Bee Blocks, Paper Piecing, Next Project...

I never get as much done as I think I will.

Or, even as much as I want to.

I often make lists of things to do.

I seldom stick to the list.

There is always something that comes up.

Sometimes, I decide that I just plain

don't feel like doing what is on the list.

Ya know?

So.

I had a ton of stuff on my list

for this 3 day holiday weekend.

I accomplished about 1/3 of it.

Am I upset about that?

Nope.

I had a great weekend.

That's what counts.

Right?

I did get some sewing in for

the 'aqua and red block bee swap'.

Lynne asked for sampler-type blocks.

I made two for her

(just cuz I could).

These are both 12 1/2 inch blocks...

Then, the dreaded paper-piecing block.

I was quite hesitant about this one,

never before having done paper piecing.

However, the video found here made me 

feel more at ease...like I could actually do this!

So, I did.

Let me tell you...

talk about time-consuming!

There are 4 sections to this block.

And, 2 parts to each section.

That means...8 parts to paper piece!

But, toward the end,

I was zipping right along.

 

I'm not sure if I'll look for 

paper-pieced projects to 

work on in the future.

But, I've now had the experience,

so it won't be quite so daunting

next time I run across it.

All that being said, 

here's the kaleidoscope pattern block.

It's not perfect, but I am quite happy with it.

 What else did I do these past three days?

*Ate my pint of ice cream.

*Ate lunch at Culver's.

*Sat in the front yard with Julie...

drinking our strawberry margaritas.

*Bathed Tag.

*Cleaned sewing room windows.

*The usual laundry, dishes, etc. stuff.

What's ahead?

Here are the makings of my next project...

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10