So many projects, so little time

Well, this is a day late for the WOYWW post, but here it is anyway:

This picture is actually symbolic as it shows how my patchwork has overtaken my papercrafts! If you’re not a quilter, this project is a cushion cover for what we call in the US a “throw pillow”, those little cushions that litter (for lack of a better word) the sofa. Last time I posted about rearranging my craft room, so this is one section of the new U-shape. If you turn around 180 degrees, this is that work desk:

Of course, that’s not to say I’ve given up my scrapbooking and card making. Oh, no…. I just haven’t been able to finish any of these projects. I started a scrapbook page at my local crop of my little grand-daughter’s first visit to an aquarium. After staring at it for a week, I threw it in the bin and started over, but although I like the new layout more, it still is unfinished:

I need a title (I’m thinking of something like “Through the Eyes of a Child” or perhaps just one word “Wonder”) and some journaling and just something else. I’m thrilled with the paper, however (can’t remember the manufacturer). It’s stunning and just perfect for these photos. My daughter took them (except the one of her in the bottom left photo), which I think are amazingly beautiful. I love the intense look on little Catherine’s face. Speaking of unfinished projects, I started a small 8x8” album for her that is still unfinished and I also have a birthday card to make for a friend this month, so I’m going to have to put aside the sewing for a bit and change gears.

On top of everything else, this month at my little local crop, we’re going to do some knitting instead of scrapbooking or making cards. Well, never let it be said I’m a one-horse act! Really, I just love crafts of all kinds and feel so privileged to be able to indulge in pastimes I love. For decades I worked at various jobs, sometimes two at a time, went back to university and finished my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and never had the time or money for a hobby of any sort. I don’t think now that I have the patience or the eyesight left to do needlework, like cross-stitch, or beading, although I do like looking at these things.

And next month we are actually going to have a craft show in Kent! I didn’t know that anyone ever knew we existed down here….. but 2-5 of February the International Craft and Hobby Fair will be near here for the first time. I can’t tell you how excited we are! They’re going to have vendors from scrapbooking to knitting to beads to quilting and sewing, all under one roof! Not only that, but the costumes from the popular period drama “Downton Abbey” are going to be displayed. Ooh, I might have to spread myself over a couple of days to get it all in!!!