How many projects in your closets?

You know the phrase sh*t expands to fill area allotted.

Pinging off Karen's post:

In case of a fire, would you try to grab anything needlework related in your house? and if so, what?

Given that my kids are basically adults, I don't have to worry about carrying them out of the house. Obviously I'd be grabbing at cats. But ever since '98 when I finished and framed both my Newburyport Sampler and Maureen Appleton's "After Sorrow," I've always said I'd do my darndest to try and get these out of the house with me.

Donna in Virginia

PS Caryn, you can still answer this, 'cause you weren't home for the fire.

I'd grab a crewel piece I did 20 years ago, I still adore it. Then, I'd grab a piece my mother did for me when I was child.

Then I'd grab hockey gear 'cause it is so hard to replace for DS.

Cheryl

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Afraid I would grab the cat (30 lbs worth) and lap top with the other hand. The laptop has pics on it of all the pieces I have done over the years, so second best thing. Start anew afterwards.

I've been thinking about this one and I've decided that I would probably just grab Puff (my dog) and my purse so I have all the things that create a nuisance if they're lost. The other stuff is "just things" and things can be replaced, and you always have your memories.

Lucille

I have no idea what you mean. LOL!

Actually, with this move, DH and I have had to really cut down our book collection, and we've both moved a lot of previously homebound books to our respective offices. I've already managed to over fill the bookcase in my office, and I am resisting bringing another bookcase from the hall. Afterall, I will eventually have to share this office/lab.

--Mickey

Have to agree with Lucille, probably the dogs, my purse and the computer (it has pictures of my work on it).

I have to hope, though, that it never happens!

Linda

This is tough. I would definitely grab our dragon (and something to keep him warm, the high today in Edmonton is -17 C). And our passports. As non-permanent residents of Canada, not having our passports would be such a pain. Then, if I thought I had time, would probably grab a needlepoint from my grandmother and a cross stitch from DMIL. As both of those wonderful ladies are no longer with us, their works can't be replaced.

DH is normally not materialistic in the least. However, when we were recently unpacking our stuff (that had been in storage for 4 mo), he would not rest until he made sure that the cross stitch projects his mum made us were safe and sound. Completely undestandable, as she passed away right before our move. But also completely out of character for his usual laid back self. Now the completely destroyed lizard cage... he's not worried about that in the least.

--Mickey Edmonton, AB

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Nope. Child, dog, and purse (keys are in purse) are my priorities and probably about all I can manage at once. If I could grab something needlework related, it would be the afghan my grandmother crocheted for me. She is no longer living so it can't be replaced by her.

I'd shoo the doggies outside, then grab needlework off the walls, plus my current works in progress, because they'd all be by my chair. DH would be grabbing the computer, no question about that, so most of my precious pictures would be saved that way.. There is also a small desk that was my mom's that I'd get out if there was time.

Oh my, oh my, oh my!!!

While pawing through a drawer full of fabric, I came across an afghan-sized piece of monks cloth. About two years ago, a friend of a friend showed us the afghans she had made with monks cloth and huck/swedish weaving and said how easy they were to do. I gave her money to buy the supplies and she fringed the edges for me. Then she gave me a lesson -- not only was it extremely brief but she was a terrible teacher and couldn't/wouldn't answer questions.

Suggestions for what to do with the cloth would be appreciated. Please keep in mind how counted stitched challenged I am.

Hmmm - maybe 2 pieces that are easy to grab on the way - the first piece I did that got a blue ribbon (first I ever entered in a show). Some lace that DH's grandmother did, the afghan my DM made for me when I was 14 and still have.

It's insured - and not that hard! But, we'd take DH's historic Jason mask (which was made by some guy who made them for a bunch of NHL goalies)

I would however, grab the irreplaceable one of a kind jewelry. And the dog

- of course.

Ellice

Yep, the day we thought our house was on fire, we grabbed the dogs (a cocker and a sheltie back then) and the cat and got the hell out. It's really not the time to be thinking about needlework. I'm sorry. I even told the cat that if she didn't stop running away from me I was leaving her.

Elizabeth (she musta understood because she flattened right then and there and let me grab her)

Well, "grabbing" wouldn't be the word. If I had time and help, I'd take the stitching cabinet my dad built for me from my specs. Unfortunately, it took 3 people to get it into my sewing room so would probably be lost in the fire. As to needlework itself, I'd take all the big projects I've done: Bull elk (especially!), Dream lover, In His care, Fairy Grandmother (once I get it framed). It wouldn't be too bad re-stitching the smaller ones...very few of those, anyway. If my library office was on fire I'd grab Fire and Ice.

My dog would no doubt already be out of the house!

Joan

Who? Me? Couldn't be?

Don't talk to me about books!!

Cheryl

For what ever reason, full right gloves that "fit right" seem to be few and far between (at least locally).

Fire proof safe!

A given

Cheryl

I make a point to store all mine offsite (Webshots) for that very reason.

Also, with regard to the computer itself, since I don't have a laptop yet, I keep all my stuff on an external hard drive (which isn't very big) AND back my stuff up on thumb drives (just in case).

That all sounds entirely prudent.

I keep meaning to download all the pics onto CDs, and let DH store them in his desk at work.

I have a bag of hairpin lace to make into a shawl, two dolls that need clothes, the rose centers made for two doilies, fabric for D&D dice bags, a baby blanket 1/3rd finished, three bras still waiting for the hook closures, two SCA capes waiting for linings, a book to bind that has been printed, a CD case to design that I already have the fabric for and a case for my witchcraft supplies still waiting for a new lining too.

I love winter, I get things completed.