What is really annoying is that after yesterday I decided to keep today simple. I pottered. I stayed away from the computer for the most part. I even prepared for the draw for the tote in the good old fashioned way, deciding that Mr RNG could go sit in the corner with Google. It was all going so well until the sewing started.
To end this post on a positive note, let me announce the winner of the tote bag. Miss Random Number Selector (aka Helen) picked...
Okay, I'll admit it is hard to see the number in the third photo. Here's a close up.
The person who left the 56th comment is actually in 57th place - because someone had their comment pop up twice so I had so skip ahead. I tried deleting it, but the person's name and number stayed in place despite the comment disappearing. Confused? Sorry. Just trying to explain why 56 is the winner but it says 57 by her name. I will stop blathering on. The winner is...
Congratulations, Cherie, I will be emailing you for your address. Thanks to everyone for putting their name in the hat. I really appreciate it and just wish I could make a tote for every last one of you.
Susan
Thank you so much! It is gorgeous! I will be proud to carry it! :) Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Cherie!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all that embroidery has to come out - could you add something to the (new) bottom of the bag to bring it in line?
I'm intrigued by the crochet...whatcha making?!
I love that crochet. Bummer about the tote and will there be stiffy snow flakes this year?
ReplyDeleteOMG I feel for you,all that work and you have to rip it out.. :-(. Congrats to Cherie! And, yes, I think you should make us all one of your totes :-) Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYeah for Cherie, boo for matching seams. I know you can fix it...but seriously you need a good day soon. Sending all my good thoughts to you today!
ReplyDeleteOh man that is a complete sewing nightmare. Those little crochet snowflakes are super cute though.
ReplyDeleteoh dear! gritted teeth does not help unpicking!! ... ask me how I know! Try and find your smile xx
ReplyDeleteTo quote Ted Striker (Airplane) 'What a pisser'! x2
ReplyDeleteOh that sucks :( congratulations to Cherie!
ReplyDeleteOh no, that is such a horrid thing to happen, I do feel for you
ReplyDeleteOh Susan! Sucky sucky day. Hope you got everything sorted out all right, you've certainly got a happy, pretty looking RNG!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cherie. As for the bag.....what a bummer. Di x
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Can you add to the bottom of each side? Or skip the boxing of the corners? I am glad it was mostly a nice day and congratulations to Cherie who gets that most excellent prize.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cherie! Hope ou can rescue the bag. Just take it easy...
ReplyDeleteOh no, poor you, i hate those days when a big project that you've been really careful with throws a total poohy curveball! Hope it's something you can re-work without too much pain!! Love the crocheted stars, I've been making a crocheted christmas bell today, but i think it looks more like an elf hat! Ange x
ReplyDeleteI'd be trying to add a pink spotted piece to the bottom perhaps? Congrats to the winner- I'm distinctly jealous!
ReplyDeleteOh man, Susan. That super stinks. Just take a little break, have a glass of wine and chill with the family. You can try it all again tomorrow. xx
ReplyDeleteOh bums! Crochet looks lovely though. i haven't touched mine for nearly 2 years and winter has me thinking I should give it another go. If only I had more hours in the day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cherie! So sorry about the need to unpick .. I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteOh no :( That is really bad.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner (I've been in that kitchen!) and Lordy, huge commiserations to you. Oh boy do I know how you feel!! Good luck and take a deep breath.
ReplyDeleteOh that sucks big time.
ReplyDeleteThe crochet is looking great, and a nice change of pace after the unpicking!
Congratulations Cherie!
I actually think this tote pattern has a hex on it! Mine was a disaster from beginning to end
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cherie! So sorry about your beautiful bag! Is there no easy rescue? Jxo
ReplyDeleteLittle woolly snowflakes falling already??
ReplyDeleteShame about the unpicking. Some of us are really experienced with that skill...glad you are joining the club!
Lucky Cherie!
That super duper SUCKS!! If I was you then I would either go ahead with it botched and bet no one would be the wiser or simply add a bit at the bottom. Anything to avoid or redo the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will look incredibly amazing even if the lines at the front and back don't match up. I bet no one will ever know except you that it wasn't supposed to be like that (except us cause you've told us)
Sewing can be so frustrating sometimes! Congrats to Cherie!
ReplyDeleteOh, blimey, I'm so glad it's not just me that does daft things like that! Sorry for the hassle, but have to confess this did make me giggle - with relief that I'm not the only numpty in Quilting Land. Hope it's not too much stress to re-do....
ReplyDeleteTo bad about the sewing but number 3 is a great picture of Helen, her eyes look amazing.
ReplyDeleteMe and Jasmine are in the backgroud feeding Tips the dinner menu!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Cherie.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan - how much swearing did you do when you discovered that mistake?