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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
I am seriously thinking along those lines. My fingers are getting
sore, and I really have no desire to do any projects. My walls are full and there is no one I want to make anything for. Should I wait a year, or just tote all my floss, Persian wool, crochet needles etc to the next local craft show and give it all away? When do you know you've had enough? |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:02:28 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
wrote: I am seriously thinking along those lines. My fingers are getting sore, and I really have no desire to do any projects. My walls are full and there is no one I want to make anything for. Should I wait a year, or just tote all my floss, Persian wool, crochet needles etc to the next local craft show and give it all away? When do you know you've had enough? I have had more than one hiatus of over a year when I had no desire to stitch. I think I would wait a year or 2 to see if you want to again. If not, then divest yourself of your stash. JMO, Sara |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
On 12/12/11 10:02 PM, Kalmia wrote:
I am seriously thinking along those lines. My fingers are getting sore, and I really have no desire to do any projects. My walls are full and there is no one I want to make anything for. Should I wait a year, or just tote all my floss, Persian wool, crochet needles etc to the next local craft show and give it all away? When do you know you've had enough? first - put it up here - some one will pay postage to get it. Second - I've left and returned to needlework a few times. And have 20 year old WIPS to show for it.. Give yourself 6 months to a year. Do something else for a hobby. Paint, knit, garden, take up glass blowing - what ever takes your fancy. While I love the finish, it the process for me. Hugs and stick around here. Cheryl |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
Don't do it! Just put things away. Chances are almost certain that
within a year or two that you will be ready to stitch! Or a friend or relative will want to learn, and you will be able to teach and to share your goodies. Or someone will have a baby. Or someone will be ill or disabled. And you will be able to make a perfect gift! I have on occasion put various things away, and have ALWAYS gone back to them in one capacity or another -- knitting, crochet, tatting, weaving, painting, and quilting. |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
I couldn't have said it better. Life is rhythmic. We go in and out,
never really letting go. The same question crossed my mind. I quickly dismissed it. I'll be out of school. I'll pick up needle and thread, or knitting needles, or a crochet hook. I'll see something at just the right time and the urge will return. I've done the same with music over the years. I get passionate, it wanes, and I go back stronger than ever. Such is life. Dianne On 12/14/2011 8:38 AM, Mary wrote: Don't do it! Just put things away. Chances are almost certain that within a year or two that you will be ready to stitch! Or a friend or relative will want to learn, and you will be able to teach and to share your goodies. Or someone will have a baby. Or someone will be ill or disabled. And you will be able to make a perfect gift! I have on occasion put various things away, and have ALWAYS gone back to them in one capacity or another -- knitting, crochet, tatting, weaving, painting, and quilting. |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
Answering my own post. I just finished my last needlepoint project - took almost two years, of which maybe 5 months was spent stitching. I re-read all your answers and think I will whittle down the stash and get it into a smaller container.
I recently had the pleasure of viewing the Bayeux tapestry....and a little voice said, "You can duplicate that horse or boat....". I was quite surprised to see that the gift shop there had NO needlework kits!! ( Relieved, kinda.) Just ff like cheesy mugs with a guy on a horse and the words "I saw the Bayeux tapestry" and an arrow pointing to the guy on the horse. What was THAT arrow for? |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
On 7/16/2014 6:40 PM, wrote:
Answering my own post. I just finished my last needlepoint project - Congrats on the finish! I recently had the pleasure of viewing the Bayeux tapestry....and a little voice said, "You can duplicate that horse or boat....". I guess that means the stitching bug isn't quite gone, yet! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry? Enjoy every moment of your life...there is no second chance. Unknown |
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Have you ever wanted to give away all your needlework gear?
On Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:48:43 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I recently had the pleasure of viewing the Bayeux tapestry....and a little voice said, "You can duplicate that horse or boat....". Makes one feel a bit lacking doesn't it ? Nice to see it though. It got me thinking about the logistics of executing such a grand thing. I wondered who organized the project, how many women stitched, how many hours it took, if there was one master plan on paper, where they worked etc. I got as close as I could, but could see no seams or joinings. The audio thingie could not be paused, so the explanation got way ahead of me. Another woman behind me and I, using our old high school Latin (un)knowledge, managed to translate what was happening. I later on bought the guide book, but inadvertently picked up one in Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Danish!! Out came the old Spanish grammar and dictionary, and I wrote in the translation as best I could. |
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