Why is it that this time of year is so harried? why do we feel the need to get things done 'before the end of the year'? after all....there will just be more days following December. whoever invented the calendar system....i don't think they did us any favors. why do we have to celebrate some happening at a particular time? why can't Christmas be in March if we want to? Why can't Thanksgiving be in July? why do we need end of year deadlines? i have too many questions and no answers.
So, along with most of the rest of the world....i am behind in my self-imposed deadlines. i am seriously considering throwing away my calendars and saying....it will be done when it gets done....whenever.
My sister has a quilt that she uses this time of year and likes to put it on her bed the beginning of November. she wanted the quilt re-worked so she took it all apart and gave it to me to requilt. i had it in plenty of time for the November deadline but didn't get there. but it is finally finished. it is a large one.
Here is the top ... it is large squares in red, greens and blues.
And here is the back ... just a plain dark green.
I had some issues with this. the fabrics were really stretchy and the batting was really thick. but i persevered and all is well. there are a couple pleats and it will need some trimming....but done is done. and i am sure my sis will be happy to get her Christmas quilt back and on her bed. all she has to do is put the binding on. LOL
I have a Christmas party tomorrow evening with my quilt group. we all get a bit crazy and have a great time laughing and enjoying each other's company and eating and playing games. i usually get everyone a little gift. it is really hard to figure out what to get for 10 people....i usually get the same thing for everyone. this year there are 3 little things. but nothing that can be wrapped easily. what was i thinking? so, first i scrounged the studio for boxes. i don't use wrapping paper...it just gets thrown away so why buy something to throw it away. so i decided to wrap with fabric. have you ever tried that? hahahahahaha it doesn't 'hold still' like paper and doesn't crease easily like paper. sheesh!! after a couple boxes i decided i could use scotch tape on it. then by the time i figured out how i could wrap successfully......i was on the last box. perhaps i'll remember this for next year....probably not. LOL
But they are kind of pretty....if you don't look too close.
A day or 2 ago we got our first Christmas card. good grief. i am not even in the Christmas mood yet....a card this early just seemed wrong somehow. do you send cards? have you sent them already?
Saturday morning really early i am leaving for the Duck to meet the contractor that will re-do my bathroom walls and floor. i hope it warms up enough to stay and do a bit of work myself. i hate cold. but when i get back...probably tuesday...i should have pics of new walls and a floor. woohoo!!
Till then....stay warm and start thinking about that Christmas thing. LOL
Later
So, along with most of the rest of the world....i am behind in my self-imposed deadlines. i am seriously considering throwing away my calendars and saying....it will be done when it gets done....whenever.
My sister has a quilt that she uses this time of year and likes to put it on her bed the beginning of November. she wanted the quilt re-worked so she took it all apart and gave it to me to requilt. i had it in plenty of time for the November deadline but didn't get there. but it is finally finished. it is a large one.
Here is the top ... it is large squares in red, greens and blues.
And here is the back ... just a plain dark green.
I had some issues with this. the fabrics were really stretchy and the batting was really thick. but i persevered and all is well. there are a couple pleats and it will need some trimming....but done is done. and i am sure my sis will be happy to get her Christmas quilt back and on her bed. all she has to do is put the binding on. LOL
I have a Christmas party tomorrow evening with my quilt group. we all get a bit crazy and have a great time laughing and enjoying each other's company and eating and playing games. i usually get everyone a little gift. it is really hard to figure out what to get for 10 people....i usually get the same thing for everyone. this year there are 3 little things. but nothing that can be wrapped easily. what was i thinking? so, first i scrounged the studio for boxes. i don't use wrapping paper...it just gets thrown away so why buy something to throw it away. so i decided to wrap with fabric. have you ever tried that? hahahahahaha it doesn't 'hold still' like paper and doesn't crease easily like paper. sheesh!! after a couple boxes i decided i could use scotch tape on it. then by the time i figured out how i could wrap successfully......i was on the last box. perhaps i'll remember this for next year....probably not. LOL
But they are kind of pretty....if you don't look too close.
A day or 2 ago we got our first Christmas card. good grief. i am not even in the Christmas mood yet....a card this early just seemed wrong somehow. do you send cards? have you sent them already?
Saturday morning really early i am leaving for the Duck to meet the contractor that will re-do my bathroom walls and floor. i hope it warms up enough to stay and do a bit of work myself. i hate cold. but when i get back...probably tuesday...i should have pics of new walls and a floor. woohoo!!
Till then....stay warm and start thinking about that Christmas thing. LOL
Later
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