I wasn’t kidding when I challenged myself to make an effort to spend 30 minutes a day doing something sewing related. I haven’t sewn anything much to speak of since May of 2012. It has just been too painful for me to do. But then when I was thinking about it the other day, it came to me that I was working under the assumption that I HAD to finish a project if I sat down to do it, no matter how it made me feel. And that is where my 30 minutes a day challenge came from: I challenged myself to do 30 minutes and no more. When the timer goes off, I am done for the day, no matter where I am in the project. Doing this saves me from hurting myself, but allows me to do something again that I love to do.
Days 1, 2, and 3 of my personal challenge were spent cutting out patterns. You know how when you buy new patterns, all the pieces are on one big sheet of tissue paper, and have to be cut out before you can use them. I have always cut my patterns apart as soon as I buy them, so that when I do get in a sewing mood, I can get right to it. And I bought about 15 or so patterns the other day at Joann when they were on sale, so I have a lot of that to do. On this type of sewing related activity, I can actually spend a couple of hours sitting in my recliner doing it, and so I have only got six more patterns to cut.
Today was Day 4. I spent my 30 minutes pinning Parker’s quilt. This quilt was actually stitched in November and December of 2011, and circumstances caused me to put it away unfinished. I have been wanting to pick it up and finish it for him ever since I got back to Georgia in November 2012, but I have not been able to. I think with my new attitude of doing something for 30 minutes, I may just get this finished before the end of March. Only a year and 2 months late, but I will finish it. And that is what matters.
Sally in WA says
I am glad to see you back sewing, Karen. I have missed your many talents and projects.
Jennifer Taylor says
I think this is something I should do. I do everything by hand right now ’cause I cannot for the life of me use my moms OLD AS STONE sewing machine… Might be good for me since I will prolly have my sisters kids this summer and I’ll need something to keep me from killing people xD
Henrietta says
This is a great idea! You really can accomplish a lot in 30 minutes, when you put our mind to it! Love the cute monkeys 🙂
Sandy Cain says
I really have to get back into sewing again – it’s been a long time. It would be easier with a sewing machine, but if I put my mind (and hands!) into it, I can do without. Thanks for inspiration, I needed it! : )
sexyinpink043 says
This quilt is SO cute! I wish that I could sew. I would love to make quilts for my family.