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Monday, May 4, 2015

A Long Overdue Finish!

Afghan made from pattern in The Official Looney Tunes Cross Stitch
Book - Leisure Arts Leaflet #2723
Last week, I discovered a UFO stored hiding in my closet. This project began in 1999. The stitching was all completed years and years ago. Somehow, I had the patience to cross-stitch the whole thing, but not to tie off the edges. I think I also chose to set it aside after someone spilled hot cocoa on the fabric. After all that work, I did not know if it would come out. So, aside it was set. For years... 
I love Looney Tunes and fell in love with this afghan pattern in The Official Looney Tunes Cross Stitch Book - Leisure Arts Leaflet #2723. (I found a copy of the leaflet on Amazon.com. You may see it here if you are curious. I am not affiliated with Leisure Arts. However, I do earn a small credit from Amazon for purchases made from my blog.)
This afghan seemed like the perfect project to share with the Monday Stitchery Link Party at Super Mom - No Cape today.
I spent a morning tying the edges off. Then, I spritzed Spray 'n Wash on the stains and put it through two washes on a delicate cycle. Aside from the tiny spot next to Taz, the stains all washed out!
I opted not to dry the afghan, but let it air dry. So, it is still a bit damp and wrinkled in the photo above.
When I showed it to my son (who had completely forgotten about this UFO of mine), he asked what he was supposed to do with it. I suggested he save it for his first kid and he liked that idea. 
Rather than being a REALLY late gift, it is now a REALLY early one.
Sixteen years later, I still love this afghan.
Now both boys have their own baby afghans to set aside for some day in the distant future. (The "Baby Afghan Safari I made for my eldest son may be seen in this post.)

 Thank you so much for stopping by! I do hope you will check out the other blog posts shared at the link party this week.

 -Renee
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12 comments:

  1. Magpie's MumblingsMay 4, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    These are absolutely adorable! I'm so glad you (ahem) cleaned your closet?

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  2. PamelaMay 4, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Great finish! Don't you love finishing the projects that have been stuck for so long?

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Now THAT is something I've never been able to be patient enough to do for more than about 2" square! Your finish is wonderful, and I don't see a spot next to Taz!

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  4. AnitaMay 4, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    A very cute project, and I am glad both your sons now have an afghan for their future offspring.

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  5. Christine BMay 5, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Hello Renee! You must feel great finally finishing something that has been put away for such a long time! Your furture grandchild will love this handmade gift! What a great idea!! :) x

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  6. QueeniepatchMay 5, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    One problem with making things for children is that they grow so quickly and one does not finish the project in time. You came up with a great idea - save it for the child's child!
    So good to hear the stains washed out.

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  7. SherylMay 5, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Too big a project not to finish. It's lovely and don't you feel pleased with yourself now? One UFO less .

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  8. JustineMay 5, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    You must feel so pleased with yourself! Great finish.

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  9. SheilaMay 5, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    So glad you have finished this adorable UFO , a lovely job and a really neat project !

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  10. SuperMomNoCapeMay 5, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    What a fun finish. And it must feel great to be able to check it off your list! And what a great idea to keep it for a future grandchild.

    Thanks for linking up to Monday's Stitchery Link Party again this week and for linking back and helping to let others know about. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! Aloha hugs.

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  11. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMay 5, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Great finish. I think I have that book and some squares made on waste canvas.

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  12. RaewynMay 7, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Timeless! A great finish...isn't it crazy how we'll put something away when it's nearly done! So glad the stain washed out.

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