Hi everyone!

2024 has now commenced! Welcome to our 13th annual WIPocalypse stitch-a-long! I’m a believer in the positives of the number 13… so I’m focusing on the good luck that the year will bring. 🙂 May all of your needles fly quickly, and may you enjoy your crafty project work this year!

I have received some messages asking if the WIPocalypse is just for cross stitchers – and the answer is a resounding no. We are an equal-opportunity hobby insanity group. Yes – it started as a cross-stitch challenge, but any sort of fiber hobby is welcome. If you do other embroidery methods, crochet, knit, quilt, sew, etc… come on in! You are welcome and we will cheer you on! 🙂 While the Questions of the month may be a bit focused on hand needlework, the challenges are definitely ones easily adaptable to whatever you are doing. Adapt it to whatever you are working on. Come play with us!

The Challenges for this year…

• Focus Months – In March, June, and October, there will be an optional “one month challenge.”  Take one of your WIPs, and do a minimum of one stitch per day, every day for that month.
• Olympics Stitching – Held July 26th to August 11th in your local time zone. There will be three events to challenge you for progress on your WIPs: a Rotation Relay to rotate through as many projects as you can during the Olympics; an Endurance Race for monogamous stitching through the Games; and a Celebrate the Nations challenge where you stitch only in the colors of the Olympic rings OR your nation’s flag OR stitch on a piece that is reflective of where you live.

As always, these are optional. Further on them can be found via the link in the Important SAL Announcements below, or at the very top of my blog in the link bar.

Happy 2024 to everyone! May your needles be swift, and may the new year bring you and your loved ones good health and happiness.

Best,
Mel.

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Important SAL Announcements…

Question of the Month: Introduce yourself, your projects, and any goals you have for the year!

Next posting date: January 28, 2024

Topic(s) for next time: Tell us about the oldest WIP you have in your stash.

Need all the basic info about the SAL? GO HERE for all details for 2024!

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Please remember that this stitch-a-long is intended to be fun – so if you’re too busy to post, too busy/ill/etc. to stitch – no worries! Post when you can and share what you have going, even if you’ve only been able to toss a single stitch into it. If you miss a few months, not a problem – just jump back in when you’re back with us! It’s not a race or a competition – we’re all just here to cheer each other on with our progress.

Hi everyone!

And here we are… December 31st. Crazy how fast years fly – I swear each one goes faster than the last! I’m not sure whether that’s a good or a bad thing sometimes. I have one last project I want to try to fully finish today before the clock strikes midnight and the Times Square Ball drops. Really, really hoping I can get that one done.

How was your 2023 year, both stitching-wise and everyday life-wise? Did you make good progress on your pieces, or was it just a “meh” year? Either way, celebrate what you did and remember – EVERY. STITCH. COUNTS. Progress is progress, even if it doesn’t look like you’re getting anywhere. Been there, done that. I’ve resorted to photos sometimes to convince myself that I am moving projects along – both in stitching and in my life. Please share your progress so we can all celebrate it!

I know a lot of people have been struggling, and I hope that stitching gave you the escape you needed to slow down and just breathe for a little bit. Here’s hoping that 2024 will be a better year. If you need a cheerleader or a pick-me-up, come sit on the bench by me. 🙂

Next Year Plans (Repeated from Last Month)

WIPocalypse will definitely continue next year with the last Sunday of the month check-in dates. Details for 2024 can be found HERE. The details are also located on the top menu bar of my blog and the announcements below at all times. The highlights for next year include:

• Questions of the Month will return with different questions for most months.
• There will be three focus months next year – March, June, and October.
• Olympics Stitching returns in late July

Happy 2024 to everyone – and may the new year bring you and your loved ones good health and happiness.

Best,
Mel.

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Important SAL Announcements…

Question of the Month: Recap your accomplishments for the year! (Your finishes, your final before/after photos, etc).

Next posting date: January 7, 2024

Topic(s) for next time: Introduce yourself, your projects, and any goals you have for the year!

Need all the basic info about the SAL? GO HERE for all details for 2024!

*~~*~~*~~*~~

Please remember that this stitch-a-long is intended to be fun – so if you’re too busy to post, too busy/ill/etc. to stitch – no worries! Post when you can and share what you have going, even if you’ve only been able to toss a single stitch into it. If you miss a few months, not a problem – just jump back in when you’re back with us! It’s not a race or a competition – we’re all just here to cheer each other on with our progress.