Patiently waiting but planning ahead

For Christmas I got a new sewing machine, the Janome QXL605. Three days later it exploded. Ok, there was no smoke or fire, but the insides jammed and bent beyond repair, the foot was broken, the turning wheel stuck and it snapped three new needles. Thankfully, Sewing World were very helpful and arranged to send me a replacement machine. Except that there have been a few delays and I am still waiting for delivery.

I have been so frustrated especially as I am halfway through two projects- a handbag for myself and chairbags for the kitchen. (What is a chairbag? Well, it's a bag that fits on the back of a chair and is used to store things. In my case, its the trio's blankies, pencil bag and colouring book, a toy or two and probably some other random things they have hidden away).

I've kept myself busy by unpacking and admiring my fabric stash, trying out different colour combinations and then lovingly packing them away again. But the need to create became unbearable today. Sitting on the floor with my piles of fabric around me I decided that although I couldn't sew anything, I could get my future projects prepared so that I am ready to go when my machine arrives. With a great deal of excitement, I cut out the pieces for two bags and a few purses. Just the act of cutting the fabric was therapeutic.

Often I look at my fabric stash and am inspired and full of ideas. But then I wonder if that piece of fabric would look better on another project instead and I end up saving the fabric 'just in case'. Today I was brave, decisive and committed to following through on my initial inspiration.

I cant wait to get started and to see the finished product. In the meantime, I'd love to hear whether you have any pieces of fabric that you are reluctant to use or keep saving for another day?