Difficult Decisions

The downside of sorting out my craft corner is that some things just have to go. 

Now I've never been able to find the sewing accessories that I want and so I've been designing my own for years. I now have more pincushions, needlecases, needlerests, hussifs, project bags etc. than I know what to do with. 

For me, the pleasure is in the design phase and the embroidery. Dare I say it, the making up is more of a chore. 

More often than not, by the time that I've completed something, I've had another design idea and so I just stash the item in the cupboard and move onto the next one. Consequently, I have a cupboard full of my creations. 

Actually, I get around to using very few of them. Sometimes I'll try out a new design alongside my favourites. So, what to do with the excess?

Motivated by the comments of friends and colleagues I decided to auction some items on a well known auction site. I had two objectives, clear some space and perhaps make some money to cover some of the cost of the raw materials and to give to my favourite charities.

I really wasn't sure what response I would get, if any.

My First Sale

Yesterday, I completed my first sale....

This is what I sold.

It is a needlecase embroidered with birds and a little magnetic needle rest with a similar theme. 

I am so excited! I've just finished wrapping it. My next stop is the post office. 

I had no idea how nervous I'd be. I do hope that the buyer is not disappointed with their purchase!