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Instead of vague resolutions, (lose weight, sew more, etc.) I’ve decided to make a to-do list this year. I may add some items as the year progresses, but I’m already looking forward to checking off the ones I have listed here.

To bake:

• sugar cookies with royal icing – I’ve done this before, but I’d like to get better at it.
• crepe cake

• petits fours – from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook
• chocolate eclairs – also from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook

• animal cupcakes – Maybe these pandas, but I haven’t decided yet.

To stitch:

• Butterick 4919 – Do I have a formal event to attend in 2013? Nope. Is it possible that I’ll wear this baby to the grocery store? Yep.

• Simplicity 2355 – I’ve made this one already, but I’d like to try it again with more polished results.

• McCall’s 6514 – Already have the fabric!

• Simplicity 2401 – Day, view A.

• McCall’s 6636, 6537, and 5963 – All for my niece. She’ll be born in early March, so these are closer to the top of the list.

• A couple of embroidery projects from Stitched Gifts. One is in progress right now, and I love it. Can’t wait to do more from this inspiring book.

• Continue to learn to tat. I started to learn in mid-2012 but put it aside in favor of other projects.

To donate:

• I want to complete at least one more charity sewing project this year. I also plan to continue making beds for the animal shelter whenever I have a spare half hour or so.

To shoot:

• A photo a day in 2013. I’m sure you’ve all seen the 365 Photo Challenges all over the Internet. Mine won’t be very formal, (with specific prompts for each day, themes, etc.) but I am eager to improve my photography skills by simply taking more photos.
• More photos of people. I don’t have nearly enough photos of family and friends, so I need to be more diligent about taking photos of the people I love.