Each year, I make angels to give to sewing friends and extended family members....roughly 60 - though I try to make a few spare ones in case . . .
Of course, a well-organised person (like myself???) would have the plan in place and be prepared back in say October..maybe...
Well NOT this year (and maybe not as early as that in other years).
(In fact, I just looked ay the Angel page here on my blog - and after the picture of the 2019 version I said "Plan for 2020???????????? Do not leave it til late November to start!!!!!!!!!!! - so obviously I do not learn by my mistakes.)
I had a plan in my head - but no test model done - I started them about the 25th November - and since the first lot had to be ready by December 5th - that wasn't a lot of time.
I had the "pattern", I had the supplies....but the first few took a LOT of time each and weren't very successful.
So, plan B...it was nice - but at an hour + - not feasible.....after all I am working during the day...
So, a desperate Plan C evolved....they still took a bit longer per item than I would have liked but they worked OK.
They are made on my embroidery machine . . .somehow - I sewed through my finger - the end of the needle was stuck out through my nail...with thread attached. (I have resisted adding the photo since everyone has said NO thanks!)
Darn I thought...- oh!! there is some blood - best get a tissue...walked out to DH and said - I have a bit of an injury...he wasn't too keen on pulling it out...so off to the hospital we went...4 hours later - after anesthetic in my finger and boy did that hurt,,,,it was out and I was back home....
The good news? - no blood on the project and the machine is still working fine...
Lesson learnt.
It was my left index finger, so no major impediment - but my arm where the tetanus shot went in was sore for a few days...
And so the 2020 Angel is done.
Merry Christmas to all.
13 comments:
The angel is beautiful, but boy what an effort to get her finished! I hope your finger recovers ok.
Ouch. Had to smile at the priority of no blood on the sewing and the machine is fine. Gorgeous result in the end.
I think all the recipients of your angels should be very appreciative, given the drama involved. They are very cute. I wonder what your 2021 “angel review” will read like?
It's a really lovely angel and I'm glad you're finger is all okay.
Oh Dear, you poor thing - a needle through the finger is something I fear and touch wood, have not had it happen yet.. I can imagine how much it would hurt..
Your angels are very much appreciated though and I am glad to have been given one to add to my treasures of Angels (I wonder what you call a bunch of Angels - could it be a flock - mental note: check that on the internet).. Anyhow, hope you are feeling better and wish you a merry christmas and an excellent 2021.. xx
Ouch.. my daughter did that in year 7 and hasn’t touched a sewing machine since. She is now 34 years old.
Take care and start planing next years angels.
Whooops! Having seen this happen to someone on retreat I am always ultracareful - a stiletto is a useful alternative to a finger! Your angel does look gorgeous - suggest you start in January next year. xxxxxxxx
Ouch! I shall treasure my Angel all the more knowing those difficulties in creation. That aside she is a beautiful Angel...thank you xx
The Angel have been as troublesome as the year.....
Oh yes it’s painful sewing through your finger... I did it many years through my thumb and the neighbour pulled it through with pliers. Then some dettol.
Hope you’re planning next years now!
my angel is even more precious now knowing the trauma that happened....oooh my stomach turned at the thought.... wishing you a lovely Christmas...
Did you see the mask angel?
Hugz
Beautiful angels, and a deadline works wonders doesn't it?
catching up on the last month........your birthday celebrations sure went for awhile...lots of lovely gifts swaps and made.......and I love my angel and glad to hear the finger is ok.......
I am glad you are ok and no blood on your project. Those tetanus shots hurt for days.
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