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

29 comments:

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

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  2. 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. 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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  4. That's productive cleaning in my eyes.

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. I think I missed the spring clean memo! Great job Susan!

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

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

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  12. What a fabulous quilt to donate - great idea

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  13. Fantastic cleaning! Cute quilt too. Di x

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  14. That totally counts as cleaning!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  26. 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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