Riding Into the Wind

Some weeks you feel like

you're riding with the wind,

but there are times when

you're definitely riding into the wind.

Those headwinds can be a challenge,

but maybe there are some strategies to stay upright.

Ignore your Speed.

Instead Focus on the Feeling

Last week I had a fall break.

My grands were back east in NC for a wedding.

"Flower Girl"

So you would have thought 

I could have accomplished a lot,

But I just couldn't get pedaling.

Instead 

I tried to focus on the good feeling of 

just accomplishing something.

I had previously prepped the last applique shapes

for the last border of my "Sutton Grange" quilt

designed by Di Ford.

They were ready to be glued in place.

And that's what I did.

Now when the wind dies down,

I'll begin to machine applique. 

That's going to be fun.

Drop down a Gear

And Keep a Happy Attitude

Okay, so I knew I wasn't going to cross

off much on my list.

So I looked at that list

and figured out what I could finish 

without getting thrown off balance.

I had the embroidery done

on two Halloween pieces 

by Crabapple Hill Studios.

Rather than make two small pillows or projects,

I changed direction,

and put them back to back into one pillow.

Perfect!

It was a great solution.

Pompoms make everyone happy and 

make a whimsical finish.

The 3 dimensional flowers

in the pattern can make you smile too.

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Last Saturday we drove home from Denver

in a blinding blizzard.

We were driving right into the blowing snow.

It was slow going and dangerous.

But today the sun is shining and those

snow covered mountains in the distance look beautiful.

Wait a day,

and things can be different.

I have a good feeling about this week.

Until Next Time-

Kyle