Except 24 years is quite a long time for starting&finishing a project! Back in 2002 we were on holiday in Florida with another couple, all paid for by Argos [long story, 4 places won in Prize Draw, and they kindly invited us to join them]
As we strolled through the huge Mall, I saw a Victoria's Secret store. I grabbed Kathryn's arm "Come on! I've always wanted a garment from this shop!" There was a lot of interesting lingerie, some of it quite attractive. Most of it too expensive. But there in the sale section was a grey nightie sealed in a bag, for $5. It said "Medium" and on the front was embroidered
a n g e l in pink. "I shall take it home and stitch the final A to make Angela" I declared. I have worn that night frequently ever since. It has taken me till last week to do this task! Better late than never! I am pleased with my hand stitching though.
I love this garment, it is really cool in hot weather. But it measures 28" across the bust! Does a 56" chest really count as Medium in the USA?
What is your longest WIP? (Work in progress)
They have a store in Norwich now - but I don't imagine I shall ever buy anything in there!
I bought a Victorian style nightie 30 years ago and it was always too long, I cut 6 inches off it last year. when I nearly tripped on one of my night time loo visits, I' haven't hemmed it yet, but its on a pile of other clothes waiting for a stitch or two!
ReplyDelete30years is good going (and still unfinished)
DeleteMy entry for the oldest UFO is a patchwork which I started in 1975.
ReplyDeleteI suspect at 51 years your patchwork may be the winner here!!
DeleteCan't compete with '75 and I don't exactly remember when I started this project but it's at least 20 years. It's an applique wall-hanging: all the pieces are cut out, seam allowances pressed but can I start? Apparently not.
ReplyDeleteGo for it!
DeleteDo musical compositions count? My grandad commissioned me to write a piece for orchestra when I was 14. It's still unfinished. 31 years later!
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DeleteAlso, think you did a great job on the handstitching!
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DeleteI bought some 4ply wool to knit a tank top/vest/waist coat for my ex in 1983 but never got past the first few rows of the rib. I now have more time for knitting but don’t think my OH would thank me for it!
ReplyDeleteAccept you'll never do it, and give the wool away!
DeleteI am slowly picking up my Aran hoodie and am now on the fronts. It took me four tries to set the pattern a few nights ago and I am having to write out each row so that there are no more errors! Also about to use some fabric that I was given to make some.bags for our new R:evolve shop. This will include some Sanderson fabric from last century! Catriona
ReplyDeleteI have some premillennium fabric too...
DeleteWell at least you got it done in the end. I'm afraid to say I cheated with all my WIPs ... I sold them at a car boot sale before we moved to Wales. Oh the relief!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative disposal. Somebody will enjoy them
DeleteI have a Tapestry which I started in 1996. It's almost finished!!
ReplyDeleteIs that the same tapestry I sent you some wool for when we lived in Dorset?!
DeleteI am so glad you added the final A, it looks terrific. All I have from Victoria's Secret is a pair of panties which was a giveaway for trying on a particular type of new bra they had!
ReplyDeleteLast night I watched the old 70's British movie called " Angel" which was sweet!
JanF
I don't think I know that film...
DeleteI often have half finished yarny projects hanging around for a year or two but I can’t beat Frugally Challenged 😂
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
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DeleteNo unfinished WIP's here as I don't knit/sew any more, unless its to teach Iris or repair something for their family. I've never been in a Victoria's Secret shop, maybe I should. Xx
ReplyDeleteVS is very expensive now
DeleteYou did a great job with the embroidery on your nightdress, Angela. My oldest WIP is the hexagon quilt top...at least 20 years in the making, I'm sure!
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DeleteMy oldest WIP is probably my dolls house which I bought in 2011 and is nowhere near finished yet. Before that, I had a stitched sampler of flowers for every month that took even longer but is now finished.
ReplyDeleteGlad you managed to finish that final "A" to personalise your nightie.
I always fancied doing a Dolls House when I was younger but in the end I decided it would take up too much room
DeleteI started making a baby quilt when my youngest sis was pregnant with my niece. Just got to stitch the binding in place. Robyn was 35 this year!!
ReplyDeleteA bit too small for her bed now, then?
DeletePs our girl now firmly ensconced at uni since Friday. She's managing so far but had a bit of a homesick wobble yesterday. Think the excitement of the weekend and getting her room ready finally reached a plateau. She's sharing (own en suite bedroom) the accommodation with 4 other girls who already seem very friendly. The campus is buzzing! Those students know how to party on Fresher's Week!
ReplyDeleteThere will always be a homesick wobble- but I am glad she seems to be in with a pleasant group
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