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Sunday, 21 February 2010

10 things I hate about me

No, that would be an horrible way to start the week - I couldn't do it to you! But one thing about me that I'm frustrated about at the moment is my apparent inability to get projects finished. I get bored with projects quickly, & find myself constantly on the look out for something new to tackle. The fallout is a huge pile of half-finished ideas, languishing in the corner waiting for my attention.
Motivated by my gorgeous friend Peg, the queen of finish-it-up, I am doing some well deserved 'butt-kicking' & declaring war on the huge pile in the corner.
The stitched panel for this baby sampler has been complete for 'some time' (way too long). I have finally made it up into the tiny cushion it was always meant to be, and it is winging its way to its sweet recipient.
Couldn't resist matching polka dots, and white bows at the back.
Did I get the year wrong on the stitchery? Nope, true confessions - it's 12 months late! Perhaps little Macey can use it as a dolly pillow?!
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33 comments:

  1. Peg - Happy In Quilting22 February 2010 at 10:10

    I'm blushing.....now Ros that is just so cute...your stitching is perfect and I am sure it will be a cherished gift......hugs to you Peg xx

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  2. MyLifesAStitch22 February 2010 at 10:57

    Great finish!! Even if it is a bit late! :)

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  3. Marg22 February 2010 at 11:40

    Me too!!!! The cushion is lovely. It was well worth finishing.

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  4. sandra22 February 2010 at 11:40

    That is one gorgeous little pillow, and I don't think it matters one bit that it is 12 months late! It will still be loved!

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  5. CuteStuffInside22 February 2010 at 12:37

    Adorable!

    S.W.A.K.

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  6. Julie22 February 2010 at 12:52

    I'm the same with my projects but I get a burst of energy every now and then and usually finish several at once. The little cushion is divine.

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  7. Anonymous22 February 2010 at 14:32

    Hi Ros, just beautiful. Well done!! Now to the next one......

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  8. manda22 February 2010 at 14:45

    It is just gorgeous! I'm sure Macey won't mind it being a little late...
    I can't wait to see this big pile of unfinished projects diminish! Hope you'll blog about every single one!

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  9. Gigi's Thimble22 February 2010 at 15:17

    It is so cute!!! Great job on finishing a project! I'm procrastinating one at this very moment!

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  10. michal22 February 2010 at 16:15

    This stitching is just adorable! what a pretty baby gift!

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  11. Mary on Lake Pulaski22 February 2010 at 16:18

    So adorable that I'm sure they will not even notice it is late!!

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  12. Catherine22 February 2010 at 20:27

    Yes I must get bored too or I just have too many projects in my head waiting to get out so I start 3 all at once. Love the pillow, just adorable with the polka dots.

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  13. Martina22 February 2010 at 21:06

    Oh, this turned out so lovely! Great that you finished it. I also start so many projects and somehow it takes so long to finish them. So this year I have the goal to finish one UFO per month. And it feels so good, when the project is finally finished, doesn't it?
    Wish you much fun in finishing your projects time by time.
    Hugs from switzerland
    Martina

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  14. Marta22 February 2010 at 21:53

    I love this!...so cute!....

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  15. From the Attic22 February 2010 at 22:53

    Such a sweet little pillow. Very cute!!

    Chrissie

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  16. Brooke23 February 2010 at 00:18

    Thanks for the encouragement! I too find that I easily get bored, that is why I have so many going all at once.

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  17. Cindy23 February 2010 at 02:56

    This is so cute! I have the exact opposite problem - I can't start a new project until everything is finished. And there are so many projects I want to do. Please keep showing you finished WIP. I also love your garden photos, as we are still covered with snow here.

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  18. Anonymous23 February 2010 at 08:43

    I know how you feel Ros, I tend to stitch up a storm but turning it into something else is my problem.
    I should just have a sewing day to complete things.
    You could have saved it for her
    21st. LOL!!!

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  19. Janet23 February 2010 at 14:48

    When I started reading your post I was nodding my head in agreement, you could have been talking about me, lol. What a great finish, the polka dots are perfect and so is the stitching. It's so cute.

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  20. John'aLee23 February 2010 at 18:00

    I have your same disease...of getting bored with a project and wanting to get on to the next one. I am so glad you finished this adorable pillow!! Cuter than cute!

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  21. A Spoonful Of Sugar23 February 2010 at 21:10

    What a sweet cushion - well worth the wait!

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  22. Wendyb24 February 2010 at 08:07

    It's gorgeous! You're not a gemini are you???? hehehe
    XX Sugary hugs Wendy :O)

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  23. Chookyblue......25 February 2010 at 06:40

    always great to have a finish think I was with you when you got that pattern........it looks great........

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  24. Jo in TAS25 February 2010 at 09:44

    Better late than never! Sweet finish!

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  25. jacqueline25 February 2010 at 13:08

    I could so relate to this feeling of gettiing bored with projects quickly and finding myself constantly on the look out for something new. I am that way too at times. :)

    This pillow looks really good and very sweet! Congratz on getting it finish! Loving the dots fabric lots!

    Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

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  26. Rae Ann28 February 2010 at 10:06

    Very nice and a job well done. I seem to have that same problem...BTW!

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  27. Karen28 February 2010 at 10:41

    I love, love, love that baby pillow. You do such a nice job!

    Like you, I have a lot of unfinished objects...have fun putting them together, but not finishing! Woe is me!

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  28. Chezvies1 March 2010 at 01:20

    OMG..it's the cutest cushion cover I've ever seen..:). I have the same problem here, I hate to unpick when I made mistake, as a result I have few dresses line up to be finished. I guess I better start pick them up and finish it:D

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  29. Anonymous3 March 2010 at 00:09

    I love your baby sampler! Great work!! Is it your own pattern? I would love to make a similar sampler for my niece that is expecting in June. Please let me know how I might obtain the pattern. Many thanks. :) Melanie

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  30. Crafty Girls Workshop6 March 2010 at 16:19

    I love that little stitchery and what a cute way to make it into something useful. So what pattern is it? I know a certain little girl (my niece) named Lily who might like to get a pillow like that too! Cute! Way to go working on those UFO's.

    Anna

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  31. Anonymous12 March 2010 at 11:37

    We love the pillow. Thank you Ros!! Love from Macey Rose and Meredith

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  32. Dee215 April 2010 at 04:26

    Sweet pink perfection!

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  33. Wendy23 September 2010 at 19:30

    It's really lovely! I love how you've made the cushion. Actually, I'd like to ask you a favour... I've almost finished a piece of stitchery for my best friend and want to make it into a cushion - did you use a pattern for this or do you have any tips for a beginner? I love your cushion and it would be the perfect design.

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