Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Doing the Right Thing

I continue in my quest to clear my desk/sewing table to the long list of things that should be done. And I am making headway, therefore I am feeling almost smug. I am not used to this feeling of actually being in control. It's kind of nice.

Today I trimmed all my charms for the Japanese Charm swap. I was really pleased because I had about 7" of fabric left after I had cut all my charms. I know a metre is longer than a yard, but not by that much. Someone very generous was cutting this at the Festival of Quilts when I bought it.


Everything on the left is my leftovers. Yay!

Then I got on with my bee blocks. Yes, more. But these will actually be finished and posted in the month they are due. How's that for an improvement in service here?! I was making for Jennie, over at Clover and Violet. She requested the Four Acres block in specific colours for one, and up to us for the other.


And now it is back to the real life stuff. Dental appointments and such to be rushed off to. Not for me but these things must be done.

Susan

33 comments:

  1. I am impressed that the blocks for CHRISSY are done in the same month but the true question is: will they be mailed in the same month? hehehe Oh dear...please don't mail to Jennie!

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  2. I received my Japanese swap fabric today. I will be fondling & stroking for a while prior to cutting.
    I do hope that is not good selvedge gone to waste on the right there!! LOL

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  3. I love these blocks! Great pattern. Love your charms, too.

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  4. Good job on Chrissys blocks :-) Am rather envious of that "under control" feeling you mention. Oh how I wonder what that feels like...

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  5. Ooooh what beautfiul blocks! Just love all those colours. Shame boring stuff like the dentist has to get in the way of sewing. I know that feeling only too well!

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  6. Your 4 acres blocks are awesome! I love making these. Now don't be turning into a control freak on us! Organic is best! Jxo

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  7. Good job on the Japanese fabric! Lovely blocks but why don't mine ever look lovely and smooth like that?

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  8. No wonder you're feeling smug - not only did you catch up but you did it with style!!

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  9. I'm not sure I remember what 'under control' feels like! LOL
    Lovely blocks, and those elephants are adorable, cool that you have leftovers!

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  10. Bugger. Am I a no reply blogger again now too??

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  11. Those blocks are lovely and the elephants are super cool.

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  12. Ohhh get you missus :-). Great blocks!

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  13. I got that fabric at the FoQ. I love the little elephants, so cute!

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  14. Oooh, do you want to come up here and be in control for me now please? :oD Looking forward to receiving my ellies anyway :o)

    Great job on those blocks too

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  15. Those Bee blocks are rather spiffing.

    I had Japanese leftovers too, yippee.

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  16. Good for you with your catching up and having it under control. I wish I could feel like that.

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  17. Love the bee blocks...just don't send them to Jennie! The elephants are cute!

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  18. I really like the Four Acres block. I've not seen it before but it will make a stunning quilt. I like your green cross block especially (I like green!). Di x

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  19. The elephant fabric is soooo cute! Love the blocks too.

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  20. I gotta get some of that elephant fabric. I just love it. Your blocks look perfect. very nice.

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  21. Love the blocks! Well done to be finished so early! And the cutting too!

    I still have both these jobs to do!

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  22. I love those elephants, I can't wait to get my piece of them. I made those blocks earlier this week when I needed to just sew, yours are lovely.

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  23. Those 4 acre block look perfect - must try them sometime. Add them to my to do list, which will be complete when I'm about 80!

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  24. Susan, the 4 acre blocks look gorgeous! I love your fabric choices, they look really pretty together!

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  25. Oh yum! Gorgeous blocks and fab charms! Happy, happy, happy!

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  26. Nice blocks, but check before you send them...they are for Chrissy Sew Lux, not Jennie, right? Or am I comnused?

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  27. just saw Rhonda already set you straight...let's both have another beer, he, he!

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  28. Oooh, can't wait to get my elephants in the post!!

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