Prom season is killing me. It's half over and this was the hardest week to get through for me. Honestly, this week was terrible. I'm thankful for my job, I like my job, and I like the people I work with. But, 60 hrs a week is too much time to spend with people. I don't think I could handle Rich that much and we've been happily married for 20 years. UGH.
Any who, I have been trying to stay creative despite the long hours. On Easter, I made a new purse. I bought this kit at Sweet Annie's a few years ago. I was so impressed with her purchase of such bright fabric. Love it! I also have a kaleidoscope quilt kit waiting for me with the same collection. It's going to be fabulous. Someday.
Then I decided to do this teacup that I've wanted to get to for awhile. I wish I'd used a different background to show the white of the cup better. And those flowers were SO difficult. The pattern was supposed to be enlarged 200% and I only did 150% because I wanted it to be life size. Teeny, tiny leaves and petals. It sucked. And, quite honestly, doesn't look that great. I had Bethany write the words and then I stitched over it. That part, I like. It's my new cubicle art.
Then, today I got some time to finish my trees. I like the way they turned out. It took most the day to make 18. Well, make the blocks and do my taxes. I still haven't cleaned the bathroom or kitchen. Or, finished the laundry. But, I am almost caught up on Cupcake Wars. That's also important.
No matter how hard I tried to make these blocks random looking, I did the old "well s**t" about 6 times. For example, these two side corners turned out to be the same fabric on both sides of the tree. They weren't supposed to be. And, in a few blocks I managed to put some identical half square triangles together. Dang it!
I may need to purchase some fabric before I go any further. I don't have any long strips of fabric to use for the applique part of the quilt. It may be mid-May before I get to that. Something to look forward to, I suppose. And, with that I will say ado, my friends.
Remember, friends don't let friends try to reserve tuxedos at the last minute. For God's sake people, plan ahead!
1 comment:
Work certainly interferes with fun, doesn't it? Must be something in the air - last week was crazy for me and I don't have a season to blame for it! The teacup turned out cute (you are too critical!) and I love, love, LOVE the trees - can't wait to see that one assembled!
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