I was preparing my December and 2024 year-end cross stitch stats and thought it would be interesting (for me anyway) to look back to when I first started this hobby. The purpose of this post is more for my records but maybe some of you are as much of a nerd as I am when it comes to keeping track of miscellaneous data 😊.
Before I get too far, let
me tell you about December. I completed 5,651 stitches on 3 projects. Most of
those were for the Witching Hour stitch-along. I haven’t stitched on it since
last week’s update.
I finished Cocoa Quilt by
Primrose Cottage. It is stitched on 32 count linen by R&R Reproductions in
the color Vintage Homespun. The threads are my own conversion using Aurifloss
and Colour & Cotton.
Then I had a tiny start on Fa la la la la by The Scarlett House. This is the chart that came in the GaRon Christmas mystery box. I am stitching this one on 40 count linen by Fox and Rabbit in the color Bake Clay. I’m using the called-for threads.
During 2024, I completed
84,474 stitches.
Below is a count of my
cross-stitch hobby from the beginning.
This key will explain the
columns on the table:
Starts = obviously, the
number of projects started in that year.
FFO = projects fully
finished (framed, pillow, flat fold, etc.).
FO = stitching is
completed but the project has not been fully finished.
WiP = Work in Progress,
stitching is not completed.
Read the chart like this
example:
Of the 14 starts in 2019,
6 of those are FFOs, 7 are FOs and there is still 1 WiP left.
|
Year |
Starts |
FFOs |
FOs |
WiPs |
|
2018 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2019* |
14 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
|
2020** |
30 |
13 |
8 |
9 |
|
2021 |
36 |
23 |
8 |
5 |
|
2022*** |
24 |
14 |
4 |
6 |
|
2023 |
15 |
10 |
2 |
3 |
|
2024 |
34 |
20 |
10 |
4 |
|
Found project**** |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Totals |
155 |
87 |
39 |
29 |
*2019 = Not included in
the numbers above, one project requires a restart.
**2020 = Not included in
the numbers above, one project is being abandoned.
***2022 = Not included in
the numbers above, one project requires a restart.
**** = I track my projects
in a book and in reviewing the details for this post, I realized I have one
project that was not listed. I’m not sure when I started it, but it is still a
WiP.
I hope this makes sense to
you. I had to add the italicized notes so I will remember what this means in
the future.
I need to spend some time
planning how and when to finish the remaining FOs and what to do about the
WiPs. Are there some that I will not stitch? My tastes have changed since we’ve
moved and I’ve also “outgrown” some projects.
There are many projects
that are either partially or fully kitted but not started…we won’t even get
into those.
At some point, I will list
and prioritize my quilts. There aren’t nearly as many of those projects.
If you read to the end,
thank you! I’m off to get hot tea, this exercise made my brain hurt 😊
7 comments:
It looks like you have done well for 2024.
What a fascinating chart. How do you count your stitches? Almost every night I wish I had brought cross stitch stuff with me to watch TV, but I'm too lazy to get up and do it. I hope to change that attitude this year!
I think reading this made my fingers hurt, you did a whole lot of stitchin' my friend!! That is pretty impressive. And I love your cocoa quilt.
Welcome to the WIPS Club, Jeanna!! :)))) One at a time and I know you will whittle these down...:)))
I chose 3 to work on myself for now...we'll see how I do...hugs, Julierose
Unbelievable how much stitching you did in 2024. What a lovely "hobby" to have.
I think it's neat that you keep track of your stitches each year! Fun to look back on. The Cocoa Quilt stitch is adorable! I might have to get that one for myself - looks like lots of fun!
I love keeping track of my progress! You did a great job of using a stitch count. My longarm counts how many stitches per quilt. It always amazes me!!
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