Welcome to the Maker Stash-Down 2025! Do you like to make? Do you have an awesome maker “collection”? This could be the challenge for you! The aim is to use all those wonderful maker supplies to actually make things. Read on to find out all the details!
I’ll say this is my 4th year doing the stash-down since last year didn’t go so well! Hopefully things go better this year and we all get lots of making done. These are past stash-downs if you want to take a look:
This year will be fairly similar, but blog posts will be a little different. The blog post will have pictures and links for all the projects I’m working on. I’ll be talking more in depth about everything each month in a video, which will be linked below. Here’s a breakdown of how you can participate in the challenge:
- I’ll be posting monthly blog posts & videos with my goals for the month and finishes from the previous month. You can share your goals and finishes in the Teadoddles Makers Facebook group.
- Share your goals and finishes each month to be put in a drawing for a $20 Amazon gift card. This will be a random draw from the people that participate. You’ll find more information about this in the Facebook group. It’s a wonderful place to meet makers!
- Since this is a Maker Stash-Down all crafts are included! If you made it, it counts. If you have questions about posting something, just let me know.
So, that’s basically what’s happening each month. Pretty awesome, right? I’m so excited to see everyone’s goals and makes! All of my goals, pics of projects, and links are in the blog post. Check out this video to hear more about my goals this month.
December
I started out with great intentions this past year. Life had other plans and things kind of went out the window with my making for a little while. I had unexpected learning to do and some health problems that through me off track for a little bit. You’ll hear a little more about that in the video. I truly felt like I was coming back up for air about the middle of December and that I needed to make all the things. I feel a rejuvenation of my maker mojo and I hope it continues throughout 2025. Happy New Year y’all!
January – Finish It
This month’s theme is finish it! Which is really a theme for the year, but I have a few things lingering that just need a bit more to be finished. A couple finishes from December:
- Left – small embroidery, origin unknown
- Right – Tiny Christmas Motifs embroidery, pattern from Little Dear
Almost finishes:
- Top left – Elizabeth Top by Style Arc, rayon/lycra fabric {needs resizing}
- Bottom left – pile of things that need hems & other finishes done
- Top & bottom right – Nash Flared Leggings by Seamwork, double brushed knit fabric {needs resizing – them flares y’all!}
I also finished several little crochet projects which I shared on my Vlogmas videos and 2 scarves from my Mystery CAL. I also completed two hanging baskets which I mention in the video. On to the monthly projects!
Sewing
Project information is listed above the pictures and monthly goals are at the end of each section.
QALs
- Top left – Wonderland QAL from Quilting Mod combined with Children’s Library Mystery QAL from Pat Sloan, both circa 2017
- Top right – Down the Rabbit Hole QAL from Sarah Fielke, circa 2017 {6 months cut}
- Bottom left – Aurifil DOM, circa 2017 {9 of 12 blocks done}
- Bottom right – Milky Way Sampler from Blossom Hearts Quilts, circa 2017 {6 of 12 blocks done}
- Left side – combination of QALs see this post
- Top right – Gnome of the Month from Cotton Cuts, circa 2023 {have 4 months}
- Bottom right – Seminole Sampler from Morning Glory Designs, circa 2016 {January is done!}
Goals are to finish up the quilt top on the wall and finish a block per month for the others. I’ll finish up the Aurifil DOM blocks first, then start on the Milky Way Sampler blocks.
Clothing
- Top left – Fran Knit Top by Style Arc, rayon/nylon/polyester wide rib sweater knit fabric
- Top middle – Peppermint Pjs by Blank Slate, printed cotton flannel fabrics
- Top right – Ryker Raglan by Petite Stitchery, fabrics are rayon/polyester/lycra French terry knit fabric
- Bottom left – Devon Cocoon Sweater dress by Seamwork, double brushed knit fabric
- Bottom middle – Butterick B5826, recycled viscose fabric
- Bottom right – Lilliana Boxy jacket by Seamwork, wool/nylon tweed flannel suiting
My goals are to at least get the Devon dress, pj bottoms, and Ryker sweatshirt finished and get the rest cut and started.
Small Sews
- Top left – pillow covers, need quilting and backs
- Top right – Angry snowman from Anne Wood Handmade, Holiday Baking from Quilt Doodle Designs, and yeti from Little Dear
- Bottom – basket of random quilt blocks and little basket of mini quilt projects
My goals are to finish the little makes and a mini quilt project each month. I don’t have a mini assigned for January.
Embroidery
- Top left – Mini mushrooms embroidery from Little Dear
- Top right – Puzzle temperature cross stitch from 4stitch
- Bottom left – Joyful World months cross stitch set from Snowflake Diaries
- Bottom right – Yuletide cross stitch from Bothy Threads
My goals are to complete a tiny embroidery set and Joyful World each month, puzzle temperature for the whole year, and the shoes are a continuous project.
Yarny Things
These are divided by monthly, yearly, and WIPs to finish so goals are in the lists.
Monthly
- Top left – Socks per month, Vine Colorwork socks by Briana K Designs, Amber’s Yarn Shop yarn
- Top right – Hat per month, Greenery Hat from One Skein Crochet book, Yarn Bee Sweet Divinity in grey clouds
- Bottom left – Amigurumi per month, Caterpillar by Crafty Intentions, Show Reel Studios yarn
- Bottom right – Pick a random bag for amigurumi after January, filled with Red Heart amigurumis
CALs
- Top left – Wonderland wrap by Hobii, Red Heart it’s a wrap in sprinkles and rainbow {8 rows per month}
- Top right – Sweater start, Luxe Pullover from WeCrochet Magazine, Issue 9, yarn is all Southern Skeins {continuous until done}
- Bottom left – 2025 forecast blanket, pattern is Bias Granny Temperature Blanket from TL Yarn Crafts, using forecast chart from Lion Brands temperature blanket
- Bottom right – Afghan in progress using Red Heart with Love in Peacock and Bernat Velvet in
WIPs and A Finish
- Top left – Purse from the book Vintage Crochet, using Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton, fall for frosting {lining made, just needs piecing together}
- Top right – Java Wrap, kit from Lion Brand, knitting {continuing without using the 24/7 cotton}
- Bottom left – Sia Scarf by Life + Yarn, Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball Fab {continuing until I use all the yarn}
- Bottom right – Finished hanging dish towel, free pattern from We Crochet
DIY Things
Getting into junk journaling and painting more.
- Top left – Book Journal, I plan to read at least 2 books a month and keep up with them here
- Top right – Llama painting blank, bought extra one at a paint party
- Bottom – Junk Journal, this is the beginning of the January spread. I plan on doing a spread each month and working on it at least 10 minutes a day.
Upcoming on the Blog and YouTube
- Advent Calendar remake {blog}
- Organizing greeting cards {blog}
- Marking a dart {YouTube}
- Adding pockets to a pattern {YouTube}
- Macrame Kit compare {YouTube}
Whew! That was a lot! I hope y’all will join in the stash-down adventure. Let’s see what all we can make!
