So what is it that is holding me back. Each time I clear off the dining room table, where I do my sewing, I vow that I won't let it get so over burdened with supplies and unfinished projects. It always does, it's just a matter of time. I want to break that trend and keep it clear, just the project at hand. This time it took me a week to clear off, putting things away in a logical place, but in the end it all just got piled on the bed in the guest room. oops, no guest could even enter the room now let alone sleep on the bed.
Yes, there are new supplies for projects not yet begun that had to be stowed away, but the majority were projects in progress. That's where I need to focus this year. I must finish them or at least make an attempt. To facilitate that approach to 2017, I even stacked them in a somewhat doable order. The simplest being a stuffed cat that needs new stuffing. simple right, so how is it that it's been waiting so long for that to be done. arg. It's at the top of the pile. Once I put away the china that is sitting clean on the table, then I can fix that wee cat, no sewing machine required, and send it off to the nephew who adores cats. It will feel terrific to make one completion check mark. Then the sewing machine and stitching on that lovely blue quilt.
Step by step, I'll get back in the new groove (remember, I don't want to get back in that old messy unfinished one). I hope that you are having a more productive and enjoyable experience with your stitching in 2017.
Mister Linky is waiting below for a link to your needlework
4 comments:
So far so good here! Your knitting looks gorgeous. Good luck with keeping that table clear. xx
Good luck. Try not to let exciting new projects distract you from your goals. Get that kitty finished.
Lovely shawl, Heather. It's going to be gorgeous when it's done.
My craft area and supplies have overwhelmed me more than once in the past. I'm trying to keep everything under control, but it's a losing battle. Sounds like you've got off to a good start. If you concentrate on one at a time, I'm sure you'll get many of them finished. Good luck!!
As for finishing projects, I've been pretty good lately. I've started new ones and finished them quite quickly. That's not to say I don't have a bunch of UFOs sitting around. They are just buried where I can't see them, so they aren't stressing me out right now.
Have a great week.
I finally got all my projects-in-progress neatly stored and tucked away - but now I forget about them and nothing EVER happens. Maybe I shouldn't have gotten them quite so far out of sight.
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