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  1. 09-21-2012, 08:58 AM #1
    Prissnboot
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    Boring consignment request

    So a coworker has asked me to make a baby quilt. Sure, what design and color? 9 patches of whole fabric, no fancy patterns, with the child's name appliqued in the center square.

    BOOOORING!!! But that's what she wants, that's what she's gonna get. I should thank my lucky stars that she wants something that's so quick and easy to put together and get paid for, but still......BOOOORING!

    How do you make it through boring projects?
    She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight.
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  2. 09-21-2012, 09:00 AM #2
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    I reward myself with new fabric when I am done...

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    I change my attitude. If I keep thinking negatively about the project, the outcome will suffer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadQuilter View Post
    I change my attitude. If I keep thinking negatively about the project, the outcome will suffer.
    I agree. Enjoy it since you are being paid!
    When it seems like the world is falling to pieces remember that the pieces are falling into place. We are nearing closer to the End Times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadQuilter View Post
    I change my attitude. If I keep thinking negatively about the project, the outcome will suffer.
    True words!
    "Only those who know enough is enough can ever have enough." Lao Tzu
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadQuilter View Post
    I change my attitude. If I keep thinking negatively about the project, the outcome will suffer.
    Amen to that!!
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    I remind myself that if I don't I will be back in a boring 8-6 job that I HATE. Also I will get to pay the bills on time this month and wear my PJs all day and never wear any shoes but my croc flops, but I have to finish the quilt first lol
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  8. 09-22-2012, 03:53 PM #8
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    I love this reply! Sounds great to me. Haven't worked in ten years and have enjoyed it! Making quilts for others.

    Quote Originally Posted by Shana View Post
    I remind myself that if I don't I will be back in a boring 8-6 job that I HATE. Also I will get to pay the bills on time this month and wear my PJs all day and never wear any shoes but my croc flops, but I have to finish the quilt first lol
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    I would play games with the quilting, and be thinking about that as a way to get through the less-than-exciting piecing. As you work on each patch think about what quilting you will put in that area, and what secret kid-friendly images to include (bunnies? frogs? crocodiles? fire-breathing dragons? flowers? crosshatching? shamrocks? echo-quilting?)

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    Think about all the beautiful fabrics you will be able to buy with the money you make!!
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