Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Easily Distracted

I ventured back into my office today, intent on getting rid of more stuff and organising that which was staying. But I came upon a tiny quilt top I made way back in the early days of my quilting odyssey. When I say tiny, I mean tiny - only two feet by three feet. I suppose I could have made it bigger, but instead I thought it would be a good car seat blanket for a new born. Or in a stroller.

I also knew who would be able to find a good home for it. The lovely ladies at Bee Blessed. The bonus is I would see one of the founding members of Bee Blessed, Judith, this weekend, so if I stopped cleaning and started sewing I could give it to her when I saw her. That was enough of an excuse for me to stop cleaning indeed!

I dug up some of the original sock monkey fabric line - because I haven't really had a lot of call for it since - and I found two bits big enough to sew together and make the backing. I spray basted, making a right mess of my kitchen floor in the process. (Ick! More cleaning!) And then I quilted it in a simple stipple. All it needs now is trimming and the binding. I can do that on the train on Saturday and hand it over to Judith upon my arrival.


I'm sure it still counts as part of the cleaning because I haven't just moved it from one spot to another. I am actually making use of it and moving it on totally.

Susan
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29 comments:

  1. heart of charnwood27 February 2013 at 16:11

    Well done mrs, working on the WIP's and tidying up, brilliant double use of your time, very productive! : )

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  2. Judith, Belfast27 February 2013 at 16:20

    Aw thanks mate! This is so cute, and very timely too as we will be visiting the Mums and babies HIV unit soon to hand over the baby quilts! Just as well I'm bringing a suitcase over at the w.e! Jxo

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  3. Tina27 February 2013 at 17:51

    Lovely! Cleaning can wait!

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  4. Cille27 February 2013 at 18:01

    I'd categorise it as ALMOST cleaning... But way more fun. Very cute quilt. I'm sure it will be put to good use.

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  5. Indianna27 February 2013 at 18:57

    That's productive cleaning in my eyes.

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  6. Pippa Parsons27 February 2013 at 19:27

    its very cute, I love the sock monkey fabric but never got any :( was tempted by the xmas stuff. Productive ufo/cleaning is a fab way to spend the day

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  7. Claire27 February 2013 at 19:43

    That is my kind of cleaning! Wonder if I can try that here...love sock monkey - so cute.

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  8. Sarah27 February 2013 at 20:02

    Beautiful little quilt! My tip for spray basting on the floor is to buy a cheap, machine washable shower curtain to lay on the floor as protection. Then chuck the curtain in the wash after a couple of bastes.

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  9. Shay27 February 2013 at 20:20

    Sounds like the perfect way to blitz some cleaning ... to finish a project.

    It looks very sweet. Some little person is going to be very lucky to own this.

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  10. Trudi27 February 2013 at 20:20

    I think I missed the spring clean memo! Great job Susan!

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  11. cheeky monkey27 February 2013 at 20:34

    This is the best way of cleaning! someone will love it.

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  12. Susan27 February 2013 at 21:25

    Wow, you are very motivated in your sewing and your cleaning! Lovely little quilt!

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  13. Catherine27 February 2013 at 21:26

    What a fabulous quilt to donate - great idea

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  14. Mrs Flying Blind...27 February 2013 at 21:42

    Superb! My kind of cleaning!

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  15. Di27 February 2013 at 22:02

    Fantastic cleaning! Cute quilt too. Di x

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  16. Kelly27 February 2013 at 22:07

    That totally counts as cleaning!

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  17. Kirsten27 February 2013 at 23:03

    I would have been distracted too - anything to not have to do cleaning!

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  18. Sarah27 February 2013 at 23:07

    definitely counts as cleaning - its leaving the house now isnt it? ;-)

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  19. Katy Cameron28 February 2013 at 00:50

    Look, shiny! Best not get distracted again tomorrow ;o)

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  20. Erin Quinn28 February 2013 at 01:11

    Is it still in your house? no. Then it has been cleaned :-)
    Lovely little finish too.
    E

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  21. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com28 February 2013 at 04:02

    I think that counts for sure. You found it and got rid of it in a good way.

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  22. Leanne28 February 2013 at 04:50

    So as I catch up on all my reading, I did not fail to discern that you will be seeing Judith this weekend. How wonderful! Oh and your kids are great, making a special extra mummy's day.

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  23. Salley28 February 2013 at 04:58

    I dont think Spring Cleaning here would dig up such treasures. Those monkeys will be glad to be loved.

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  24. Marit28 February 2013 at 09:54

    How nice that decluttering and sewing are one and the same:)

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  25. Jo @ life in lists28 February 2013 at 12:56

    Much more good karma and good fun than boring old cleaning ;-)

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  26. Archie The Wonder Dog28 February 2013 at 13:25

    I'm impressed at how you turned cleaning into quilting!!

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  27. Cindy Sharp28 February 2013 at 14:37

    Well done!

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  28. Annabella28 February 2013 at 14:45

    There go Jude's plans of travelling light ;-) This is really cute - I love it. Perfect for a little one.

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  29. Cindy28 February 2013 at 17:44

    Oh, the sacrifices you make for a Bee Blessed quilt :) Gorgeous one for the ladies. Have a great time this weekend! Take lots of photos, please :)

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