I usually start with a blank calendar for the year.  I'll write in important dates, holidays and birthdays.  Then I'll make a list of projects I want to work on this year.  I'll narrow it down to one or two each month.  Then, pencil them into my calendar.

I said "pencil" my sewing friend.  I do not write it in pen.  Because we all know it is going to change.  I might decide to make some baby gifts in January and they end up done in May.  That is OK.  However, I find when I write them down, I'm more likely to remember and get them done.  Or at least think about them.