Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

That's just what I have been doing over the past few weeks.  Getting tied in knots over silly things which don't really matter.  I haven't really concentrated on the 'big stuff' with the result I have been getting bogged down.

Once again too many irons in the fire and trying to do too many projects at one time.  I sat down this afternoon and discovered once again I have too many WIPs.  I think I have counted 9!!

Over the last week however I have been trying to get on top of a few small items which I want to donate to the Marie Curie stall at the local Christmas Market which is taking place next Saturday.  At last I feel I have enough small items made for their stall to make it worthwhile.  I am donating Lotta Dots this half square triangle quilt.  

I am not sure whether it will be for sale at the right price or whether they hope to Raffle it on the day.  As always when quilts are made you shouldn't try to put a price tag on the finished item, a donation is a donation and hopefully Marie Curie Fundraising Team will make good use of it and see it for what it is - A Quilt is a Hug you can Keep!  I had fun making it and I hope someone will enjoy having it as a comfort.  

The smaller items - a Table Runner, Mug Rugs, Tissue Holders and Small Christmas Stockings -should help raise a few pounds to help with the care and support for those with terminal illness in our local community.  I will post a few pictures next time.

Advent Calendars have also been on my list.  Fortunately I am now confident enough to say they will be ready for the 1st of December this year.

At class this week being the first of the month our Block challenge was a Star Block.  What a wonderful array of sparkling stars appeared.  I haven't asked permission of the group to post their blocks but these were my two blocks.  This is turning out to be a really enjoyable challenge for those taking part.  Next month's chosen block will be a Square in a Square.

Techie's quilt is still hanging forlornly on the design wall, looking at me everytime I walk into the sewing room, hopefully this week I will manage to start the process of joining the blocks together.

Until next time, have a good sewing week and keep cosy.