I value everyone's input into my *dream rotation*. I really was temporarily insane. It was from a bout of stash fondling, there are so many things that called to me. In the process of pawing through my stash, I got that feeling of guilt, all the $$$ spent and these patterns are languishing in binders waiting for needle and thread to come to life. Reading all your blogs doesn't help either! LOL!!! I see how many wonderful things that you all work on and I get caught up in the excitement of everyone's beautiful stitching.
But I will only keep the small amount of projects going at once. Looking back, I realize that a lot of projects really make me nervous. It's because I do suffer from *completion anxiety*. The thought of that many things in my stitching basket make me want to break out in hives! Also, since I am a *screamer*, stitching only on the things that are calling the loudest, I don't need to become a *guilty screamer*, stitching on those things that make me feel the guiltiest. Then stitching would just be a chore. And since work is slow, I have plenty to think about and wish that I was spending *work time* stitching. It's a death spiral that ended up in my bout of temporary insanity.
What I decided to do was to pull those patterns that are on my *dream rotation* and put them into a binder. None are kitted so I don't have that burden on my back, you know, I spent the $$$ on supplies so I SHOULD start on them. Having all of them together in one spot and will allow me to choose from them when I can start a new project. All of these projects really make me happy so I will enjoy stitching on them.
Also, I took a look at some of my *active* WIPs and I was pleasantly surprised to see that some of them are within hours or days of completion. I should have a couple of happy dances in a few months!
Karen, I will be working on Welcome Spot. That's my next WIP after Hillside School of Needleworke which should be done in the next week. I won't be able to work on Welcome Spot until March though, cause I have the Lottery II piece to finish. And some basting to do on my mystery project. With your encouragement, I will finish it soon!
Karen, Nicki,Isabelle, Becky and Myrna, thanks for reminding me that this is my hobby and I should do what's best for me. I value your opinions and I am glad that you have grounded me in reality again. I love all of you!
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It's nice to see you have figured out how you want to do your projects...
I have great expectations and usually don't reach the goals I set for stitching, (Did you see that list I put up for this year???). But, I enjoy what I am stitching, or it goes back in the basket! (I've been stitching a project for my sister for five years! When it gets to me, it goes back in the basket!)
I'll be ready to do a Happy Dance whenever! Enjoy your stitching...
{{{Hugs}}}
Myrna :-)
Yikes! That's a stash and a HALF! I still think it's better than a shoe stash or food stash...so you Go! Love your musings by the way.
I'm glad you're happy with what you're doing :) If you've got some near completion you could start a new one if it calls loudly without feeling too pressured! Whatever works for you. I'm a bit of a 'screamer' too - and a serial starter I think! Oh well, it keeps me sane :) {{{hugs}}}
Sounds like you've put a lot of thought into your stitching : ) IMO, sit back, sigh, and pick up your favorite piece ...
Cheers!
Joanie, I sometimes set goals for myself too, but in the end, I stitch what I want to stitch - whichever project is calling me the loudest!
Thank goodness there isn't a pill for our kind of insanity! I like your dream rotation idea - might have to try that too!
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