I've taken advantage of extra time at home this year to declutter a bunch of things. Knicknacks, clothes and shoes I won't wear, outdated décor, and stuff we don't use any more are out of here. I've learned that I don't really need so much to be happy. Simplicity is my goal. The house is lighter and local thrift stores are fuller.
During
a sewing room closet cleanup, I discovered this quilt top from 2015.
I had put it aside, anticipating that I would add more strips or a
large border. I thought about it, but I decided that it looks fine as is. And now it's finished, ready to be gifted!
Out
With The Old is made from 3” strips left over from other
projects. This one was rotary cut since I didn't have Accuquilt yet.
I used a cream and tan medium floral print for backing and binding
on this 45” x 47” lap throw. Quilting with tan thread, I started
in the center, sewing a straight stitch on either side of the seams.
I
have determined that I don't really like unfinished objects (UFO's)
laying around my sewing room. They make me feel stressed, end up
stacked in my way or forgotten on a shelf. I enjoy my work better if
I sew one project at a time. Everything stays neater: it's rarely
perfect, but it is functional.
There
are two more found UFO's awaiting my attention, but they've been added to
my “In Progress” list. I do like to cut one or two quilts ahead of time,
but I keep them corralled in labeled bins on one shelf under my cutting
table. I design constantly so hundreds of ideas are stored on my
computer. I guess I'll never make them all, but I will most
assuredly try my best. It's what makes me happiest.
Curate your space
to make room for
your happiness
