and not much of this...
But I have been making headway. Mostly on things that seem to take a lot more time than I think they are going to. I spent many hours working on borders for a guild project. The two hours I thought it would take turned into six and at the end I still don't know why it took so long! Backs are the same way. Last weekend I spent some time piecing three quilt backs that I had been procrastinating on (mainly because they are my least favorite part of the process.) Again, took way longer than they ever should. I like to spend my time up to my eyeballs in fabric, zipping through piecing and have a whole lot of blocks to show for it as my reward.
Then this weekend, I decided to go completely old-school and thread baste a quilt that I am planning on taking to the lake with me to work on hand quilting. Yes, thread baste. By hand. Never happens.
But it was strangely relaxing and rewarding. Something about this quilt that makes me want to spend more time with it before it's done. Maybe this quilting-thing is teaching me something about patience along the way. Who knew?
Happy stitching,
Tonya
Oh my indeed! I love that quilt you are working on. Hmm hmm hmm, I might have to pester you for some tips... Or the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHave a super summer,
Pam Banis
Hey there Pam! Thanks as always! Did you get my reply to this before now? I think I tried to do it on my new phone and I don't know if I have the settings right.
DeleteI LOVE this quilt! Have fun with your handwork. Yes, quilting teaches us patience, and many other virtues--perseverance being one that comes to mind. That must be why quilt-makers are such nice people.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hopefully I'll have some good progress to report after vacation.
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