I took a class on making a particular type of beaded bead. I never liked what I came up with. I made a practice bead in class. So-so. I made 3 and hung them on a picot neckpiece. Better, but not thrilling. (I gave that necklace to our cruise butler in December to give to his wife.) On the cruise I made another beaded bead and started one more (after numerous tear-outs-and-try-agains).
This afternoon my friend Laurel came over to bead with me. I took out this project and finally said, "Forget it. I don't like 'em. They're a PITA. I'm unhappy with the colors, the results, AND the process. This isn't fun any more." I gleefully proceeded to take apart the in-class practice bead as well as the finished and unfinished beads from the cruise. I tore up the instructions and sent them to the recycling bin. After which I picked up a truly satisfying UnFinished beading prOject, Melanie Doerman's Alien Star Garden bracelet. I LOVE Mel's designs. I spent another hour or 2 happily beading away.
And I'm happy to report that I'm about 1/3 of the way through quilting a small quilt that dates back to (gulp) 1999. You see my point? Gotta finish those UFOs!
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