When I got back from my trip up north for Thanksgiving it was like traveling back in time. We had a enjoyed a little snow storm while staying at my sister's house over Thanksgiving. When we arrived home, the leaves had finally started to fall so when I look outside it looks like fall is in full swing.
So with the cooler temps today, it feels good to get under my current hand quilting project and put in some stitches. I was suppose to be tracing my templates for my last border of Baltimore Garden. But, as you can see from this post I have absolutely no self control. But I firmly believe you should follow your desires. Each quilt will get finished when the time is right!
I started out the year saying no new projects until I finish some of my wip's. I think I have done pretty good and than I said well...................... it's December, if I only use fabric from my stash, it's only a small project 30 rows, it's one of those portable projects you can take anywhere. Do you ever convince yourself that you just have to start something new? Well, a fellow blogger Suzanne over at Minou's Minute inspired me to try a hand pieced project. Brigitte Giblin started a group on facebook that is hand piecing a Trip Around the World. Something I have always wanted to do and another way to use up some old fabrics in the stash. I am really enjoying it! I really love this project as I can just keep adding squares and it reminds me of how quilter's of long ago were so frugal. Oh my, aren't my excuses so lame, I just need to admit I am addicted to stitching and have no self control.
So with the cooler temps today, it feels good to get under my current hand quilting project and put in some stitches. I was suppose to be tracing my templates for my last border of Baltimore Garden. But, as you can see from this post I have absolutely no self control. But I firmly believe you should follow your desires. Each quilt will get finished when the time is right!
I started out the year saying no new projects until I finish some of my wip's. I think I have done pretty good and than I said well...................... it's December, if I only use fabric from my stash, it's only a small project 30 rows, it's one of those portable projects you can take anywhere. Do you ever convince yourself that you just have to start something new? Well, a fellow blogger Suzanne over at Minou's Minute inspired me to try a hand pieced project. Brigitte Giblin started a group on facebook that is hand piecing a Trip Around the World. Something I have always wanted to do and another way to use up some old fabrics in the stash. I am really enjoying it! I really love this project as I can just keep adding squares and it reminds me of how quilter's of long ago were so frugal. Oh my, aren't my excuses so lame, I just need to admit I am addicted to stitching and have no self control.
Carla... I love it when I have no self control and start getting creative with what I have.. enjoy your hand piecing today... you have made great progress already too! Kathi
ReplyDeleteGreat way to look at it Kathi!
DeleteOh no... that could be dangerous (the new project)! I agree - much better to go with what you feel like working on. Instead of putting the RSC Sampler together today.... I did some slow stitching on Hugs and Kisses and watched a little Downtown Abby. Did you join that group for the TATW challenge or just doing it yourself?
ReplyDeleteYes, I joined the group! The pdf files under the file tab under the banner is full of great info!
Deletelol I talk myself into new projects all the time! The nine patch swapping was a whim that was crazy - but fun!
ReplyDeleteYeah it all works out! I think I just need to machine quilt some of these to get caught up!
DeleteI think it is best to go where your muse leads you!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth, we don't want ourselves being upset with ourselves! LOL
DeleteJust keep on having fun LOL. I also made that same statement no more new projects but it only lasted till Esther released Love Entwine ?????? Cheers Glenda
ReplyDeleteI am definitely having fun!
DeleteI'm a firm believer in working on whatever I'm feeling led to work on. I've learned (the hard way) that the results may not be what I'd like and my joy is diminished when I "force" myself to work on what I think I should be working on instead of what I'd really like to work on.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice! I have accomplished a lot in the last couple of days and decided I will get back to the applique when I feel like it. You are absolutely right, we get better results when we are happy.
DeleteI love the angle of the photo of your quilt. It gives a great perspective on the quilting. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole quilt when you finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along! Yes the right angle and the morning light really helped to capture the texture the quilting added.
Deletedo what you want! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the quilting shot!!!