OMG, I can so relate to this, I cross stich and needle felt. Now I have discovered audio books I have no excuses. Thanks Tes I'm going to make this my 2022 mission. Good luck to us both 💕
You're Not the only one. I have also eine Projekts too,which I didn't Finish. It is also a frugal Idea to Finish some Things,and Spend No Money,until it is all finished.I think.
Oh Tess you are going to be keeping very busy....! but what a treat to be working on such lovely things around the home. I only wish I had half your talent. Your crafting work is beautiful. I have followed Lucy from Attic24 for years and I absolutely love her blog....she is so very talented. Her crochet is nothing short of amazing too! The photos she takes from around where she lives looks so beautiful I think. Have a lovely week Tess x
You are most definitely not the only one! I was blessed with a lovely mum who could make anything and taught me to do the same, a rare talent these days. I try and do small "bites" every day and eventually the elephant gets eaten😊
Attic 24 was my most visited site until I developed rheumatoid arthritis. Lucy is a lovely person and I envy her house and talent! As for WIP ,maybe you will be encouraged by this little story. About 3 years ago I was visiting Whitley Bay and discovered a beautiful yarn shop. I bought some hand dyed sock yarn and made some comment about my 5 or 6 WIP s with knitting. An American visitor was loading her basket with delicious yarns and laughed. ' 5 or 6 ! I have about a 100 '. I never felt so guilty about my addiction to yarn and fabric again. I would do the first 3 in the evenings Tess. The patchwork is afternoon work and you need good light so maybe wait until the Spring.
Lucy is so lovely, isn't she? And so talented. I have made a couple of her blankets and love them. I met her once at Yarndale and was quite tongue-tied haha. I have started working on the corchet blanket - perfect for cold evenings :-)
@@Tess-FrugalLiving I came very late to crochet and even though I am able to do more handicraft now, I have never had the courage to start one of her blankets. By the way, every time I see your wallpaper, I remember the kitchen we had in the late 1960's.It's almost identical and remember painting the woodwork avocado or something like that to match the motifs.
you are not the only one , I have lots of projects on the go and things I am saving for potential projects too . I live in a flat and can't really afford the space it takes up . Oh dear.
Yh guilty tess, your not the only one. Im trying to work through the unfinished stuff before i buy anymore fabric kits etc. I had the wool to knit a fancy scarf with a hood, its taken me 6 yrs to do. In my defence i started knitting it and kept going wrong ,so left it but didnt mean to leave it that long. Also got a quilt top partly done and 3 others to start and a quilt im taking apart to repair. I also have quilt tops to back and quilt.also cross stitch pictures to frame.i also have a prob with fàbric, trying to work through that tooDont be embarrased you are not alone believe me. We should start a craftaholic anoymous club, i think ill have a huge membership looooool
Hehe...we share that issue. That's why I made the video really. I thought it might push me into doing something about them all. I have started working on the crochet blanket/afghan again, so that's something :-)
@@Tess-FrugalLiving We have lots of company for Thanksgiving weekend and then I hope to get busy with the quilts and afghans I have started. Just one thing every two weeks or so finished would really be encouraging!
I love your unfinished projects. I love quilting and fabric too. I have way too much. I also collect vintage linens and have lots of vintage sheets, quilts and pillowcases. I've started to put some them on the spare bed recently to make use of them. You're not alone in hoarding fabrics. I'm the same and I am trying to use as much as I can. I think it's great that you are repurposing your old clothes for quilts. Very resourceful keeps the memory of favourite items of clothing alive. Good luck completing your projects. I have a couple of projects I'm hoping to complete this winter.
I hope you have been making headway on your UFO's (UnFinished Objects). :) I don't have as many started, but I have plans and supplies for things I've never begun, plus a cross-stitch piece that I have been working on for ... yeah, I don't even want to think how long. Best wishes to you as your complete your works! Your quilt tops and that moorlands blanket (!!) are gorgeous!
You have so much lovely work done, Tess! I just knew that was a Lucy/Attic 24 blanket! Scrumptious colors, and such even stitching. Your socks are lovely, as is your quilting and kitty stitching You are very talented. All of us who do handwork have a problem with loving fabric and yarn! We could start a little accountability group on your channel, LOL!
Hi Tess, you are not the only one ! I bought the most beautiful yarn for a shawl, I am reluctant to start because I have just learned how to crochet. Your blanket is so gorgeous, and the socks are lovely. Please show us the finished projects. Lots of love to you and yiur family. ⚘
I used to be a knitwear designer so still loads of yarn and wips around the place. You have given me the incentive to at least round them up and get them in one place! My cure for second sock syndrome is to knit two socks on circular needles at the same time, alternatively I would knit a section of one and then a section of the other e.g band, leg, ankle etc so I was only ever 1 section away from a completed pair 😀 your crochet blanket is so beautiful that I've decided to embrace the dark side and go check out Lucy's site.
Great ideas. I've seen people knitting two socks at the same time but never got my head around how that would work lol. Lucy's site is lovely. I think she has a great eye for colour. x
Not really an unfinished project..but just want to share this little story..about 13years old myself and best friend Viv decided to buy enough paisley print fabric to make a blouse each in our needlework class at school.. we're talking 1960's here..all of a sudden our lovely needlework teacher shouted over to Viv..'have you cut the sleeves out yet' thankfully she hadn't......cause I'd cut four out... being the same pattern it was resolved...I did get better over the years..ha ha..but am permanently reminded of this blunder by my lifelong friend..🤣🤣🤭👍x
Thats how we learn from our mistakes but u never do it again.i was cutting out an apron front n nearly cut the front in two down the fabric fold. Luckily realised almost straight away pheeeew.
What a lovely video to watch. I do crafting too but mostly home decor and distressing things and journals.Love to have scrap fabrics to add to my journals too. Can't wait to see the finish quilts. Xx
You are an amazingly talented woman! How I envy your skills. I am trying to learn to crochet and I’m getting it but very slowly. I think the crochet project then the cat project would be my first projects. I guess because I love them🙂 Debby from NS
You really have some beautiful pieces you’ve crafted. So close to a pair of socks! Love your fabric choices. I also have some unfinished projects. Quite common for me. Not sure I will ever finish them.
You are a good crafter Tess I was like you had a few unfinished things but now I always finish them I find just leaving one project out so you can get to it easily helps also I do 10 minutes here and there it’s surprising how much you can achieve in one week I will look forward to seeing your finished things It will be like having stuff for free when they are all done Take care Tess xx🪡🧵🪡🧵
Thank you Paula. I'd be a better crafter if I actually finished things hehe. I'm working on the crochet blanket now though and enjoying it again now I've picked it up. x
The blanket is absolutely lovely Tess I love to crochet as well as knit plus I make all my own clothes there is never enough time in the day plus I’m frugal like you so cook all my food from scratch I could go on for ever xx
LOVE those retro fabrics!
Me too :-)
OMG, I can so relate to this, I cross stich and needle felt. Now I have discovered audio books I have no excuses. Thanks Tes I'm going to make this my 2022 mission. Good luck to us both 💕
Brilliant Sue! Let's do it! :-)
You're Not the only one. I have also eine Projekts too,which I didn't Finish.
It is also a frugal Idea to Finish some Things,and Spend No Money,until it is all finished.I think.
Absolutely!
Oh Tess you are going to be keeping very busy....! but what a treat to be working on such lovely things around the home. I only wish I had half your talent. Your crafting work is beautiful. I have followed Lucy from Attic24 for years and I absolutely love her blog....she is so very talented. Her crochet is nothing short of amazing too! The photos she takes from around where she lives looks so beautiful I think. Have a lovely week Tess x
I love Lucy's crochet designs. She's got a great eye for colour. :-). Thanks Simone :-)
You are most definitely not the only one! I was blessed with a lovely mum who could make anything and taught me to do the same, a rare talent these days. I try and do small "bites" every day and eventually the elephant gets eaten😊
My Mum taught me to knit, sew and crochet too. And my Dad taught me to garden. Proper life skills. :-)
Ah Tess, as I call it , a work in progress . Got lot's of them . I love your wallpaper. It's right up my alley. Blessings to all
Attic 24 was my most visited site until I developed rheumatoid arthritis. Lucy is a lovely person and I envy her house and talent!
As for WIP ,maybe you will be encouraged by this little story.
About 3 years ago I was visiting Whitley Bay and discovered a beautiful yarn shop. I bought some hand dyed sock yarn and made some comment about my 5 or 6 WIP s with knitting. An American visitor was loading her basket with delicious yarns and laughed. ' 5 or 6 ! I have about a 100 '. I never felt so guilty about my addiction to yarn and fabric again.
I would do the first 3 in the evenings Tess. The patchwork is afternoon work and you need good light so maybe wait until the Spring.
Lucy is so lovely, isn't she? And so talented. I have made a couple of her blankets and love them. I met her once at Yarndale and was quite tongue-tied haha. I have started working on the corchet blanket - perfect for cold evenings :-)
@@Tess-FrugalLiving I came very late to crochet and even though I am able to do more handicraft now, I have never had the courage to start one of her blankets.
By the way, every time I see your wallpaper, I remember the kitchen we had in the late 1960's.It's almost identical and remember painting the woodwork avocado or something like that to match the motifs.
you are not the only one , I have lots of projects on the go and things I am saving for potential projects too . I live in a flat and can't really afford the space it takes up . Oh dear.
Heehee...It's all so tempting and full of potential. If I see some fabric or wool I like at a car boot sale it's very hard to resist :-)
Yh guilty tess, your not the only one. Im trying to work through the unfinished stuff before i buy anymore fabric kits etc. I had the wool to knit a fancy scarf with a hood, its taken me 6 yrs to do. In my defence i started knitting it and kept going wrong ,so left it but didnt mean to leave it that long. Also got a quilt top partly done and 3 others to start and a quilt im taking apart to repair. I also have quilt tops to back and quilt.also cross stitch pictures to frame.i also have a prob with fàbric, trying to work through that tooDont be embarrased you are not alone believe me. We should start a craftaholic anoymous club, i think ill have a huge membership looooool
Hahaa...yes! that'd be a popular club!
OH, Tess, I have the same problem! I have an afghan that could be finished within two evenings, but I have had a hard time picking it back up!
Hehe...we share that issue. That's why I made the video really. I thought it might push me into doing something about them all. I have started working on the crochet blanket/afghan again, so that's something :-)
@@Tess-FrugalLiving We have lots of company for Thanksgiving weekend and then I hope to get busy with the quilts and afghans I have started. Just one thing every two weeks or so finished would really be encouraging!
Your work is gorgeous. Definitely start a Etsy store or similar. 💕
Thanks Shirley :-)
I love your unfinished projects. I love quilting and fabric too. I have way too much. I also collect vintage linens and have lots of vintage sheets, quilts and pillowcases. I've started to put some them on the spare bed recently to make use of them. You're not alone in hoarding fabrics. I'm the same and I am trying to use as much as I can. I think it's great that you are repurposing your old clothes for quilts. Very resourceful keeps the memory of favourite items of clothing alive. Good luck completing your projects. I have a couple of projects I'm hoping to complete this winter.
Thanks Ann :-).
I hope you have been making headway on your UFO's (UnFinished Objects). :) I don't have as many started, but I have plans and supplies for things I've never begun, plus a cross-stitch piece that I have been working on for ... yeah, I don't even want to think how long. Best wishes to you as your complete your works! Your quilt tops and that moorlands blanket (!!) are gorgeous!
You have so much lovely work done, Tess! I just knew that was a Lucy/Attic 24 blanket! Scrumptious colors, and such even stitching. Your socks are lovely, as is your quilting and kitty stitching You are very talented. All of us who do handwork have a problem with loving fabric and yarn! We could start a little accountability group on your channel, LOL!
Yes! Someone suggested a Self-Help Group for project hoarders lol.
Thanks. I really like your wall paper
Thank you! 😊
As someone who can't sew I envy your projects.
It's genuinely nothing difficult. :-)
Hi Tess, you are not the only one ! I bought the most beautiful yarn for a shawl, I am reluctant to start because I have just learned how to crochet. Your blanket is so gorgeous, and the socks are lovely. Please show us the finished projects. Lots of love to you and yiur family. ⚘
Oooh, lovely! I'd say just jump in and do it. You can't go far wrong. I will definitely show the finished projects as I go along. Thanks Debbie.
I used to be a knitwear designer so still loads of yarn and wips around the place. You have given me the incentive to at least round them up and get them in one place! My cure for second sock syndrome is to knit two socks on circular needles at the same time, alternatively I would knit a section of one and then a section of the other e.g band, leg, ankle etc so I was only ever 1 section away from a completed pair 😀 your crochet blanket is so beautiful that I've decided to embrace the dark side and go check out Lucy's site.
Great ideas. I've seen people knitting two socks at the same time but never got my head around how that would work lol. Lucy's site is lovely. I think she has a great eye for colour. x
Not really an unfinished project..but just want to share this little story..about 13years old myself and best friend Viv decided to buy enough paisley print fabric to make a blouse each in our needlework class at school.. we're talking 1960's here..all of a sudden our lovely needlework teacher shouted over to Viv..'have you cut the sleeves out yet' thankfully she hadn't......cause I'd cut four out... being the same pattern it was resolved...I did get better over the years..ha ha..but am permanently reminded of this blunder by my lifelong friend..🤣🤣🤭👍x
Thats how we learn from our mistakes but u never do it again.i was cutting out an apron front n nearly cut the front in two down the fabric fold. Luckily realised almost straight away pheeeew.
Heehee, we've all made plenty of mistakes :-)
A good way to put in some time over the winter
Absolutely Lisa x
What a lovely video to watch. I do crafting too but mostly home decor and distressing things and journals.Love to have scrap fabrics to add to my journals too. Can't wait to see the finish quilts. Xx
It's so satisfying isn't it? I'll definitely show any items I finish :-)
You are an amazingly talented woman! How I envy your skills. I am trying to learn to crochet and I’m getting it but very slowly. I think the crochet project then the cat project would be my first projects. I guess because I love them🙂
Debby from NS
Thanks Debby! Honestly though, it's all easy to do. The hard bit for me is finishing things lol. I'm working on the crochet blanket as we speak :-)
I tend to do the same Tess, unfinished works hanging aound😘
Glad I'm not alone Sandra!
Oh my kitty is gorgeous!
It is isn't it? I bought it as a kit, but I can't remember where from.
I have an Attic24 woodland blanket to finish 😂 I love your patchwork absolutely beautiful 😍
Thanks Lizzy! Now's the best time to pick it up. Mine's keeping me warm while I work on it :-)
You are brave, I’d be so embarrassed to show all my wips. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Best wishes Pam
I knew it would help me to get working on them again :-)
You really have some beautiful pieces you’ve crafted. So close to a pair of socks! Love your fabric choices. I also have some unfinished projects. Quite common for me. Not sure I will ever finish them.
Making the video has really helped me focus on getting them done. :-). I'd love to see your projects, if you ever fancy making a video about them :-)
You are a good crafter Tess
I was like you had a few unfinished things but now I always finish them
I find just leaving one project out so you can get to it easily helps also I do 10 minutes here and there it’s surprising how much you can achieve in one week
I will look forward to seeing your finished things
It will be like having stuff for free when they are all done
Take care Tess xx🪡🧵🪡🧵
Thank you Paula. I'd be a better crafter if I actually finished things hehe. I'm working on the crochet blanket now though and enjoying it again now I've picked it up. x
The blanket is absolutely lovely Tess I love to crochet as well as knit plus I make all my own clothes there is never enough time in the day plus I’m frugal like you so cook all my food from scratch
I could go on for ever xx
@@paularoberts2129 Sounds as though we're very similar. I could retire today and I'd never be short of things to do :-)
That’s true Tess I’m totally the same
At the moment I’m planning all January meals because I intend to have a no spend month xx
@@paularoberts2129 Nice work there Paula. Great idea. :-)
Tess it looks like your picture is not straight and having OCD i cant watch lol x
Oh dear! I'm sorry about that Kaz X
Ah Tess, as I call it , a work in progress . Got lot's of them . I love your wallpaper. It's right up my alley. Blessings to all.
Yes! Plenty of WIP's to go round here lol :-)