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17 September 2012

Simple pleasures

Sometimes all the need-to-dos get in the way of enjoying life.  We're so busy with obligations, tasks and responsibilities that we forget to just be in the moment.  At least that's how I feel.  My mind is always trying to stay one step ahead, and weekends end up feeling rushed and busy.

The family and I actually slowed down enough this past weekend to engage in some nice-to-dos.  Apart from the kids' soccer games, everything else was impromptu: breakfast at a favorite restaurant, lunch at another, playtime at the park, a movie.  Of course, that left the weekly shopping and a mountain of laundry to address this morning, but I have no complaints.

Before the idyllic weekend, I finally pieced a bee block that is super tardy.  For Design Camp (I won't even tell you which month), Anne sent out solids and asked us to make a 15" tiny house block.  The colors I received were begging to be made into a mid-century modern style house.  A huge MCM fan, I was only too happy to comply. 


I also finished up a couple of wonky pinwheel blocks for do. Good Stitches.  Isn't the color palette Natalie chose gorgeous?


I found piecing these addictive, and a small project made of these blocks is in order.  Should you want to make some yourself, Natalie provides an excellent tutorial here.

I've got one more tardy bee block to take care of, then I'm caught up and can turn my attention to other bees and swaps due soon.  But first, I'll have to go visit my stash, currently stored at a friend's house, to pull some fabric.  Or maybe I should just do a little light fabric shopping since everything is packed away so nicely...

5 comments:

  1. Sounds like a fab weekend and gorgeous blocks :o)

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  2. I just love your tiny house block! Perfect! Lovely colors in your pinwheel blocks!

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  3. The mid century modern house is fabulous! I also really love the colors in (and the look of) the wonky pinwheels. I think I may have to try those wonky pinwheels...

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  4. Ooh, I love that little house block! And the pinwheels look fabulous! I am so glad you had fun making them, that is always my goal in designing a quilt for our bee :) I can't wait to see what small project you might come up with using this block, sounds very cool!

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  5. Oh those pin wheel blocks are fab!

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