2024 came and went. It’s amazing to me that it’s already time to write another year end wrap up post!
I hope in 2025 that I can sew a tiny bit more – just like last year. I completed those few personal quilts I had wanted to make (Lizzy House quilt, college quilt). I started another personal quilt over Christmas, so I’ll plug away on that just for fun.
On the personal side, my family survived another year. We enjoyed downhill skiing, cross country skiing, weight lifting, more landscaping (is there ever enough?!), hiking, a family & friends trip to Chincoteague, first semester of college, tennis, soccer, lefse making, a new paddleboard for me, and more.
Same as last year, I had a very fun opportunity in the fall. For 200 hours over the course of the semester, I filled in at a local University in their costume shop department! The students are seriously talented, the faculty are amazing, and I still learned a ton! I got to sew up two lead costumes for Sweeney Todd, make custom duffle bags for equipment, lots of alterations and more.
2024 Recap
A quick recap of the year would include releasing a new pattern, the Plover Pouch. It was such a fun project to work on. I’ve loved seeing the ones you’ve made!
It was the first time I recorded the video sew-along that was released at the same time with the pattern. I liked it. There were some hiccups, but I think I’ll plan on doing the sew alongs slightly after the release like before. If you’d want to share your opinion on what you’d prefer – please let me know (comment on this post or contact us).
I also had two separate pattern testing in-person groups. One I conducted thanks to the help of Stitch Supply Co., and another that Mallory conducted with her local quilt shop in Ohio, Sew to Speak. I really liked doing the testing this way!
Sew-alongs
I hosted two video sew-alongs! It’s still challenging for me to get it done alongside everything else. But is is a fun part of the pattern process and I love trying to share valuable information that will help you create your own! First sew along was for the Oxbow Tote. And the Plover sew along was in August!
Fabric collection!
Okay, so this is the BIG one I worked on all year long, my new fabric collection which I can’t quite show you yet. Next week I think! I made all the samples on my own as usual. It’s fun, but exhausting. I’m glad to have it completed and excited to show you it!
Just like last year, I hope to evolve more as a business and streamline the amount of time I spend behind the scenes. It’s one thing I felt like I could have tried to figure out more of. So much of my time is spent just keeping up with the day to day. I turned 45 this year, and this was my 15th year in business. And yes, still, the older I get the more I realize I don’t know!
Onward and Upward
As for my plans for Noodlehead this year, I continue to work at a pace that *mostly* feels comfortable for me to sustain as a one person business. I’m still immensely grateful to have a part-time employee and work with a few contractors that I trust and respect. EVERY DAY I continue to strive to do my best to help you create the projects that you want to create!
I’ve got a pattern that’s new-ish that will be releasing in the next few weeks. I’m going to continue with video sew alongs. I also plan to continue to add items to the shop to help you find the supplies you need.
Like I said before, there will be a NEW fabric collection this year – we’re just a few days from the release.
If you made it this far, thank you for reading. Your comments on this blog help keep me motivated to share in this space.
Thank you for your support, comments and encouragement over these past 15 years that I’ve been in business. It truly means everything!
If you’re new here, stop by and check out my previous year-end posts from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Hope you enjoyed the look back on this year! Here’s to even more fun in 2025!
