Enough Already

 When is enough - enough? 

When I hear that - ENOUGH! ... it sounds exasperated, even a bit hostile. Today I've had enough. Enough of working on something I don't love, working a technique I don't love, spending time with something I don't love at the expense of doing something I do love. "Something I do love," even if it's fleeting - why not work on something today that I've been thinking about, looking at and avoiding because of the other thing that's occupying my time.

Here's what I've had ENOUGH of and what I'm going to do about it.

I know what you're thinking ... OMG ... this is sew pretty!

Why yes, it is sew very pretty. It's also very fussy, very time consuming and very applique. It's a class, it was a bit pricey (certainly worth it) and it arrives in my email box EVERY month. The pattern ultimately calls for 13 full blocks, 8 half blocks and 4 corner blocks. AND ... a gazillion flying geese as sashing and border.

I'm done!

It's going to be just as pretty with 5 full blocks, 4 half blocks and 4 corner blocks. I still might do 1/2 a gazillion flying geese as sashing. For now - it's neatly folded up and gently put away. I will revisit the finishing work (maybe this year, maybe next). I have too many other great things calling out to get under my needle. 

I have had ENOUGH.

If you are interested in making this quilt. Check out Harmony by Rachelle Denneny. Her pattern and directions are excellent. For me ... a little goes a long way.

What's up next?

Keep Stitching, Mary