Boscobd

not feel like quilting, but want to do something productive? I spent my entire day off of work yesterday sorting through all my scraps, cutting them into 3.5 inch squares and organizing them into color coded stacks! I just wasn't into sewing, but needed to do something. I've been thinking about doing a real scrappy quilt, so perhaps this was my brain's way of getting me started?? :)

wolfkitty

Sure! Sometimes I crochet, something to keep my hands busy and feel as though I am doing something useful. Now that I am back from the birth of my grandson, I need to get busy on his quilt, to go with the theme of his room - fishies! I had gotten material, but couldn't decide on a pattern. Deb from the board (not with the new kitty Deb) that lives nearby sent me some coloring book type patterns to use for applique. I need some motivation, too.

luvTooQuilt

that was me the other day.. I wasn't in the mood to sew but I wanted to be in my sewing room, so I cleaned and organized.. Books put away, scraps on the floor in garbage, cleared off cutting table, & even the ironing board. They are now clutter free..

DebraK

I hate to tell you, but I think you are still quilting.

Boscobd

I never thought of it that way! Thanks!!

trif

I agree, sometimes you may not have the energy to sew/quilt, but it's still a great feeling to get organized, plan a quilt, or prepare your fabric for a project. It's all still part of the whole process. Enjoying a lazy day is allowed, however it sounds like you were all still very busy.

wolfkitty

It all needs to be done during the quilting process, so, yeah, you are still quilting - getting ready to sew!

Crlyn

I'm doing exactly the same as you at the moment and trying to think of a scrappy to use up some of these scraps.......I've never done a scrappy before! :-)

littlehud

Sure. I spend time here, crochet and knit. I think sorting fabrics and cutting them is quilting so it sounds good to me.

BellaBoo

I get the baking bug. I may bake four or more desserts in a day. I usually have an on going crochet project to pick up too.