tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post1720374856823125142..comments2024-03-27T13:35:42.418-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: On Finishing ProjectsLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-66625468313838725802014-03-03T04:11:12.581-08:002014-03-03T04:11:12.581-08:00Love the bright airplanes! : ) I didn't sew /...Love the bright airplanes! : ) I didn't sew / quilt for about 10 + years then started again November 2012 and so the projects that I worked on at that time were about 13 years old ! : ) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-4232605844240178092014-03-01T20:45:40.209-08:002014-03-01T20:45:40.209-08:00What a darling quilt - and a great connection. I ...What a darling quilt - and a great connection. I used to be a finisher before staring something new - but I got a head of myself and have 9 quilt tops to be quilted - some will be sent out to be machine quilted - at least three I will hand quilt. My machine quilter will machine baste the tops for me and then I can sit and hand quilt - I have two machine basted - haven't had time to pull them out and start the hand quilting - soon, I say soon. LOLJoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-42560185569019018072014-02-28T16:31:47.016-08:002014-02-28T16:31:47.016-08:00I like your little planter and the quilt is cute t...I like your little planter and the quilt is cute too. You just reminded me that I still have a 1/2 finished latch hook (remember those) rug that I've had since I got married nearly 22 years ago unfinished and boxed up in our closet.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-31963792185104503422014-02-28T12:47:34.972-08:002014-02-28T12:47:34.972-08:00Oh I am the world's WORST about this. I had a ...Oh I am the world's WORST about this. I had a desk that I stripped way back in the 80s and only finished a few years ago. It sat, hiding and ashamed in the attic for 20 years. That's bad. <br /><br />I am trying to get better. Generally speaking what happens is that I encounter a snaffoo. (sp? Is that a word?) that I don't have the stamina to handle at the time. Then, it gets forgotten. There is a forgotten afghan up in the attic that needs to stay forgotten. <br /><br />Your quilt turned crib quilt is wonderful in my opinion, and you SHOULD be proud of it. I could never do something like that. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-57560153926019012682014-02-27T23:19:55.580-08:002014-02-27T23:19:55.580-08:00Oh Lorrie, Ashley is such a gorgeous looking your ...Oh Lorrie, Ashley is such a gorgeous looking your lady -to be a finalist in such an important competition was an achievement in itself. Best wishes to her.<br />I love your aeroplane quilt for Mister F - well done on a womderful finish! UFO's are a specialty of mine too!<br />I've been at work all week so it's a quiet relaxing weekend for me with a little gardening and maybe a film on Sunday!<br />Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-8957437597954588352014-02-27T17:19:28.883-08:002014-02-27T17:19:28.883-08:00It is really sweet and it is a completed project! ...It is really sweet and it is a completed project! i have so many unfinished projects. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-54362513959663126132014-02-27T16:51:30.233-08:002014-02-27T16:51:30.233-08:00Such a cute quilt design - love the bold colors! ...Such a cute quilt design - love the bold colors! I have many UFOs and I have long since felt guilty about not finishing them. The enjoyment is in the "doing" and if I'm not enjoying it, then why continue? Life is short!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-68370282828434708802014-02-27T16:45:50.939-08:002014-02-27T16:45:50.939-08:00All the best to Ashley.
I am terrible about unfini...All the best to Ashley.<br />I am terrible about unfinished projects! I love that you have completed this and how perfect for your grandson!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-79496295868844869472014-02-27T16:20:55.817-08:002014-02-27T16:20:55.817-08:00I think it's very nice that this project came ...I think it's very nice that this project came to new life again for your new grandson. He'll treasure it. When our son was in kindergarten the class each did little wall hangings that they made their own drawings on. They were sent home to be quilted by the parents. Well, guess what? That never got done! I still have it in my sewing cabinet all pinned together waiting. If he and his finance ever have a child I will make sure it gets completed and given to them. That was 28 years ago!! Pretty bad eh? I love your bowl of succulents. It looks so fresh and bright. Have a wonderful weekend.Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-89541335505653390242014-02-27T16:18:37.626-08:002014-02-27T16:18:37.626-08:00I'm afraid I'm one of those people who hav...I'm afraid I'm one of those people who have to choose projects that can get done in one sitting or might never ever get done. How fun that you could rework this project for the next in line...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-25558833197671937792014-02-27T14:00:15.427-08:002014-02-27T14:00:15.427-08:00I don't have that many projects stashed, not b...I don't have that many projects stashed, not because I finish things but because I don't have a lot of storage space. A few things have definitely been given the old heave ho. Example: Clearing out a closet recently I came across a slip cover that I started for a chair that we don't even have any more.Cristal @ Dapple Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397453660900066054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-16646167483055726812014-02-27T13:51:27.475-08:002014-02-27T13:51:27.475-08:00Mister F will cherish this. Well done, Lorrie.
I&...Mister F will cherish this. Well done, Lorrie. <br />I've finished most of the projects I've started but there were a few sitting around that I just couldn't get back to, ever, no never...... so I tossed them. What a relief. Now though, after reading this, I'm wondering. <br />Isn't this sunshine marvellous! Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-20318984733796505842014-02-27T13:36:47.825-08:002014-02-27T13:36:47.825-08:00I'm sorry, but that would have been long gone ...I'm sorry, but that would have been long gone if it were my project. Not that it doesn't look charming, and I'm sure it will be perfect in its new (resurrected?) life. . . but there's a point where I give myself permission to let go . . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-9488894695622952372014-02-27T13:09:44.295-08:002014-02-27T13:09:44.295-08:00I'm not the best role model for getting things...I'm not the best role model for getting things done. Yesterday, I started going through boxes in a closet and sorting very old photos into general categories. Today, some have made it into albums, but more sorting remains. Your idea for a crib quilt was inspired.<br /><br />Karen<br /><br />My Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-80837130815479772202014-02-27T12:48:21.414-08:002014-02-27T12:48:21.414-08:00I think it looks great actually! That's a good...I think it looks great actually! That's a good question about storing projects. I have a counted cross stitch of the castle at Wmsbg that is more than 20 years old. I think I should consider it a failed project. But you have wondrously redeemed this one!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-24192269857569567122014-02-27T12:15:34.948-08:002014-02-27T12:15:34.948-08:00I still have the mostly-finished quilt top that I ...I still have the mostly-finished quilt top that I started before I got married, that is, 42 years ago. My plan was that it would be our first bedspread. It is made of very small hexagons. After 20 years or so I decided to finish it as a twin coverlet for one of the children, but they are all gone now and I never have put a backing on it. Some of the hand-sewn seams between the pieces are falling out, and I don't even like it anymore. But I showed it to a friend last month and she liked it. Maybe I will give it to her. :-)GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-3892179222390949312014-02-27T12:15:26.690-08:002014-02-27T12:15:26.690-08:00adly I am one of those who has a number of unfinis...adly I am one of those who has a number of unfinished projects lurking.<br />I think your quilt is lovely, so bright and just right for a little boy.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com