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Friday, May 9, 2014

Going in Circles

I make deals with myself for all kinds of reasons. Things like, walk two more blocks then I can have a cookie. Or fold my laundry before I read my book. Yesterday I made a deal to do some quilting on the signature quilt. The deal was for on bobbin. Use up one bobbin and then I wouldn't feel guilty playing with a new project. 
What new project? Tiny dresdens! These little guys are so cute and they don't take up too much time at all. 
I'm going to start with 12 and see how they go. Then I may make 12 more. This is a see as you go kind of a quilt. 
The funny thing was, after I got into my quilting rhythm I couldn't stop. 
After four bobbins I noticed my shoulders aching and decided to give it a rest. 
But I'm pleased with what I accomplished and if I can do one bobbin a day, this quilt will be finished by next week.  
They may not be perfect stitches or perfect circles but I'm alright with that. It's a happy quilt and I believe that the quilting reflects that. 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care, Brandie

10 comments:

glassbylindi.blogspot.com said...

I thought maybe you started with a bobbin holding about 25 feet of thread on it so you could do something else but it appears you loaded the bobbins up! I love the different stitch patterns.
D.G. L

Jo said...

Love your circles as well as the quilting in the sashing! Very nice! Hummm, didn't mention full bobbins ;0) Those cheerful Dresdens are calling!

Jean(ie) said...

Love your quilting work. The filler quilting looks great!!!!!!

M and M plus 3 said...

Oh Brandie, your work is beautiful as always. If your circles were all perfect, it would be boring, now it has character! I think maybe I might take to making a few deals with myself. Thanks for the tip!

M and M plus 3 said...

Oh Brandie, your work is beautiful as always. If your circles were all perfect, it would be boring, now it has character! I think maybe I might take to making a few deals with myself. Thanks for the tip!

M and M plus 3 said...

Oh Brandie, your work is outstanding as always girl. If your circles were all perfect they would be boring, they have character. I love your idea of making deals with yourself, I sometimes do that myself.

Dee said...

Your quilting loOKs pretty good And so do your Dresdens!

Sharon said...

Excellent quilting, the more you do, the better you get! Love the mini Dresden.

Carla said...

Your quilting is truly amazing! Great work

Createology said...

Oh my I have missed so many posts. Your work is stunning. Lovely colors as fresh as Spring. Yes, I do make myself timelines and tasks I must complete before I get that cookie or chocolate. Creative Blissful Quilting Dear...