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Friday, March 13, 2009

w.i.p.

I've had these "work in progress" (w.i.p.) buckets on my mind for months... I sewed them up a couple of weeks ago, but they waited for their stenciling until today. This entire week was all about completing a bunch of my creative works, so ending with these is a bit ironic. It feels so good to sew that last seam or bind off a row, doesn't it? Most of the time I have various projects going at once. Lots of little piles, bags, and baskets filled with wonderful things to work on in the spare moments here and there. I thought it would be fun to have a designated bucket or two that had my current project. Both sizes work for knitting and crochet, but the small seems perfect for my little hand works... especially embroidery.


I made an extra set of these and I'll be putting them in my shop.

I hope you have an opportunity this weekend to pick up one of your projects and spend some time with it!

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One last thing... I had to share that my wedding dress above our bed was on Apartment Therapy this week... click here... very fun!
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18 comments:

  1. Kelly KilmerMarch 13, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I LOVE these! Love the wedding dress over the bed!! SO much cuter over the bed then tucked away or stashed away out of sight!! VERY cool!!

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  2. Sally MaeMarch 13, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Thank you for all of your awesome creations. You've inspired me to make some fabric baskets of my own, but I absolutely adore yours. I wish I could attend your spring barn classes as well! Wisconsin is a bit too far away for that. Keep creating:)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Yes! Yes! Yes! I love finishing projects, especially the ones that I have let sit for a bit.

    That's a very creative way to display a dress. I may go experiment with that idea right now!

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  4. Sonia / COZY MEMORIESMarch 13, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Oh Maya, Maya, Maya, this is sooo clever ! I see they're already sold ! Wow, that's fast ! (not surprised, though) *Ü*
    I hope you had a nice week, apparently you were efficient & got several projects finished. (yeepie !!!)
    Have a fantastic weekend ahead, my friend ! Lots of love your way xoxoxo

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    I agree -- very clever idea! But, I'm not surprised that something like this would come after a week of finishing up projects. In fact, I think it's very healthy! It's almost like an acknowledgement -- an acceptance -- that there will always be works in progress. Here, now you have a little place for them. No need to beat yourself up, they are a part of life! I really love that message today and am glad you shared. Thanks!

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  6. PascaleMarch 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Nice work! I think I need a really HUGE one of those for all the laundry that's been piling up here and is waiting to get ironed... work not so much in progress, I'm afraid... Have a lovely weekend!

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  7. Tangled StitchMarch 13, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    These are adorable and it's wonderful to know that someone else has numerous projects ongoing at the same time.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    these are simply gorgeous!! I MUST get on and do some fabric baskets I have wanted to for so long but am too busy admiring other people's beautiful work like yours!!!!!I really should get on with all those WIPS first I suppose!!!

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  9. mimi charmanteMarch 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Fabulous maya!

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  10. Rachel@oneprettything.comMarch 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    And your buckets are on ReNest today too! Congratulations!

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  11. People Who Know Me Would Say:March 14, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    I saw the AT post with your dress, Maya. You're really out there on the 'bleeding edge' of things; and what I like best about it is that you're fresh approach is laced with simpler times.

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  12. Margie OomenMarch 14, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    With all my WIP's I would need to so many of these fantastic buckets. I keep trying to force myself to finish off some old projects but then ideas pop into my head and off I go on another creative tangent.
    I love your decorating ideas. Better to have something so lovely and meaningful displayed on your wall ( who cares about a little dust ) then stashed away in a box or plastic bag in some attic.
    Have a wonderful weekend sweet maya.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    What a fun idea! I love making lists of things to do and projects to complete, so this is a way to make those lists three dimensional.

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  14. UnknownMarch 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one with a bunch of unfinished projects tucked in bins, drawers, shelves, and ziplocs! I love your burlap baskets.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I love your wedding dress, and that you have it displayed so cleverly. I'll have to remember that if we get a new bed.

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  16. buffetMarch 17, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    thats really a good idea!

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  17. homemomaMarch 17, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    do you but something between the lining so that they would stand up or they just do? i love your stuff, so clever

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  18. Julie AlvarezMarch 17, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Maya, I am so behind with your posts! This whole kindergarden thing caught me so much.
    I loved this buckets! I have nearly ten WIPs scattered all over the place. I should get some!

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