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Be calm and stop doing (new things)!!!!

I have a lot of WIP in my studio....
I've just started to knit a doll...


there are some crocheted rings on the table....


....with a yellow bracelet-to-be...


and a couple of wash cloths (I need to knit more of them : such fun!!)...



and there is a nice plastic box with a lid on, that usually I don't dare to open, because


I know that it's full of little things to be finished ! Infact, there are even more than I remembered...


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a long list of things to get done or to give them a final destination!!!
the banner for my kitchen...




the lace gloves (but it's a xmas gift, so I'm not in a hurry!)...



some pom-poms....


a bunch of fork-made flowers...


some daisies...


a little bunting with hearts and swirlies...


a french knitted cord and some rectangles...


big and small circles...


flowers again (!!!)...


wriggles & C. ...


two rabbits' muzzles and a yarn bow...


a couple of pins with buttons and ribbons...


a cotton tea towel or a purse (not sure, yet!)...


ovals and circles cut out from Kath Kidston oilcloth...(sorry for the pic quality!)



crochet galore...



french knitting...


some hearts....


a leaf and "?"...




my rug (still need blocking!)...


and few other knick-knacks...


Well, well....I think I'm an uncontrollable crafter...too many projects on the way, too many distractions...
I think I need to learn how to focus on one craft at a time! I like to experiment and to challenge myself so often...!! Is it ok? probably yes, but I still think I need a more relaxed attitude towards the crafty possibilities!! I don't think, honestly, to change myself in the near future....I'm just fine in this way, but I would like to look in an empty box, one day...even if only for one day!!!! ;- ))))))

See you soon, xxxx
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  1. Maddalena2 May 2012 at 08:55

    Ciao Alessandra, complimenti per il tuo blog, coloratissimo e allegro.
    Have a nice day.
    Maddalena

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  2. nic [luzia pimpinella]3 May 2012 at 08:24

    haha, that looks like uncontrollable crafting to me! i think that's fine... after all you will never ever feel bored and i think that's a privilege!

    XO!
    nic

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  3. Claire4 May 2012 at 05:45

    Hey Alessandra I think we all have a stash of UFO's hidden away some where........

    Love the lace gloves, they'll make a fab gift and that bunting will look great when it's hanging up.

    How often do we almost finish something but then move onto a new project?......I'm sure we're all the same to one degree or another.

    Thanks for visiting....

    Claire :}

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