Wahoo

Is the week almost over yet? Are we nearly there? Thank goodness for that.
This week has been a little wearing. A bit like a crazy rollercoaster, but without the fun part.
I'm still reeling a little from the events over the weekend and Monday. Followed swiftly by some family issues that blew up on Tuesday, leaving me feeling pretty damn raw. Also on Tuesday Bella was hit, very nastily, by an older boy whilst we were out playing! Which I have to say, was not good timing for the child or his mother, considering  that I was already feeling an overwhelming desire to protect me and mine! I was with friends when it happened and it would be fair to say that they ran for cover when they heard me demanding to know exactly who his mother was!
However, I'm pleased to say that Bella suffered no permanent damage and the week improved greatly when we went for (another) scan on Wednesday and had it confirmed that M-P2 shows absolutely no physical signs of any problems and our consultant (love her!!) fully agrees that there is no need for any horrible tests. Phew.
Because we're all a little tired and stressed, my parents (who cancelled a holiday in Switzerland last week because of those bloody test results) very kindly offered to have Bella yesterday and today. She has the best time there and it allowed me to try and get back in to the swing of things.
Suffice to say, absolutely no housework has been done, but I have had the absolute luxury of hiding in my studio for two days, with very little distractions - other than the rather lovely one of an increasingly constant kicking from my very active baby daughter.

I started work (finally) on this commissioned quilt today. I no longer have a permanent felt wall for planning my quilts, so I now just hang a fleece throw in front of my bookcase and use that. It works perfectly and only takes a second to put up and take down.
I've mentioned before how important I think it is to plan your quilts on a felt wall - it makes such a huge difference to be able to stand back and and really see how the colours work together and how balanced it looks.  And like I said, you only need a fleece blanket (this one's from Ikea for £2.50) and away you go, planning to your hearts content (I'm easily pleased!).
Whilst working on this quilt I came up with a few ideas for a much needed new quilt for Bella, the starting of plans for a baby quilt, and a appliqued linen quilt that I'd like to find the time to make. All of which is a good start to getting the creativeness rolling again.

Another reason for wanting this week to end is that it means that tomorrow is Friday and that means that I'm lucky enough to be being visited by this lovely friend. Can't wait.

Comments

[Jennifer]

I hope you have a well-deserved relaxing weekend. Recharge your batteries and concentrate on joyful things.
I'm so happy to see you feel the creative juices flowing again.
Take care.

[sadira]

Have a wonderful visit...and the idea of the blanket is perfect in lieu of a blank wall (something hard to come by) I can't wait to see all of your quilts...

I'm so relieved about the news about the baby...and glad you are observant and stand up for yourself...

[Lucy Locket]

Thanks for the advice about the fleece "wall" - I have never tried that with quilts but will have to give it a go as I always have plenty of fleece lying around here! Glad all is well with the baby! Enjoy yourself. Lucy x

[lucykatecrafts]

glad things are starting to settle down again and you've got some crafting underway. love the quilt, i have some of that liberty print, it was half price at the knitting & stitching show at the nec due to a very slight printing fault

[tracy]

gorgeous ~ you are so talented :)

[Dallas]

That quilt is darling. Do you have any close up photos of the tree squares? Are they applique?

[Joan Gibb]

Have fun and forget the housework! The quilt is just lovely.
Joan

[Alicia G.]

Gosh...is that pretty.

[Mymsie]

My favorite are the tree squares. :) Lovely!

[Penelope]

What a great idea!! I have always wanted a felt wall - that won't be happening - but a fleece throw is something I can do. Cool!

[Janice]

Oh my goodness. I was all ready to make a comment about your lovely quilt in progress and the wonderful turn of events in your life when I scrolled down the comments. Where on earth did the comment (2 above mine) come from? There are sure some sick people in this world. I started to read it and after just a few lines I new you had been invaded by some kind of sicko. I hope you don't bother reading it at all and just delete it. It isn't worth anybodies time .

[sarah]

fantastic news!! and i cant wait to see those quilts finished

[Miss Dot]

What the &^%$ is all that about above? who on earth is posting that &^$$>=?

can I share a nice story with you? My mum was laying out a quilt, on the floor and couldn't get it right.. I walked in from school, looked, picked up three pieces, moved them to their correct spot, and then walked out of the room..... she had been at it for hours...... :-)

[Kelly]

Fantastic idea for the flet! I am so glad things seem to be going much better for you. Lovely quilt too! -kb

[Kristy]

See you later!

[Ruth]

The quilt is lovely and standing back is such a good idea. Wonderful news about the tests not being needed too.

[nicolette]

Lovely quilt and congratulations on the outcome of the scan! I made a design-wall the other day with a molton blanket. It works great and standing back is always the best option, whatever you make. Another great idea is to hang things upside down, you even get a better idea of the design! Have fun sewing and stitching!

[Racquel]

I love this quilt - the colours are great.

-Racquel

[Mama Urchin]

The pink with the trees! I loved it last time, I love it this time.

[brandy]

I'm so glad you've had some time to craft and be peaceful. Sounds like a stressful week all around. Don't you just love to fell a baby's kick? Such a life-altering thing. To feel that big belly and feel that life grows within.

[Jen]

So glad things are running smoother. Great idea for the quilt, never thought about it.

[jeanetta]

so glad that you had sometime to yourself. and a big phoof and hand wave to housework. lol.
i am so going to have to try the the felt drape. thats a great idea. i never have had a wall but used the floor or a bed.. which hubby wasnt a big fan of lol.

[lindsey]

I am so glad that things are getting back to normal and that number two is kicking away. The quilt is really beautiful. Have a good weekend. Lindsey x

[Elizabeth Mackey]

Very sweet choice of fabrics. Glad to hear everything has calmed down a bit and you can enjoy your studio and your baby!!

[Di]

I am glad that things are beginning to look up!! The commissioned quilt looks great but I am more excited about seeing the ones you want to make for Bella and baby! Have a great weekend - hope it's 100% more relaxing than last weekend!