Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Focus

I can't seem to focus today, but I'll go into that later in the post. I should be working on quilting this quilt, but sssssh don't tell Kim or May Britt, because I've actually been working on.
These blocks, not on my ufo list, but what can I say. I just had to try your method of pressing seams on blocks and what better way to practise than on new blocks for a new quilt... Well you could have knocked me over with a feather, what wonderful results from pressing to one side. I can see that I'll be changing to this method from now on.


















I finished the embroidery for the Winter Four Seasons swap a few days ago, all that's needed now is to trim it to size and add the borders and the little extra that I have in mind for it.
While trying to decide what to do today I sat for 15 minutes and put the last stitches into the third block of Fantasy Garden. I didn't think I was ever going to come to the end of this block. In total it took 40 1/2 hours to stitch up.

Because I can't seem to focus on anything today, I think I'll sit and do some more redwork, there's not too much concentration involved and perhaps the block will take me off into another world.
That's the end of the quilt related post, so if you're not interested in "life" then read no further and thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit with me.
If however you're still here I have a small request of those of you whom pray. Could you please lift our family up over the next 30 hours. We received a late phone call from Hollie's school last night and received some upsetting news, that will be talked about tomorrow evening in a phone conference. Please pray that the Lord would give us wisdom and grace to deal with the situation.
Happy Stitching and thank you for your visit and your prayers.




24 comments:

Kim said...

No wonder you can't concentrate on any one thing for long. You have Hollie on your mind. Thoughts and prayers are here for your family. Hang in there...good thing for quilting and handwork, gives us some busy work while our minds roll.

I sort of laugh at myself when it comes to UFO's because I consider the very moment when I purchase fabric or even a pattern to be the beginning of a project, so that makes them all UFO's until they are finished.

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Oh hon! i will certainly pray for you and yours. god bless you.

Pat said...

Linda, Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Pat

Libby said...

Hope whatever the situation is works out for everyone . . . keep you in my thoughts.
Your swap piece is darling *s*

Danetta said...

Linda your family will be in my prayers.

I can't tell you how much I love the heart quilt in your top pic. I would love to talk to you more about it. Your embroidery is beautiful and I think it would be a great thing to "focus" on while you need to focus on your family.

Nancy said...

Thoughts and prayers are winging their way to you.....

Love the little double 9-patches....

Darlene said...

You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. Everything will work out - put it in God's hands!

Lindah said...

Linda, you(all) are in my prayers. May His grace abound toward you.

Linda H

Kristie said...

You and your family are in my prayers. I hope all goes well.

You have been a very busy person, looks like you got alot finished.
Kristie

Bren said...

I am praying!!! It will all work out to His Glory.
Your blocks are great. I am glad you like the pressing method. The Fantasy Garden block is incredible. The long hours show!

Alice I. said...

Linda,

My prayers will include a special one for you and Hollie! God bless.

Hugs, Alice I.

Su Bee said...

The Lord will lay His hand on you, and you will know which direction you are to go. Faith; and remember -- This too shall pass.

Keeping active and creative is the best thing you can do, and the results are wonderful! It seems we are all smitten with little 9 patches, they're just so "right"

Marilyn R said...

Your family will be in my prayers too! The stitchery for the winter swap is adorable, and the redwork is awesome! They look great!

Chookyblue said...

Thinking of you..........

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Take care...all will be good.

Anne Ida said...

...my lips are sealed! *lol* Your little double nine patches are adorable, and a great project!

Your stitcheries are wonderful! The snowmen playing in the snow are adorable :o)

Hope you have a great day! Hugs...

PS! I've given you a "You make my day" award :o) Have a look at my blog.

Anne Ida said...

...and even though I'm not much for praying: My warmest thoughts to you and your family, hoping the situation with Hollie will be sorted out soon! Take care!

Screen Door said...

You and Hollie are in my prayers-- never give up hope-- God has a plan for you...

Alison-My Little Stitching Corner said...

Prayers were just said for whatever the situation may be. God knows what it is, that's what counts. I love your heart quilt just lovely and you shall have to share your pressing technique when you feel up to it!

Solstitches said...

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I hope your stitching will give you comfort as you go through this family crisis.
The redwork is stunning but then everything you do is just so lovely.

teodo said...

I will pray for you and your .......

Your quilt is very nice.
ciao ciao

Guðrún said...

I hope everything got well with miss Hollie, I am a little late reading your blog. The quilt with the hearts are they appliqued?

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Oh dear, I wouldn't be concentrating either...the joy of our darling kids-you are on my list!
You are getting a lot done..I wont tell anyone about the new projects! Tracey

Rose Marie said...

Hopefully, your family problem will be resolved. Love the snowmen and your redwork block.