
Must. Finish. Projects.
I'm on a kick this last month and I feel the need to finish up a bunch of stuff before I start anything new. It must be September. I've long since considered Labour Day to be my New Year more than January 1st. It's felt this way since I left university and feels even more so now that I've got one in school full-time.
This quilt has been basted since some point in the spring. I was in charge of a basting demo at my guild and used this. Then I got stuck on what quilting design to sew. I browsed this site for days. I sketched and doodled. Nothing ever felt right. Then I was chatting with Amanda Jean and she commented that she was coordinating her quilting, thread choice, backing, and binding. I hadn't thought this far ahead, but it made a thread colour pop into my head. From there I made a few more doodles while hanging out with the girls and a plan was hatched.
I honour of the New Year and because Amanda Jean posted about her nearly whole cloth quilt I felt the need to pull out mine yesterday. Now the trick is to realize that sketch...
I know what you mean about September being the true New Year - I think it comes from so many years in school. September has always seemed full of new possibilities.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting design!
I too am finishing up projects this month. No new starts! I have to check to make sure I have enough batting and thread...and if not I have to shop ONLY for batting and thread. (Sure!!) Toni
ReplyDeleteI agree, September has always felt more like the start of a new year, then January. All those childhood school years... the start of each one promising something better! Good luck with your quilting!!
ReplyDeleteI also agree with September feeling more like the new year. I would LOVE to get some things completed as well, before the holidays, and I always get in a fall cleaning/organizing mood too. My plan is to get all those quilt tops out, take a look and make some plans.
ReplyDeleteI might borrow that line and make it my mantra. Starting is easier. Finishing, well that's another story. Love the brevity and punctuation of it as well.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting idea. I too must finish more projects!
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