I haven't been writing, but I HAVE been quilting! I hate to shop, but the spring sales have been rampant here and I needed a few things for my prospective travels, so out I went. Got a new dress (none of the ones I haven't worn in ten years fit, but I need just ONE dress), a few new tops, a pair of shorts, and a new jacket/sweater. That's a lot for me to get at one time. If it all works out right, I won't have to shop again for five years - lol !!
I've been toying with the KonMari method for how to organize and streamline your wardrobe, but did not really embrace the concept, and then I found Project 33. This worked much better for me. With this method, you look out towards the next three months, so I'll be doing this again in the fall for the winter side of my clothes.
I now have a simplified "pocket wardrobe" in just a few colors. I have taken three bags of old, tacky, don't fit or just don't like clothes out of my closet. Some were trashed, some went into the rag bag and some got donated. The closet looks much better and I found out that I actually had a style that I like! Who knew I had a style? I usually purchase in a time crunch to go to something special and buy whatever is there, even if I don't like it that much. This time I went with a purpose in mind just to fill in a few things and with particular colors selected. If I didn't find those, I didn't buy it. My closet looks much better since I was ruthless in removing items!
But back on the quilty-front - just a sneak peek until I get these all finished. These two are quilted:
I can't remember the second quilting design name, but one is called Mod Hearts:
And this is ironed and ready to go on the frame:
Then I'll have to stop temporarily with the kids' quilts and quilt one for my Quilts of Valor meeting on Friday, but progress is being made.
I've been toying with the KonMari method for how to organize and streamline your wardrobe, but did not really embrace the concept, and then I found Project 33. This worked much better for me. With this method, you look out towards the next three months, so I'll be doing this again in the fall for the winter side of my clothes.
I now have a simplified "pocket wardrobe" in just a few colors. I have taken three bags of old, tacky, don't fit or just don't like clothes out of my closet. Some were trashed, some went into the rag bag and some got donated. The closet looks much better and I found out that I actually had a style that I like! Who knew I had a style? I usually purchase in a time crunch to go to something special and buy whatever is there, even if I don't like it that much. This time I went with a purpose in mind just to fill in a few things and with particular colors selected. If I didn't find those, I didn't buy it. My closet looks much better since I was ruthless in removing items!
But back on the quilty-front - just a sneak peek until I get these all finished. These two are quilted:
I can't remember the second quilting design name, but one is called Mod Hearts:
And this is ironed and ready to go on the frame:
Then I'll have to stop temporarily with the kids' quilts and quilt one for my Quilts of Valor meeting on Friday, but progress is being made.
1 comment:
I Spy !!!! That's one of my Lotto blocks - I'd know it anywhere. The Monkey wrench pattern.
Looking good !
Kathleen
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