Progress verses Process

Wednesdays are one of my usual days off

from working at the quilt store.

After helping to figuring out everyone else' projects

sometimes it's hard to be motivated to work on my own.

Today was more about making progress

rather than enjoying the process.

My list of almost finished projects

was lengthening and seemed a bit out of control.

Today seemed like a good day to attack

that list and cross out as much as possible.

More borders to sew on.

I've been working on Crabapple Hills

pattern, Snowmen from A to Zzzz

for quite awhile. A long while!

I just finished the embroidery.  Had the fabric ready for the borders.

Ready, set, go!

Not quite done yet.

I still need to do the embroidery that

covers up the seams between the blocks.

I'm motivated now so it won't take long.

Can't wait to show it off once it's completely done.

Also got the backing ready and 

made the binding.

It's wound on an old spindle and

will be ready whenever the quilting gets done.

It will seem like such a treat to have it ready and waiting.

My quilt group continues to work on 

Anne Sutton's Snowbound pattern.

So far I'm keeping up.

Finished the March block with a few days to spare.

I'm using wool for the snowman and doing

hand applique for the other pieces.

When I visited Jessica's classroom last week and

took the Very Hungry Caterpillar pillowcase to add 

to her classroom reading area, I was surprised

when the kids noticed it right away.

That's motivation for me.

I found this fabric at the store with a sale tag on it

and decided the kiddos needed an Easter pillow as well.

Done.

My son in law is graduating from culinary school this week.

Don't you think he needs a couple of these.

Pillowcases with chefs.

It's a fabric from Timeless Treasures.

Done.

Now I'm left with handwork, a binding, embroidery, and

more handquilting on my Ocean Waves, that I promise I will 

get done soon.

I made good progress today and

even enjoyed the process as well.

So what's next?

Why start something new of course!

Until Next Time-