I love purl soho too much. The gorgeous projects, colors, materials beckon me to a life that is not mine. Simple, pure, fresh, minimal color palette. My life is full of complications and color and chaos. And that is how I like it – for reals.
But I can get lost in the purl soho website. And I have more than once. I have banned myself from it. NO. MORE. Does that seem excessive? It probably is, but lets examine the evidence…
It started with this bag… the wraparound pocket tote. I love the style of the big pocket on the outside. I made this as a thank-you gift for a woman at work.
It was a challenge. I powered through and like what I ended up with, but it was a challenge.
And so I made a second of the same tote in the color palette of my life. And I really, really love it. The pattern was a lot easier the second time – and very satisfying to make.
And now I have a sea of in-progress purl soho projects.
Upper Left: A selfish-sewing modular block quilt
Upper Right: An advent calendar with felt pieces. This one definitely has a deadline.
Lower Right: Letters for my niece. This is a wonderful project – making an alphabet using purl soho’s amazing felt (you can’t get stuff like this at Joann).
Lower Left: Giant scarf. Lots of tiny, tiny stitches. I love the stitching and I am sure I will love the outcome – but this one probably won’t be ready until next fall.
These are just the purl soho WIPs. Too, too many. And so I need to play it as it lays. No more pushing to finish lots. I am going to do my best to enjoy my stitches, delight in each little finish, and try really darn hard not to start anything new and staying off the purl soho website. Wish me luck.
weeknight quilting 
Man, I love Purl Soho, too. Swoon!