Small, yet done

An article by Rachel    2 Comments

Lately, I’ve been trying to finish many works in progress. I’ve discovered that there’s a reason things don’t get done. Projects hit a rough spot. It’s tough to move past them. I’m still not done with the doors in my craft room. I thought I had everything lined up. Then I discovered that the belt sander needs new sand paper. I bought the sandpaper. now I need my dad’s help to change it. Despite my reasonable visual spatial skills, I can’t figure out how to manipulate the thing. Ugh!

So I moved on to a smaller project. A week ago, I started this pincushion. This weekend, I finished it. Yea!

I successfully threaded the ribbon through the pincushion by using thinner ribbon, a smaller needle, and a lot more patience. Last time, the needle got hung up in the batting. Even though I used less batting in the middle, I faced the same problem this time. By slowly, pulling the needle through the batting with the help of pliers, I got the ribbon through. I have to say that Heather Bailey made it look easier than it was. Maybe I’m missing a vital step or a little skill. Regardless, I’m just glad to have a finished project. Too bad it’s not on my official to-do list.