Let's just say...OMG...I sewed the strips too long and they are driving my crazy. Rather than cutting them down I will struggle today and finish braiding them. I can't believe how fast the braiding has gone. I am really hoping that I have enough fabric for a nice sized rug at least 5 feet in diameter.
I am to the point now that I want to cut up anything in the house that doesn't fit us, but for now I will contain myself to the three rug projects for this year and then collect fabric for next years projects. 2009 Rugs 1)G Rug 2)M Rug 3) White Rug
If I had more followers I put up a survey mokey to see if I should make an oval or round rug. Madeline is voting for oval, but I really think the color look better as a round rug.
Off topic....I am thinking of compiling a book of essays from girls and women that have scoliosis. Kind of a diary or snapshot of different moments in their lives. Not sure if it would sell, but I think it could be theraputic for many people and they would understand that they are not alone.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Trials and Tribulations of a Tuesday
Tuesdays are beginning to evolve into a pattern of getting Jason and Griffin started with their day, breakfast for Madeline and I followed by dropped Madeline off at her Performing Arts Preschool (more about that amazing experience another time). Then I am off to Physical Therapy, pick up Madeline from school, lunch, nap time and that takes me to about 1pm. Plan dinner, do a couple of not so labor intense projects around the house or take a nap myself.
There is no doubt that I need a couple of projects going so I don't lose my mind since I am no longer working. Being the first day of the month seems to give me a refreshing view, as if I am looking forward with opportunities to explore my interest that I have never had the chance to do before - which I am sure were self limiting - although when you work 12-14 hours a day for 7 years you start to lose who you are because your work begins to define you as a person.
Here is the beginning of my project list:
Griffin's Braided Rag Rug - basic colors are red, white and blue, but I am trying to decide if I should add cream, green, blue and orange. From what I have read I need 300 yards for the rug so I may cut more on Friday so I can mix the colors evenly throughout the project. My Mom keeps telling me that I don't have to be so ridged with the color selections, but that is coming from a perfectionist Quilter that would never make a color selection that didn't have a theory behind it. Mom's color theory #1 - Nature is your guild - nature makes no mistakes when selecting colors of birds, animals and fish. Take a beautiful fish or bird for instance. Voila! you have an amazing color palate. More Momisms in the future.
Madeline's Braided Rag Rug - Once again I am on a mission to use her baby blankets also. I really think this will be a good keepsake for them while saving me the heartache of getting rid of their blankies.
My White Rag Rug - I have been saving sheets for a while and I would love to have an all white bedroom and bath. White with accents of candles, wood and fresh cut flowers, if seems like a dream room to me.
Those are my big projects. My thought is that I can do one a month on average, but with Christmas and Thanksgiving coming up I know that I will be adding a lot of additional activities.
SPARK (that is what I am calling my brainstorm ideas) - Braided Christmas Tree Skirt. That could be my November project.
As for additional projects - I am looking at doing a cookbook as Christmas Gifts and seasonal/holiday clothing and accessories for Madeline and Christmas gifts for my immediate family. Boys clothes aren't as cute when they are homemade - at least not at my skill level.
There is no doubt that I need a couple of projects going so I don't lose my mind since I am no longer working. Being the first day of the month seems to give me a refreshing view, as if I am looking forward with opportunities to explore my interest that I have never had the chance to do before - which I am sure were self limiting - although when you work 12-14 hours a day for 7 years you start to lose who you are because your work begins to define you as a person.
Here is the beginning of my project list:
Griffin's Braided Rag Rug - basic colors are red, white and blue, but I am trying to decide if I should add cream, green, blue and orange. From what I have read I need 300 yards for the rug so I may cut more on Friday so I can mix the colors evenly throughout the project. My Mom keeps telling me that I don't have to be so ridged with the color selections, but that is coming from a perfectionist Quilter that would never make a color selection that didn't have a theory behind it. Mom's color theory #1 - Nature is your guild - nature makes no mistakes when selecting colors of birds, animals and fish. Take a beautiful fish or bird for instance. Voila! you have an amazing color palate. More Momisms in the future.
Madeline's Braided Rag Rug - Once again I am on a mission to use her baby blankets also. I really think this will be a good keepsake for them while saving me the heartache of getting rid of their blankies.
My White Rag Rug - I have been saving sheets for a while and I would love to have an all white bedroom and bath. White with accents of candles, wood and fresh cut flowers, if seems like a dream room to me.
Those are my big projects. My thought is that I can do one a month on average, but with Christmas and Thanksgiving coming up I know that I will be adding a lot of additional activities.
SPARK (that is what I am calling my brainstorm ideas) - Braided Christmas Tree Skirt. That could be my November project.
As for additional projects - I am looking at doing a cookbook as Christmas Gifts and seasonal/holiday clothing and accessories for Madeline and Christmas gifts for my immediate family. Boys clothes aren't as cute when they are homemade - at least not at my skill level.
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