Plodding

There are times when it seems as though nothing will ever get done. You just plod through the necessary work, one slow step at a time, simply keepin’ on keepin’ on. And suddenly a piece is done…………..but the rest of studio is still filled with one.slow.step.at.a.time.

I am about half done with the stitching on the current stash quilt.

The feathers are still fun and it doesn’t matter too much if you mess up an individual feather here and there. The overall look is fine.

Seemed like I had to wait forever for the fabric to dry so I could get the rock project going. The stones will be in columns, representing the rocky ridges I love in the mountains.

It’s very slow, but I think it will fit the picture in my head. I MAY have to trim it down, though and that will mean eliminating my favorite part of this background piece, which is the area with the pinks and blues.

I hope I can figure out a good way to integrate them.

Most of the events that I was looking forward to in the next couple of weeks have been cancelled, which is good, but still disappointing. Schools are closed and I don’t anticipate much home learning stuff for most kids. I’m sure I will have my grandson for quite a few of those days…he has no idea of how much spring yard work he can help with! I will definitely use his young muscles!!!

I guess I need to either start another project, or figure out a list of projects for a goal. Maybe a few little things for some instant gratification. I’ve been wanting to incorporate more paper into my work, so perhaps it’s time for a fabric/paper journal.

But the sun IS shining today and the weather is actually spring like, so I’m eager to spend some time outside. Rocks and dirt are calling louder than the birds right now!