The post- stash meltdown rearranging has started, and it's not pretty. Fabric everywhere and deprecating feelings running a hundred miles per hour!
I have made a few bags, one definitely for Ambre, one for the world and a bunch of piles separated in potential projects ( Purl Bee project, Funky Monkey project etc...).
some of you sweet readers are fearless and want to help lighten my burden, I am not sure how to work this out but I will ponder on it once the grunt work has been accomplished.
I have found that taking even two minutes break helps see thing in a new light. I suddenly don't need something I had to keep absolutely an instant ago.
I have to clarify here that my stash has always been a kind of security blanket for me, but all the sudden I see it for what it is, loads of unused stuff and it burdens me.
In the end I want to just have a small chest of drawer filled and maybe make myself finish a project every month this year. That should hopefully make the guilt go away.
It must be done, in five weeks my Mom will sleep in the room and six month the baby is moving in.
Meanwhile I made this pretty pile of boyish fabrics, it's a relaxing thing to look at.
Outside the gloom and doom of winter continues. I went to the cemetery and took a pic to prove it:
good luck - and i hope you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Posted by: amy | January 31, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I just love a neat little stack of fabric tied with string!
Posted by: Alisha | January 31, 2008 at 02:25 PM
It sounds like you have made a good start! Maybe you will come across some really great pieces that you forgot about. Don't feel bad, we all have unfinished projects laying around.
Is that last photo of a fountain?
Posted by: Karin | January 31, 2008 at 02:45 PM
It sounds like things are coming along nicely and that you have a great start already. You'll get there and you will feel great for your accomplishments. The stack of boyish colors is very beautiful. And I know what you mean about the cold. I can't wait until this crazy weather is over and the sun is out again.
Posted by: Cami | January 31, 2008 at 03:42 PM
"Sweet readers"? Or greedy readers (me included!)? LOL
Posted by: Jen | January 31, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I am sure this must be an anxious time for you. Preparing for your baby, everything must be made right! I remember that feeling very well. I wish you peace and much cleanliness with your impending birth lol! Good luck and warm wishes! jenn
Posted by: jennifer | January 31, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Your brave to unload your stash. Good for you!
Posted by: Betty | February 01, 2008 at 07:55 AM
It certainly is a lovely pile!
Jette in Denmark
Posted by: jette k | February 01, 2008 at 10:54 AM