Welcome to Treadlestitches, Positivity 2022 edition!
It's Sunday morning, around 10:35, and I just put the last stitches in 20 minutes ago! (Good thing you couldn't see me dancing and jumping up and down!)
Normally, I like having deadlines, because it means I get things done. And waiting til the last minute is stressful. But lately, I've just run out of both time and energy.
I'm a "granny nanny". I babysit my two youngest grandsons every weekday from 8 to 4 or 4:30, while their parents work. I volunteered for this job, and I love being with them. Before they come in the morning, I get a few chores done and piece quilt blocks. The actual quilting gets done on the weekend.
But we have been out of town for the last four weekends. And I have just been too tired to quilt in the evenings.
So yesterday morning, I decided I would do as much as I could now that I have time again. If I didn't get finished in time for the deadline, I would at least make a good start, and finish up later on.
I quilted a 2 in. grid with the serpentine stitch, and it went much more quickly than I had thought. I got it all done by the time I went to bed last night.
I used a stencil to mark the border for quilting, just a simple 2-line swag I've used many times before, and quilted that this morning when the light was better so I could see the markings.
Then I trimmed the edges, made the binding, and sewed it on. The binding is a blue scrap I bought at the quilt museum rummage sale last June.
What do you think about the backing? I stayed away from my beloved novelty prints for the front, opting instead for calm blue, green, and aqua prints, but I could not resist the sea turtles for the back. They seem calm to me, too, swimming peacefully.
Hurray for all the Positivity 2022 quilts, finished or not yet finished. And a huge thank you to Preeti and Bernie for helping bring more positivity into the world. We all need it!
Thanks for reading,
Sylvia@Treadlestitches
Linking up with Bernie at Needle and Foot.
Hi Sylvia - the colors are beautiful for your Positivity Quilt - I agree with you on the turtles.... very peaceful! Thank you for making this and donating it to Mercyful Quilts. It will be loved and used to give comfort to a family who needs it.
ReplyDeleteHow old are your grandsons? I know my grand daughters can wear me out too!! But having the boys daily is a big commitment. They are lucky to have you. :-)
Thanks, Bernie! My little guys are 2 and 6. They keep me hopping!
DeleteGreat job, Sylvia. Sometimes a deadline is good. Gives us good incentive to get moving. Unfortunately sometimes deadlines work against us, creating much stress to get it done. Your Positivity 2022 looks really pretty. I like how you opted out of 80 blocks (set 8x10) and chose 63 blocks (set 7x9) and then added a border. Wish I'd thought of that! Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susie H! It's a great design, with or without a border, and for such a good cause.
DeleteSuch a beautiful quilt , Sylvia. I love the design of the block. I am working on Little Bricks that you shared in a previous post . It is always a delight to visit your blog. Have a great weekend and happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you so much for visiting my blog , I am so honored and that means so much to me.
Thanks, Melissa! I always enjoy reading your blog, and seeing what fun things you make.
DeleteGorgeous and soothing!!! Bernie and I may lead the charge but it is you who make it worth the effort it. Thank you so much. Big Squishy Hugs to you!!!
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