A Work(s) in Progress

Many years ago my father-in-law chided me for having three sewing projects all in various stages toward completion but none finished. It was his belief that one did not start a new project until the last one was finished. How could a person work on more than one project at a time? That was his way. I enjoy the finishing of a project. It feels good, a real sense of accomplishment! However, I enjoy the starting of a new design, the use of a new fabric, the challenge of a new technique, even more. So, I have started more than I have finished in my lifetime. As I age I am becoming fearful that I may not finish all that I have started (I am hopeful that someone will enjoy rummaging through my stash at the estate sale when I am gone.). I am working as fast as I can on finishing and to that end I brought 37 started projects to occupy our winter months in Texas. To date, after four weeks here, I have finished 3 throws, 2 teddy bears, one blouse and one tablemat. In January I will quilt the 7 quilts that were basted. Tomorrow I will baste the 6 projects that were sewn. I spend my evenings hand stitching the three applique projects (one of which was started almost 10 years ago). Next week I will finish the three summer tote bags for my nieces. Too soon I will change my plans and start that art quilt that is percolating in the back of my mind. I have no intentions of finishing 37 projects by the end of March but I do intend to make progress and I do intend to enjoy the process!