Future Heirlooms

The white strip is nearly ready to fasten on. I have the second green strip started and I need another red strip and another white strip. Why does it seem to take me so long to finish a project? Partly because crocheting is time consuming, those stitches ARE small! Also partly because I'm a perfectionist. When I see a mistake, I will unravel back to it. When I spend so much time on a project, I want it to be perfect!!
I do hope my projects will be used and enjoyed for many years. I think of them as future heirlooms for my children and grandchildren.

 Let's look at how well some of my projects have aged. This afghan is 4 years old. I guess it doesn't get much wear on the back of the couch, although, I do pull it down if I get cold while reading or crocheting.

 This is one of my "month" doilies. The oldest of the set is 7 years old. This one is 2 years old. I finally started the 12th (and last) one this year.

 This afghan is 10 years old. Again, it doesn't get much wear on the back of the couch.

 Doily, 10 years. It usually sits under a lamp.

 Mom doesn't always have this out, but she's had it for 6 years.

 My daughter wore this frequently for several years. I'm saving it for a granddaughter-if I ever get one!

 Afghan, 1 year. It's warm.

 9 years. It went to my older daughter's apartment, where it perfectly matched the green paint in the living. Her landlady asked if the doily would stay. Well, no! I like it under a vase of flowers.

 Rug 20 years. When it's dirty, it goes in the washer. I expect lots more wear from it.

 15 years.

 15 years.

 11 years. Gold doily.

 8 years.

 5 years.

 3 years.

25 years.

 18 years.

My Grandma made this, Mom thinks in the late 1940's or early 1950's, so it's at least 60 years old.
Crocheted items will last a good many years, so I think the hours are well spent. (Plus, I enjoy it!)