How do we choose which project to start next? I have been busy this past month completing several quilts and thoughts of
starting at least five new quilts have been dancing through my head. I
could not give in to them because I was on a mission to complete
quilts. I had to use the Bernina since the Brother machine messed up and then I broke the acrylic darning foot from the Bernina. Fortunately, I had a metal one that I used to finish the free motion quilting for my 17-ufosin-2017 challenge. This month I will be working on beyond-the-cherry-trees-album-quilt. I am packing my bags to go to Poland to
visit my family for Easter. She is not well. At 91 that is no
surprise. I am taking 9 year old Ava with me. I plan to take some hand applique with me and at least one text book.
I have the entire pattern packet for the Caswell quilt from sentimental stitches in a box with fabrics and shirting backgrounds waiting.
I also have all ten months of Susan Smith's stonefields-quilt-block-of-the-month that I bought when I was in Australia two years ago. I have an old collection of fabrics and various backgrounds ready in a project box waiting until I get back from Poland. These have been pre-washed because they were so wrinkly from sitting in a few boxes for years.
After I get home I am going to babysit the little boy grand children for four days and doubt I will get much stitching done. But who knows, I won't get any done if I do not prep some blocks and take them along,
I see so many interesting patterns and projects in blogland and am tempted by many of them. I have at least 80 blogs on my blog list. Most post weekly, some monthly. And some days when I am avoiding doing any real work I will wander off on rabbit trails and see what else is out there to see. I follow lots of blogs that are doing some of the same projects I am doing so I can get encouraged. But right now it seems that they are over whelming me with so many options.
I started talking about how we choose which quilt to make next. I am drooling over the 150+Canadian+Women weekly quilt-a-long.
And I have been collecting the patterns while they are free to make this tribute to Canadian women as we celebrate our 150 birthday as a nation. I have fabric. I bought some of the Northcott collection at Lens Mill Store when everything with red in it was 25% off. I like sales. I spend more than $200 on fabric that day. And I already had some in my cupboard with the Canadian national anthem and some with maple leaves. It is going to be a spectacular quilt. I am only 57 blocks behind. But I have a plan. I will pull out the GO cutter and some dies with one inch and one and a half inch options and blitz them. They are all pieced with none appliqued. I like applique, but have enough of that in project boxes.
How do I choose which quilt to make next? I usually jump in impulsively and blitz it for a while. Starting quilts is so much fun, but I have tasted what it is like to complete not one but 4 quilts this past month. I could put off starting anything new for a whole month and complete another one or two. Maybe. But I have a plane to catch Friday and . . . the power just went off . . .
It was off for a couple of hours so we went to bed really early since it was dark and very quiet. Eventually we heard the furnace come on so knew the power was back on. I have a family wedding to go to today and it is overcast and gloomy this morning, but the sun is supposed to come out this afternoon.
I do not have to worry about what I will start next since I do not have time this week which will be filled with appointments like dentist, massage, chiropractor and the little boy grandchildren are coming for a sleepover just before we leave. But I do have to decide what my omg-one-monthly-goal will be for April. I will try to complete one, just one BTCT block.
I have the entire pattern packet for the Caswell quilt from sentimental stitches in a box with fabrics and shirting backgrounds waiting.
I also have all ten months of Susan Smith's stonefields-quilt-block-of-the-month that I bought when I was in Australia two years ago. I have an old collection of fabrics and various backgrounds ready in a project box waiting until I get back from Poland. These have been pre-washed because they were so wrinkly from sitting in a few boxes for years.
After I get home I am going to babysit the little boy grand children for four days and doubt I will get much stitching done. But who knows, I won't get any done if I do not prep some blocks and take them along,
I see so many interesting patterns and projects in blogland and am tempted by many of them. I have at least 80 blogs on my blog list. Most post weekly, some monthly. And some days when I am avoiding doing any real work I will wander off on rabbit trails and see what else is out there to see. I follow lots of blogs that are doing some of the same projects I am doing so I can get encouraged. But right now it seems that they are over whelming me with so many options.
I started talking about how we choose which quilt to make next. I am drooling over the 150+Canadian+Women weekly quilt-a-long.
And I have been collecting the patterns while they are free to make this tribute to Canadian women as we celebrate our 150 birthday as a nation. I have fabric. I bought some of the Northcott collection at Lens Mill Store when everything with red in it was 25% off. I like sales. I spend more than $200 on fabric that day. And I already had some in my cupboard with the Canadian national anthem and some with maple leaves. It is going to be a spectacular quilt. I am only 57 blocks behind. But I have a plan. I will pull out the GO cutter and some dies with one inch and one and a half inch options and blitz them. They are all pieced with none appliqued. I like applique, but have enough of that in project boxes.
How do I choose which quilt to make next? I usually jump in impulsively and blitz it for a while. Starting quilts is so much fun, but I have tasted what it is like to complete not one but 4 quilts this past month. I could put off starting anything new for a whole month and complete another one or two. Maybe. But I have a plane to catch Friday and . . . the power just went off . . .
It was off for a couple of hours so we went to bed really early since it was dark and very quiet. Eventually we heard the furnace come on so knew the power was back on. I have a family wedding to go to today and it is overcast and gloomy this morning, but the sun is supposed to come out this afternoon.
I do not have to worry about what I will start next since I do not have time this week which will be filled with appointments like dentist, massage, chiropractor and the little boy grandchildren are coming for a sleepover just before we leave. But I do have to decide what my omg-one-monthly-goal will be for April. I will try to complete one, just one BTCT block.
The RSC colour this month is multicolour. Since I am doing this challenge with my Bright Jane and there are no multi colour fabrics I plan to make more aqua blocks since I prepped a whole bunch that did not get made in Feb.
Come back at the end of the month to see how I did.
(I just received news that my 91 year old aunt passed away last night so we go in sadness)
Blessings,
Chris
linking up with needle and thread network
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Happy travels and family time! An appliqué block looks like a good goal for your busy month.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your loss. Your fabrics will be waiting for you to return.
ReplyDeleteSafe trip. Hope you find some time to get a little stitching in en route and when you are there.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your aunt passed away. I hope the trip will help you and your family heal. Your projects all sound wonderful and that Canadian women project (I've been reading of it here and there) has me very intrigued.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your aunt. I'm sure the quilt you gave her the last time you visited brought her joy and she thought of you every time she used it. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad that your aunt has passed before you could see her again. I hope you will have a safe trip. I can't believe it is already two years since you went to Australia! But Stonefields is lovely, and definitely worth a start!
ReplyDeleteNice block. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck on your project!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your aunt. You sure get around--the world and the blogging universe, both. Best wishes with your project this month!
ReplyDeleteChris, I'm so sorry about your aunt's passing. That's hard and words don't do justice to bringing comfort. You have lots of lovely, fun projects to worth on and I pray that you'll find solace and sweetness as you work in those. Hugs to you. :)
ReplyDeleteApplique projects are the perfect take it with you project. I am hoping to travel this summer, and would love to have something to work on during the down time. Lovely project. Greetings from Germany!
ReplyDeleteAt least your hands will be busy with the applique on the trip. As for those 57 Canadian blocks, well, guess those have to wait till you get back! Thanks for sharing such a fun story!
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