Sounds like you needed a break to just play. Making something out of what would be nothing to others can be such fun.
I am stuck on cutting out these stupid ruffles for a bag. It is going to be a beauty, but I have marked forever. Guess I just better put them together. Will post pics, The bag I was carrying with me today at WM, some lady wanted me toempty out so she could buy it from me for a LOT of money. Didn't do it, but got an invite to a show and sale in Nappa next month.