 - ??:  (117.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

65. (197): Hippopotamus #1: 20 Mar 2924-??: (4.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

66. (198): Chocolate Bunnies: 29 Mar 2024-??: (15.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

67. (199): Fall Fields: Rabbit: 30 Mar 2024-??: (5.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

68. (200): Fabulous Houses #4: 1 Apr 2024-??: (37.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

69. (202): 4 Seasons: Summer: 17 Apr 2024-??: (5.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

70. (203): Squirrel Ornament: 20 Apr 2024-??: ?? (1 + ?? = ?? HoS).

71. (205): Fabulous Houses #5: 1 May 2024-??:  (13.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

72. (208): Tentmaker: January: 21 May 2024-??:  (3 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

73. (211): Fabulous Houses #6: 1Jun 2024-??: (17.75 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

74. (215): Fall Cabin: 10 Jun 2024-??: (29.25 + ?? = ?? HoS).

75. (217): SOC: # 7: 1 Jul 2024 - ??:  (10 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

76. (221): Fabulous House #8: 29 Jul 2024-??:  (11.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

77. (223): SOC: #8: 1 Aug 2024 - ??:  (2.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

78. (225): Stars & Stripes: Whale: 4 Oct 2024-??: (7.75+ ?? = ?? HoS).

79. (226): Quilty Witch Border: 7 Oct 2924-??:  (2 + ?? = ?? HoS)

80. (229): D.C.: 5 Nov 2024-??:  (6 + ?? = ?? HoS)

81. (230): Majestic Owl: 11 Nov 2024-??:  (1 + ?? = ?? HoS)

82. (235): Anniversary: 31 Dec 2024-??:  (43.5 + 18.5 = 62 HoS).

83. (236): Easter’s on its Way: 5 Jan 2025-??:  ( 7 + 13.5 = 20.5 HoS).

84. (238): Dolphins Football: 30 Jan 2025-??:  (20.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

85. (239): CEC: Easter: 2 Feb 2025-??: (39.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

86. (242): Wood Witch: 3 Mar 2025-??: (72 + ?? = ?? HoS).

87. (244): Eagles Football: 10 Mar 2025-??:  (4 + ?? = ?? HoS).

88. (245): CEC: May: 28 Mar 2025-??:  (9.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

89. (246): Playing w/Jax: 29 Mar 2025-??:  (13.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

90. (247): TPS: 2024 Santa: 2 Apr 2025-??:  (15.5 + ?? = ??  HoS).

91. (248): TPS: 2025 Santa: 14 Apr 2025-??:  (4 + ?? = ?? HoS).

92. (249): SC 2024 Nutcracker: 1 May 2025-??:  (17.75 + ??= ?? HoS).

93. (252): NEWS: North: 29 May 2025-??:  (12.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

94. (254): Love You Still: 15 Jun 2025-??:  (11 + ?? = ?? HoS).

95. (255): 12 Days of Christmas #8: 16 Jun 2025-??: ([159.5] + ?? = ?? HoS)

96. (257): AYITW2: The Wolf: 20 Jun 2025-??:  (28.75 + ??= ?? HoS).

97. (259): CEC: November: 30 Jun 2925-??:  (37.5 + ?? = ?? HoS).

98: (260): (7) Santa w/ Penguins: 3 Jul 2025-??:  (147 + 7.75 = 54.75  HoS).

99: (261): Polly Le Mustelidae: 28 Jul 2025-??:  (3.5 + ?? = ?? HOS).

100: (262): CEC: December: 1 Aug 2025 - ??: (17.75 + ?? = ?? HoS).

101: (263): Let Freedom Ring: 1 Oct 2025-??: (2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

102: (264): Oak Leaves: 21 Dec 2025-??:  (5 + 4 = 9  HoS)

*****Dec WIPS: 102

103: (265): Gather Ye Pumpkins: 31 Jan 2026-??: (= 2 ?? HoS).


Jan Cross Stitch Summary

WIPS: 

Starts: 

Finishes: 

FFO: 


Knitting/Crochet:


K1***Creel Stitch Cowl: 18 Dec 2021 - ??:(1 + ?? = ?? HoK). 

K2***Moonrise: Fall Shawl Mystery 2021: (35 + ? = ?? HoK).

K3***Vivi: 31 Dec 2021 - ??: (1 + ??= ?? HoK).

K4***Happy Hour: 18 Jan 2022-??: (63 + 1.25 = 64.25 HoK). 

K5***Sailaway: 17 Jun 2022 - ??: (101.5 + ? = ?? HoK).

K6**Bee Tree Blanket: 3 Oct 2022 - ??: (360 + 7.5 = 367.5 HoK)

K7***Go Tell the Bees: 3 Oct 2022 - ??: ?? HoK (62 + ?? = ?? HoK).

K9***Strandless Knitting Bag: 7 Nov 2022 - ??: (2 + ? = ?? HoK).

K10***Brezel: 23 Nov 2022 - ??: (24 + ? = ?? HoK).

K11: Purple Variegated Shawl: 1 Apr 2023 - ??: (28.75 + ??  = ?? )

K13: KC Felting Project: 16 Aug 2023 - ??:  (5.5 + ?? = ?? HoK). 

K14: Spill the Tea: 25 Jun 2024 - ??: (92.5 + ?? = ??? HoK).

C1: Project Bag #1: 6 Oct 2024-??:  (6 + 1.5 = 7.5 HoC).
C2: Project Bag #2: 26 Oct 2024-??:  (= 4 Hoc).
K16: Christmas at Downton: 27 Oct 2024-??:  (= 2.75 HoK)
C3: Advent Calendar: 1 Nov 2024-??:  (= 9 HoS)
C4: Round Wood Bottom #1: 13 Nov 2024-??:  (4 + 2 = 6 HoC)
C5: Round Wood Bottom #2: 14 Nov 2024-??:  (= 7 HoC)
*****In stocking storage box: 
       (Needles: Size #7: 16”; 24” & 4 DPNs
K20: Kleine: 1 Jan 2025-??:   (71.75 + ??  = ?? HoK).
K21: Braided Tweed: 20 Feb 2025 -??:  (3.25 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K22: Trinity Prayer Shawl: 20 Feb 2925-??:  (3.5 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K23: Alsea: 5 Mar 2025-??: (90.25 + 5 = 95.25 HoK)
K24: Tradewinds: 13 Mar 2025-??:  (40.75 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K25: Postcard Shawl: 2 April 2025-??:  (139 + ?? = ??  HoK). 
K27: Cinca Capelette: 17 May 2025-??: ( =19 HoS).
K28: Watermelon Socks: 1 Aug 2025 - ??:  (58.75 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K29: Chances Shawl: 9 Aug 2025-??: (83.75 + 2 = 85.75 HoK).
K30: Blue Vistosa: 24 Aug 2025-??: (45.5 + 2 = 47.5 HoK). 
K33: Chemo Hat #2: ?? - ??: ?? HoK (= ?? HoK)
K34: Elizabeth Shawl: 14 Sep 2925 -??:  (40.5 + ?? = ?? HoK)
K35: Bright Pink Cardi Party: 1 Oct 2925-??: (1 + ?? = ?? HoK)
K36: Grape Socks: 1 Oct 2025-??: (1 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K37: Dragon Fruit Socks: 1 Oct 2025-??: (1 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K35: L’Orangerie: 4 Oct 2025-??: (87.75 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K36: Bob’s socks: 15 Oct 2025-??:  (28 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K37: Nekia #1: 19 Oct 2025-??:  (10 + ?? = ?? HoK).
*****Oct WIPS: 36
K38: Opal Midlothian: 8 Nov 2025-??: (42.5 + ?? = ?? HoK)
K39: Rose Bud Shawl: 8 Nov 2025-??:  (18 + ?? = ?? HoK).
K40: David’s Socks: 16 Nov 2025: (7 + ?? = ??  HoK).
K41: Petit Parquet: 16 Nov 2025: (10 + 1 = 11 HoK).
K42: L’Orangerie #2: 19 Nov 2025-??: (42 + 38.5 = 80.5 HoK). 
K43: Grapevine: 31 Dec 2025-??: (15.25 + 22 = 37.25 HoK).
K44: Vistosia: 31 Dec 2025-??: 9 (1 + ?? = ?? HoK). Frogged
*****Dec WIPS: 44
K45: Kumi: 19 Jan 2026-??: 10 (= 10 HoK).
K46: Shawl of Many Colors: 29 Jan 2025-??: 5 (= 5 HoK).



Jan Knitting/Crochet Summary

WIPS: 

Starts:  2

Frogged: 1

Finishes: 

FFO: 


Quilting:


Q1***Pinwheel Tablerunner: 1 Dec 2021 - ??: 12 blocks sewn

Q2***Sashiko: 27 Dec 2021 - ??:  (1 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

Q3***Disappearing 4 Patch: 2 Jan 2022 - ??:  (15. 5 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

*****1: 7 Jan 2022: cut squares down to 4 3/4 inches

*****2: 12 Jan 2022: Completed 4 patches

*****3: 15 Jan 2022: Cut 2 Charm packs to 4 3/4”. 

Q4***Project Bag #1: 18 May 2022 - ??: (2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

Q5: National Parks Wall Hanging

Q6: At the Helm: 15 Jun 2023 - ??: ?? (.5 + ?? = ?? HoS)

Q7: Oriental Tablerunner: 17 Jun 2023 - ??: ?? (= ?? HoS).

Q8: Christmas Tree Skirt: 23 Jul 2023 - ??:??  (2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

Q9: Irish Change: 26 Aug 2023 - ??:  (2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

Q10: Blockheads 5: 18 Sep 2023 - ??: (6 + ?? = ?? HoS). 

Q11: Petit Fours: 24 Oct 2023 - ??: (34.25 + ?? = ?? HoS)

Q12: Placemats #1: 14 Nov 2024-??:  (2 + ?? = ?? HoS).

Q13: Everest Gregory Bankie: 18 Feb 2025-??:  (= 1.25 HoS).

Q14: Project Bag #2: 18 Feb 2025-??:  (= .5 HoS).

Q15: Project Bag #3: 18 Feb 2025-??:  (= .5 HoS).

*****May WIPS: 15

*****Jun WIPS: 15

*****Jul WIPS: 15

*****Augl WIPS: 15

*****Sep WIPS: 15

Q16: Halloween Wallhanging: 1 Oct 2025-??: 2 (=?? HoS).

*****Oct WIPS: 16

*****Nov WIPS: 16

*****Dec WIPS: 16


Jan Quilting/Sewing Summary

WIPS: 

Starts: 0

Finishes: 0

FFO: 0


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