Here's the finished quilt. I don't think I've ever felt so proud of myself. Sewing is usually a huge struggle for me and making a quilt was something I thought I could never do. But I did it. And it wasn't a nightmare to make. And I love how it turned out. I feel like someone who just scaled Mt. Everest. I know that sounds extreme, but really sewing something like a quilt seemed like a huge challenge to me, but I made it through. I highly recommend doing something that you think you can't do. Stepping outside your comfort level makes you feel fantastic in the end. I even contribute my recent burst of creativity to the fact that I made this quilt. Being a little uncomfortable has made me realize I can take risks and they can pay off.
All that being said, we are sick! The whole family. Husband, wife, child. Very, very bad colds. Actually, "Typhoid Mary" (aka my daughter) has a mild version of this cold and is almost done with it. My husband and I, on the other hand, have a horrible raging version of it and are suffering horribly. Headaches, noses that won't stop running, coughing, and fatigue. And since the three year old is at the end of hers, she has tons of energy. Ugh! My poor husband is at work and I am at home with the bundle of energy. The worst part about having everyone sick? There isn't anyone to take of you. You are on your own. In house full of sick, cranky people. Trust me, you don't want to step within a mile of here right now. When I went out on a run to get medicine yesterday, I bought my daughter one of those gigantic coloring books. It's as big as she is. I'm hoping the dazzle of a new toy will result in some quiet time today. Fingers crossed please.
(Disclaimer: I need to put this in for my daughter. She is probably one of the best behaved children in the world. Seriously, the child is so calm. But she is only 3 and someone has to feed and her care for her. And that someone is very, very sick today. I just didn't want to mar her reputation today just because I'm sick and all I want to do is sleep and/or watch reality TV and drink tea.)
9 comments:
ugh. feel better soon! And that quilt turned out just Fab! Maybe you can enter one in the fair next year?!
Your quilt is AMAZING! I love it! It's so perfect in every comfy-cozy way.
Quilting is something I've always wanted to learn to do too, but it's intimidating to me. Maybe I'll have to rethink that....
Your quilt is gorgeous!!!!!! I know just what you mean about a quilt being daunting. I've only done three in my life and all were with the help of my quilter guru mother. And interestingly, my creative fountain started to really flow after each one as well.
Sorry you're sick. I just got over a virus and know too well how crummy it is. Get well soon.
Hugs,
Cindy
Lovely quilt! I admire your commitment to doing and finishing it. Hope you're better soon!
get well soon!
sounds rough over there, glad you have the finished quilt project to boost you. it'll still be there when you are well!
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Congrats on your first quilt. It is fabulous! Your color and print selection is awesome. Now that you have your first quilt under your belt, will you be making more?
That quilt is gorgeous!!! Good job little girl. Can't wait to see it in person.
I got a kick out of the words regarding how you didn't know if you could do it, etc. I have to just say here, I have never known you to be satisfied not knowing how to do something. Even if you discovered you hated it, you always finished and finished big.
I love that you added the disclaimer about your little one. Very cute.
Your quily is beautiful! Is that the Card Tricks pattern? Love the traditional design but trendy cool fabric. So sorry for the sickness. Just maintain everything as best you can and sleep whenever possible.
Laura, I love the quilt! It's beautiful and certainly something to be very proud of! The colors are amazing and I love the pattern.
Sorry to hear everyone is sick! Try and get some rest. Try and get some rest and drink lots of tea!
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