Finding a UFO
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21737)
Canada
January 16, 2018 5:38pm CST
Getting ready for a big move involves sorting and packing.....boxes.
This morning I pulled out a box with seldom used sewing supplies...things I used years ago that have been replaced with new, more efficient supplies.
One box held an almost finished potholder.....it's been waiting fir at least 20 years for me to add the binding.
Binding has been my nemesis for years....I had trouble getting corners to cooperate...
About five years ago I learned a new method to attach bindings and mitre the corners....it's made such a difference.....bindings are now easily and accurately applied.
So the UFO that's been hiding in a corner for 20+ years is finally completed!
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Jan 18
Yeah, I wish I could think of somethin @Morleyhunt oh well, eventually my brain with thaw .... ok ok, so we don't get as cold as you guys but for me this 20somethin at night and 40somethin in the day is COLD.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
@rebelann 40 something sounds positively balmy...our high today was -5°C, around 20°F. The wind chill tomorrow evening is supposed to be -20°C, about -6°F.
The weather is always a good topic!
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
Who knows...but I'm sure you'll likely hear about it. 
. It gives me something to write about.
. It gives me something to write about.2 people like this
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
I made several pot holders for my sister when she got married....apparently there was one that was unfinished.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
20 Jan 18
@Morleyhunt It is hard to do. I am one of those people that thinks I might need it, so I should keep it.
@mom210 (9036)
• United States
23 Jan 18
@Morleyhunt very true and I have been thinking about that more and more. I may tackle some of it this summer when I have more time.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
20 Jan 18
@mom210 twice I've had to put everything in own into storage. You do learn to purge.
Then...two years ago....we had to empty my parents home of 50 years. Yikes. I need to purge a lot more....I don't want my children to need to deal with that at some future date.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
17 Jan 18
Very nice, you did a great job on it. I know all about packing and finding unfinished projects, I just did that myself.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
Funny the things you find when you are packing for a move.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
@cintol I've moved a lot over the years. I've never lived anywhere that long...ever. Some moves (several in fact) the boxes never all get unpacked.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
18 Jan 18
@Morleyhunt Isn't it, especially when you are in a home for 28 yrs lol
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
16 Jan 18
It was a nice feeling knowing that another long languishing project is complete.
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
16 Jan 18
That is awesome that you were able to complete it!
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
16 Jan 18
Finishing projects is the name of the game this week. I mended something that has been waiting for a couple of years as well. Now I'm feeling ambitious,
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
17 Jan 18
@Morleyhunt That is a great feeling. Happy mending and crafting
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
@taciaelisepeace today was spent running around for my father and delivering a wedding gown. Now I'm home....supper is inside me and the rest of the evening is open for creativity.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
16 Jan 18
Awesome you finally completed it. That had to feel great! Can we see a photo?
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
16 Jan 18
The photo has been added....the site thought my photo was too big so I had to edit it.
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@Letranknight2015 (51523)
• Philippines
17 Jan 18
A very cute pot holder you got there, nicely made. Thank you for sharing this to us.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
It better...whatt with requiring more than 26 years to finish.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
Maybe I should give it to my sister...she was the intended recipient.
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@LadyDuck (458071)
• Switzerland
18 Jan 18
@Morleyhunt I have to check YouTube if I find something easier.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
The method I learned (courtesy of my youngest daughter) is virtually goof proof and oh so quick.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jan 18
Luckily these things don't really go out of style! It looks good now.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
Pot holders are timeless...it's a good thing when people like me take 26+ years to finish making them.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
I have a closet full. I've finished two already in 2018....I wonder how many more I can complete.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
17 Jan 18
Isn't it a good feeling to get those things done that we put off.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
Any project complete gives a sense of satisfaction. I have lots of things to finish.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Jan 18
They didn't take long to finish once I cut some fabric for binding.
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