Did you ever wish you hadn't started something? There is an element of that feeling to all my projects today!
This shell bouquet was very problematic - first there was the glue incident, then I had no idea how to attach all the shells and beads plus wires together. Then there was more glue play - I'm not good with glue at the best of times. Finally there was the addition of ribbons and finding the tiniest pieces of feather to insert (with more glue!) It took me a week, on and off, but I am pleased with the result. Next problem, how to post it without it getting damaged...
Then there was the aspidistra....I nearly flung this across the room in despair yesterday as I realised I should have inserted wires into the leaves before using fabric stiffener. However, after much thought, I found a solution to the assemby problem with a piece of trimmed polystyrene, into which I sewed the base of each leaf, through the knitted 'earth'. Then the whole thing could then be jammed into the pot securely. There are a few pieces of wool at the back holding it all in place which will hopefully never be seen!
This was the scene in my kitchen this morning - I decided it was time to sort out my stash as it had reached the point where I was buying new wool rather than search to see if I had the colour I needed. I had to move it all in a hurry a few weeks ago when my partner returned home after 5 years working abroad and hadn't the time to organise it. Consequently, there were areas that looked like this...
However, now it is all bagged by colour, with all the 'good' yarn in a box away from the everyday DK. The theory is that I will be able to lay my hands on what I want now with the minimum of fuss. Any bets on how long that will last?
With regard to the 'hurricane' last night, we are still here. Several trees down in the neighbourhood but no major damage. Lots of leaves to be cleared up, but that's about it. Let's face it, it was just some quite bad weather...
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