It’s been a productive week around here! I have a completed sampler quilt top (finally)
and I’ve completed this month’s bee blocks for do. Good Stitches. I’m feeling good about what’s been accomplished
and I’m feeling good just in general that
stuff has been accomplished! Sometimes, that in and of itself, is enough.
The two older boys have been causing some mischief at school — expected for my middle guy — a surprise from my rule-abiding biggest guy. So, this week, we’ve been having a lot of discussions with them about making good (a.k.a.
better) choices. I know it’s not something they will learn overnight. It’s a lifelong process that I still practice every day — and I’m way older than they are!
Confession: Sometimes at the end of the night it’s just easier to sit on the couch and watch crappy tv with a glass of wine than it is to start thinking about quilt math. Sometimes the easy choice is to do nothing, even when I’m excited about a project, because I let my tiredness serve as an excuse. But deep down, I know when I accomplish something (like bee blocks that I know will go to a quilt for someone who really needs it) I feel
really proud. And it’s a sense of pride in myself that doesn’t come often as a stay-at-home mom. I constantly feel pride for the things my boys accomplish, but so rarely for things I accomplish myself!
So, while I’m really pleased with my projects that I’m sharing with you today, I’m also feeling good about
having something to share. And I feel good about being a part of a community where we all have something to share. So I’m just taking this opportunity to say Cheers to all of us! For making, and in doing so, making good choices!
Happy Wednesday, folks!
Linking up with
Freshly Pieced and
Sew Fresh Quilts.
Wow, that sampler top is absolutely perfect!! I love the funky layout and you couldn’t have chosen more vibrant colours, just gorgeous =)
I know what you mean. I often am really excited about something to work on but overcome by exhaustion (mainly health issues) that I am grateful for anything I get done. A good chunk goes to charity and that makes me feel good about what I do get done. We can’t all be go getters all the time. I have to make myself chill and get ready for the next thing. Love your quilt and blocks.
your sampler is gorgeous! i love your colors too. i’m stopping by from the wip wednesday and realized i had already favorited one of your other quilts on flickr too! (lattice love)
Your sampler quilt is so fresh and lovely! And I would say that as a stay at home Mom you are accomplishing a TON! 🙂
Gorgeous sampler, love the bright colors!
Firstly, yay for the sampler – you should feel super proud. That’s a ton of work and you’ve really nailed the colours. It’s such a great bunch of blocks and I love how they work together.
Secondly, you’ve got my amen when it comes to the siren-song of the couch at the end of the day. I’m even worse – I’ll tell myself I’m going to do something and sit down at the computer, and end up looking at blogs and Pinterest instead. I get absolutely nothing done and feel crappy and overwhelmed for it. At least if I sat on the couch with my husband I’d feel like I’d taken the time to relax and would feel better.
I think we should just cut ourselves some slack. These are the hardest days but they’re also the days we’ll never get back again (they just grow so quickly, the little buggers!).
You should be feeling proud of the sampler quilt, it looks great!
Kim, I love your blog! I’m so glad to see it. You projects are fantastic, looking forward to seeing more…Adrienne
I love this post! First and foremost, because that sampler is delightful eye candy. But, also because I feel the exact same way about wine and the couch after bedtime – and about having something of my own to feel proud of! Good luck with your boys and the life lessons. 🙂
Love that sampler quilt! It looks so fun 🙂