This is 140 blocks that will become the border on my 4 block applique. I used the paper method and had them sewn and cut before I left, and with the down time, I got all the papers removed, pressed the blocks and got the dog ears all trimmed off.
All of these are what I call "busy work" or "tv time". They are all a necessary part of the bigger picture, but to sit and do these in the moment of the project doesn't appeal to me. I like to have these ready to take along, that way time spent in a waiting room, or while watching some tv in the evening, or just for those times I don't want to get engaged in a project, I can keep my hands busy for a few minutes and know that I'm moving forward on a quilt. I know it doesn't save any time, I just feel that I can keep some projects in motion by segmenting part of the process.
Sharon
7 comments:
Good job! I tried taking some little projects like this with me to the allergist since I have to wait a half hour after shots, but it does not work for me yet because my arms are so sore afterwards...maybe in a few months time I can though. I love the idea of snippets of time creating projects!
I'm with you. I often reach a point where a project needs some little detail work like this and I stall, until I can accomplish it without it being my focus, if that makes sense.
I do the same thing!! I think it is a perfect strategy!!
I love your wreath block and have to agree with your method I do the same thing even 15 minutes sometimes afterwards I feel productive...
keep going
kathie
Slow yet steady. That s my philosophy!
Making time do double duty! We women are masters at it! Which reminds me to get my paper pieced triangles out again.
All those berries brought back some memories!
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