I’ve Got Nothing!

It’s been a crazy week. I’ve been so busy and frazzled, that I didn’t get too much done in the sewing room.

***Warning, rant ahead! ***

We had doctor appointments, meetings, running here, going there. I hate that the HOA work grows like the scraps in my sewing room. I hate that I have to go to multiple stores to find basic coffee creamer. What’s up with that? I hate that everyone (friends, family, acquaintances with a question) wants to talk to me - on the only free afternoon I have - and they call or text or both to just chat (normally I love that), but after everything this week, I wanted nothing more than to be alone, to be still, to recharge my batteries and just be away from anything involving decisions or responsibilities. I’m craving some quiet time. 

And then…. Here’s what the next several days look like: this morning I need to be at the fabric store by 9:00 for a BOM class (Block of the month) with Ruby. After that, her sister is driving us up to the Capitol in Salt Lake City to participate in the No Kings Day. Ruby’s car is already parked up there for us to return home in after the rally. I really didn’t want to go for myriad reasons, but… Ruby. I intend to come straight home and not make it a Girls Day Out. Sunday is sewing day (Church of Bernina), which should be fun and relaxing. Monday is our monthly HOA Board meeting but, gee, I have to miss it (she said, dripping with sarcasm) because I have to drive Bruce up to Bountiful (40 minutes by freeway) to a doctor appointment. Oh, the housekeeper is coming on Monday too, which is a good thing. Who has time to do housework? Tuesday is shot - Weight Watchers in the morning (I enjoy that) and a trip to the VA with Bruce in the afternoon. Maybe by Wednesday I can relax and have some time to myself. But I know I’ll get calls, issues to research and writing assignments after the HOA meeting. I’m going to have to develop a spine and say NO to any more projects. I may just shut off my phone. Calgon, take me away!!

***End of Rant***

What I did do: 

I sewed 30 string blocks. But they aren’t pressed or trimmed and there is no picture. Trust me on the count. I’ll have a picture next week (plus hopefully another group to show). 

I quilted and trimmed the two Little Bricks quilts, but they still need to be bound and labeled. Again, no pictures, but there will be next week. 

I pulled out the blocks for my next quilt top - Paint Chips. They were one of the block sets I sewed this year for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Here’s a picture of them pinned on the design board.. I will get them webbed and sewn into a top on Sunday.

And here’s a gratuitous picture of Herself - Miss Darla, rolling on the floor showing off her beautiful tummy furs. I love all her orange undertones. 

And that’s it. I’m actually writing this on Friday night, and since I have to get up early, I’d best haul my buns off to bed. I am tired in so many different ways! But I’ll be back to my ol’ cheery self next Saturday, with lots of eye candy to share. I promise. Have a great week!