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Thursday, April 3, 2008

Distractions

I know this isn't the Zig Zag quilt, or the Red and White Quilt -A- Long quilt or even the log cabin blocks I said I was going to do. Sometimes when things aren't going like they should, I just tackle something totally different, something I can finish quickly, something I can get a boost of confidence from. Whipped this together from scraps of the Zig Zag quilt and some grosgrain ribbon I had in the drawer. Since my machine won't do free motion and I can't meander, I did some wandering. I think it's cute. Inspired me to make some pillow shams for my bed. It's too wintery in there...it needs some spring and a punch of color. Too much on my plate this week...like taxes...arrrrrrg. Back to it.
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12 comments:

  1. QuiltedSimpleApril 3, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    I love it - bright and cheerful. I know I need something every once in a while that's quick and you can get done without spending weeks on - keeps me from getting burned out. Very, very cute.

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  2. BusybeeDebQuiltsApril 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Sometimes focusing on something quick helps you move on to other projects ... feels good to get something done!

    I love the pillow ... great colors!

    Deb

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  3. UnknownApril 3, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Fantastic! I love the pillow and it is definitely a great way to use scraps let alone getting some instant gratification.

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  4. Yummers!April 3, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    I love the pillow... so delightful!! Your colors are yummy.
    Joni

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  5. Amanda JeanApril 3, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    love the pillow. I need to do that once in awhile too. distract myself from a project gone bad to something else. except I do it backwards...I get stuck on making wee bunnies, I work on a quilt. :)

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  6. Stina BlomgrenApril 4, 2008 at 1:59 AM

    I love that pillow...;D...nice blue fabrics!!
    And the zig zag quilt you´re doing is so fresh...love to see it finished...
    And thanks for letting us here more about you...love the sight of you skiing in the park..

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  7. BeckyApril 4, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    I love that fabric. Great colors.

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  8. DarcieApril 4, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Great advice! And I love your wandering...it's very effective!

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  9. CathiApril 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    I love the pillow -- looks so fresh and spring-like!

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  10. DanaApril 4, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    I'm totally with you. Sometimes I just need that sense of accomplishment.

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  11. LevinApril 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    these diversions can brings us great pleasure. And I always believe it's better to do something constructive when you're procrastinating then nothing at all - lol! Fabulous pillow - love the colours.
    l
    x

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  12. AnonymousApril 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    The wandering looks great! You can't beat those colors.

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