Sew & Tell Friday: Balancing Act

I can't believe it's already Sew & Tell Friday. What a week! I guess my biggest accomplishment was just surviving my first few days on the job at Hancock Fabrics. There's never a dull moment there, that's for sure. Busy, busy, busy! I don't think I've cut as much fabric in my lifetime as I cut this week. I'm enjoying the job so far, but one thing is clear, I won't have near the time to spend in my sewing room -- or on my blog, for that matter -- as I used to. (And don't even ask what my house looks like. LoL)

All things considered, I'm happy with what I did finish this week. I posted on Sunday about the fleece blankets I clipped and tied for our church blanket drive. Besides that, I also finished one more child's quilt top. This one is a bit larger than the one I finished last week, for a slightly older child:


Again, these were almost all donated fabrics, and I have enough left over to make at least one more quilt with these crazy sheep:


This morning, I mailed this and the top I finished last week to Margaret's Hope Chest for the Hope Squared project. I hope they reach their goal of 400 quilts for homeless children!

And that was my week. I have the weekend off and look forward to spending it (preferably relaxing) with my grandson. I need to tackle this wreck of a house before he arrives... I have meals to plan for next week... I have making Christmas gifts on my mind... I want to go see all the other finished projects posted at Amylouwho's blog... and, and, and...

I hope to find a balance for everything, one of these days. :o)

Comments

Diane said…
This is super cute and some child will be lucky to receive it! Love those crazy sheep!
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:53:00 PM CST
Carla said…
Very honorable of you. The child who receives this quilt is a very lucky one. Way to go!
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM CST
Leslie said…
great finish....sounds like a great new job, even though you are so busy. i dream of cutting fabric all day long....
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM CST
Catherine said…
You've done so well to get another quilt done and for a great cause too. Sounds like you have every quilters dream job but I guess balance is going to be the key.
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1:48:00 PM CST
ktquilts said…
Yay!! Love the idea of giving quilts to needy children. Hoping to get in on that in a local area soon!!
Blessings,
KT
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4:48:00 PM CST
Anne at Film and Thread said…
What a sweet quilt to donate. It will certainly be loved and appreciated.
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:17:00 PM CST
Vicki @ DottyJane said…
Sounds like you've accomplished plenty! Great quilt top...I hope to sew at least one for Margaret's Hope Chest.
Vicki
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 6:59:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
What an adorable quilt - those sheep are just darling!
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:39:00 PM CST
Rene' said…
Great quilt!!!! So great that you made it for Margaret's Hope Chest. What a great organization!!! Congratulations on your new job as well. Have a great weekend.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 8:54:00 AM CST
Noela said…
I like the quilt very much. I'm sure who ever receives it will love sleeping under it. How wonderful to be working at Hancocks. I look at their website often. Hope you have a great day with your grandson. Cheers for now.......
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7:26:00 PM CST
Kate said…
Congrats on your new job. Things will settle down before you know it. Give yourself some time; the house can wait. (grin). Great quilt; the colors a great.

I'm so happy you stopped by my blog!
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:45:00 PM CST
Sara said…
Some child will treasure that little quilt...it is lovely.
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 9:07:00 PM CST
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