Hi ladies, Your Monterey would make a great baby floor mat with all the bright colors. A cute baby gift with a “beachy” toy. Crochet blanket is great - love all the colors. Your scrappy quilt blocks are so nice and with all your creativity would make a lovely quilt - “picnic” blanket. Your Beatrix Potter blanket might be nice to cut apart into blocks and make a child’s fabric book. Frog the sweater. Frog it for the beautiful yarn and make something you love. Finish the Kaffe blanket - it is so close and I feel like a grandkid would love snuggling with it since it is so colorful. Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila
The Monterey wall hanging is beautiful. Finish it and it would be wonderful hanging in a museum or in a library where story hour is. The Beatrix Potter cross stitch could be cut and made into pillows for baby room. I also had this cloth and did counted cross stitch on them for pillow tops back in the 80’s. Added fabric borders to make a good sized pillow. Or you could make this into a table topper for tea parties for grand children. You’ve done so much work on them. The tunic should definitely be finished and with short sleeves. Can’t believe all the work you’ve put into the wool blanket . But it’s almost done. Don’t put the fabric on the back . Just finish piecing the blocks. It is lovely!
Hi Sheree! Thank you for your comment and all of your good ideas & suggestions! It's so fun pulling out these stalled projects and deciding what to do with them. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Take the quilt to a long arm quilter. Its beautiful and will be very comfy during the winter. The colors and the design on the quilt are beautiful. Also, make the needlepoint designs into a pillow. So beautiful!!
Hi Darlene! Thank you for your encouragement for us to finish those two pieces. I'm also hoping that Anna finishes the quilt. I've already decided to stitch the needlepoint and am making good progress! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Anna #2 finish the quilt, an idea is to use a wild black print to tie it together. If you really don't want it, I'd love it. Caroline finish your beach towels. Give the knit blanket away. The Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch Frame the squares or make a wall hanging. See if any family member would be interested in it. Your patio quilt backing fabric you could make project bags. On the bat wing sweater I would unwind it to reuse it.
I'm going to play with your idea of using black fabric in between the blocks of the Quadrant Quilt... Thanks for the idea, Theresa, and Happy Crafting! -Anna
Wow!!! All of these projects have so much time invested in them. I'm in agreement with passing them on to the school art and sewing departments. It may be amazing what the students turn them into. The tunic, I feel should be completed by Anna or with her help. The sweater, I feel should be finished. It may look great on your daughter in law. If not, repurpose the yarn into another design. I also like the table cloth ideas for your patio. You are both so busy with your stitching projects, and now with school about to start, sometimes just letting go is the best decision. Anxious to hear what you decide. It was so fun to watch, made me LOL several times. You two are so special!!! and so talented. ❤, Donna
Thank you so much Donna for your kind comment! Anna and I had so much fun pulling out these old projects and deciding what to do with them. It's like a palette cleanser! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Ladies you are amazing with your multiple talents. Great enablers too, Crow No 5 is waiting for a turn in the Q snap. I've been going through my many abandoned quilt projects (hand pieced, mostly smaller pieces) and putting them together for project bags. Finally a use for them as there are already too many quilt tops needing quilted. The idea of stitch it or ditch it is genius. Happy Creating 😉
Thank you for your kind comment! So happy you are also stitching Crow No. 5 -- I have enjoyed everything about this piece! We're also finding project bags to be a wonderful way to use fabric, partial quilts, etc. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
This is so fun. When we moved 2400 miles across the country, o had a stash trashing of sorts like this. It’s brutal and depressing at first. But, feels very freeing and organized at the end. I did the same Kaffe Fasset and gave up, we got 4 throw pillows out of it and 2 kid kimono cardigans, and a stash of yarn.
Hi Dana! I can see how destashing can feel both sad and freeing at the same time. I find it especially hard to get rid of a project that I still really like, but know I'm not going to finish. These Stitch It or Ditch It episodes have really helped. I love that you also participated in the Kaffe Fasset knit-along -- you found creative ways to "ditch" the blanket. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Oh what a fun video. I have a needlepoint project from that store as well. Now when we go I just get yarn for it’s still in a bag somewhere. Hopefully you get to the new Salty Yarns. I would finish the cardigan, someone will wear it or you can gift it. I kind of like the tunic sleeveless with a nice jacket. The Rowan blanket is lovely but I know what you mean about the back but they could be used as nice throws when it gets cooler. I have throws all over the house and everyone just picks one up and covers themselves whenever they get cold. I stitched SO many Beatrix Potters in the 80’s. My boys birth samplers are even Beatrix Potters. I used to stitch one of the characters and find the book that matched me gave them as gifts. I did pillows and ornaments. Perhaps it can be done into small pillows. The Project Quilt is amazing with the colors, think it would look great finished. But if not, can you do a table runner or mug rugs with the smaller ones for gifts? The Patio Quilt is beautiful, I would finish that for sure.
Hi Renee! Do you think you are going to stitch your needlepoint project? I want Carolyn to try on her tunic to help us make decisions about the sleeves. Thanks for the ideas about a table runner or mug rugs for the Quadrant Quilt - something smaller may be a solution. Happy Crafting to you! -Anna
@@we.are.curiouscrafters not sure, we are heading down in October so maybe I’ll take it then, I seem to get new crafts done a lot better on vacation than at home.
@@reneebebla422 Hi Renee! Unfortunately I wasn't able to visit Salty Yarns list year. I've added it to my "must do" list for next summer's beach trip. It's about a 30 minute drive from where we stay, so totally doable. -Carolyn
I would use prints and add pieces to the curved pieced units, which I think are beautiful!, to make the blocks the same size and then sew them together. It will be a gorgeous wall hanging! Good luck whatever you decide! Cindy Fuller
Such a fun way to address the issue of unfinished projects. I think you may have inspired viewers to take take a look at their own stash. I have that book of Beatrix Potter characters…my three daughters all had Beatrix Potter themed nurseries (1992-1998). I stitched a Beatrix Potter birth sampler for my eldest daughter…and just have the patterns etc for the other two. It creates such guilt but I may just be inspired enough to deal with it now. Thank you!
Carolyn and I will be curious to hear what you decide about the two birth samplers. It's amazing to me how complicated it can feel, deciding whether or not to finish a project. Happy Crafting, Clare! -Anna
I love your idea, Vicky, of mixing the two Beatrix Potter pieces. Either as a quilt or a cloth book. I'm curious to see what Anna will decide. Thank you for your comment and for joining us on this adventure! -Carolyn
Your KF circles are stunning, buy his dots or his black and white onion rings for the sashing and it will be stunning. Send your patron quilt to a long armed and then you will love it and make a tablecloth and napkins with the rest of the fabric.
This was an absolutely fascinating video. I loved hearing your thought processes and how you played off with each other. You sucked me in, I am a new follower. I came to you because of your comment on one of my videos. So happy that we have made a connection. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best, K
Welcome Karen! I'm so happy we've connected! The FlossTube universe is such an inspiring and creative place, plus Anna and I have greatly enjoyed our new found love of cross stitch and our joint Curious Crafters project. Looking forward to your next video. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
How fun to see your older projects. I'm not on Instagram so can't vote there, but the only thing that I may ditch is the Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch, and even that could be finished into little pillows for a playschool library circle or preschool book shelf at the school library or daycare, even making easy flatfolds for their shelves. Everything else I'd recommend finishing. Anna, I love your crazy fabric colorful circular quilt and it would look so pretty finished up to use as a backyard summer quilt, especially with the dark colors as you wouldn't be too concerned about kids getting it dirty. Carolyn, if your daughter in law doesn't like the sweater, you could finish it for yourself or repurpose that beautiful wool. I sold my house and downsized just less than a year ago, so I had to ditch a lot of old projects and craft supplies. I'm ok with what I got rid of (the past is the past, and you can't bring back something you gave away), but I was glad that I donated many things to children's programs and art hubs. I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with your eight projects. Thank you for posting such a fun video. Now that I've downsized, it makes me think and reinforces that I want to be more intentional about the projects that I choose and all the craft supplies that I seem to be in the habit of collecting - yeesh!
Thanks for offering your votes here, Lorraine! So fun to read! How did you find information about options of places to donate items, as you were downsizing and making decisions about what to give away? Happy Crafting! -Anna
I crochet blanket for veterans homes and retirement homes and I’d love to finish that afghan to donate it. I would love the other afghan that you were doing the knit along on. I say you finish it but if you decide to ditch it I’ll happily take it off your hands 🙌
Hi Kristen! I've added you to the list for the crochet blanket and the Kaffe Fassett blanket (if I decided to ditch it). Crocheting blankets for veteran and retirement homes is an excellent idea! Happy Crafting -Carolyn
Finish the cardigan. Have Anna finish the tunic and leave it with long sleeves. Pass the Kaffe blanket and give Anna the fabric to use on her quilt (consider it payment for finishing the tunic…lol). I would get out some paper and design a setting for the circular blocks. I love the bold colors and all the work that went into them. The remaining projects I really don’t have a strong opinion. Enjoy your trips!
Haha - I'll be sure Carolyn sees your vote for me finishing her tunic and her offering me her fabric. Something tells me her fabric is just what the Quadrant Quilt needs! Happy Crafting, Vicki! -Anna
I love the stitch it or ditch it videos . I think things that languish, languish for a good reason. Our tastes and passions change and as we move on things get left behind. That being said I'd ditch everything but Carolyn's uniform tunic (with short or no sleeves and finished by Anna) and Anna's circle quilt pieces which I think are really quite wonderful... Maybe with black sashing to bring them all to a consistent size and with a backing made from Carolyn's Kaffe Fasset left overs from the bias blanket of disaster. Have lovely end of summer vacations and good luck with your back to school ventures, especially you Carolyn after being off for so long. How is retirement looking now?
Thank you Robyn! I agree with you that things languish for a good reason. It's been really fun looking at our projects with fresh eyes, getting community input, and then resolving the projects in one way or another. I head back to school in a few days after a relaxing and fun couple of weeks at the beach. I'm definitely looking forward to retirement in 2-3 years. My sabbatical was wonderful. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I've been thinking about just that, Robyn - why things languish and how infrequently I return to an unfinished project from the past. I want Carolyn to at least try on the tunic, so we can get a sense of what she would wear it with and how the length is looking. Let's all think about Carolyn, as she returns to school after such a fruitful sabbtical! Happy Crafting! -Anna
This was a real fun video. I don't feel like I have any good suggestions for stitching or ditching your projects. The only one I might suggest is the Beatrix Potter blanket. I think you should take a picture of it and then see if anyone would like to have it. The picture will be the memory without the itchiness. Thanks for another great video!!!
I'm a little bit late but for the Beatrix Potter pattern, I would cut the characters and make little pillows with them (or stitch them together and make a drum?). You could have them in a bowl all together! :)
Oh, a drum! Thanks for this new idea! My daughter-in-law may be interested in the Beatrix Potter piece. I'll give her some options... Happy Crafting! -Anna
I love the Monterrey wallhanging. It looks very like Sue Spargo’s designs. I am an embroiderer and would finish it. It would hang in my sewing room where I regularly change out wallhangings. I don’t think it belongs on the floor as a mat. The fabrics are not out of date. The circle blocks are stunning. They looked good on your driveway with the gray background. It is amazing how bright colors pop on gray or black. Even white polka dot sashing is terrific. However, I don’t think you love them. Again, I would be glad to have them. Kaffe Fassett is one of my favorite designers. You could contact a local quilt quild to see if someone there would finish them. Quilt guilds sometimes make raffle quilts to raise money. I could see it used for that. The Beatrix Potter blanket should be a wallhanging or at least preserved. The fabric you have could be the backing. It probably is decorator weight fabric but could work for a small quilt.
Hi Ann! Thank you for all your creative ideas and suggestions. I'll make a note for Anna that you are interested in the Monterey Bay wall hanging if she decides to "ditch it". Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I think the Monterey Bay wall hanging is beautiful. It would be a great play mat with Ocean animal figures to play on if you make it a little bigger. If you’re daughter doesn’t want it then you can donate it.
Hi Mary! I love the image of the little ones playing with ocean animal figures on the play mat. I cannot wait to see what Anna decides for this one. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Thanks for expressing your interest, Jodee. Carolyn has already sent off the blanket. We love this idea of passing stalled projects to fellow crafters. Happy Crafting to you! -Anna
1. I am not on instagram and so I definitely would check with your daughter first. oh, in regards to Anna's appleque piece. Or make it into a big pillow for your granddaughter. A reading pillow. No ditching....lol...unless no one wants it. 2. Oh boy....I LOVE the beach towels. What a great memory to go with it. If you don't want it I may ask for it. We also go to a special beach every year and I am doing a cross stitch piece in its memory. LOVE the needle point pillow stitch. 3. No Mish Mash. LOVE the quilt blocks. Oh don't ditch. Again, put my name in if you do....lol. Just think of Kaffe Fasset's quilts...they are very colourful. A table runner or pillow covers, a colourful jacket for sure. 4.Kaffe Fassett blanket....oh yes, finish it do not throw it. Definitely keep the fabric, but I am a HUGE Kaffe Fassett fan. 5. Not sure about the Beatrix Potter blanket. 6.Uniform tunic....stitch it or give it to Anna. 7. Being a quilter, I would say finish it off for sure. You can donate the quilt top ot Victoria Quilts(they make quilts for cancer patients) or give it to someone. It was made with love and so therefore...... 8. Cardigan sweater......ask her and see.
Love reading all your responses, Hanna! Thank you. Big pillow! Table runner! Donate the quilt top! It's great fun to have some new ideas to consider. Happy Crafting! -Anna
I really enjoyed traveling with you both through your thought processes on these projects! You are both very talented, for sure. I am ready to chime in☺ Anna....1) Stitch- project with grands! 2) Stitch- add solids, batiks to create secondary pattern 3) Stitch- pillows with soft flannel backing or panel lined tote with soft handles 4) Stitch- make patio set- table cloth, pillows, seat cushions. Stunning projects, Anna! Carolyn....1) Not sure😂 2) Stitch- black edging, donate to Project Linus, give Anna fabric 3) Stitch- agree with Anna on sleeves, maybe take seam out and do one long sleeve/side seam? 4) Stitch- then see where it wants to live. Carolyn, you are so skilled! Thank you both❤
Thanks for chiming in! I can't tell you how fun it is to hear people's thoughts! Adding some softness to the Beatrix Potter piece is key. Happy Crafting, Lilly! -Anna
@@we.are.curiouscrafters You too! I learn so much from your thought process and how you relate to your makes. I like your decisiveness, which I terribly lack in my own crafting😂
@@we.are.curiouscrafters I could so relate to your emotional attachment to each project. Our aesthetic is different, but I feel the same way about my makes. Project Linus is dear to my heart because my youngest had 14 hospital stays between the ages of 9-16. I still have those blankets and they really cheered her up. I also painted white birch trees on her purple (her fave) bedroom walls, so she could rest in a "forest". Now she's married, healthy, and works in a hospital lab of all things.😄 It took me a long time to paint over those walls! You can bet if grands come along one day, they will have a forest room!
Carolyn: Donate the crocheted blanket. Definitely finish the cardigan and ask your daughter in law if she would really wear it - the Woolfolk Far is wonderful- it feels like cashmere. Finish the Kaffe Fassett blanket, but don’t back it (I agree about the Rowan Wool - it feels like plastic). Finish the dress - or ask Anna to do it. Anna : I stitched 2 Beatrix Potter birth announcements in the 80’s for my sister’s babies -they were so cute! It’s too bad the fabric is so scratchy- I would keep it just for the memories. The cross stitch store in Virginia Beach may have been Dyeing to Stitch which is still in business. The quilt will make a great tablecloth- and so will the coordinating fabric - maybe even napkins! Finish the wall hanging - it’s so pretty and bright - and use it as a floor mat for the grandchildren. I’m not sure about the circles - they seem very complicated. I hope you both have a wonderful time on the East Coast with your families - and that you have good weather and that all your flights are on time!
Hi Trudy! After reading comments, it sounds like many of us were stitching Beatrix Potter in the 80's! Thanks for your idea about making napkins with the extra fabric - it had not occurred to me! Happy Crafting! -Anna
Ohh Caroline you need to finish your daughter-in-laws sweater!!! It’s beautiful, bat wings and all!! Anna make the Beatrice Potter afghan into a wall hanging, maybe try washing it or soaking it in fabric softener to make it less scratchy….
Hi Julianne! I show the sweater to my DIL and she loves it. It also looks super cute on her, so I will definitely be finishing it soon. Good idea to wash / soak the Beatrice Potter piece -- nothing to lose trying. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Oh how fun! I have stitched Beatrix Potter in the past also! A birth sampler I think? So interesting so hear you review these projects. The Kaffe circles would make a great quilt... maybe set it together with alternate light, plainer Kaffe fabric squares for a lap quilt?
I think I will try a very light fabric (and also test a very dark fabric?), to see if either option sets off those quadrant blocks. Thanks for the idea, Kathy, and Happy Crafting! -Anna
Thank you Michelle! Anna and I have so much fun filming them and working through our stalled projects. The Instagram Polls have added an extra layer of fun for us! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
OMG I LOVE THE BEATRICE POTTER BLANKET. I WOULD MAKE A WALL HANGING OUT OF IT. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT AND WOULD LOVE TO TAKE IT IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO KEEP IT. I am currently decorating a baby room in this design. If you keep the blanket, I would love to purchase your old Beatrice POTTER patterns if you don’t want to keep them. ❤
Hi Cyndi! I'll add to you the list of takers for the Beatrice Potter Blanket, if Anna decides to ditch it. Unfortunately, Anna did not keep the cross stitch patterns. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I always love watching your videos. You gals have some great UFO's! Here are my initial thoughts: Quadrant Quilt would make a cute table runner. The Beatrix Potter cross stitch blocks along with your mom's vintage Beatrix Potter fabric could be turned into one of those soft baby books. I know you said the texture is rough, but doesn't that stimulate a baby brain? And the Patio Quilt - it's too far along not to finish, and in my opinion too pretty to use as a tablecloth. What about stretching it and hand tying for a much less expensive alternative to long arm quilting? It's a casual outdoor blanket, so I think hand tying fits the mood. And I'd make outdoor pillows with some of the extra fabric. I'll participate in your IG polls too, but those are my suggestions.
Thank you Regina! We love hearing everyone's input on these projects! I really like your idea of making a soft baby book with the Beatrix Potter cross stitch and fabric. It resolves the issue with the scratchy blanket fabric. I'm posting two projects a day in our Instagram stories and have also saved everything in our "Stitch or Ditch" highlights. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Hi Diane! I'm almost positive that Anna no longer has the pattern for the Beatrix Potter blanket. I'll double check with her when she gets back from vacation. I'll also add you to the list for the BP blanket, if Anna decides to ditch it. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
On the quadrille quilt if you don’t wanna make the whole quilt, then what about a table runner with some of the squares and then project bags for the others?
We all have this dilemma with unfinished old projects. Here's my input on your unfinished projects. 1. crochet blanket, you are not loving it so pass it on to someone who would enjoy finishing it and having it for themselves. 2. Aquarium mat, check with MK first, if she doesn't want it pass it on to someone else to finish and enjoy. 3. Kaffe knit blanket is amazing, you are so close you should finish without the fabric on the back. Use the fabric for project bags etc or pass it on to Anna. 4. I love Beatrix Potter and have a collection of figurines. Either cut it up and try to use the motives in a project or donate it to someone to finish and enjoy. 5. Tunic have Anna finish it for you with short sleeves. 5. I would show the sweater to your Daughter-in-law and have her try it on, if she doesn't love it ditch it and use the yarn for another project.
Did your kids love going to Monterey, too?! So many memories... Thanks for all your ideas. At this point I'm still uncertain about my decisions! Kind of fun, because sometimes a suggestion in comments completely shifts my thinking! Happy Crafting! -Anna
I forgot about your two quilts. Definitely finish the quadrant quilt, so fun. You could use it as a picnic blanket or tea parties for the grandkids. Your chevron quilt is pretty but I understand your feeling it is a bit dated. Do you think someone in the younger generation would enjoy it? Daughter-in-law, nieces? Didn't we all love Amy Butler back in the day!! I love all your creative projects!! And yes the Monterey Bar Aquarium was always a highlight - such fun times!
@@NongNongStitches Hi Tracey! Thank you for these additional suggestions. I'm hoping Anna decides to finish both of the quilts. Even though the Amy Butler is a little date, it is still absolutely beautiful fabric. I recently visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium with 2 of my granddaughters -- I hadn't been in years. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Wow…I need to look in my stack now. I think every project has potential though the scratchiness of the baby blanket is sad. The question becomes how much more time are you willing to give to repurpose something. I can’t wait to see what you decide.
Thinking about time really is part of the decision making. Especially when there are projects I'm working on presently that are fulfilling. I'm realizing how infrequently I end up returning to a project, once it gets tucked away. Happy Crafting! -Anna
Oh my these are big projects-here are my thoughts. 1. Let the crochet blanket go to someone who wants to finish . 2. Show it to daughter and see if she wants it. 3. Definitely finish Kaffee blanket that one is a heirloom that your children and maybe their children can enjoy. Agree with other commentary no fabric on back. 4. How about making each character panel a small framed piece for each of the grandchildren boxes or depending on dimensions small cushion. 5. The tunic should go to Anna and definitely short sleeves. 6. Let your daughter in law try and decide if she likes it - if not repurpose the yarn which is great .
Hi Ivelisse! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your opinions on our projects -- we love it! It's so fun to hear what others see with fresh eyes. My DIL tried on the sweater and loved it, so I'll definitely finish that one. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Thanks for all these ideas, Ivelisse! It's so fun to hear them! My daughter and I just had a conversation about the Monterey Bay Appliqué piece! Happy Crafting to you. -Anna
Monterey = Give to G'kids as a play mat at their house. Beach Towel = Finish it. Baby Blanket = cut it down, finish as a wall hanging gift. Finish tunic, patio quilt, Make the quilt blocks into 3 table runners. Ummm, Ditch the knit blanket, finish the knit sweater.
I would love to crochet this for an elderly person! i would love to quilt The patio quilt! I would use the pattern called Malachite (see Urban Elementz). I would only ask for postage my name and is Jen.
Hi Jen! I'll put your name in for the crochet blanket. Thank for your kind offer to quilt the Patio Quilt -- I'll let Anna know! Happy Crafting -Carolyn
Hi Varsha! My daughter in law tried on the cardigan and loves it, so I will definitely be finishing it for her. I'm starting to look at different patterns for a Fall sweater for me. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I think you need to add SWITCH IT to the title as ditch it to me implies in the garbage. For most of these items I feel our first world lifestyle is to the forefront. Dated , as applied to a fabric line thats only a few years old, is definitely a word thrown around a lot in today's society with the attention span of a peanut. Yet this is the same society screaming climate changs, environmentally friendly, social justice on their latest model smart phones while watching movies a supersized smart tv, flying around the country and living in huge houses with every known gadget that's used once then disposed of. What ever happened to make do and mend? Life is too easy relative to what our grandparents went through, regardless of the claims of oppression made today,. So rant over. The Monterey wall hanging should be finished and, if you or your family don't want it, donate it to a charity for abused chilor a hospital ward for kids with cancer oe even a childcare in a disadvantaged area. These places would kill to have it. Personally i make at least two quilts a year for fhe children's oncology ward in our hospital. Every child is given a quilt they keep. The kids take them everywhere ! To radiation treatment, chemotherapy, surgery. My son has two from his time undergoing cancer treatment. None are my taste but they don't have to be. We all should think outside our own bubble. Same goes for the crochet blanket, and the circle blocks. Donate to a guild to finish if you don't want to and they will give them to a charity or family in need.
Hi ladies, Your Monterey would make a great baby floor mat with all the bright colors. A cute baby gift with a “beachy” toy. Crochet blanket is great - love all the colors. Your scrappy quilt blocks are so nice and with all your creativity would make a lovely quilt - “picnic” blanket. Your Beatrix Potter blanket might be nice to cut apart into blocks and make a child’s fabric book. Frog the sweater. Frog it for the beautiful yarn and make something you love. Finish the Kaffe blanket - it is so close and I feel like a grandkid would love snuggling with it since it is so colorful. Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila
A fabric book! I'm going to think about this idea... I've thought of making a cross stitch book with animals. Happy Crafting, Sheila! -Anna
The Monterey wall hanging is beautiful. Finish it and it would be wonderful hanging in a museum or in a
library where story hour is.
The Beatrix Potter cross stitch could be cut and made into pillows for baby room. I also had this cloth and did counted cross stitch on them for pillow tops back in the 80’s. Added fabric borders to make a good sized pillow. Or you could make this into a table topper for tea parties for grand children. You’ve done so much work on them.
The tunic should definitely be finished and with short sleeves.
Can’t believe all the work you’ve put into the wool blanket . But it’s almost done. Don’t put the fabric on the back . Just finish piecing the blocks. It is lovely!
Hi Sheree! Thank you for your comment and all of your good ideas & suggestions! It's so fun pulling out these stalled projects and deciding what to do with them. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Take the quilt to a long arm quilter. Its beautiful and will be very comfy during the winter. The colors and the design on the quilt are beautiful. Also, make the needlepoint designs into a pillow. So beautiful!!
Hi Darlene! Thank you for your encouragement for us to finish those two pieces. I'm also hoping that Anna finishes the quilt. I've already decided to stitch the needlepoint and am making good progress! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Anna #2 finish the quilt, an idea is to use a wild black print to tie it together. If you really don't want it, I'd love it. Caroline finish your beach towels. Give the knit blanket away. The Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch Frame the squares or make a wall hanging. See if any family member would be interested in it. Your patio quilt backing fabric you could make project bags. On the bat wing sweater I would unwind it to reuse it.
I'm going to play with your idea of using black fabric in between the blocks of the Quadrant Quilt... Thanks for the idea, Theresa, and Happy Crafting! -Anna
Wow!!! All of these projects have so much time invested in them. I'm in agreement with passing them on to the school art and sewing departments. It may be amazing what the students turn them into. The tunic, I feel should be completed by Anna or with her help. The sweater, I feel should be finished. It may look great on your daughter in law. If not, repurpose the yarn into another design. I also like the table cloth ideas for your patio. You are both so busy with your stitching projects, and now with school about to start, sometimes just letting go is the best decision. Anxious to hear what you decide. It was so fun to watch, made me LOL several times. You two are so special!!! and so talented. ❤, Donna
Thank you so much Donna for your kind comment! Anna and I had so much fun pulling out these old projects and deciding what to do with them. It's like a palette cleanser! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Ladies you are amazing with your multiple talents. Great enablers too, Crow No 5 is waiting for a turn in the Q snap. I've been going through my many abandoned quilt projects (hand pieced, mostly smaller pieces) and putting them together for project bags. Finally a use for them as there are already too many quilt tops needing quilted. The idea of stitch it or ditch it is genius. Happy Creating 😉
Thank you for your kind comment! So happy you are also stitching Crow No. 5 -- I have enjoyed everything about this piece! We're also finding project bags to be a wonderful way to use fabric, partial quilts, etc. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
This is so fun. When we moved 2400 miles across the country, o had a stash trashing of sorts like this.
It’s brutal and depressing at first. But, feels very freeing and organized at the end.
I did the same Kaffe Fasset and gave up, we got 4 throw pillows out of it and 2 kid kimono cardigans, and a stash of yarn.
Hi Dana! I can see how destashing can feel both sad and freeing at the same time. I find it especially hard to get rid of a project that I still really like, but know I'm not going to finish. These Stitch It or Ditch It episodes have really helped. I love that you also participated in the Kaffe Fasset knit-along -- you found creative ways to "ditch" the blanket. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Oh what a fun video. I have a needlepoint project from that store as well. Now when we go I just get yarn for it’s still in a bag somewhere. Hopefully you get to the new Salty Yarns. I would finish the cardigan, someone will wear it or you can gift it. I kind of like the tunic sleeveless with a nice jacket. The Rowan blanket is lovely but I know what you mean about the back but they could be used as nice throws when it gets cooler. I have throws all over the house and everyone just picks one up and covers themselves whenever they get cold. I stitched SO many Beatrix Potters in the 80’s. My boys birth samplers are even Beatrix Potters. I used to stitch one of the characters and find the book that matched me gave them as gifts. I did pillows and ornaments. Perhaps it can be done into small pillows. The Project Quilt is amazing with the colors, think it would look great finished. But if not, can you do a table runner or mug rugs with the smaller ones for gifts? The Patio Quilt is beautiful, I would finish that for sure.
Hi Renee! Do you think you are going to stitch your needlepoint project? I want Carolyn to try on her tunic to help us make decisions about the sleeves. Thanks for the ideas about a table runner or mug rugs for the Quadrant Quilt - something smaller may be a solution. Happy Crafting to you! -Anna
@@we.are.curiouscrafters not sure, we are heading down in October so maybe I’ll take it then, I seem to get new crafts done a lot better on vacation than at home.
@@reneebebla422 Hi Renee! Unfortunately I wasn't able to visit Salty Yarns list year. I've added it to my "must do" list for next summer's beach trip. It's about a 30 minute drive from where we stay, so totally doable. -Carolyn
I would use prints and add pieces to the curved pieced units, which I think are beautiful!, to make the blocks the same size and then sew them together. It will be a gorgeous wall hanging! Good luck whatever you decide! Cindy Fuller
Hi Cindy! Thank you for your suggestion and encouragement! I too hope Anna decides to finish that quilt. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Such a fun way to address the issue of unfinished projects. I think you may have inspired viewers to take take a look at their own stash. I have that book of Beatrix Potter characters…my three daughters all had Beatrix Potter themed nurseries (1992-1998). I stitched a Beatrix Potter birth sampler for my eldest daughter…and just have the patterns etc for the other two. It creates such guilt but I may just be inspired enough to deal with it now. Thank you!
Carolyn and I will be curious to hear what you decide about the two birth samplers. It's amazing to me how complicated it can feel, deciding whether or not to finish a project. Happy Crafting, Clare! -Anna
I would use the Beatrix Potter fabric on the back of the Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch quilt, memories
I love your idea, Vicky, of mixing the two Beatrix Potter pieces. Either as a quilt or a cloth book. I'm curious to see what Anna will decide. Thank you for your comment and for joining us on this adventure! -Carolyn
Crochet blanket, I would absolutely love to crochet up that blanket. Love your videos.
Hi Paula! I've added you to the list for the crochet blanket. We'll pick a name before we film our next episode. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Your KF circles are stunning, buy his dots or his black and white onion rings for the sashing and it will be stunning. Send your patron quilt to a long armed and then you will love it and make a tablecloth and napkins with the rest of the fabric.
Hi Sarah -- Thank you for your ideas and encouragement! I cannot wait to see what Anna decides to do with these two pieces. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I would make a beach tote with Carolyn’s needlepoint beach towels and leave it at family beach house in Delaware ♥️
Fun idea, Susan! Happy Crafting! -Anna
This was an absolutely fascinating video. I loved hearing your thought processes and how you played off with each other. You sucked me in, I am a new follower. I came to you because of your comment on one of my videos. So happy that we have made a connection. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best, K
Welcome Karen! I'm so happy we've connected! The FlossTube universe is such an inspiring and creative place, plus Anna and I have greatly enjoyed our new found love of cross stitch and our joint Curious Crafters project. Looking forward to your next video. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
How fun to see your older projects. I'm not on Instagram so can't vote there, but the only thing that I may ditch is the Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch, and even that could be finished into little pillows for a playschool library circle or preschool book shelf at the school library or daycare, even making easy flatfolds for their shelves. Everything else I'd recommend finishing. Anna, I love your crazy fabric colorful circular quilt and it would look so pretty finished up to use as a backyard summer quilt, especially with the dark colors as you wouldn't be too concerned about kids getting it dirty. Carolyn, if your daughter in law doesn't like the sweater, you could finish it for yourself or repurpose that beautiful wool. I sold my house and downsized just less than a year ago, so I had to ditch a lot of old projects and craft supplies. I'm ok with what I got rid of (the past is the past, and you can't bring back something you gave away), but I was glad that I donated many things to children's programs and art hubs. I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with your eight projects. Thank you for posting such a fun video. Now that I've downsized, it makes me think and reinforces that I want to be more intentional about the projects that I choose and all the craft supplies that I seem to be in the habit of collecting - yeesh!
Thanks for offering your votes here, Lorraine! So fun to read! How did you find information about options of places to donate items, as you were downsizing and making decisions about what to give away? Happy Crafting! -Anna
I crochet blanket for veterans homes and retirement homes and I’d love to finish that afghan to donate it. I would love the other afghan that you were doing the knit along on. I say you finish it but if you decide to ditch it I’ll happily take it off your hands 🙌
Hi Kristen! I've added you to the list for the crochet blanket and the Kaffe Fassett blanket (if I decided to ditch it). Crocheting blankets for veteran and retirement homes is an excellent idea! Happy Crafting -Carolyn
Anna. The patio quilt. You could do a tied quilt and use it on the patio as intended.
Hi Edna -- Making a tied quilt would be a quick and easy way for Anna to finish this quilt! -Carolyn
Finish the cardigan. Have Anna finish the tunic and leave it with long sleeves. Pass the Kaffe blanket and give Anna the fabric to use on her quilt (consider it payment for finishing the tunic…lol). I would get out some paper and design a setting for the circular blocks. I love the bold colors and all the work that went into them. The remaining projects I really don’t have a strong opinion. Enjoy your trips!
Haha - I'll be sure Carolyn sees your vote for me finishing her tunic and her offering me her fabric. Something tells me her fabric is just what the Quadrant Quilt needs! Happy Crafting, Vicki! -Anna
Anna,
Perhaps the sea wall hanging and the quilt pieces could be sewn together for a quilt or play mat.
Thanks for all your videos....so fun.
Oh, you mean combine the two projects?! Fun idea! Thanks, and Happy Crafting! -Anna
I love the stitch it or ditch it videos . I think things that languish, languish for a good reason. Our tastes and passions change and as we move on things get left behind. That being said I'd ditch everything but Carolyn's uniform tunic (with short or no sleeves and finished by Anna) and Anna's circle quilt pieces which I think are really quite wonderful... Maybe with black sashing to bring them all to a consistent size and with a backing made from Carolyn's Kaffe Fasset left overs from the bias blanket of disaster.
Have lovely end of summer vacations and good luck with your back to school ventures, especially you Carolyn after being off for so long. How is retirement looking now?
Thank you Robyn! I agree with you that things languish for a good reason. It's been really fun looking at our projects with fresh eyes, getting community input, and then resolving the projects in one way or another.
I head back to school in a few days after a relaxing and fun couple of weeks at the beach. I'm definitely looking forward to retirement in 2-3 years. My sabbatical was wonderful. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I've been thinking about just that, Robyn - why things languish and how infrequently I return to an unfinished project from the past. I want Carolyn to at least try on the tunic, so we can get a sense of what she would wear it with and how the length is looking. Let's all think about Carolyn, as she returns to school after such a fruitful sabbtical! Happy Crafting! -Anna
This was a real fun video. I don't feel like I have any good suggestions for stitching or ditching your projects. The only one I might suggest is the Beatrix Potter blanket. I think you should take a picture of it and then see if anyone would like to have it.
The picture will be the memory without the itchiness. Thanks for another great video!!!
Thank you Alice! I love the idea of a non-scratchy photo 😂. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I'm a little bit late but for the Beatrix Potter pattern, I would cut the characters and make little pillows with them (or stitch them together and make a drum?). You could have them in a bowl all together! :)
Oh, a drum! Thanks for this new idea! My daughter-in-law may be interested in the Beatrix Potter piece. I'll give her some options... Happy Crafting! -Anna
I love the Monterrey wallhanging. It looks very like Sue Spargo’s designs. I am an embroiderer and would finish it. It would hang in my sewing room where I regularly change out wallhangings. I don’t think it belongs on the floor as a mat. The fabrics are not out of date.
The circle blocks are stunning. They looked good on your driveway with the gray background. It is amazing how bright colors pop on gray or black. Even white polka dot sashing is terrific. However, I don’t think you love them. Again, I would be glad to have them. Kaffe Fassett is one of my favorite designers. You could contact a local quilt quild to see if someone there would finish them. Quilt guilds sometimes make raffle quilts to raise money. I could see it used for that.
The Beatrix Potter blanket should be a wallhanging or at least preserved. The fabric you have could be the backing. It probably is decorator weight fabric but could work for a small quilt.
Hi Ann! Thank you for all your creative ideas and suggestions. I'll make a note for Anna that you are interested in the Monterey Bay wall hanging if she decides to "ditch it". Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I think the Monterey Bay wall hanging is beautiful. It would be a great play mat with Ocean animal figures to play on if you make it a little bigger. If you’re daughter doesn’t want it then you can donate it.
Hi Mary! I love the image of the little ones playing with ocean animal figures on the play mat. I cannot wait to see what Anna decides for this one. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Going to vote. Bottom line, you both are incredibly talented. Enjoy your beach holidays!!
Thank you Sarah! Anna and I have lots of fun digging out our old projects and deciding their fate. Nostalgic and cleansing! Happy Stitching! -Carolyn
I’d love to finish your crochet blanket
Thanks for expressing your interest, Jodee. Carolyn has already sent off the blanket. We love this idea of passing stalled projects to fellow crafters. Happy Crafting to you! -Anna
1. I am not on instagram and so I definitely would check with your daughter first. oh, in regards to Anna's appleque piece. Or make it into a big pillow for your granddaughter. A reading pillow. No ditching....lol...unless no one wants it.
2. Oh boy....I LOVE the beach towels. What a great memory to go with it. If you don't want it I may ask for it. We also go to a special beach every year and I am doing a cross stitch piece in its memory. LOVE the needle point pillow stitch.
3. No Mish Mash. LOVE the quilt blocks. Oh don't ditch. Again, put my name in if you do....lol. Just think of Kaffe Fasset's quilts...they are very colourful. A table runner or pillow covers, a colourful jacket for sure.
4.Kaffe Fassett blanket....oh yes, finish it do not throw it. Definitely keep the fabric, but I am a HUGE Kaffe Fassett fan.
5. Not sure about the Beatrix Potter blanket.
6.Uniform tunic....stitch it or give it to Anna.
7. Being a quilter, I would say finish it off for sure. You can donate the quilt top ot Victoria Quilts(they make quilts for cancer patients) or give it to someone. It was made with love and so therefore......
8. Cardigan sweater......ask her and see.
Love reading all your responses, Hanna! Thank you. Big pillow! Table runner! Donate the quilt top! It's great fun to have some new ideas to consider. Happy Crafting! -Anna
I really enjoyed traveling with you both through your thought processes on these projects! You are both very talented, for sure. I am ready to chime in☺ Anna....1) Stitch- project with grands! 2) Stitch- add solids, batiks to create secondary pattern 3) Stitch- pillows with soft flannel backing or panel lined tote with soft handles 4) Stitch- make patio set- table cloth, pillows, seat cushions. Stunning projects, Anna! Carolyn....1) Not sure😂 2) Stitch- black edging, donate to Project Linus, give Anna fabric 3) Stitch- agree with Anna on sleeves, maybe take seam out and do one long sleeve/side seam? 4) Stitch- then see where it wants to live. Carolyn, you are so skilled! Thank you both❤
Thank you Lilly! It's so fun to get everyone's input on these projects and to resolve what we are going to do with them. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Thanks for chiming in! I can't tell you how fun it is to hear people's thoughts! Adding some softness to the Beatrix Potter piece is key. Happy Crafting, Lilly! -Anna
@@we.are.curiouscrafters You too! I learn so much from your thought process and how you relate to your makes. I like your decisiveness, which I terribly lack in my own crafting😂
@@we.are.curiouscrafters I could so relate to your emotional attachment to each project. Our aesthetic is different, but I feel the same way about my makes. Project Linus is dear to my heart because my youngest had 14 hospital stays between the ages of 9-16. I still have those blankets and they really cheered her up. I also painted white birch trees on her purple (her fave) bedroom walls, so she could rest in a "forest". Now she's married, healthy, and works in a hospital lab of all things.😄 It took me a long time to paint over those walls! You can bet if grands come along one day, they will have a forest room!
@@lillylane8832 Having Anna as a partner really helps me be more decisive 😂-Carolyn
Carolyn: Donate the crocheted blanket. Definitely finish the cardigan and ask your daughter in law if she would really wear it - the Woolfolk Far is wonderful- it feels like cashmere. Finish the Kaffe Fassett blanket, but don’t back it (I agree about the Rowan Wool - it feels like plastic). Finish the dress - or ask Anna to do it. Anna : I stitched 2 Beatrix Potter birth announcements in the 80’s for my sister’s babies -they were so cute! It’s too bad the fabric is so scratchy- I would keep it just for the memories. The cross stitch store in Virginia Beach may have been Dyeing to Stitch which is still in business. The quilt will make a great tablecloth- and so will the coordinating fabric - maybe even napkins! Finish the wall hanging - it’s so pretty and bright - and use it as a floor mat for the grandchildren. I’m not sure about the circles - they seem very complicated. I hope you both have a wonderful time on the East Coast with your families - and that you have good weather and that all your flights are on time!
Hi Trudy! After reading comments, it sounds like many of us were stitching Beatrix Potter in the 80's! Thanks for your idea about making napkins with the extra fabric - it had not occurred to me! Happy Crafting! -Anna
Ohh Caroline you need to finish your daughter-in-laws sweater!!! It’s beautiful, bat wings and all!!
Anna make the Beatrice Potter afghan into a wall hanging, maybe try washing it or soaking it in fabric softener to make it less scratchy….
Hi Julianne! I show the sweater to my DIL and she loves it. It also looks super cute on her, so I will definitely be finishing it soon. Good idea to wash / soak the Beatrice Potter piece -- nothing to lose trying. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Oh how fun! I have stitched Beatrix Potter in the past also! A birth sampler I think? So interesting so hear you review these projects. The Kaffe circles would make a great quilt... maybe set it together with alternate light, plainer Kaffe fabric squares for a lap quilt?
I think I will try a very light fabric (and also test a very dark fabric?), to see if either option sets off those quadrant blocks. Thanks for the idea, Kathy, and Happy Crafting! -Anna
I lovthe Stitch It or Ditch It episodes!! Looking forward to voting.
Thank you Michelle! Anna and I have so much fun filming them and working through our stalled projects. The Instagram Polls have added an extra layer of fun for us! Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
@@we.are.curiouscrafters I hope some of them end up in next year’s WIPGO board!
@@stitchingbythemoon Such a good idea Michelle!!!!! I am definitely going to do that for any of the items I want to stitch. -Carolyn
Anna. Make the Beatrix Potter into a fabric book for grandkids.
Hi Edna! Love your idea! Anna could mix and match the cross stitch blocks with the fabric blocks. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I love. Beautrix Potter 💜💜💜💜😅
Such classic characters! Happy Crafting, Carol! -Anna
Crochet Blanket, this looks so nice.
Hi Flora! I'll add you to the crochet blanket list. We'll be picking a name right before filming our next video. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
That blanket really has a great feel to it. We'll note your interest. Happy Crafting, Flora! -Anna
OMG I LOVE THE BEATRICE POTTER BLANKET. I WOULD MAKE A WALL HANGING OUT OF IT. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT AND WOULD LOVE TO TAKE IT IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO KEEP IT. I am currently decorating a baby room in this design. If you keep the blanket, I would love to purchase your old Beatrice POTTER patterns if you don’t want to keep them. ❤
Hi Cyndi! I'll add to you the list of takers for the Beatrice Potter Blanket, if Anna decides to ditch it. Unfortunately, Anna did not keep the cross stitch patterns. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
@@we.are.curiouscrafters THANKS SO MUCH❤️
I always love watching your videos. You gals have some great UFO's! Here are my initial thoughts: Quadrant Quilt would make a cute table runner. The Beatrix Potter cross stitch blocks along with your mom's vintage Beatrix Potter fabric could be turned into one of those soft baby books. I know you said the texture is rough, but doesn't that stimulate a baby brain? And the Patio Quilt - it's too far along not to finish, and in my opinion too pretty to use as a tablecloth. What about stretching it and hand tying for a much less expensive alternative to long arm quilting? It's a casual outdoor blanket, so I think hand tying fits the mood. And I'd make outdoor pillows with some of the extra fabric. I'll participate in your IG polls too, but those are my suggestions.
Thank you Regina! We love hearing everyone's input on these projects! I really like your idea of making a soft baby book with the Beatrix Potter cross stitch and fabric. It resolves the issue with the scratchy blanket fabric. I'm posting two projects a day in our Instagram stories and have also saved everything in our "Stitch or Ditch" highlights. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Crochet blanket please!! ❤ i love it
Noted! :) Happy Crafting! -Anna
I would love the Beatrix Potter blanket. Do you have the cross stitch pattern that you used? I love Beatrix Potter!! ❤
Hi Diane! I'm almost positive that Anna no longer has the pattern for the Beatrix Potter blanket. I'll double check with her when she gets back from vacation. I'll also add you to the list for the BP blanket, if Anna decides to ditch it. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
On the quadrille quilt if you don’t wanna make the whole quilt, then what about a table runner with some of the squares and then project bags for the others?
I like this idea a lot, Jennifer. Thank you! Happy Crafting to you! -Anna
We all have this dilemma with unfinished old projects. Here's my input on your unfinished projects. 1. crochet blanket, you are not loving it so pass it on to someone who would enjoy finishing it and having it for themselves. 2. Aquarium mat, check with MK first, if she doesn't want it pass it on to someone else to finish and enjoy. 3. Kaffe knit blanket is amazing, you are so close you should finish without the fabric on the back. Use the fabric for project bags etc or pass it on to Anna. 4. I love Beatrix Potter and have a collection of figurines. Either cut it up and try to use the motives in a project or donate it to someone to finish and enjoy. 5. Tunic have Anna finish it for you with short sleeves. 5. I would show the sweater to your Daughter-in-law and have her try it on, if she doesn't love it ditch it and use the yarn for another project.
Did your kids love going to Monterey, too?! So many memories... Thanks for all your ideas. At this point I'm still uncertain about my decisions! Kind of fun, because sometimes a suggestion in comments completely shifts my thinking! Happy Crafting! -Anna
I forgot about your two quilts. Definitely finish the quadrant quilt, so fun. You could use it as a picnic blanket or tea parties for the grandkids. Your chevron quilt is pretty but I understand your feeling it is a bit dated. Do you think someone in the younger generation would enjoy it? Daughter-in-law, nieces? Didn't we all love Amy Butler back in the day!! I love all your creative projects!! And yes the Monterey Bar Aquarium was always a highlight - such fun times!
@@NongNongStitches Hi Tracey! Thank you for these additional suggestions. I'm hoping Anna decides to finish both of the quilts. Even though the Amy Butler is a little date, it is still absolutely beautiful fabric. I recently visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium with 2 of my granddaughters -- I hadn't been in years. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Wow…I need to look in my stack now. I think every project has potential though the scratchiness of the baby blanket is sad. The question becomes how much more time are you willing to give to repurpose something. I can’t wait to see what you decide.
Thinking about time really is part of the decision making. Especially when there are projects I'm working on presently that are fulfilling. I'm realizing how infrequently I end up returning to a project, once it gets tucked away. Happy Crafting! -Anna
Quadrant blocks into a quilted jacket? Love the blocks!! Just a black border for the blocks?
Hi Linda! Thank you for your ideas! I cannot wait to see what Anna decides to do with her blocks. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Oh my these are big projects-here are my thoughts. 1. Let the crochet blanket go to someone who wants to finish . 2. Show it to daughter and see if she wants it. 3. Definitely finish Kaffee blanket that one is a heirloom that your children and maybe their children can enjoy. Agree with other commentary no fabric on back. 4. How about making each character panel a small framed piece for each of the grandchildren boxes or depending on dimensions small cushion. 5. The tunic should go to Anna and definitely short sleeves. 6. Let your daughter in law try and decide if she likes it - if not repurpose the yarn which is great .
Hi Ivelisse! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your opinions on our projects -- we love it! It's so fun to hear what others see with fresh eyes. My DIL tried on the sweater and loved it, so I'll definitely finish that one. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Thanks for all these ideas, Ivelisse! It's so fun to hear them! My daughter and I just had a conversation about the Monterey Bay Appliqué piece! Happy Crafting to you. -Anna
@@we.are.curiouscrafters ❤️
Monterey = Give to G'kids as a play mat at their house. Beach Towel = Finish it. Baby Blanket = cut it down, finish as a wall hanging gift. Finish tunic, patio quilt, Make the quilt blocks into 3 table runners. Ummm, Ditch the knit blanket, finish the knit sweater.
Thanks for weighing in! It is so fun for Carolyn and me to hear others' ideas. I had not thought of table runners! Happy Crafting! -Anna
Your adorable music is from Ben Sound, I believe. BEND SOUND sent me somewhere else, requiring me to quickly escape! Please correct for others.
Oh no! Thanks so much for letting Carolyn and me know. Edit coming soon... Happy Crafting! -Anna
Make a quilted tote bag out of the quilt blocks!
I like that idea! I use totes a lot! Happy Crafting! -Anna
Oh finish that sweater or if she wouldn'tcwear that style, frog and reknit in one she would, love the color!~
Hi Vicky! My DIL tried on the sweater and loves it. I will definitely finish it for her ASAP. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
Make pin cushion Anna with Beatrix Potter crossstitch
Good idea Varsha! -Carolyn
I would love to crochet this for an elderly person! i would love to quilt The patio quilt! I would use the pattern called Malachite (see Urban Elementz). I would only ask for postage my name and is Jen.
Hi Jen! I'll put your name in for the crochet blanket. Thank for your kind offer to quilt the Patio Quilt -- I'll let Anna know! Happy Crafting -Carolyn
Carolin knit for yourself a cardigan
Hi Varsha! My daughter in law tried on the cardigan and loves it, so I will definitely be finishing it for her. I'm starting to look at different patterns for a Fall sweater for me. Happy Crafting! -Carolyn
I think you need to add SWITCH IT to the title as ditch it to me implies in the garbage.
For most of these items I feel our first world lifestyle is to the forefront. Dated , as applied to a fabric line thats only a few years old, is definitely a word thrown around a lot in today's society with the attention span of a peanut. Yet this is the same society screaming climate changs, environmentally friendly, social justice on their latest model smart phones while watching movies a supersized smart tv, flying around the country and living in huge houses with every known gadget that's used once then disposed of. What ever happened to make do and mend? Life is too easy relative to what our grandparents went through, regardless of the claims of oppression made today,.
So rant over.
The Monterey wall hanging should be finished and, if you or your family don't want it, donate it to a charity for abused chilor a hospital ward for kids with cancer oe even a childcare in a disadvantaged area. These places would kill to have it. Personally i make at least two quilts a year for fhe children's oncology ward in our hospital. Every child is given a quilt they keep. The kids take them everywhere ! To radiation treatment, chemotherapy, surgery. My son has two from his time undergoing cancer treatment. None are my taste but they don't have to be. We all should think outside our own bubble.
Same goes for the crochet blanket, and the circle blocks. Donate to a guild to finish if you don't want to and they will give them to a charity or family in need.
Thanks for the ideas about where to give a project if we decide to "switch it"! Happy Crafting to you, Lisa. -Anna