Thursday, 18 October 2012

Moving Forward Now

I've done my one step forward two steps back dance. I intend to be moving forward from now on. Because I am now where I was supposed to be yesterday in stitching the tote. Here is what I did to fix my stupid mistake.


And then I...


You wouldn't believe how happy I am to see all those little bits of stitching line up. Now for the lining. Going with the KISS rule this time - Keep It Simple Stupid. The stupid obviously referring to me and no one else.

Susan
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31 comments:

  1. Marjorie's Busy Corner18 October 2012 at 13:04

    lol...you make my morning Susan....we all go through these steps too.

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  2. Judith, Belfast18 October 2012 at 13:37

    ROFL! You make it look so easy! Can't wait to see it finished now! Jxo

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  3. Nat at Made in Home18 October 2012 at 13:40

    Whoohoo! Well done you!

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  4. Jenny-Narcoleptic in a cupboards mum18 October 2012 at 13:42

    Wonderful ! Who would ever know !

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  5. Anonymous18 October 2012 at 13:46

    If only it was that quick in reality huh. As usual I am in awe of your commitment to your project!

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  6. Isisjem18 October 2012 at 13:48

    You made that look far less painful than I bet it was!

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  7. Leanne18 October 2012 at 13:58

    Wonderful, you did it!

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  8. Lucy | Charm About You18 October 2012 at 14:07

    And relax! Great job!

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  9. Archie The Wonder Dog18 October 2012 at 14:23

    Looks amazing! Are you sure you aren't sending this to me?!

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  10. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting18 October 2012 at 15:24

    Great save!! And what a beautiful bag!! I love it.

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  11. cheeky monkey18 October 2012 at 15:32

    It looks great! I would love to manage to match the seams. Now you can sent it over to me :)

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  12. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com18 October 2012 at 15:43

    It was worth is because it is beautiful. Lucky recipient

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  13. Sarah Ashford18 October 2012 at 16:42

    Oh you must have been so frustrated! So annoying to the same thing twice, but hey it's worth it, it really is looking fab! Stick with it, can't wait to see it finished!

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  14. Sarah18 October 2012 at 17:04

    Fabulous sweetie fabulous :-)

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  15. Sarah18 October 2012 at 17:23

    Think I'll send you my next lot of botched jobs since you can fix them so quickly and effortlessly! Wonderwoman!! Looks fabulous dahling!

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  16. Sew Create It - Jane18 October 2012 at 17:34

    Well done Susan. I know it was a pain in the you-know-what but the end result is worth it.

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  17. Kathy MacKie18 October 2012 at 18:30

    I knew you could do it and with style-way to go!

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  18. Sarah Lou18 October 2012 at 19:44

    Aaaahh, now I understand what you did wrong! I must admit, I'm a properly lazy sewer and probably would've left it - good job I was away and missed the sign ups!

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  19. Sarah Lou18 October 2012 at 19:44

    Aaaahh, now I understand what you did wrong! I must admit, I'm a properly lazy sewer and probably would've left it - good job I was away and missed the sign ups!

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  20. Mrs Flying Blind...18 October 2012 at 19:53

    ...and relax xxx

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  21. Claire18 October 2012 at 20:20

    Oh you're not stupid - we've all done it and some of us (me) continue to do dumb things.

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  22. Susan18 October 2012 at 20:26

    There's are lot of us out here who use the KISS method- we're just not as forth right and honest to admit it! Your tote is going to be lovely despite all the angst it's caused! And I expect there's a lesson learnt in the process too! ;-))

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  23. Nicky18 October 2012 at 20:27

    Was watching Clarissa in a play yesterday so missed the drama - I would have cried for you! But everything is fabulous now except I didn't win your tote!

    ha well congrats to the winner and I shall have to bribe Helen next time!

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  24. Sarah_L_N18 October 2012 at 21:08

    Oh I just read your previous post, followed by this one, I did 'eek' a bit in my head when I read the last one! So rubbish when you think it's all done and then see a mistake like that :( My seam ripper was a good investment! Especially as it only cost about 70p lol. Very impressed with how it all lines up now though! And I love yellow, pink and orange together!

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  25. Trudi18 October 2012 at 21:45

    Hope you've got that well deserved glass in your hand! fabulous recovery Susan! exhale!

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  26. Sarah18 October 2012 at 23:17

    OH! I've missed a post, must head back to read what went wrong.

    Repeat after me..."must keep up to date with my blog reading, must keep up to date with my blog reading, "

    Your running stitch is great and those bright colours work really well together.

    Sarah x

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  27. Katy Cameron19 October 2012 at 04:41

    Whew, glad you were able to fix it, I might have hurled it into the corner in a fit of pique...

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  28. Cindy19 October 2012 at 14:31

    You so get the prize for the most persistent Mouthy Stitcher. It's going to be totally worth it, Susan. Keep your head up!
    XX

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  29. thea19 October 2012 at 20:53

    everything lines up so well. It's great!

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  30. Marg19 October 2012 at 21:51

    It was worth it in the end, but I bet that was a truly painful experience for you. I definitely stick to the KISS principal, much easier in the long run. I would have thrown mine into the corner with Katy's.

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  31. Shay19 October 2012 at 23:39

    Beautiful re-sewing. You really do have more patience than I do !

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