tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post4138233123851685084..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Crafts - Finishing what you've startedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73410226050564627772011-10-01T07:46:36.913-07:002011-10-01T07:46:36.913-07:00I actually have been doing this. I have a show tha...I actually have been doing this. I have a show that's going to be filming at the house, so I have been madly finishing the million 90% completed projects that come with having bought a massive fixer-upper. <br /><br />So far I have:<br /><br />- Touched up the paint on the kitchen cupboards.<br />- Finally refinished a table I've had for 10+ years<br />- Painted the trim at the top of theKaty @ The Non-Consumer Advocatehttp://thenonconsumeradvocate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-54997489547831748992011-09-30T20:31:24.357-07:002011-09-30T20:31:24.357-07:00Yeah but...
If you finish everything you will have...Yeah but...<br />If you finish everything you will have nothing to do in the future!Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-24372411558868053802010-08-24T03:56:42.189-07:002010-08-24T03:56:42.189-07:00Holy crud, you don't even want to start me on ...Holy crud, you don't even want to start me on the list of UFO's I have around here. I'm absolutely a craft whore! On the list that I can think of right now are<br />-an afghan I started for my ex- husbands sister's wedding ( we were still together when I started it and we've been separated for over a year now)<br />-the ever-ongoing scrapbook<br />- fabric my mom bought me to Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885895234108693396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-37420170931192941652010-08-21T08:19:57.753-07:002010-08-21T08:19:57.753-07:00Flannel rag baby quilt - squares are cut and stack...Flannel rag baby quilt - squares are cut and stacks in order...just need to sew and rag! I can finish that before end of September.<br /><br />Then there is the hat that is 80% knit. And the afghan which is about 40% crocheted. By the end of the year for all? Sounds reasonable.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726695185559261264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-87039112392004049552010-08-16T23:30:19.376-07:002010-08-16T23:30:19.376-07:00For Mel-- I have a bare-bones Kenmore (yes, Sears)...For Mel-- I have a bare-bones Kenmore (yes, Sears) sewing machine from 10 or 11 years ago-- I think it cost $150 new. It has all the basic stitches, buttonholes, you name it, and is easy to thread and work with. I've only needed to have it serviced once, last year, at which point the sewing shop owner informed me that the Kenmores are nifty little machines and are made by Janome (spendy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-80583045434833959862010-08-16T09:44:06.809-07:002010-08-16T09:44:06.809-07:00Re-cushioning the antique dining room chairs.
Put...Re-cushioning the antique dining room chairs.<br /><br />Putting together a file cabinet (and then organizing our personal papers).<br /><br />Coupla cross stitches.Azulaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771800031142538095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-82928958099482951442010-08-16T08:19:35.983-07:002010-08-16T08:19:35.983-07:00Two knitting projects, both almost done that have ...Two knitting projects, both almost done that have languished:<br /> 1. sweater-only the neckline remains.<br /> 2. lace top, only part of the sleaves unfinished. <br /><br />There is also a baby blanket that I started knitting for a girl that is now a teenager; I don't count this one anymore because the knitting statute of limitations has run out on it.<br /><br />Thanks to your challenge, ISpiffypawsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-59345326881189458722010-08-15T19:19:47.128-07:002010-08-15T19:19:47.128-07:00I'm admitting to buying a fancy new Phaff elec...I'm admitting to buying a fancy new Phaff electronic sewing machine and getting so frustrated with trying to thread it I haven't used it in over 8 mos!...So darn hot last week I decided to not let it win so learned to thread and wind bobbins and already have 16 blocks done for the quilt I cut out last winter!!! And I love the machine. Only other big project is the socks I started. <br /><Diana R.Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361387947343352544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-35737799059189483682010-08-14T05:27:55.311-07:002010-08-14T05:27:55.311-07:00You know, I gave up on the crafts for a while and ...You know, I gave up on the crafts for a while and found a new home for it. The random yarn went to some nuns who knit scarves for the poor. The fabrics and cross-stitch supplies went to the little old ladies at the hospital auxiliary to do their thing. The random papers and art supplies to day care and school. And I feel so much lighter with this things off my invisible to-do list!Robbie @ Going Green Mamahttp://going-green-mama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-50113379569261466392010-08-13T10:08:35.950-07:002010-08-13T10:08:35.950-07:00This is not a craft project, but I've been mea...This is not a craft project, but I've been meaning to clean my bike since April. <br />Does that count?Sonjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-42614650694374517402010-08-13T05:18:21.732-07:002010-08-13T05:18:21.732-07:00I've actually been catching up on a few of my ...I've actually been catching up on a few of my unfinished projects lately. I finally sewed up the furoshiki wraps that I cut and pieced last fall. And a pair of fingerless gloves. But there's a box of broken ceramics in the garage that are vaguely destined for a mosaic project. Several pallets that need to be trimmed and worked into a storage bin for the root cellar. And of course, Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86296577960389094532010-08-13T04:49:36.539-07:002010-08-13T04:49:36.539-07:00Not to sidetrack all you craft whores, but I'v...Not to sidetrack all you craft whores, but I've been considering buying a sewing machine and starting to sew again (it's been close to 15 years since I had a machine (a used Singer that finally became irreparably damaged)). Crunch and friends, what do you have? Do you like it, or do you recommend? I don't have a ton of money, but want something decent to do mending, curtains, Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595409765675837337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-31625373522338875932010-08-12T18:20:22.844-07:002010-08-12T18:20:22.844-07:00My ceiling needs to get painted.
My market bag nee...My ceiling needs to get painted.<br />My market bag needs to get finished, ran out of the yarn.<br />A cute chicken apron needs to get finished sewn but my machine died.<br />And in the sewing catergory again, my fleece blanket needs to get sewn. I've had it around for almost three years.Rachel B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10814720192184338564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-88214687676273022432010-08-12T16:51:11.545-07:002010-08-12T16:51:11.545-07:00I have a beautiful blanket I started to crochet 18...I have a beautiful blanket I started to crochet 18 years ago. Wow, 18 years. It is about half finished, so it's wide enough to cover a twin bed. I have no idea how to finish it and I'm not sure I could find the yarn!<br />How crazy is that?Melissa Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039757879378185050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-54382052990400551972010-08-12T16:48:51.307-07:002010-08-12T16:48:51.307-07:00I've completed all my crafty things, but the &...I've completed all my crafty things, but the "make tortillas from scratch" has been on my to-do list for way too damn long.<br /><br />I need them for a party this weekend, so tomorrow is go time!<br /><br />And you can add finally "season cast iron skill" to the list of crap that I need to do.Sarah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952257007445958669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-63395010955542679602010-08-12T15:39:16.327-07:002010-08-12T15:39:16.327-07:00I never really had a problem with finishing my var...I never really had a problem with finishing my various projects. I think that's more because I only start them because I want something. I have trouble breaking focus once I start so it's easy for me to finish it, I'll work all day if I have to skipping meals just to finish. Right now I'm working on reusable sandwich bags. My family and I will be meeting at Disney World after the koolchickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929421760488763997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-71337643513772570272010-08-12T12:40:48.790-07:002010-08-12T12:40:48.790-07:00I am a more-or-less reformed craft whore. When we ...I am a more-or-less reformed craft whore. When we last moved, I sold and/or gave away all my unfinished projects, books, dressmaker's dummy and anything else that had been hovering around the fringes of my conscience for far too long.<br /><br />I now have only a half-knitted hat in the works . . . and a plateful of dried lavender. Hmmm - that reminds me . . . <br /><br />I now tend to farm Libbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-3409631900089992212010-08-12T11:32:04.080-07:002010-08-12T11:32:04.080-07:00I was raised by a perpetual craft abandon-er. I ma...I was raised by a perpetual craft abandon-er. I made a vow early on in my forays into the world of crafting to finish what I start. :-)<br />That said, I'm a bit sporadic about when I work on things and so I have a few things sitting around right now. The main culprit is my quilt. The first one I ever started, (4 years ago) I am still making progress on it but OMG it's like watching a Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994844081172979101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-81299875268731126642010-08-12T10:25:00.829-07:002010-08-12T10:25:00.829-07:00Seriously sweetie, it's called 'aspiration...Seriously sweetie, it's called 'aspirational clutter'. Upcycling-DIY-kewl projects that I just never have time to get to because the garden needs weeding, or tomatoes need canning or the dog needs walking.<br /><br />I can hardly wait to retire.<br /><br />I do try to limit the number of 'new' projects by cycling through a number of UFO's (unfinished objects) to keep Bullwinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765320040505378403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-7863318043748384672010-08-12T09:53:38.750-07:002010-08-12T09:53:38.750-07:00Getting actual oil out of the Piteba oil press.Getting actual oil out of the Piteba oil press.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-5333874957192594742010-08-12T09:49:00.399-07:002010-08-12T09:49:00.399-07:00I have a rag rug to finish too, as well as a chair...I have a rag rug to finish too, as well as a chair I am refinishing for my craft room. It is my first furniture re-do and I don't like the way it is turning out--but I still need to finish it and use it till the next one comes along...<br />I also have a scarf started that I promised my sister (boring!)<br />I think that's it--but I have a list a mile long of things I want to start!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685872536841174203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-74681297742987931832010-08-12T09:16:03.909-07:002010-08-12T09:16:03.909-07:00Oh yes! I never thought of myself as a craft whore...Oh yes! I never thought of myself as a craft whore but I do suffer Craft ADD. Yeah I have a basket with a lid for my sewing skirts and coasters, I bought bandanas for a quilt 2 days ago, working on crochetting a scarf, I've had needlework thoughts and best of all can't wait to read the magazines or can't decide what book to start next. Ahhhh. I'm glad I got that off my chest.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772017428252497318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-61720939816471042332010-08-12T09:08:42.182-07:002010-08-12T09:08:42.182-07:00I can't count the number of times I've tak...I can't count the number of times I've taken a half-finished project off my knitting needles to start a new one...Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-16932827180575100682010-08-12T07:05:14.581-07:002010-08-12T07:05:14.581-07:00Oh lord...
I have a sock that I just started knit...Oh lord... <br />I have a sock that I just started knitting two nights ago, plus a sweater that I'm actively working on, but won't be able to wear 'til its cold out so I'm not in a rush.<br />A spinning project that's being ignored. I'm sewing a lunch bag/box that I'd really like to finish so I can use it. Also another sweater that's sort of almost done, but the Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916355206139673025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-91124474541220993362010-08-12T06:49:11.469-07:002010-08-12T06:49:11.469-07:00on top of the many-too-many rubbermaid tubs of yar...on top of the many-too-many rubbermaid tubs of yarns and fabrics that never got past the 'idea' stage, i have multiple pieces of reenactment kit (clothing) awaiting hand stitching, a half-finished play rug for the kids, and a not-yet-started rag rug, with all the rags torn into balls. Oh, and also my actual current project, a crochet lunch bag... believe me, you're NOT the only one!simply_complicatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723761545455581565noreply@blogger.com