Halloween

Linus: Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He's gotta pick this one. He's got to. I don't see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one. You can look around and there's not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see. 

I know, I know...it's been weeks and weeks...but, it seems my life has become so much more complicated since I started back to work full time. I have been steadily decluttering. Still more the "tortoise" than the "hare" in my decluttering race, but I hope that means the changes will be lasting!! I have found a new blog to share with my followers who also are struggling with clutter issues. It is called 365 Less Things. I love it! She is focusing on reducing by getting rid of one item a day, but also by not bringing new items into her home. Using what she has. They aren't new concepts, but they are ones I think our materialistic society has lost touch with. I have lost touch of. My mother was a child of the depression. I grew up with a "use it up, wear it out or do with out" mentality. I think that mentality mixed with all the STUFF that modern life brings has left me with way too much clutter. Stuff comes in...it doesn't go out because I just might "need" it "someday." I've had to relearn to be selective about what I choose to bring into my home. And for those things I already have, decide "is this worth saving or will it be better sent out into the universe to be used by someone else?" Check out her blog, I think you will find her refreshing! 

And, since it is Halloween...AND the weekend...I HAD to bring you some smiles. You know you been missin' them!! 

Gosh, I've been doing this years, haven't you?!! 

Okay, this is not a political statement...it just made me laugh!! 

This is me, every fall as soon as football season starts....

This quote is from Roald Dahl. I love it.  

So my friends, have good thoughts and become lovely!  

Deb, still decluttering....slowly but surely! 

Gone Quilting

Hi! I'm off for my quilt retreat. I am taking my camera, so be ready for some action packed or maybe make that fiber packed photo's when I return!!

Until then, keep sewing those bits and pieces until you have something!

Deb

Decisions...Decisions

The time is drawing near. My quilt retreat is in 4 days. In "the best of all possible worlds",  I would have already decided what projects I am taking with me. I'll be there for 3 days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  I will have a large chunk of time to work on whatever I want.  I have already decided I am taking the Disappearing 9 Patch quilt blocks I am making for my oldest son. I am pretty sure I have cut up all the blocks I need to finish it.  The important phrase being "pretty sure"!! I remember cutting what seems like a million blocks a few months ago. So whatever I cut, I will sew!!

Then,  I want to work on my hexie blocks.  I want to make some color coordinated "kits" to work on.  Basically, cut some strips/squares to go with my paper pieces.

Plus, I have been reading blogs about various doll size quilts. I want to make some!! I have several kits but I also have some I have been eyeing in my extensive book collection.  My mind keeps thinking about this quilt:

It is from Kathleen Tracy's book:

I also have two quilts which  need  backings. Not exciting work, but I am planning they will be pieced backings.  And then... maybe my checking account will be able to afford to send them off to be quilted!!  However, I have a very small checking account, so it may only be able to afford one!!

And I some charm squares I bought to make place-mats in this pattern:

Moda Bake Shop pattern

The charm squares are from:

Moda Wildflowers IV 

And I have fabric for making string quilts.
Speaking of string quilts---I saw this earlier today and think it's a fun combination for a string quilt.

It is from Prairie Peasant blog 

Plus, I have about 400 other ideas.  I have never made a list of my unfinished and/or projects I have "kitted" together. That is, those projects I have pattern and fabric...but haven't actually started the project. I don't think I could handle the actual number. It may be more than can be done in a life time.

Do other people have this problem?  More projects than time? I am always amazed by quilters that are able to work on only one project at a time. I seem to always have several in progress.

It is time to tuck myself into bed and have sweet dreams of fabric and quilts!
Until next time, I'll probably still be trying to decide...
Deb