I spent a happy hour last week in my workroom after dinner trying to get a handle on the un-ironed fabric that is causing havoc in my workroom. I feel like I have been ironing fabric forever. I know that is why many of you don’t pre-wash your fabric. Trust me, if it weren’t for the smell of burning chemicals when I press, I’d be right there with you. Still, I found a couple of pillowcase bodies that I had cut who knows when. I cut a couple of pieces of Lizzy House Pearl Bracelets dark green for the cuffs and pinned together a couple of pieces of fabric that will be pillowcases soon.
Yes, I am using up some precious Lizzy House Pearl Bracelets. Frankly, I have enough fabric and my fabric is currently overwhelming me, so it is a good use. Also, that green went really well with the taco and burrito fabric I had previously cut for the body of the pillowcase.
The above two paragraphs are a precursor to my post-Star Sampler idea. I don’t know if it will work, but I am going to try to work through some small projects and patterns for bags, etc. Of course, there are quilts on the 26 Projects list that I want/need to finish, so I will work on those. Also, I have bought a number of pieces of fabric for specific small craft items such as pillowcases. I want to get those sewn and out the door. I also have patterns and some fabric for other projects such as bags. I want to make another Petrillo bag. I need more journal covers. I am thinking that I am going to take some time and work on these types of projects. I am going to try, at least.
I may sneak some leaders and enders for charity quilts in, but that is my idea.
Small projects are needed for balance. We need that if not immediate , at least fairly quick gratification in our work.
However, the Young Man keeps reminding me about his t-shirt quilt. Sigh. I do hear those small projects calling my name.
I agree with changing your focus. I have been making iPad covers and a other little projects. It makes you feel like you are accomplishing things. Of course we have soooo much fabric,it hardly reduces the stash, but more scraps are formed for another project. Yup it never ends…. More ideas more sewing… Bliss. lol.
And it keeps my stress level down and keeps me in touch with all of my fabulous quilt peeps!