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| A box of UFOs ... UnFinished Objects ... that's been hidden in my quilt stash for a very long time. 🧵 |
It's finally fall and warm days spent outside in the yard and garden are fading. After a very long hiatus, it's time for me to get back into my sewing room. This box is one of many in my stash that holds UFOs ... unfinished objects in quilt talk. I can't even call this a box of WIP ... works in progress, because what's inside doesn't show much progress! In fact, what has been hidden in here are random orphaned quilt blocks ... including some that date back 25 years.
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| Digging in. There are more blocks in here than I thought there were! |
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| Close up. I made some of these while I spent afternoons and evenings with my mother in her nursing home room. I kept a small portable sewing machine in her closet. 🧵 |
At this point, some quilters would be able to part with them, but not me. I either have a love affair with every fabric I've ever owned, or am so guilt ridden that I can't admit to myself (and now you, dear reader), that I've lost my way. And, I'm not getting any younger. Time waits for no man, or in this case, woman and quilter. I have more fabric than I can realistically use in the years ahead. At least I've stopped buying, but thats more a result of my shopping habits and opportunities changing. First, the COVID-19 pandemic kept me home and out of the quilt shops, second ... over the past couple year ... a few of my favorite shops closed, and third ... some of my other hobbies required more of my time. Avoidance behavior? I'm not sure if these are reasons or excuses, but at this point, what does it matter?
My local quilt guild, Museum Quilt Guild ( https://museumquiltguild.blogspot.com ), held its monthly meeting on Saturday morning. I waffled on whether or not I'd go. After a few years of not attending, I was a bit anxious about it. Why? I'm not sure. I was active in the guild until about 4 years ago. I decided there's no time like the present . . . and also came to the conclusion that if I missed one more opportunity to be social and get inspired, it wouldn't help me get and stay connected again with people I'd known for years. I'd remain isolated and that's not the goal I have in mind for myself. So, I went to the meeting. I was greeted by many familiar faces and got lots of hugs. I mingled during the break and caught up with people. It was a great way to kick off my day. I look forward to getting involved again, finishing quilts for the next quilt show in October 2024, and enjoying a hobby I've loved during much of my life. ♥️
Today is predicted to be chilly. I hope by its end I can pat myself on the back and say, "I did it! I spent the day in my sewing room, and finished one little project." Baby steps. It's a start. 🧵
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| Where should I begin? 🧵 |
It is my sincere wish that you and those you love are happy and healthy. And until we meet again, may the Lord hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Emmy