I love to learn a new technique, sometimes I’ve been known to make something just to try out a new way of doing things.

My problem is remembering how to do things, unless I’m doing them regularly.

At least with things like YouTube it’s easy to get a refresher.

@b15erk I still find Magic Loop the best method, you can use a long cable on small projects. These days whatever I’m knitting I only use cables. I find long metal needles so cumbersome now.

Since seeing your way of working @Lowena I have been attempting to complete one project before moving on to the next and it has really helped me. I have been much more productive.

Last week I was making a handbag, I only had the strap to finish, I cocked it up and tried to redo it it. The second time was worse so I put it aside and started something new.  Today I finished a coat for my GD then went back to the bag and sorted it.

I find having a bag for each project helps. Put everything pertaining to the project in a bag and keep it together.

If a project is going wrong or getting boring put it aside completely, try something else. The problems start when you have two projects out at the same time and they get mixed up

That’s lovely @Nuttywife59 , looks very comfy..

What did you use for stuffing?

@jk1066 I’ve read about using car interlineing  for bag support on a FB bagmakers group.

You can find it on eBay and if you are prepared to buy a large piece it works out much cheaper than the various things usually sold for bag stiffening.

I suppose it’s not worth it if you only plan to make one bag but is soon cost effective if you are going to make several.

Welcome @mums sewing machine, lots of like minded people here. 

I seem to remember someone made a rather nice tote bag with sashiko embroidery.  I wonder who it was?

Isn’t it a lovely feeling when someone non family really loves what you make.