101 Things in 1001 Days – round #2!

by Elizabeth on January 22, 2012 · 10 comments

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If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’ll know all about the 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge that I tackled from 2008-2010.  It was an incredibly inspiring and motivating project and I have so many achievements and happy memories under my belt as a result of seeing it through.

I went hot air ballooning, and went horseriding on the beach.  I gave blood and sponsored a little girl in Eduador.  There was so much more… I’d love for you to read my wrap-up post from 2010 to see all of the other great stuff I was able to pack into those 2.75 years!

 

Part of me wanted to begin another 101 list immediately after finishing the last one, but instead I decided to enjoy the lack of deadlines and think carefully about what I wanted to achieve with my next list.  This little break gave me the headspace I needed to think about what sort of things I really wanted to achieve, and a year later I was ready to write it all down.  The tasks I chose are the usual mix of self-improvement, travel/experiences and creative challenges, but this list feels a lot more focused than my last.  I’m excited and ready to go!

Now that the last-minute tinkering is done I can share with you my latest 101 Things in 1001 Days project.  Enjoy!

 

 

Are you interested in beginning a list of 101 Things in 1001 Days too?  I’ll be sharing some tips for writing a bulletproof list in my next post.

 

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  • Marieke

    I would really like to get together with you when you head out this way for 011! Tim’s family is in Connecticut, if I remember correctly, and I don’t think you’d be a ridiculous way away!

  • Marieke

    Oh, and while my sewing is primarily quilting oriented, if you want to talk shop, let me know! I’m in the middle of sewing some pajama pants, as it happens, and using an Aussie designer’s pattern: Make It Perfect – Toni Coward 
    http://www.makeitperfect.com.au/ the Sweet Dreams pants. Her patterns have come highly recommended on various online sites, and the pj pants look pretty simple.

  • http://www.scarletwords.com Elizabeth

    That would be great!

    We’ll be covering a lot of ground while we’re over there because his family is spread out, so we have a lot to figure out yet. We’ll mostly be in Connecticut and upstate New York, I think – with some trips to Maine and Vermont as well.

    Can’t wait! x

  • http://www.scarletwords.com Elizabeth

    Thanks for sharing that link, some of those patterns look great! I’m not really into folksy sewing and crafts so it’s nice to find some modern styles.

    I’m putting you on speed dial for when the tantrums start ;)

  • http://twitter.com/sakuralulu sakuralulu

    I really want to do another 101 things but have not even thought about my list yet. Nice to know that someone who has done it before has decided to do another list as well. I am pretty sure that it was your blog and Justine`s blog {way back when} that inspired me to do mine in the first place.

    Enjoyed your list. Good luck with it.

  • Louise Sullivan

    Well done on your new list, it’s full of really great tasks.

  • http://www.scarletwords.com Elizabeth

    Thanks for the luck, I might need it!

    I don’t recommend doing this thing unless you’re really hungry for it, and if you’re struggling to write a list it might be a sign that your head isn’t in the game.  My “three month break” turned into a 15 month break for that very reason!

    In the meantime, it’s worth keeping a notepad for ideas as you think of cool things to do “one day”.  That could form the basis of a 101 list when you’re ready to tackle it.

    I’m doing mine while I have the luxury of being selfish with my time.  I don’t know how people do it when they have little people to look after like you do! x

  • http://www.scarletwords.com Elizabeth

    Thank you!  My new list is a little more grown-up this time around, I think.

  • Marieke

    Oh yes, and these patterns are even more up your alley, as you like cute dresses with a vintage flair:
    http://www.colettepatterns.com/  and the sister site (blog & forum) http://www.coletterie.com/. 

    They do sew-along’s on the site and owner Sarai Mitnick has just published a book too with a couple of patterns in it and a bunch of explanations (it’s on my wish list). Some of the patterns are beginner sewing level, most are intermediatae. The patterns are well reviewed on sewing sites as being very easy to follow and concise, and there’s a lot of help available with all aspects.

    Mostly what I’ve found to be true with things I’ve tackled in that realm is that if you take your time you’ll mostly be okay, even with slightly more complicated projects. And make a muslin/mock-up, so you can get the fit right before you mess up your nice fabric!

    This book is also one I’ve been eyeing: http://www.amazon.com/Am-Cute-Dresses-Simple-Designs/dp/1596683511/ref=wl_itt_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I13YRLH8O0NO4U&colid=18B6KTC67YMT from a Japanese designer. A more minimal and modern Japanese aesthetic. The publisher has preview images from inside the book: http://www.interweavestore.com/Sewing/Books/I-Am-Cute-Dresses.html?SessionThemeID=22 I don’t know which dress is that ankle length taupe cowl neck with the floral print toward the bottom, but it’s so pretty.

    And I really like this pattern http://www.interweavestore.com/Sewing/Patterns/Asymmetrical-Folds-Skirt.html?a=iwst110128Z (Thanks Pinterest! also coincidentally the same site/store as publishes the I Am Cute Dresses book.)

  • Marieke

    And agreed on the folksy stuff. While it has merit (lots of wonderful techniques employed), it’s not really my style and holds little appeal. While I’ve been interested in quilting as a medium for a while (family members in the past who’ve done it), it wasn’t until I realized that there were modern and vibrant fabrics and patterns floating around, and things such as the Modern Quilt Guild and similar-minded people, that I got into it. A lot of the modern things are reinvented versions of the classics, which is a nice way of pulling some things into this era.

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