I still have things to move out of my sewing room but at least they are sorted and ready to go. Whatever I am keeping is sorted and ready to use. I do not have things all back in order but I did set up my sewing machine and I did some mending. I really hate mending, especially when it involves taking out seams. However, it was the first thing I did when I got my machine set up and it is good to have it out of the way.
Although thing are not back in order, I have cleared a space that is orderly enough to work. I made 2 blocks for an Underground Railroad quilt that our church group is making. They were pretty fast and easy to make. When I work with triangles I usually press the seams open but I followed the instructions and pressed to the dark and I have lumpy intersections and grumbled a lot.
These colors are pretty true, maybe a little darker in the photo. Not the colors I usually choose to use but they are true to the era the quilt represents.
I have 2 other blocks to make from the same fabric pool but a different block. After I finish them I hope I can complete the job of putting my room in order. I am looking forward to using some of the things that I had forgotten. I have a few things I was all fired up about but life got in the way and they were put out of sight and out of mind.
Life is still getting in the way but I need to find the time for the joy of creativity and accomplishment.
That's what keeps the cranky pants in the closet.
2 comments:
You go girl!!! I’m glad you’ve gotten far enough in your sorting and organizing to have a little break and do some playing. I would have needed to get the mending out of the way too. I also hate that kind of sewing. Now you’ve learned to go with your open seams technique. I usually press them to one side but they don’t always layout and butt together and then I need to repress a seam to the other side. Why didn’t I think of pressing them open also?! I sure will give it a try on my next triangle project. We all understand the part about life getting in the way for sure.
It’s inspiring that you are finding ways to create even amidst life’s busyness.
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