Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Wet Wednesday!

But it brought cool temps so I'm not complaining!
Yesterday was still hot so I stayed in and did some "organizing".  Yarns specifically...
I made labels for bins and tags for bags..
I do have a "stash" of yarn which I didn't have 3 years ago......how did that happen?
I sorted the yarns by weight and fiber content; bulky, worsted, sport weight and then also by cotton, wool, and acrylic.   I've learned more about fibers too since those years ago.
I used bags I already had for WIP's.  The yarn and the pattern are together and the needles/hooks if they are attached to the project.  They hang from hangers in my crafts/guest room closet.  I 'm not finished yet but I figure when I run out of bags that should indicate that I need not start any more projects! LOL!  There are 2 closets in that room; one for sewing and one for yarns.
Hopefully this will save time when I am looking for my projects.  Everything will be together in one bag and the needles, hooks and supporting tools will be in one container instead of being in various places.  Usually, I do "divide and conquer" but that's to put things in their rightful rooms but after that it is grouping likes with likes.
While I was rooting through organizing things I found a FINISHED item!  I guess I actually do finish things occasionally and then I let them "ripen" in a bag for several years.  What's up with that?  But I was thrilled and just in time for Fall.  It is a punch needle design and not sure what I'm going to do with it.  It was my first punch needle project.  It's a great way to use up floss as it uses quite a bit of it.  There are kits out there too.  I think I got this out of a Needl' Love pattern book but don't quote me.
Any suggestions?  I was thinking a box topper but I would need a round box.  I'll keep you informed.
Remember how I said I wanted to do "homemade" decorations for the various yearly holidays?  Well, guess what I found and I didn't spend a cent!  Two patterns I had previously purchased just perfect for Fall............a table mat.............
and a wall hanging............I was so excited!  Still am! LOL!
Now, you'd think with all those WIP's in bags and patterns and gifts to make for Christmas that I wouldn't dare start a new project....well, you'd be wrong.......I cast on another project....but in my defense...I tend to do that when I'm feeling a little overwhelmed.....go figure...I know it makes no sense whatsoever but there it is.....at least I'm using yarn I already have.  Right?
 I hope you are having good weather where ever you are and that you enjoyed your day.
Happy Trails!
















































10 comments:

  1. It's good your able to shop at home!
    You look pretty organized with your bag system.
    What a good idea!

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    1. Yes, I do remember buying some things while I was still working thinking that I might not have that kind of "spending money" when I retired and I was right! LOL!

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  2. Love your bag system! Great you found something almost finished. I see a stuffed little thing that you can put in a basket or lean up against something in a display. I always wanted to learn that craft...probably a good thing I didn't:)

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    1. That's a good idea! The pumpkin is the one and only project I've done...so far. It's inexpensive to start if you have been a cross stitcher in the past and have a bunch of floss. I'm pretty sure that's why I started into it and now I'm back cross stitching again. Mostly trying to either finish projects or use up materials I've already paid for without buying more. After a while though that's no fun and you have to go buy something new. LOL!

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  3. That's a great idea to tag those tote bags. I have the problem of stashing a project and forgetting what bag it's in.

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    1. That was exactly my problem and also having to "root" through the bags looking for needles and/or various supplies. I'm hoping this takes care of that problem for the most part.

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  4. What a great idea to put everything in the bags and hang them where you can see them. I may have to try doing that this winter when I get around to doing more organizing. I'm at the lake right now and the sky is bright, bright blue for the first time in weeks. No smoke to be seen! That makes me very happy. Have a lovely day my friend.
    Blessings, Betsy

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    1. So glad the smoke is gone and I hope the fires are out. It was gorgeous here yesterday but rain before that and rain today. I like the mixture and tomorrow is supposed to be nice so mowing will be the order of the day if it's not too wet. Enjoy your time at the lake! I'm at the lake every day! LOL!

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  5. I like the punch needle pumpkin -- very cute. We've had some rain here, too, and cooler temps. Love the change to semi-fall.

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    1. My family all live in the midwest and I wish I did as I miss the harvest, the fall there and the winter now that I don't have to commute in it. Summers here are so hot I just have to stay inside which is no way to enjoy the summer! LOL! Enjoy your Fall!

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