Hello and welcome back to our small corner.
What is the definition of a small project, and how long before it becomes a long-haul project?
Is it a large project or one that you have had to work on for far too long?
Such are the daft questions I had floating around my head this week.
D is a novice knitter and she finished this Autumn scarf earlier in the year. It is lovely with a thread of twinkle running through it but we both thought something was still missing.
I said I would make a few flowers and leaves to finish it off, and then... it just stayed in a bag for several months.
So...
This week, I have been on a 'finishing-off projects' mission. I crocheted three Autumn coloured flowers and a couple of leaves, and now the scarf looks like this. D and I are both delighted with the results.
Repairs to D's favourite slippers were next on my 'to-finish' list. The slippers have a pair of furry bobbles that had fallen off some months ago, and now, after putting off the task for far too long, D is modelling her favourite footwear.
This cross-stitch is another little project that I completed this week: all it needed was to have a backing on the reverse.
Finally, I revamped the fastening on this cushion to deal with my procrastination on specific projects. I was never entirely happy with how the cushion turned out, but I placed it on the 'I will deal with it later' pile.
That was 12 months ago, and I have been staring at it literally and metaphorically across the lounge.
And here it is after I added a few buttons. It was an easy thing to do, but it has made such a difference!!
As you can see, it has been quite a productive week and I am very pleased with everything I have been able to accomplish. Whatever your plans are for this week, I hope you have a good one.
B x
It is so satisfying to complete small tasks. I like the flowers on the scarf - and on the cushion.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have a few more things to finish for next week to keep me busy.
DeleteHave a good week . Best wishes to Gilbert and Roxy.
B x
You've reminded me of some jobs I need to finish up! I like the flowers on the scarf. Are they detachable? If so you could change the design up depending on mood! Hope you both have a satisfying week ahead. x
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are attached, but as D has another scarf she is currently working on I might make them detachable. Thank you for the idea. Have a good week, Simone.
DeleteB x
I have the same slippers, but so far the bobbles have stayed on!
ReplyDeleteI made sure to use some good strong thread so that the bobbles stay put this time.
DeleteIt's such a great feeling to get WIP stuck finished, I love an afternoon doing just that, my problem is the motivation to get started with them.
ReplyDeleteIt's also a little embarrassing on my part, as some of the things were literally 5 minute jobs. I am pleased they are done now. I found that if I really want to get something done I write about it here and then I feel more encouraged to finish it. At least that is the theory.
DeleteI am trying to get things fisinshed up around here, as well. Not an easy task!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Hello D and Beverley. Your crafting skills are very good. You have both inspired me. Now the nights are drawing in I feel I should get back to some knitting, crocheting or embroidering. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda from both of us. We will look forward to where the inspiration takes you. Have a lovely weekend.
DeleteBeverley and D x