Has anyone ever taken as long as me to finish a craft project?

Stichaholic

Hi everyone,
I have finally completed my cross stitch project after 19 years. I started it when I was 10 for my mum, intending to give it to her the following Christmas and I guess life got in the way and I never finished it. I would just pick it back up every few years and do a little bit but this year I decided that I was going to finish it and have now become quite obsessed with the craft altogether as I look forward to the evening when I can spend some hours doing it. So I would like to know about any of your stories on how long it took you to complete projects, if you feel like sharing of course :-)

It still needs to be washed and ironed but I am proud of myself for finally completing it!

Puppy

You are a hero. I am proud of you for finally completing these houses Anchor! My maximum term is about 10 years, but the project is not finished yet !!!

Lilliput Lane LL207 Village  //www.pindiy.com/thread-61610-1-1.html
from magazine  Cross Stitch Collection Issue 126 January 2006  //www.pindiy.com/thread-61610-1-1.html

Duckeyd

Beautiful work. What is it called? I started a stamped cross stitch blanket of different Disney characters when I was about 8. I finished it just in time for the birth of my first child. My mum finished all the rest I couldn't sew. But it took me 10 years also and it was so worth the time and effort. Thank you for sharing yours.

TheKnitter

I have one I started 20+ years ago with all different cats on it - I call it my "heirloom" project if I can ever get it done.  Too many things interfering with hobbies.  Your project turned out lovely.

frankilouise

you made a beautiful piece, i have been crocheting granny squares for a blanket since i was 8 (started as a 4h project) its not done yet and i will be 38 next year

Stichaholic

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am glad I am not the only one who took quite a while to complete a project :-)
Hope you're all having a nice weekend!

Sylvana

I love it, you have a comapanion, I almost finished my work of Dimensions, with a lot of breaks. :) Welcome back Stichaholic and nice to meet you. :)

Jan22

Beautiful work I have some put away that I started about 7 years ago and still haven't tried to finish them off one day they will get done !

bs.frog

Big congratulations :loveliness: very impressive that you did not give up and finished the piece. It is very beautiful, great work!

Carolmcm

It's beautiful :) she will love it ;)
Never took me so long to do a project XD
You should publish this is diary section ;)

Fishys

Well done you! Don't be embarrassed. I recently gave up and unravelled a jersey I had been knitting for 20 years.

NightNurse

Absolutely lovely!  On to the next project perhaps?

evergreen

very nice :)

Fairydhie

Awesome!!!

Marie-Louise

Very nice !