Finishing things I start…
Pay no attention to the stray thread. I have trimmed it since this photo was taken.
I have a bit of a problem finishing things I start sometimes. Ok, a lot of the time. I start a project but never quite finish it. Like most crafters I have stacks of partially finished projects all over the house, and I feel pangs of guilt every time my gaze lingers on one of them. But not tonight!
No, today was a slow day at work and I was able to leave nearly half an hour early. Today was one of those rare days when I got to leave while the sun was still up. The light wasn’t there long, but it did a pretty good job of cheering me up. So I finished a few stray projects that have been nagging me for days, weeks, and months.
“Months?” you say. Yes, months. I’m actually so terribly embarrassed about how long it took me to complete this one that I’m not even going to tell you the craft blog charity cause for which they were intended. But now that they are finished they will still be shipped off to the same country that would have been receiving them before. I will put my faith in the crafty lady who organized this whole charity drive and just ask her to send them to whichever charity she thinks could use them the most.
Anyway, it feels really really good to have these completed. And I’m very pleased with how they turned out. I made everything – the straps, the appliques, all of it. Completing the project was sufficient for giving me warm fuzzy feelings inside. But knowing they’re going to charity makes me feel even better.
Six of each.
Please ignore the kitchen shelves, the fridge, and the ironing board in the background. I do live in Tokyo and apartments are small. The dining room table is really the only place large enough for crafting.
May life continue to inspire you,
Miss Kaizer
Tags: children's tote bag, fabric
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June 22, 2009 7:53 am
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By Sara, June 23, 2009 @ 10:24 pm
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By admin, June 26, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
Thanks, Sara!
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