Quilts in Progress | WIP Parade 2025
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Join me as I show you all of my current WIPs... I realised I forgot to show one EPP quilt which is my Tilda hibnersation quilt so the total count is off but I am still keen to work on that, maybe in Feb!
Links for things that I mentioned:
Christmas quilt - shrsl.com/4qva0
FPP Houses - www.etsy.com/u...
Antique fabrics pink - www.etsy.com/u...
Cirlce mandala pattern - www.etsy.com/u...
Star a day - www.somersetpa...
Ellenbank quilt - treehousetexti...
Battenburg Crochet blanket - www.ravelry.co...
Romy Cardi - www.ravelry.co...
Hibernation Throw - www.ravelry.co...
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I realised I forgot to show one EPP quilt which is my Tilda hibnersation quilt so the total count is off but I am still keen to work on that, maybe in Feb!
Did you show your Queens Walk quilt? I may have missed it as I was "multi-tasking" whilst watching! I love all of your wips, especially your Christmas quilt that you're hand quilting. I'm planning a Christmas quilt, I want to machine piece, but it would need to be an easy pattern for my first attempt! Don't beat yourself up over your nanny's quilt. She would be so proud of you. It will get finished when the time is right ❤
I made a quilt out of my dad’s shirts after he passed away. However, it took me 3 yrs before i could even take scissors to them. It’s now finished and like you said Rachel, i can now have a hug anytime i feel the need. Please don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about your progress of your nan’s quilt. We’re all different and you must do what’s right for you. I am sure your nan would not be disappointed, she would be delighted🥰
I totally agree...❤
Well, I laughed out loud when you showed us the “back of your chair” blanket that we all thought was finished.😂❤
It was very touching when you showed the pieces that you've done from your Nan's clothes. I too still have clothing that was my parents and from my grandparents as well. My parents have been gone now for 15 years and last year for my 20th wedding anniversary my husband sent off my mother's clothes to have a quilt made. I always intended on doing it myself but I never could muster the courage to do so. It takes a lot of courage to do that as it is very emotional. I'm very proud of you for making the progress that you have made as I know how difficult it can be. Sending love ❤ from across the pond.
This is quickly becoming my favourite quilting channel!
Aww what a compliment 💖💖
I really enjoyed looking at all of your unfinished projects and am very sure that you're not alone ! Your nan would have been very happy and proud that you are making something beautiful out of her clothing. x
This has been the best hour online EVER for me❣️ Thank you. Your Nan is smiling down from the heavens🕊️
You are so kind 💖💖
I’m about to begin my adventure into patchwork and quilting and that’s how i found you. My grandmother passed away in 2012 and i’ve holding onto her batik sarungs thinking i’d find a reason to wear them (which I haven’t and feel terribly guilty for letting it sit untouched in a basket under my desk) and i’ve finally decided on a quilted coat, maybe patchwork. The thing i miss about her the most are her hugs, so being wrapped in a something of hers is the closest i’ll get to her hugs again. Will think of you when i get going.
You have beautiful quilts and I enjoyed your trunk show!
Please don’t feel guilty about not having your Nan’s quilt done. It is hard to even cut into the clothing. I have shirts of my Son’s that I can’t cut yet, it’s been three years next week and I just hug the shirts occasionally but someday I’ll make a quilt from them.
Thank you for sharing your projects
No guilt on the lovely Nan quilt-to-be! Grief is a journey that has no map. Be kind to yourself.
Neon pink would be Beautiful ❤
Dear RAchel, I watch your chanel in the wings, a lurker who doesn't really quilt. Amongst other things I take alot of funerals (I'm a minister of religion) incluing of friends and family. Do not in any way feel guilt about your gran's quilt. Grieving takes time, enjoy being with your gran as you sew her fabric, and put it aside if the memories are too sad. 25 years ago a good friend died and left me all his books. I am still working my way through the books and papers! I spoke to his oldest son last week for the first time years, Neither of us made the other feel guilty. BE gentle with yourself. I originally come from the Midlands, in REdditch. I live in Paris at the moment and have been in France for over 30 years. Like your chanel very much. Keep up your amazing creativity, it gives me lots to think about and enjoy.
On sentimental projects that I get stalled on, I found if I had some of their materials that would complete a small project. .. For me it was a trivet. I left that trivet out and it gave me so much pleasure every time I looked at it, I thought of my Dad. It kind of inoculated me. The pleasure I got from having him in my presence daily was so preferable to having all his memories in a box, it got me thru the big project and I am thrilled to have "him" with me in my office daily on the wall. Your Wip's are beautiful.
Here's how I caught up. I chose six abandoned WIPS and work one hour every morning on them, ten minutes each. When one is done I rotate another in so I always have six. It does take forever that way but over the course of two years I finished seventeen WIPS. My other thing is if I want to start any new project I have to choose a WIP to pair with it. I work on them together and race to see if I can get the WIP done first. I currently only have four projects so I had to abandon the sixty minute thing. If I get tired of a project I still work on it ten minutes a day, no putting it aside.
This is a brilliant idea!! And the proof of that is the 17 finished quilts it produced.
@@cynthiajones1461 Thank you. They weren't all quilts, some were smaller projects but everything got finished.
Your Nan would be so proud and happy that you are thinking of her. Take the time you need to finish this heartfelt piece.❤❤❤
Love watching your videos and have gone back to hand quilting and epp too. Thanks, I’m 82 yrs old and live in Florida USA
I'm glad you enjoyed watching 💖 hello from across the pond xx
You are so delightful, I feel like you are sitting here with me, having coffee and chatting. We all have WIP in our stash somewhere. Please don’t take some peoples negativity to heart, you are a talented crafter! Greetings from Canada🥰🇨🇦
I was told to complete the projects nearest completion first and that gives a sense of accomplishment and gives you inspiration to keep on with the projects. They are all lovely and worthwhile. You do beautiful work.
I enjoyed seeing all your WIPs as you use fabrics that I like too ! Don't feel bad about abandoning projects, it happens to all of us crafters. You can donate part-finished projects
to a charity shop, people will love to finish them while also paying less than they would have to when new. Happy crafting in 2025 !
It's a process.
I get lots of half finished projects from charity shop and either finish the wip or will use the bits for another project.
What a joy it has been to see all the projects you have been working on! Lovely and inspiring :)
Rachel thank you for making me feel less guilty over my WIPS. I will now enjoy sewing at a slower rate without the quilt.
Rachel that was so much fun. You will get there and you can never have too many table centres. My mum used to change her decor seasonally. You can take as long as you like with your nan's quilt because the longer it takes the more time you get to spend with her each time you sew. 💞
Hi Rachel, I enjoyed all of your WIPS. Don’t ever feel bad, just enjoy your projects. My daughter helped me in one of my sewing rooms and when we got to 50 of my UFO’S I said let’s stop counting. I realized even though I still liked most of them that I am a process person. Love starting a new project, excited to see how it will look and then I move on. I believe I am a process quilter. I do get quilts done but there are lots I don’t get done. I’m ok with that. You are such a lovely person with great talents so don’t let others comments get to you. Happy Quilting, Barbara.
You are so cute! I love your energy and happy attitude! Don’t let guilt over your projects get you down, we all feel it at some time. I appreciate seeing your projects. Your work is beautiful!
In the US some of call wips ufos, then they can just hover in a dark cupboard!
Neon pink ❤
Yay! That's the answer i wanted 🤣
Rachel, how much of each fabric did you use for your temperature quilt? Happiest New Year.
Rachel, I just love your channel and your laugh😊 It’s important that we enjoy what we do and if you’re not feeling a project it’s better to abandon it than to try to do it and not like it
I have at least 3-4 projects going at once. UFO’s galore. It is part of being a creative person!
It might be fun to use some of your smaller pieced items and use them to make project bags for some of your other current WIPs. Then you would enjoy showing some love to past projects, and feel pride in completing some of your WIPs. Your work is beautiful!!!
Work on Nan's fabric when you are ready. I had similar experience with my Mamaw that lived with us so totally understand. I did discover that as I slowly worked on my project it got easier and I reflected on the memories and love of she has given me.
Oh Rachel, you are so beautiful. You make me smile. I’m like you, I like starting new projects………all of the time. I love all of your WIPS….. it doesn’t matter if you don’t complete them, enjoy yourself and keep smiling ❤❤❤
Bought Alice Carolina book because of your presentation..Love it, thank you..2025 sampler my project..Thanks again..
Same! Up to block 12 🤗
And love the book, it’s gorgeous!
I am new to your channel and I absolutely love watching you! I to have a lot of whips in progress, and also not in progress! Do I feel guilty? No! Absolutely not! This is my hobby, and I enjoy the process as much as the product finish! So I hope that gives you some encouragement to never feel guilty about what you are doing or not doing! You are such a delight to watch. I live in the states and I have a daughter who lives over in Ireland. I do a lot of sewing for my grandchildren in between making quilts for others and myself! The start of a project is always the most exciting and yes, we can get bored and need a break but I love your ideas about having things ready. That is what I’m trying to do more of. Your whips are absolutely gorgeous!❤
Please don't let anyone make tou feel guilty about having WIPs. Creative minds jump around. It's a gift to be creative, so keep on! You have a kind and sensitive soul, that is evident. We Americans are envious of all your Liberty.
We love seeing how you are coming along. Stay creative and curious ❤
Such a lovely hour spent listening and looking at your beautiful projects. It is like finding a gentle, quiet spot in a hectic world. I get so many good ideas watching your videos, and find it easier to stay motivated on my projects. Thanks so much!
Thanks to you and Emma Vintage Sewing I took up EPP and quilting in Covid times. I made a grandmother garden quilt which took me on and off two years to complete. Now have a nine square block to finish. Then I will start my Tula Pink Nova quilt…in the mean time I will try making a bag or two. Keep up the good work Rachel. Wishing you and your viewers a happy and healthy 2025.
Your Nan just wants you to do what makes you happy
Thank you 💖💖
That was fun! It eased my mind to know that I am not the only one who has multiple WIP!
Thanks so much Rachel for showing us your WIPs!!! I also have many WIPs in various degrees of completion, (or beginnings) and it’s nice to know there are others like us who have WONDERFUL intentions, but get pulled away to start something new, or for boredom or for just no good reason at all!! I also have around 40-ish of those projects ranging from hand and machine quilting, hand sewing, crochet, knitting and even painting. YIKES! 😳
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve laughed while watching 😂 I can relate. I have so many projects. I’ll finish something in no time if it’s something I’m making for someone.. but projects for me.. nope, I’ll get to them when I feel like it. The moment I get a new idea, I get excited and I start a new wip
Yes do the sweater that is so pretty. I love that mall of color. I would look good on you.
I so hope you get started again. All of them of course are just beautiful. Get your Christmas quilt done then head onto the next one you can do it. I know you can just don’t go to anymore quilt shows because you’re like me. You just buy more stuff and then we get behind again. I love watching your show you have such beautiful things and you do such beautiful work and I love the fabric she use so I’ll see you later. Good luck.
Yes, I avoid certain shops bc I *know* I will buy more stuff! Budget & limit myself.
I need to finish *my* projects before buying more.
(Unless I need a certain color to finish projects....most of my stuff is patterned...I have few solids right now.)
Oh Rachel, you have made me chuckle Thank you for your honest appraisal of your WIP's. You have given me hope as I have so many sewing, crochet and knitting projects outstanding too plus other things like Crystal Art kits unfinished, pictures half drawn and half painted 😂 so it's really encouraging to know I am not the only one. I must sort through them and prioritize like you have.
By the way your Nan's quilt will be beautiful - finish when you are ready to, she would understand. Thanks again for a great video.😊
So many lovely projects. Those mini’s are beyond amazing😯 Your work on your Nan’s piece is supposed to feed your soul, you take your time enjoying your memories!!! All of your work is so beautiful❤
Your Nan shirts, Diamond / hexagons is what I would refer to as a healing quilt for your grief., enjoy the memories that come to you of your Nan when hand sewing.
Great for your choice of not completing the full quilt of quilt as you go. When I was younger I would be to hard on myself now coming on to 70th year, I can be more realistic and suffer no quilt when I bundle up a UFO project and give it away and someone else will be thrilled to find it. I did give away cross stitch projects , as my eyes couldn’t handle it. I have a few incompletes saved with a note attached for grand daughters to choose whether they would want to complete.
Listening and watching you is like a historical dig of your creative decisions in time. I am reminded of my own growth and progress through many different projects. Knitting and crochet too.😂😊 done is a goal yet not whip . Enjoying the process of your many talents and lifting the pressure off yourself my dear girl.
You are so cute with all these un finished projects. I feel so much better about myself! 😂😂❤❤
I have absolutely no clue why I landed here, all I ever sew was a straight line that ended crocked 😆 but this video brought me so much joy and peace, you have a great ability to talk and to teach! Thank you for a very cosy hour on youtube, stay awesome 😊👍
Thank you for a wonderful video. I cannot believe your productivity. I fully understand your feelings regarding your Nan’s quilt. I offered to make a quilt for my sister in law using her husband’s shirts. It took me a couple of years before I could cut up his shirts and ties. Like you I stumbled but it is now finished waiting to be gifted. Take your time and do it when you feel up to it. The quilt will be lovely when it is finished. What a lovely thought …use it when you want a hug from your Nan. A great thought to finish on. Thank you again xx
Oh my goodness Rachel! You are the sweetest!! Please stop being so hard on yourself 😍😍😍!! You have accomplished SO MUCH, especially this year! I love everything you are doing…please just be yourself and don’t listen to those negative Nancy’s. Happy New Year!! Your Nan is looking down and is so proud of everything you are doing 😍
I really like the “unfinished” edges on two of your WIPs - I would appliqué the first one of those keeping those lovely sharp points onto the backing - that would be lovely framed. Also the last WIP QAYG brick one - turn it so that the unfinished edge is at the bottom - I think that would look fab - as if it’s dripping down in a way. Don’t be hard on yourself re your nans quilt - she would understand. 🎉. Love your videos and have missed you not being on here as much - I really can’t afford patreon membership. Love your style and love your work xx ❤
Rachel you are certainly not alone with the wips. My hubby calls them 🛸 lol. I think its so common in creative minds to have squirrel brains and want to create faster than we can keep up with our ideas. Im going to work on that though this year too!
As for feeling guilt over your nans quilt please dont. You will get it done in its own time when you are ready and in my 62 year experience the timing is always PERFECT! ❤
Go for the pink Rachel! It will be beautiful!❤
I thought I had to many WIPS, but you are the winner Rachel!!!!! This was such a fun video, loved it. Keep it up🥰🌷
I wonder if anyone in the comments has a higher number 🤣💖
You are cracking me up. You have such a happy sweet way about you. You are a pleasure to watch. On top of that , you are a phenomenal crafter/maker. Kim ❤
Just love your work, your smile and your lovely laugh! I can really relate to the unfinised projects. Have a Happy, Healthy,and Safe 2025! God Bless!!
I really like to finish my quilts because of the cost. Sewing is not cheap and when you’re on a fixed income you can not waste anything. Love all of your wips. You do such lovely work.😊❤
I agree I am with you, happy new year from beautiful B.C. Canada 🇨🇦
I feel that we are kindred spirits judging from your number of WIPS! Now I feel better about the state of my sewing room, so thank you for sharing!
Idea, write each project on a popsicle stick and put it in a cup. Each week choose three sticks and choose one of them to work on for the week. If it’s not done at the end of the week put the stick back in the cup. If you’re still enjoying working on it keep the stick and grab two more to confirm that’s what you want to work on 😊
Happy new year Rachel. I just love your projects and you are a great example of how curating fabrics and making things are two separate pastimes. Glad that I’m not alone in that!
Happy new year 💖 absolutely! And the thrill of starting and the thrill of finishing are not equal 🤣
I so enjoyed watching and giggling with you, you’re brave. I don’t know if I could show my many projects. I do believe it’s a creative mind downfall. We get excited with everything. ❤️
Wow! You are so brave to share these--I don't feel so bad about my WIPs now. I vote for finishing the scarf and the crochet cardigan. They will not take long, and you can wear the cardigan in the spring.
Thanks for sharing all your wips. Made me feel so much better about all my outstanding projects. At the start of each year I declutter and make a list of what I want to finish. It's amazing how many seem to feature year after year.
Hi Rachel, What a lovely episode, I loved looking back at all your wips. Please remember quilting is a journey not a race, your nan would love the fact that you have chosen her blouses and trousers and are giving them another life. I started a quilt using family shirts trousers and baby pillows, in between raising a family, a career, and education ...it took me ten years. I cherish, and use it to this day. So go easy on yourself and enjoy the process, you will finish it one day and miss having it as a wip 😊x
You could maybe make the bits you don't know what to do with into wall hang8ngs or cushion covers and then sell them to us to raise funds for charity or extra money for you!! I think a lot of people would be interested.
I'm making a quilt as you go for my cousins daughter, and I love it, but if you are over it, don't beat yourself up. This is meant to be for pleasure! Love your work and your channel xx
You are so funny..Love listening to you not just your accent, but I love your thinking…The commitment thing is a struggle for me too…
Love your little stars…So pretty
Hi, you inspired me to start the ‘Star a day quilt’ and I have joined over 80! Just not sure how to quilt. Can’t wait for an update.
Good luck with your Nan's quilt. It is so precious ❤
You are such a sweet beautiful girl with soooo much talent. I hope you can get done with what you have started. They are all so beautiful. And beautiful fabrics as well. I envy people who can go from one thing to another. I can only maybe have 2 or 3 things going because they aren't always mine. I make things for family and friends also. Especially for Christmas gifts. So good luck on finishing yours. I will be watching to keep up with your progress as you proceed. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed it,
I love your videos, you are so down to earth. You give me a lot of ideas and inspiration. I love to quilt, designing, hand quilting and embroidery. I am working on the hand project you were doing, it is the different colors rectangles with the white frame around it. Most of the color pink (my favorite). Thank you for sharing. See you soon. Linda, North Carolina, USA.
That mini house quilt is fantastic!
Rachel I love your channel. You are amazing. I would love to see your work area it looks so cute. My husband has given me the master bedroom for my sewing room, I needed more space. You look so organized. I’m constantly dealing with trying to be organized. Keep it up. Looking forward to future videos. Margie from South Carolina
Oh thats amazing, i do all my sewing at the dining table but currently working on persuading my partner to allow me to use the office 🤣
You do gorgeous work, Rachel! I truly hope you don’t feel bad or let anyone make you feel guilty about any of your gorgeous project and what you will make out of them. It’s your work and your choice. One idea that came to mind when you showed several and mentioned that you don’t want to continue them, was how about you place all these various, beautiful pieces and turn them into one gorgeous sampler quilt? !I enjoyed every minute watching you and your awesome work 💕
I like that idea, i will lay them put and see how they all look together 💖
WOW!!!
I found myself in a similar situation a number of years ago!!
I realized that all of those UFO's ...unfinished objects..in the parlance of the state of florida, were creating a very stressful situation
Since then, I've become a Complete-est
One thing at a time
That's a good thing about Guilds.
They have give-away tables and anything I put there gets grabbed up by someone eager to finish it.
That person is happy and my stress level is reduced
It's a win win situation!!
Good luck and have Fun on your journey
Jan from Jacksonville ❤❤
Thanks for this video Rachel! I often feels so overwhelmed with my unfinished projects and this helped me feel i’m not alone! I also had big dreams of making a tiny hexie EPP quilt, but that now might turn into a cushion cover instead haha!
Definitely neon pink!!! Love #22!❤
Neon pink it is! 💖
You have a beautiful start to your Nan's quilt; I would treasure the fact that you can spend time in remembering her while making this lovely quilt and doing just as you are doing, it's a wonderful idea and such a beautiful quilt top.
Thank you so much!
I feel your nan's quilt should be a slower progression. That way, you get to spend more time with her. If it takes 2 years or 20 years, it's not going anywhere .
You have a lot of projects to keep you busy. I hope I can get to your level of skills in making things.
Thank you so much, Rachel, for sharing your beautiful work. It's really inspirational to get more done myself. ❤🎉😊
While our summer holidays have gone to hell in a handbag down here in NZ it has forced me into my craft room where I have worked through all my wips and have now got the daunting thought of what to start next! I love what you have done with your Nan's quilt, just enjoy the journey with it and treasure the memories ❤
Nans quilt looks awesome. Taking your time is the best way to go. Once your finished you will miss the touch of it in your hands.
You just crack me up, there’s definitely a theme, I started this, and I’m not sure why it was abandoned 😂 the one that still has the needle in was the funniest lol
🤣🤣 I clearly have commitment issues
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I love those blocks so much!!!
As someone who became a fan of yours because of the quilt as you go technique, please don't feel guilty for setting it aside! It turns out I loved it so much, I've not only completed one quilt but am around halfway finished with my second - the only quilts I've ever done! Your videos were just what I needed to get started in the quilting world, and now I'm interested in making a full regular quilt, and I even have some paper piecing experiments in progress! So even if that technique wasn't for you, you tried it out and introduced an accessible way of quilting to someone who was intimidated by the craft! I enjoyed seeing your WIPs and how you talk about them - your joy in the craft is infectious, even if sometimes the project wasn't the right one!
I cannot wait to see what comes of this year! I very much enjoy your videos and you have been an inspiration in my new quilting journey!
@delainebingham4727 thank you so much for a lovely and encouraging comment 💖💖
Wonderful video Rachel, I could watch you for hours. Can’t wait to see all you do in 2025. ❤
I don’t know anyone who is monogamous with a craft project. Most of us tend to have several projects on the go. I know I see something interesting and pretty and instantly want to make it, no matter what I have on the go at the time. Keep going with your lovely projects. They will (hopefully ), eventually get completed, if not by you then by someone else.
I agree with other comments on your Nan’s quilt. There is no deadline there. You will finish it on your own time.
I can so relate to the desire to start projects. Quilting is new to me, but I now have patterns and fabric for quite a few quilts and quilty projects. Cross Stitch though. 😅 I literally decided at the end of the year that I did not need to stitch anything for Valentines Day. I have 7 WIPs that I need to work on and what did I do? Fat Quarter Shop posted a free Valentine’s Day pattern yesterday and I immediately started working on it. 😂
Happy New a year to you!
is there a tutorial how to make your bags with the plastic front? 😊 would be a great way to give a new life to some old plastic rain covers of mine 😅😊❤
I've followed a tutorial for project bags by erica arndt 💖
@stitchwithrachel Thank you 😊
You are so talented, all that tiny piecing. I enjoyed looking at all your WIPS. Thanks
I really enjoyed this trip through all your ongoing projects. They are all so beautiful and different. Some people read several books at a time... you make several quilts at a time... its all the same really 😉
I look foward to seeing your progress and all your new projects 😊❤❤
I love this, makes us all feel better - one big WIP club! Love your videos Rachel.
I was so pleased to see you back again. I was checking your channel every day, wondering where you'd gotten to. You are a wonder. So many WIPs, where to begin!! I think you'll need some post it notes or maybe an extra tv table!!! Can't wait to see your progress though. Just enjoy yourself with whatever you do!! So glad you're back. ❤❤
Thank you so much! I had a couple of weeks break over the Christmas period but I will be back every Sunday 💖💖
I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at your works in progress. Fantastic!
Fabulous WIP parade Rachel. You have some wonderful projects. Thanks for sharing.
I'd really enjoy a video of your progress at the end of the year 😊. There were so many beautiful wips! I especially loved your mini-projects like the mini flower garden, and the stars made out of your nans clothes (would something like iron-on vliseline be a possibility to make it stronger?).
Hello Rachel. You stitches on your Christmas quilt are perfect from what I can see. I always love you talking about projects to be done are at the back of your mine. I have four quilt tops hanging in my closet since June they will get done when my heart is into them. Have a great new year and happy new projects. Thank you
Also, it ‘s encouraging I’m not the only one that aspires to create many things!!
Yay love the longer video! ❤
Regarding you Nan's quilt, don't worry about doing it fast. It can be one of those forever quilts that you can pull out whenever and think about all the great times with her while making little increments of progress. The longer is lasts the more you have a chance to think about her and relish the good times. I bet she'd love that. Take all the time in the world. She loves you no matter what.
Thank you for a great perspective 💖
I was sad to hear that someone had made you feel guilty about progress on your late nans quilt. I don't think it matters if you never finish it as your have her in your heart as you sew along and that in itself is a beautiful thing to experience even if in doing so you feel a little sad.
On a different topic I am in awe of all your WIP's. I started on the "Alice Caroline" sew-along after seeing you with the book and it being a bit intricate for me thought I would start a faster quilt to go with it. Gosh!!! what a struggle it has been for me to keep the two going; in fact failed at the first hurdle and just finished my fast project. I'm now going to have a go at the little houses quilt as maybe a small block project will be easier for me to pick up and put down. I'm afraid that in all things I am a "start and finish one project at a time person".
When I am actively doing Hardanger Embroidery, I have to have projects at the various stages. So sometimes I work on the base klosterblock portions and other times I want to work on the needleweaving portion (what you do when you cut threads between klosters). As I am aging, I have found I need to stagger what I am doing more often. Having developed the habit over 30yrs ago, it is now automatic across all of my crafts.
Please do not feel guilty about your Nan’s quilt. When my mother passes, I am planning to spend the numbered day of her birth each month working on either a blue (her favorite color) piece or something pastels in whatever craft I choose. When I shared that with her recently, she cried. She said that knowing she will be thought of especially on that date each month is comforting. I think of my grandmother every time I knit or crochet as she did both.
Wow, Rachel! 😆 At least you have the excuse of having so many WIPs so you can create your content! Honestly, you have inspired me to start a few more projects as there are SO many things I want to do and I only have a handful of WIPs currently 👍
It's so lovely to be able to prove to my hubby that I'm not the only one who can't work on one project at a time. Your work is so beautiful it's worth the wait!❤