That First Stitch

As with most things, the first step is the hardest and in this case, it was the first stitch. After procrastinating about creating the quilt top, I was determined to quilt it now that it was ready.

Well, maybe.....
I spent the day rearranging my threads, dusting and cleaning my machine, planning how I was going to quilt the different sections and finally, there were no more excuses.

I made that first stitch. And then the second one.  Suddenly, I remembered why I love quilting. The fabrics were taking life. Textures, wonderful textures, were appearing on my quilt. Now, I am enthused and zipping along enjoying each new stitch.

There will be no more walking around or stepping over this one, I can't wait to see how it will turn out. Stay tuned........

Slow Progress, Oh so slow.......

After a month of selecting fabrics, 

scattering them on a mat on the floor, 

pondering them, 

ignoring them, 

walking around them 

and around them,

rearranging them, 

and eventually sewing them together, 

my fabrics are finally made into a background for a new project. 

Today, I sandwiched the backing, batting and top together ready for quilting. 

 Now what?

 Will I actually start quilting? 

Or...... will I procrastinate for another month?

The Seeds of Good Deeds

Brighten someone's day today with an encouraging word.

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life.

Proverbs 11:30