I’m not a fan of owning up to things. Like, admitting to how bad a problem is. This is probably the reason that it takes so long for me to commit to a weight-loss routine, or a new budget, etc. Two nights ago, for some CRAZY reason, I thought that I needed to get an ACTUAL COUNT of my WIPs. So I did it. And I’m still alive.
46.
REALLY?
Two of these are from about 1 month after I started stitching years ago.
They’re on AIDA, which means I definitely won’t ever pick them up again. They may actually go in the trash! (I won’t tell if you won’t!) So, it’s a good thing that I don’t like the project any more anyway!
So that brings the project to 44.
Another one is SORT OF OK (it’s a project on a Tea Towel)…but realistically…I don’t see myself picking it up again.
43.
I think I can live with 43 for now.
One of these WIPs is the stocking that I started last year right after Jack was born. It’s a Shepherd’s Bush stocking. I. LOVE. IT. But, last year when it became very apparent that it would not be done in time for Christmas, I put it aside for other things. Now, it is definitely time to pick it up again to finish. Here’s a pic from this morning (early, no light…):
I worked on it on and off over that last week, so it does have a little bit more than when it was shoved aside last year. I do love the colors in this one though!
Before I go, I want to thank all of your for your kind thoughts and hugs from yesterday’s post. As my mom so quickly reminded me (and most of y’all), kids are SO resilient. Us mommies usually take things harder than they actually affect the kids. That post was written at work, about 45 minutes after the phone call, so it was choc’ full of emotion…that I couldn’t really “let out” in public at school in front of 2800 high school students! Thank you all so much for listening and for holding my hand though the day!
And by the end of yesterday, both Nicholas and his mommy felt OK about the whole situation :)
9 comments:
Well, you made me feel so much better about my pile of WIP :-)
There is just something about a starting a new project that is so exciting. And then there is that feeling of elation when you finish a project - it's the inbetween stages that get me.
Your stocking is just beautiful - I have not seen the design before and look forward to seeing more of your progress - love the fabric!
Enjoy your weekend.
Don't fret over that pile of wips, what will get done, will get done, when the time is right. At least that is the comfort I give myself, when I am looking at mine! LOL
Glad that you and son are feeling better about the day, tough things to go through, but get through them we do!
And I love your stocking, keep up the wonderful work!
You have definitely made me feel so much better about my WIP collection. But it's just so hard not to start something new! I love your stocking and the colors in it - great thing to pick up and stitch - it's very cheerful.
It's nice to know that I'm not the only one out there with so many WIPs (I have 45)
If it makes you feel better, I have about the same amount. And apparently it doesn't have much effect on me because I keep starting more. LOL! Love that stocking. I stitched that one for my DH a year or so ago. It is a fun, sort of quick stitch. I love making those stockings. :) Glad you and your son are feeling better.
I loved this post!~ I think I am in the same boat as you..Has the one block a month on Shores worked for you??? I am going to pull out my wip,make a list,just see what all I have...spread them all out on the bed maybe...give me some ideas of what has worked for you..PLEASE~~ Faye
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ps...love that stocking!! NICE.
Wow! I think you have me beat on the amount of WIPs. Love the stocking. And fully understand about the aida pieces going in the trash. Been there!!!
But, you must admit...there is nothing like starting a new project. Now if I could just finish them! :-)
Your quilts are so lovely!
Thanks for sharing that creamy italian chicken recipe. Can't wait to try it!
I feel your WIP pain! It's so difficult to get back to some projects. For most of us, a WIP pile is just a part of stitching. Oh well!
Love your stocking and your new Hope finish.
Hey ladie, enjoying reading your blog! Okay I pulled out my Sheperd's Bush patterns and here's how it goes: (I thought I was doing Sophie for Andie, but I was way off...)
Annabelle: Anna's
Andie: Jillian's
Chad: Harry's
Me: Tina's
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