Flosstube #6: Why we have WIPs?

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In this episode of EGAUSA Flosstube, host Ina is joined by friends Janna and Beth to revisit their earlier WIP parade and explore the many reasons why embroidery projects remain unfinished. They discuss the terms WIP (work in progress), UFO (unfinished object), and PhD (partially finished project), and share personal stories about how life, changing tastes, and new opportunities have led to a collection of unfinished pieces. The conversation covers a range of projects, from classes taken at seminars to stitch-alongs, and the hosts reflect on the challenges of balancing stitching with everyday responsibilities. They also highlight the joy of finishing pieces and the camaraderie of stitching communities, encouraging viewers to share their own reasons for unfinished projects in the comments.

• Ina, Janna, and Beth discuss why embroidery projects remain unfinished, covering terms like WIP, UFO, and PhD.
• Beth shows 'Aperture' by Amy Sweet McNamara, a class piece from a Boston seminar, and 'Flutter by Butterfly' by Lucy Barter, both close to completion but set aside.
• Janna shares her 'Blessed with Content' sampler from a 2001 seminar and a Jane Nicholas piece, both stalled due to life circumstances.
• Ina talks about a Jane Nicholas piece and a goldwork project where a gold thread flaked off, leading to a long 'time out'.
• The group discusses stitch-alongs, including a 'Groovy Chicks' SAL and a metal threads group project, showing how community can motivate finishing.
• Ina shows a finished piece, 'Gold Knot Garden' by Tanya Cohen, and mentions plans for a new group project from Inspirations Studio.