On my birthday, I made quite a lot of progress. (Note: I wrote last week's blog post before my birthday, but it posted after.)
And suddenly, I was "almost finished". By Friday, I had completed the main body piece.
Before the Olympics opening ceremony I sewed those two together. During the opening ceremony I wound in the ends.
And now I have something new to contemplate. I kind of like how this looks...
But I kind of want more of a slant on the purse's flap. Something to play with.
I'd like to say it'll be done by this time next week. It's possible. But I have been known to spend weeks on the finishing up of a project.
You work fast. Like the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteGood "background noise" with the Olympics while you are working on your project. It is looking good.
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Why is finishing a knitting project so hard? I have a few that have been sitting around and all I need to do is weave in ends, but I keep putting it off.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like it shouldn't take that long, but you know it will. Although, with ends, I try to weave them in as I go so I'm not stuck with just that part left. (There was this afghan made of knitted triangles years ago that taught me that lesson...)
DeleteWell, it's coming out nice, even if it still needs finishing. It's always those little details that cause trouble, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to play around with the parts where you put your own touches on the project. This is when it becomes yours.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm not even working from a pattern, the whole thing becomes mine. I think this is why I started and continue to make my own purses.
DeleteOne of my friends she crochet purse out of macrame cord. I was crochet a dish cloth and couldn't tell you how many time...I end up taking it a part. At present time...It undone and sitting in drawer.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Oh, is that the one you blogged about? Maybe you should try to crochet a dishcloth that is in an odd shape. Might make it interesting.
DeleteI can't wait to see the finished product. It's coming together very nicely
ReplyDeleteThanks. Ideally, I'd have it done by this weekend. But I need to sit down and get the lining ready. That could take months...
DeleteLooks good to me!! :D
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DeleteVery cool! I really like it!
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DeleteHi Liz - what a fun project ... and creating all the designs yourself - I await the finished product ... long may the Olympics continue - so you can finish it up! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm that way with books. Just starting then BAM last couple chapters. lol Looking good on the project!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! And belated happy birthday. :)
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DeleteSo, I'm just catching up here. You continue to amaze me with the way you can construct something from an idea. Your purse is very cool. Will you line it?
ReplyDeleteI am into shawls at the moment. I keep knitting them and storing them in my dresser. I suppose at some point they will become give-a-ways.
Take your time, I say, and enjoy finishing the project. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThe not finishing is more procrastination than anything. I have managed to make more progress than I expected.
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