I've done some sewing, however, which has been soothing. It feels good to be productive. Despite the fact that I organized and counted my UFOs, the first thing I did was make a new top. Here it is:
I copied the pattern idea from the Queen of Cool Settings: Tammy at Sunshine.
This was a UFO, but for some reason I didn't count it. It was sandwiched and ready to quilt, so I knew it would get done soon. Guess that's why I didn't count it.
This is the first of the counted UFOs which I am starting to tackle. These SBS blocks have been sitting around for.ev.er. I really don't like SBS, so it wasn't fun to contemplate working with these. Today I just charged ahead and got the top put together. Whew! I'll be glad when this one is done and out of the house.
I managed to read one book: The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar by Terri Cheney. Interesting book! I'm halfway through another book. Think I'll go do some more reading.
6 comments:
LOVE the first quilt! The green is wonderful! :)
Love the second quilt.
I get bored with my own company too! Luckily I can always call my mom and dad or pop over to see them.
Love all these quilts--your mix of improv and some organization is wonderful. And what a great way to modernize a SBS. Clever you!
I get tired of my own company mostly when I am mid-hissy fit. I am alone most of the time, but I think that it's the art that blasts all boredom out of the water. I am not at all sure that I am aware of ME at all when I paint, or even when I am stepping away from whatever I'm going through far enough to try to write and entertain with it. Know what I mean? I get starved sometimes, though for being fed by different voices--then I know I've been alone too long. It is fun and artistically nourishing to see your work. Always, whether or not I respond.
I've been making a ton of crumb blocks in my spare time (never have much of that) and have over 100. I love the way you've used them. My I borrow some of them? Of coursefor Sunshine.
Loved that first quilt too! I may have to borrow that setting too. It is a great one. Shows of the crumbs and it looks like you planned it that way all along! Great!
I've been so busy that I haven't checked your blog for awhile. From the looks of it, you've been busy too.
Happy thoughts for you and yours!
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