Usually every summer I have a couple months where I have few or no quilt tops or finishes to show. The last 2 years have been the exception with something to show every month. Last year I had 11 finishes in the first 6 months and this year I had 20. I think this is more of a time of contemplation, what I really want to make, what fabrics I really want to use. While I contemplate I go out and pull weeds and talk to my tomato plants. I also planted some little Begonias in a pot yesterday. I forgot to take a photo.
Yesterday I opened the box of Marcia Derse scraps that had the larger pieces in it. I wanted to check what was in there before I start cutting off of yardage. Today is supposed to be a beautiful day so I may be outside again. I'm making good headway on the weeds in the back shade garden.
Hope you have figured out the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteIt always helps to play in the dirt...lol
hugs
Donna
A little time out is always a good thing when moving forward...
ReplyDeleteWe are in a pea-soup fog this morning; 68.7 with DP of 68.4--so really humid....off to take DH to hosp this morning...
Hugs, Julierose
Were the begonias some you rooted? Contemplation times usually lead to more productive times.
ReplyDeleteI think it is always a good idea to take a break and let the quilt ideas percolate in the brain.
ReplyDeleteI meant to comment Wednesday when you had those wonderfully muted HSTs - I love them. I've been in a slump all summer and actually laid awake stewing about it (and everything else) between 2:45-4:45am this morning. For instance, I didn't finish my Fourth of July wall hanging until yesterday. I hope to get my projects sorted out in the next few days - wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteThe tomatoes will provide an answer!
ReplyDeleteI really like this post - I happen to be in a productive phase but it will shift to contemplation again and I'm okay with that. Good for you for enjoying the outdoors while you can (before the cold weather returns).
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ReplyDeleteA brand new page came up to leave a comment… I had to refresh all my info in order to leave a comment. I dislike change on these sites. I just got use to the old way and now to adjust to this new set up is difficult on an old lady.
We all need a break now and then. There is a lot of thinking that goes on with quilt making and you are just in a thinking phase right now so you are still productive! It has still been too hot and humid to spend time out in the yard here. There were two quick showers between 4 and 5 last evening, but it wasn't enough to do much good.
ReplyDeleteeven in a slump month you get a lot done!
ReplyDeleteAs you're usually an incredible abundant quilter, it's no surprise you need to step back and catch your breath from time to time. Enjoy the slump as long as you need it to last.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
I notice with our veterans quilt drive that the summer months are our slow months too. I am grateful for the slow down. I think we all need to be outside as much as we can in the beautiful months. We have plenty of quilting time in the winter.
ReplyDeleteIt it totally no surprise that quilt production slows down in the summer. You're (we're) outside much more, tending our yards and soaking up sunshine. In my case, without AC, my sewing studio is just too darn hot. I don't know what my excuse is in the winter, LOL. I'm sure ideas are churning through your brai, even when you say you're not getting much done.
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I thought I was the only one that talks to my plants - LOL! Digging in the dirt is my second best form of therapy. The first is sewing random squares of fabric together - you are an inspiring example that both of these activities create beauty & usefulness. Keep it up! Beth in AL
ReplyDeleteI prefer to think of it as idling my motor! Hopefully it will eventually take off.
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