Wednesday, June 24, 2009

I came to my senses

Yup, I was definitely biting off more than I can chew when I started dreaming about making a lampshade BEFORE I head out on vacation tomorrow. You know all those details that need to be dealt with before a vacation? They were really stressing me out last night. I was snapping at the kids (poor things!), going about my household and motherly duties as if I held a grudge. Finally, my husband, who deserves to be named a saint, told the kids I needed some alone time and took them into another room until bedtime, at which point he put them to bed. Meanwhile, I read. I mean, I have 3 million things to do, and what do I do, but sit there with a book. Are you ever so overwhelmed with a to-do that you can't even get started? That was me last night.

Finally, I said to myself, at least get ONE thing done. The sleeves for my niece's and nephew's quilts should be quick and easy, right?



As usually happens when I begin to sew, I found my groove. From there, I created a sleeve for my Guild challenge quilt from last year.



I sewed on the last binding edge for the quilt I am finishing up for a generous woman that I met in Atlanta this April. She had a quilt that needed just a bit more hand quilting and then binding, and for that she sent me all of her quilting notions, books and fabric since she wasn't going to quilt anymore (WHAT!?!) and wanted to free up space in her house.

I whipped up a scrappy blue binding for my sister's Crumb Cake Stand quilt and sewed it on, so all I have left to do on that quilt is finish the hand quilting and sew the other side of the binding down, all of which can be done by hand. I went to bed feeling pretty good about myself, although I am bleary eyed this morning because I was up until 1:30 AM! Tonight, I just need to was one more load of laundry (I got one done last night), pack for me and the kids, and get Jason's quilt done with him. Then, I can go on vacation with a lighthearted, self-satisfied step!

8 comments:

Becky said...

Way to go! You ended up having quite a productive evening!

My name is Riet said...

That was a great idea.

Bootzey said...

When confronted with a lot to do, I remind myself that fretting adds another thing to the list. If I just take my time, it will all get done.

Peace

Hazel said...

Good for you ,now go and have a good vacation ,enjoy yourself .

marlene@ByTheSeam said...

I get overwhelmed easily so I have to tell myself....just do the best you can with what you have and give the rest to God.....it will all work out.

Piece by Piece said...

I get overwhelmed easily also, taking on more that I could possibly do in the time that I have to do it in. I sort out the important"must do's" and let the others take care of themselves later. Have a great vacation.

Joan J said...

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Joan J
http://quiltingonabudget.blogspot.com

Molly said...

Sometimes thats all that we can do--escape and get our mind straight. Take a deep breath and you will be ready to go again.