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Not a minute to spare

Temporary Paralysis

Do you ever have something you really want to make, but can't get yourself to make it?  That is how I have been feeling the last few days.

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I sorted my wools, piled them up and there they have sat untouched for several days now.  It's like I am afraid to cut.  I don't have much fabric to spare so I guess I am just scared that I will mess up.  But, I have to get going - the craft swap is tomorrow.  Tomorrow, people!   I've had three months to get the job done and I only have myself to blame.

Do you think procrastination is genetic?  I'm beginning to wonder if I have some small, unknown gene that won't allow me to get things done with time to spare...

Enough chatting.  I have work to do.

Comments

molly

hope your little sewing machine is hammering away as I type this...those fabrics are beautiful...hope they inspire! can't wait to see what you make.

sulu-design

I SO know where you're coming from! I just returned from a big shopping expedition. I got great beads, chain, and findings. The whole time, I couldn't wait to get home and get started on some jewelry. Now I'm here, and I don't want to touch anything for fear that things won't turn out as I hoped and my supplies will be wasted. There is such potential in untouched craft supplies; the idea of cracking away at that potential is paralyzing!

sulu-design

I SO know where you're coming from! I just returned from a big shopping expedition. I got great beads, chain, and findings. The whole time, I couldn't wait to get home and get started on some jewelry. Now I'm here, and I don't want to touch anything for fear that things won't turn out as I hoped and my supplies will be wasted. There is such potential in untouched craft supplies; the idea of cracking away at that potential is paralyzing!

leslie

I am sure you are working hard right now.....can't wait to see what will come out of that lovely pile!!!!

heidi

ooooooo can't wait to see what this will becoome!! better uncut than the 3 projects i have HALF finished on my table. no more projects started until these are finished!!

Norma

My mom has procrastinated as long as I can remember. She shops early and sends everything out late. Christmas cards in February and so on. I definitely take after her. I totally believe it's inherited. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Love your site. :)

Belinda

I'm hearing you. I hope it passes soon. I want to see what you are making with all that :)

Eren

It is definitely genetic...Im sure of it. Hope you have a productive evening and get it all finished!

Crystal T

Great wools! I look forward to seeing your finished product. :)

Erin S

I hear you. Maybe it's just called being a perfectionist! My Mum is a terrible procrastinator but it is because she is such a perfectionist! I think procrastination can be genetic but I think you can break the cycle if you want. Okay that's my two cents! Hope you get it all done. Good luck. BTW...great fabric!

beki

I am in touch with this! I have a whole pile of future projects that I can't bring myself to start.

Stephanie

I feel that way alot...lets balme the cold....in the summer we can blame the humidity. Seriously though i do procrastinate but once I start I remember all over again way I love creating. Go get a cup of coffee, forgive yourself and then dive in!
p.s. your scarves can out wonderful and i bet you had a blast doing them!=)

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