I had to make a rule that I can't start a new project till I've finished the current one. Its worked for me.

I am looking at a lovely embroidered alphabet that I did on and off for.... 12 years!! but I finished it in the end.

Then I started another huge and complicated x stitch just before having 2 children in 16m so its still half done 6 years on. In which time I've started to need reading glasses so I can hardly see the thing the stitches are so small.

Debating whether to put it on ebay as half done project with all the materials!

Also have 2 large storage boxes of yarn but I buy good quality vintage stuff from ebay then knit up when I get an inspiring pattern.

I have a cross-stitch project that is about 2/5ths done and I've had for about 10 years.

I've also got a jumper that I'm making for DS1. I started it in february and only have the sleeves to sew in and I just can't make myself do it! It probably won't fit by autumn.

My head just gets turned by new yarn and new projects and I have to start them right away. I've actually stopped going to the yarn shop until I've knitted up my entire stash (3 large storage boxes at the last check)

Thanks Niecie.

Sooner? I only posted it last night You were very quick really.

Don't think my aunt will be able to go this year -she works in a school and as they school has just had their kitchen condemed, half the school condemed until fumigated and she is the deputy head/acting head I think she has her hands full. But one of her best friends is leading the field on patch work and quilting in Norway and will love the information. I see a girl holiday coming up next year.

oneforward - sorry didn't see this sooner.

A Link to the Quilt Championships

It's a good day out although it is a bit of a scrum at the beginning of the day. You are best off going to the back and looking at the quilts rather than trying to see anything on the stalls as you go in.

swanriver - I might just join you!

I have so many cross-stitch usps that it will take me forever to get through them. Yet it is strangely addictive to collect more and more kits, like the magic porridge pot - only not.

As for ufos, well I doggedly carry on until the bloody thing is finished before starting something else. Although I do have one piece that I stopped at before I had to do the monkey because I don't like monkeys in general. Yes, that was my genuine reason.

the answer is "hell yes" i have dozens of WIP's - i love starting new things but get bored very easily -
i have a patchwork teddybear i started for my cousin's baby - she is 18yrs old next month!

my daughter's knitted baby blanket is still in seperate squares - she is 15yrs old in October!

yep i have "big ideas" but don't have the stamina to finish things!

i've found that joining in craft swaps has really helped me in this respect as someone is avidly waiting for their parcel so the guilt pushes me on!

Niecie - is there a website with the details of the national quilt show? Have an aunt who would love it.

paint bathroom ceiling
paint fence in back garden
better repaint shed while at it.
buy new bookcase for my room and put together.
cul my wardrobe and dresser.

Please join us on the "unfinished projects we are going to finish" thread. See further down the list...

I have a terrible list
- first knitted Circus mouse (of 12!) still needs finishing
- pair of booties
- one large quilt needs the binding stitching down
- applique quilt top needs finishing
- pair of dungarees (that were the trial for the real pair)for DD needs poppas attaching
- USP - clothkits skirt for me needs starting
- various beaded bracelet kits in stages
- beautiful cross stitch bell pull is about 1/6 done
- USP - the real dungarees in the expensive fabric

I think there's a good two years' work in the bell pull alone... But this weekend I am dtermined to finish the dungarees!
I don't know why these things languish - I hhave at least an hour in the evening I could use but tend to loll on the sofa...