Birthday swap 2014

On Ravel's the Ewe La La swap group did a birthday swap. . My package arrive a few days ago i
And it's been a challenge to not open it.  So my birthday is tomorrow and I couldn't wait.

I received a fantastic Package.

First there were project bags.  With owl patterns.  Then 2 fold up re usable bags.  A really cute tape measure that looks like Bob (the revelry site mascot).  Some hand cream in lemon and vetiver.

Two amazing scains of yarn.

Chocolate and tea

Note pads and sticky notes....

And one fantastic hand made item.  A new shawl. 

Outlander knit a long

So I'm weeks behind the actual start,  but as the show only aired episode 1 last week I feel like I'm right on track for Canada. 
I finished clue 1 today.

Below is a spoiler.  Clue 1 finished.

NAME YOUR THEME

So my package for the name your theme box arrived.  My theme was Dr who.

I got a package of Werther's candies,  a good sized zippered tardis themed project bag and coin pouch.  Some blue and white stitch markers.  Some fantastic blue and white rovings.  As well as a hand made charm that looks a lot like the 11th doctor.

I'm thrilled with everything.

Knitting Progress

I don't know about other knitters but I'm finding as of late I have issues staying focused on one project. Or that I have too many I want to work on, and can't get anything done. I joined the Game Of Thrones Knit Along on Ravelry back in June. I'm on clue 4 of 6. Well behind most who finished in June. I have several pairs of socks on the go, but at least hubbies are almost done. I was gifted a loom for knitting socks several years ago. I took everything off the loom sure i was doing it wrong and got restarted with help from a loom knitter on Ravelry. After 2 weeks I'm at least ready to knit the body of the sock. The 10 row cuff is done and I just have to mark out the purl stitches. Now I've gone and joined the Outlander Knit Along. I don't have the pattern or yarn yet, and will likely not start for a few weeks. I also have two knitting swap packages to get together and out the door. One must go by the end of next week and the other by the end of the month. Just need to wait till pay day so that I can manage to get a few more items (like the yarn for the one package) and finish up some hand made items for them. Can't leave too many details about the swap.... at least not till they get their packages. So other knitters, I ask you. How do you stay focused till the end on a project? Especially if its one you want to finish and not just frog it.