Project VLOG | So many WIPs, time to get organized

[@Sugaridoo]

Wow! Never thought that I had so many projects lying around. Getting organized is my first step in finishing these. As always, I'd love to hear what you think! How do you organize your projects? How many WIP's (Work In Progress) or UFO's (UnFinised Objects) so you have lying around? Ps. Check out the description of the video for timestamps of the projects.

[@markamarka7257]

Hi!!how can I buy chicken pattren?

[@frommysewingroom]

I just love your channel and projects. Your channel is the one one I get notices for. Keep having fun. If you ever need anyone from the US to do testing let me know.

[@debrabowman8750]

I just recently discovered your channel. I am so inspired by your work and enthusiasm (hope I spelled that right!). I also have many UFO's and WIP's. Thanks for sharing and I love following you!

[@heatherstewart7131]

I think you are adorable. I love when you talk about your wips and you giggle. I have several quilts on the go. I love knitting and I also crochet. I have watched your videos twice each, enjoy them very much. Bye bye Heather

[@karentzn]

Polly the chicken is gorgeous. Love your projects in progress. I have far toooooo many myself

[@Apairoffluffysocks]

I’m glad I’m not the only one with lots of UFO’s. Loved this video. You are very talented.

[@reginamcteague3721]

"Mom Brain" is real, just need to go with the flow like you did. Looking forward to the new e-book on mini quilts!

[@karenbuckley5710]

Irenne I just love your videos. They are so happy, uplifting and inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@sherylkelly5264]

Polly the chicken is adorable! I wish I knew how to crochet

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks Sheryl! I do have some tutorials if you'd like to learn ;)

[@weebeestitchingpodcast7771]

Your chicken!! Oh my goodness!! Can't wait to buy the pattern once you've published it!!! Glad I found your KZbin channel!!! ~ Kathy -- Fan from Forest Grove, Oregon, USA!! :)

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha thank you soo much! So happy to have you here. Polly will be released this Monday!

[@prunelladipstick6449]

You are a delight! I love your creativity in making your projects so modern. Right now I have about 5 WIP’s, and am not able to complete any of them because I am recovering from a broken wrist😕. Someday soon, hopefully.

[@Sugaridoo]

Karen that is so sweet, thank you so much. Oh no.. sorry to hear about your wrist! Take care, hope you feel better soon.

[@crisyarthurs6026]

Ohhhh, I am sooooo much like u, with unfinished projects, but love a new one 2 start 2. Do u please have a pattern of that cute little quilt of the blue rabbit and white around him quilted in straight lines. Yes another project 4 me, but a baby due in January, would be perfect as a 1st quilt. Thank u and do keep up the grand work of finishings. Cheers From New Zealand heading in2 Summerdays, yay. Crisy

[@lynnemartin2291]

You are amazing. I love your sampler quilt. So much work. Fabulous. How do you do it all? 🤩🤩

[@susanafont-fontenot9906]

Hi Irene, I enjoy watching your channel all the way from the United States. When I was watching this episode, you mentioned this town, Zwolle. As a matter of fact, here in the state of Louisiana there is a town also named Zwolle. There were a lot of Dutch immigrants moving into Louisiana after 1803, in the United States. Now I know where they got the name from. Wishing you well on your craft business, Susana

[@Sugaridoo]

Ha that is funny that you also have a Zwolle. We also both have Haarlem, Harlingen and a lot of street names in Manhattan are Dutch :)

[@mrs.alabama]

Hey! So glad to see you! 😁😁😁😁. Your so sweet! Im always smiling through your entire video! I really enjoyed seeing your WIP. And that fabric! sooo yummy!

[@Sugaridoo]

Loved reading your kind words Jami! So happy it made you happy ❤

[@heatherr9201]

Love your vlogs and projects and yes share more about the Netherlands and enjoy what you do and your patterns!

[@joannevieira5757]

I love watching your videos. They are inspirational. I love the musical notes and would like to make some for my daughter. I just finished a quilt for her that I call "The Music of Her Life". She plays flute. I have leftover fabrics and would like to make the potholders for her as well. I couldn't find the video you have listed. Would you please post a link to it. I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance. ☕✂️🎼 Also I love the Minny pin cushion. Adding the second seem before cutting the small extra is great. I feel so wasteful if I throw away the pieces of fabric. I've seen that done on larger squares to make two half square triangles but didn't think to apply it here. Thanks 😀

[@leslieschmidt9765]

What a fun video, Irene! I seem to be really good at starting new projects, but not so good at finishing them. I have a counted cross stitch alphabet sampler that I started for my daughter when she was about 2 years old. She's now 43, and it still isn't done! So don't feel too bad about your UFOs. Your chickens are so cute. And I love the penguins. You're a breath of fresh air. Your videos always make me smile.

[@Sugaridoo]

Oh wow that is one long running UFO. Are you still working on it? Makes me think about a cross stitch project I have laying around somewhere as well haha.. I like to do some crosstitch in the winter for some reason. Thank you so much for your sweet comment.

[@renajones4617]

Wow, I love your work! I have just discovered your work thanks to a dear quilting friend and I and thrilled! 😁 I am already a huge fan!!!

[@lmackey63]

You very encouraging with your energy and passion for your crafts. It makes me feel like it's OK that I also have so many WIPs. I really enjoy your videos and talents

[@Sugaridoo]

Yess it's all OK 😊 Just enjoy what you're doing and don't stress about the rest.

[@christinebroeze1004]

Hi Irene, I hope you are doing well, and your family. Irene, I am wondering if you have ever had the desire to do a Sun Bonnet Sue quilt? I love the way you explain in such wonderful detail, and it is one pattern I would love to do, but am afraid and would like to “work” with someone that can explain the process. Thank you for your lovely videos. Your son Jude is adorable. As I am sure you have been told, children grow up so fast, so enjoy the time with them. Alll the very best to you my dear. :)

[@jenniferfarsh675]

I love all your WIP.. glad to know I’m not the only one with lots of projects started. Starting is so fun and exciting... then another pretty project knocks on the door! We must answer that door 😁. My favorite thing was the chickens! Also love the sailboat on the quilt. Fun time hanging out with you in your studio ❤️

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha yes good to know there's more like us. I loove starting new things 😃 Such a fun progress to go from an idea to a design to picking out materials and start making. Glad you liked the chickens, they're so much fun to make!

[@carolcourtney1122]

I have cross stitch, knitting, quilting and sewing projects all calling to me at this time of year, well, any time of year, but especially as the holiday season will soon be raisiing it's head. So much to do, sew little time. Right? Always enjoy seeing your videos. Thanks so much.

[@Sugaridoo]

Aww thanks Carol! Yes all those projects calling you. Haha I know that very well. Great to have so much to choose from :)

[@maryannscanlon7042]

It’s always fun to see everyone’s ufo piles. I think mine is a few more than yours at the moment but after many years of quilting I am allowing myself to just let go of something’s I am not interested in anymore. It’s pretty freeing. I do love your crochet projects, I have never been able to do it but your sweet animals make me want to try again.

[@Sugaridoo]

That sounds nice to sometimes let go of projects that don't resonate with you any more. Making those toys is so much fun 😊😊

[@gailnt1955]

You are just delightful! I so enjoy your videos. Thanks for explaining what Amigurumi means. I never knew. I am going to have to try out some of your Patterns.

[@Sugaridoo]

Aww thanks so so much! 😃

[@DixieGirl9876]

All lovely WIP's! I too find it hard to have just a few WIP's. : ))

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks! Haha yes. New projects are always so much fun!

[@karinjordan8862]

I love all your WIP! Polly is awesome! :)

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks! Haha seeing those little chicken heads in the video made me laugh when I was editing the footage 😄

[@melniee2551]

I think it is normal for crafty people to have more than one WIP, especially if they do more than one type of craft. I am also a quilter and a crocheter, so I have many WIPs of both types too!. Also, I love the chicken, it makes me smile!

[@Sugaridoo]

Yes nothing wrong with a WIP here and there :) Yay! The pattern of Polly will follow soon.

[@joane8651]

I love your choice of fabric combinations, am interested in how you decide that. I didn't realize how many WIPs I had until you showed yours, I better get busy, lol.

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha yes WIPs are sneaky like that. They seem to multiply when we don't look.

[@Hannah-pk9tv]

Hello Irene! Cannot believe how many WIP you have! I get stressed out with too many jobs on the go! When sewing clothes I always finish one before starting another. As for quilts they are all UFOs because I’m too nervous to quilt them so your ebook will be helpful!! Ohh gosh how I wish I could crochet!❤️❤️

[@Sugaridoo]

Yeah I know! Soo many! But I just loove staring new projects 😊 Ah thanks so much, you'll hear it here on KZbin as soon as the book is finished.

[@erescrochet3428]

Everything you make is always so adorable! I have a LOT of unfinished projects too, but one day I'll get them done! Maybe for your Crochet Blanket you can add a wide border around it? I've made blankets that turn out too narrow so I just add a fancy border using front/back post double crochets.

[@Sugaridoo]

Yes that's the spirit :) One day they'll all be finished. That is a great idea for the blanket! Thanks

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Wow! Really love your videos! I love your style and the colors!!

[@Sugaridoo]

Thank you thank you! 😃

[@praterclp]

I love watching your videos and am in awe of your studio. Love how bright and inviting it looks (however a little far as I’m in Texas ☺️). Your WIP lineup is awesome. I love how differ t they all are like me. If you still need testers for your letters or other projects I’d be interested. Thanks.

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks so much Cynthia, so awesome that you can join me in the studio via KZbin from the other side of the world right? It would be lovely if you'd want to test the pattern! Can you send me an email via info at Sugaridoo dot com?

[@heatherstewart7131]

I would love to buy your chicken pattern. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

[@Sugaridoo]

Yay! Polly will be released Monday

[@genevievegiella9066]

Sugaridoo I would love to buy your kits of the MONKEY 🐒 in Blue and your CHICKEN 🐔 ON RED ... HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU?????? My Email is [e-mail] TY ❤️

[@SAlex-tr4md]

Love this ! It inspires me to gather all UFOs and prioritize! Thanks so much

[@chrissyadriana6213]

hi irene lovely video i so like your project you got a unique style i have a question for you. how do you choose you're fabrics i love the colours you choose together i get overwhelmed by all the different kind of fabrics out there and rather have someone give me ten colours to work with than having to make a choice myself thanks keep up the good work

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Chrissy, thank you so much! What a good question. I'm putting it on my list to make a video about. I often go to Pinterest and look for color schemes. Just to see how I like colors together. And then dive in to my fabric collection to get different shades of those colors. Hope this helps a bit!

[@laurafeldhans4785]

Do you sell the VW pattern behind you in this video? Next to Very Cute Owl

[@pattispencer5170]

The VW bus in the background? Is it available?

[@Sugaridoo]

Thank you. Yes it is! You can find it in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/nl/listing/191309144/w-kever-borduur-patroon

[@leonorthompson3696]

I’m looking forward to you releasing your 🌲🌲🏠 quilt. Its begging for Christmas fabric! Also what fabric ranges do you use? What’s the range of the triangle quilt on your design board? Thankyou

[@Sugaridoo]

Ooh exciting! That would be such a great idea in Christmas fabric. I'm sorry I don't remember the fabric line of the orange quilt, it's quite old fabric from my stash..

[@leonorthompson3696]

I bet your stash is gorgeous! Maybe you could show us how you organise it?

[@rosywilson3076]

The fabrics you use are so bright and cheery, are they available in the UK?

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Rosy, yes I would think so! I use solids from Kona Cotton and most other fabrics are Robert Kaufmann and Moda

[@mischellsmith7774]

Going from project to project is called the crow syndrome the crow picks up an object then goes along and sees something better he drops the first object and picks up the second hops along sees the next item drops the one he has picks up the new one and he does this over and over. We start a project sees something better and. ....... . Someone told me this once because I was doing it and they were trying to stop me, and I got it anyway. Xo

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha! Yess I definitely feel like a crow when I'm in my studio. 'Ooh I could do this or that, or ooh look at that pretty yarn'.. and then a new WIP is born. But I'm going to tackle more WIPs from the 1st of October! You can check out my blog on the 1st if you'd like to join 😊

[@yoenanossent]

Lijkt me echt super leuk om naar het haakfeestje te komen! Moet ik me ergens aanmelden? 😁

[@Sugaridoo]

Hoi Yoena, super leuk! Je kunt je opgeven via: www.sugaridoo.com/nl/product/haakfeestje-22-september/ Heel gezellig als je ook komt!

[@heatherstewart7131]

How much to buy pattern chickens, that would be in Canadian money and then I can get a cheque in pounds.

[@leanndelaney7255]

I am in the US and would like to purchase your Polly Chicken kit or pattern. I couldn’t find it on your web site.

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi there LeAnn, the pattern for Polly the Chicken is almost finished. It will be coming soon to the Sugaridoo webshop. Keep an eye open on my instagram to be the first to know :)

[@leanndelaney7255]

Sugaridoo thanks so much for your quick response!

[@HRHDMKYT]

I L O V E Sugaridoo! Thanks for this wonderful WIP video, Irena, for sharing all of your adorable projects. I hope soon there will come a day when I can see a video on KZbin, hear that there is a "crochet party", or a "KreaDoe" or other crafts-y event happening, and say to myself, "I'd like to go to that"... and then I'll just book a flight, book a hotel and GO! I'd love to see the Netherlands, I hear it is beautiful! (Actually, my sister-in-law's mother [her name is "Emmerance", but she hates her name so she calls herself "Emmy". But I LOVE her name-- is it genuinely Dutch? I think it sounds French... anyways, Emmy] was born there and left with her family when she was 9 for Granada and then Canada when her asthma prevented her from being able to live in the humidity of Granada. My SIL's "Opa" said he wanted to move his family to Canada, because the Canadian military liberated Holland from Germany all those years ago, and they still remember. Can't wait for that day when I can see it too! ~Diana from Toronto

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Diana! Wow that would be so great. If you do visit the Netherlands someday please let me know! There are so many beautiful things to see over here. I'm not sure Emmerance is genuinely Dutch, sounds a bit Fresh indeed. I also have family that moved to Canada. Love from Holland

[@heatherstewart7131]

Can you make a small chicken and show how it’s done.

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Heather! Thanks for your question. I don't have a pattern for a smaller chicken, but you could use a thinner yarn and smaller hook to scale it down. Hope that helps.

[@mrs.alabama]

My question is... What's your favorite color?& Who is your all time favorite fabric designer?

[@Sugaridoo]

Yay thanks for your questions!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Sampler quilt is héél mooi! En ik ben wel geinteresseerd in eventueel alphabet testing!!

[@Sugaridoo]

Hoi Sandra, dank je wel! Wat leuk dat je zou willen testen. Je mag een mailtje sturen naar [e-mail] als je dat nog steeds leuk lijkt!

[@markamarka7257]

Hi!!how can I buy chicken pattren?

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Magia! Polly will be released this Monday. If you keep an eye out on the blog or on my instagram you'll find all the information there next week.

[@veravisscher]

Waarom maak je de deken niet eerst zoals je hem bedoeld had en haak je daarna, wanneer hij te smal is, er nog een rand omheen in een andere kleur?

[@Sugaridoo]

Oh dat is misschien een heel goed idee!

[@donnafelter9757]

I love that quilt..I wish your book was in English.

[@Sugaridoo]

Thank you so much Donnalee! The book is in English available as an ebook on my website: www.sugaridoo.com/product/ebook-sugaridoo-sampler/

[@sandpiperca4722]

I am too embarrassed to tell how many UFOs I have. But they are moving right along. That is a very good thing

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha I was a bit shocked my my number of projects. But indeed, when they're moving one, who's counting anyway ;)

[@heatherstewart7131]

Are the patterns in English?

[@Kah0ona]

yes they are!

[@joycescheeren]

Wat leuk dat je naar de Kreadoe gaat! Ik hoop dat het me lukt er heen te gaan, lijkt me leuk om je werk eens in het echt te bewonderen.

[@Sugaridoo]

Super leuk als je langs komt bij de kraam! Ik heb er al heel veel zin in.

[@AvivaHadas]

Do you have a desire to make a quilt that is "Dutch?" Or what non-Dutch people think of as Dutch? Wooden shoes, Windmills, Cheese wheels, tulips, bicycles (cargo style), flag, "Amsterdam Houses/canals/bridge" Nijntje, Flipje - fries, matjes haring, stroopwaffle (Now I'm getting funny)

[@Sugaridoo]

Oh that sounds awesome! Haha what a fun idea. Maybe something to think about for the future. Haha or just make a huge stroopwafel quilt. I would love to sleep underneath that. Ha!

[@aprilbuckland7955]

I think that if you are a quilter and do any kind of crafty projects, that you will have some UFO's on the go. Sometimes you need to step back and reset your brain. As for my UFO's, if you count quilts or bags, etc that I have purchased material for and not started... then I am NOT going to answer that question, lol!!

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha April! Yes it can be a real reality check to put everything on the table like that :) But it did clear my head and gave me a good overview of all my projects. Also made me very excited to finish those WIPs.

[@aprilbuckland7955]

Hi Irene, I'm glad that you shared your WIP's with us. It's nice to know that you also have lots of projects on the go. Sometimes it can get a little overwhelming.

[@heatherstewart7131]

I think you are super nice.

[@heatherstewart7131]

Shawl

[@smugglerscoveconsulting845]

Why many so many unfinished projects at once?

[@claudiacampbell4375]

Sorry, don't think I could help you. I am more disorganized than you are. I have projects I have not even put in bags. Most of mine should be called ongoing projects. I have squares that were just creating new block patterns. I so much enjoy your VLOG, thank you.

[@Sugaridoo]

Ah on going projects are fine as long as you work on them a bit every now and then right? ;)