Oh My Goodness....where is the time going? I can't believe it is noon already and all I have accomplished is quilting the Dresden blades on the FIRST of eight Dresden's in my mom's quilt. Next I want to do an outline stitch around this Dresden, and then repeat the same for the rest of the blocks! After the blades and outline quilting are done, then I want to quilt the centers of each Dresden and then straight lines 1/4" from the edge of each block...then quilt the border...and then bind...all in 21 days! That is all the days I will have left between me and my machine both being away! I am taking her in tomorrow for a good yearly overall, plus a check on the knee control of the presser foot. Ellie is really not sewing as well as I would like and I want to get her looked at before it turns into something big.
I woke up hurting this morning. In fact I was DREAMING of hurting and I kept saying "Pain, Pain, Pain" in my dream. When I woke up I realized I wasn't dreaming the pain. So, wrestling this almost 60" x 60" quilt in my domestic machine is more than I can really handle today. I pushed myself to do as much as I have done, and am now taking a lunch break. I'm hoping maybe this afternoon the pain will lessen and I can knock out another one or two Dresdens. Reminder to self: NEXT YEAR START CHRISTMAS GIFTS ON FEBRUARY 1ST....
I know that you will get everything finished in time. Small bites of the elephant.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I dropped Ellie off today. She should be all fixed up by next Wednesday. Can not wait to get back to sewing!
DeleteEasy now ... a little at a time. Your health is important, too.
ReplyDeleteI do not want to give mom an IOU, so I am getting panicky about time. But I will have to keep ME in mind too.
ReplyDeleteYou must take care of yourself....There is no other option. It will get done. Slow and steady. =)
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right, Amy...and if my mother knew how I was pushing myself I would be getting an earful! I am being forced into a break as my machine is away being fixed, which I think is a good thing. I LOVE the process of making a quilt, but when I push myself I lose the joy. Not good. Sewing/quilting is what keeps me sane some days and I NEED it to be my release...not more stress! So I will slow down and take time to ENJOY making something wonderful for my mom...whether it is done by Dec 24th or not!
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