Squirreling Around!

What do you call those days where you flit from one thing to another with no real place to land?

Some days I really wish I could clone myself and set that clone at doing all of the must-do-and-mundane tasks while the real me got to just focus on the creating thing.

And I sometimes wish there was a warp-speed button so that the often slow process part of creativity good get a kick in the keester and see some ideas come to fruition just that much faster.

“It’s not a race!” the small voice keeps telling me.

“Yes, but when you are on the downhill side of life the time it takes to do something matters!”

And so the argument goes.

I did finish the binding on the Yellow Brick Road table topper, and it is now brightening our dining table at the cabin.

The beautiful fall colors mixed with that bit of purple just speak to me.

And when I sew, this is where you will usually find Lola – wedged in between my backside and the back of the chair.  Seat warmer style.

Oy!  Will you look at the thread, lint, dust, and cat hair on the side of my chair!  Okay – we are keeping it real here.

I don’t even know what I’m going to do with these – I was first thinking a very scrappy sashing, and then – wouldn’t it be a cool border!  The jury is still out.  I just wanted to play with no purpose.

But what about those other projects?  The Snails Trail that is taking forever, and the Nearly Lemoyne that has been languishing?

And am I keeping up with our own Leader & Ender challenge? Well, partly!

Okay, maybe I need 2 clones plus myself to really explore these projects.

While all of this “what should I work on, I really should be…” was happening, UPS pulled up right next to my QPO building and offloaded several heavy boxes! HOORAY!

Back by popular demand – The Quilter’s Project Planner and Love Your Creative Space are back in house and available in the books section of the Quiltville Store for just $19.99 each.

I have sold out of these every time I’ve had them in stock.  And it is easy to see why.  The Quilter’s Project Planner and Love Your Creative Space are the dynamic duo of positive creativity!

And I just LOVE the Appalachian Autumn eye candy that is quickly appearing through my social channels!

This lovely version is by Janice Ruban.  She writes:

Finished this quilt tonight. Thanks to @quiltville_bonnie for another great pattern.

Janice, thank you to sharing your gorgeous Appalachian Autumn quilt! You are speedy and this is so gorgeous!

I love seeing your beautiful projects! Please keep them coming, and don't forget to tag your photos with #appalachianautumnquilt and tag me on instagram @quiltville_bonnie 

You can find the PDF pattern for Appalachian Autumn in the digital pattern section of the Quiltville Store.

Today?  It’s a bit cooler, but the sun is shining.  I’m feeling the need to stretch the legs and plan on an afternoon hike with Zoey Jo to see the ponies at Grayson Highlands. I don’t know how many lovely October days we will have and I’m feeling the need to get outdoors and away from the machine.

(Maybe that will help me figure out which project I should just focus on and stick with it until it’s done!)

Anything happening in your Friday world?

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Smoke and mirrors and pretty photos!

Life is more than what we see in our news feed. 

Everyone has something going on that we may not know about - just outside of the camera's viewpoint.

Stop comparing your life to others.  And perhaps break away from the screen time and get outside for just a bit!

Have a wonderful Friday!