Aargh!

Remember how I said I was going to able to live with my initial and the year being off center on bottom panel of the the PFH (Etui) ? Well I lied. It does bother me and today I saw another way to finish the bottom at my sampler guild meeting. I like it a lot better than what I did, so I'll be frogging. Will this project never end?

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  1. Sherry :o)April 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    so many times I have thought I could live with something just not quite right...that's where my eyes go immediately. I would have fixed it to (maybe)...good luck with the finishing...and beautiful finish!!

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  2. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)April 11, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    It will end and when it does you will be so much happier with your decision to fix what you didn't really like! Good luck!

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  3. DebApril 11, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Yes, it will end and it will be beautiful!!

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  4. RobinApril 17, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Oh no! I think I am glad I missed that meeting. If it is bothering you that much, you will be happier in the long run. My standards are so much lower! lol I still haven't started my finishing. I am 'afraid' to cut the lining fabric for fear I will mess up the measurements. I am thinking need a whole uninterrupted Saturday to take the plunge. I am curious to know what was so different. I saw Pat L. finish this week and NEVER even looked at the bottom!

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  5. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Susan, I just discovered your blog. What wonderful work you do! Love the etui and can't wait to see it put together. Do you do your own finishing? Not me, I send my to Deb and let her do her magic as I am quite inept.

    I was browsing thru previous entries and read your comment about finding and author and reading their books from the beginning - it's nice to find someone who does this, it makes me feel less ocd :-) I just love mystery novels! My new favorite is Vince Flynn - have you read his books?

    Enjoy your week.

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  6. MysteryKnitterAugust 3, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I wish you success with the project, whatever it is you must do with it. Oh, and one stitch at a time is the best way to go.

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