Although I wish I could be “standing up there” with all you diligent ladies who’ve finished their quilt to at least their top (Major Congralulations to the ones who’ve finished … especially if I haven’t yet congratulated you!!), I am unfortunately *not* going to be one of you. This past year has been an insane rollercoaster of heath issues, emotional fragility at times (aka apathy &/or depression), and a host of family and personal issues … leaving me lacking in the having-finished-my-SKoW-quilt department, despite my desire to have it completed.
At last update (beginning of November), I had …
- 7 blocks completed,
- 7 prepped for needleturn,
- the rest of the blocks’ background fabrics cut out along with their corresponding pieces of pellon,
- and all my pattern templates & guides prepared for use.
Since then, I have been able to complete the needleturn on all prepped blocks, and finish the stitchery for five of these … with two (the ‘presents’ and ‘sun’ blocks) to complete.
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| ** The stitching on the "hot chocolate block" is finished ... just a hiding in the shot! |
I am currently down in Adelaide for a couple of weeks holiday with my mum’s parents, so I am a touch restricted on the amount that I was able to bring down to work on while here … especially since I’ve started back in with my uni over this past month, with an assessment due yesterday (done), and an another (1500wd essay) due Friday coming … so I’ve had to be realistic on what I might be able to can achieve while down here.
As I have the full third & fourth rows to work on (plus one on either end row … sweet things pavlova, and chair wine & cheese), I decided to go with those in the third row (house, “gardening” flower garden, tree to sit under, and rainbow) and the ‘shoes’ block. As I only had a half hour to collect everything together, I have also only gathered up the background pieces (already cut), and a collection of fabric choices (separated in little baggies) in addition to my small cutting mat, 14in ruler, rounds of threads and pencil case of cutters & pens.
I am determined to, at the very least, have the basic pieces on the blocks, and the needleturn begun … Dawn, can you guess what I’ll be working on @ the sewing group next Tuesday?!!! LOL!
I am determined that this will be my first “big” finish this coming year - and preferably in January … though, realistically probably in mid-February.
I am looking forward to seeing what Chooky has decided to select for the coming SAL. I’m sure it will be perfect - and that I’ll probably join in ‘sidecar-style’ *wink* once this one is finished. Thankyou Chooky for *ALL* you've done to encourage us along this project ... and thank you for deciding to continue the SAL - it really is inspiring to see everyones progress!!
6 comments:
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Well you're very organized....I found that doing the needle turn and embroidery of an evening while sitting with family was easiest and I could usually finish one or two blocks a night. The putting together of the patchwork is what is time consuming to me. You can do it! We're looking forward to seeing your quilt in February.
Mama Bear
Larissa, I really feel for you. I have been in the same boat this year with depression and hubby has health issues that the doc hasn't yet got to the bottom of. Like you, as much as I want to work on my quilt, it's kind of hard to pick it up and get going. You are doing so well though, and I'm looking forward to seeing your completed quilt. I hope you meet your deadline of mid-February. All the best.
go for it Larissa.........can't wait to see some more finished blocks soon.......just let me know when you want to do a post........
would love to see a row joined so we can update the sidebar.....
It's great to hear of your progress - life does get in the way sometimes. Hang in there.
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