I have removed the 20 minute button from my blog since I have truly fallen by the wayside with this and my crafting has been somewhat neglected lately. Apologies to all those other 20 minuters who are so diligently sewing away and to Marmalade Rose whose wonderful idea it was. I have however just made 2 more cushion covers using 2 more of the 4 blocks I made last year. One more to go and that will be another item off my list of unfinished stuff! They don't take long but procrastination is the thief of time as the saying goes and a year in the making is far too long!!
PS I did get the fourth one done! This one took me an absolute age to make and I remember coming away from the lesson after 4 hours with just one of the little cubes put together! It's all done by hand and is not something I would want to do much of I must say - speed being more my cup of tea! Cannot imagine ever in one lifetime being able to complete a bed quilt in this technique although I know there are those of you who can and do.
Gorgeous cushions. Love the colours you've used. Sorry to see you leaving the 20 minuters. Just keep doing what you can when you can and keep us up dated.
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Lovely cushions, the colours are beautiful. We all need more time don't we, 24 hours in day just isn't enough most days.
ReplyDeleteWell I don't know I've been making a quilt for about a year and it so close to being finished. I really like the cushions - especially the greeny one at the back.
ReplyDeleteDon't beat yourself up. We all have busy lives and in the long run we are doing these projects because we love to do it. Too much pressure and too many deadlines and it becomes a chore.
And we can't have our hobbies reduced to that !!!
Sorry about all the mistakes above. I must learn to read what I've written before I rush off !!!
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Jane....they are just so gorgeous. Love the colours.....you are very gifted......
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour combinations! I don't know about you but I have loads of unfinished projects! Loved the pictures in the previous post of the chickens playing football. :O)
ReplyDeleteThose cushions look really pretty
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I haven't done twenty minutes a day, but I do try and do a craft once or twice a week!
Julie xxxxxx
The cushions are so pretty, especially the baby block one, I love it!
ReplyDelete20 minutes a day or not, these are so lovely - subtle and very very covetable
ReplyDeleteThe last one does look great though.
ReplyDeleteHmmm.... falling by the wayside, think I've been rather guilty of that as well - does 'thinking' about crafting count?
Now the 'pressure' is off you will probably find yourself doing something every day!Love the cushions, the handstitched cube one is priceless!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours on the blocks cushion. It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHey! There really is no pressure for the 20 minutes a day. If there is pressure then there is no pleasure! Just do what you can, lets face it, none of us can control time! Life gets in the way sometimes.
Beautiful patchwork. The colours and patterns are lovely. Well done. ☺
ReplyDeleteOh I forgot to mention, just love your new blog header! What a beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you! I am all for speed.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do the love the hand quilted patience of some blocks. My impatient nature makes me drawn to machines, and 'Quick'!
speed: yes, please! I'm going to start a baby quilt next month and I need to gather all the patience I have (it's not much really!)
ReplyDeleteYour cushions are beautiful!
Jane, I haven't managed more than about 20minutes a fortnight lately so know how you feel. Very lovely work here though x
ReplyDeleteHi Jane....tks for pointing out the stupid spelling mistake.....I do everything in a rush and never check things properly. I was the same at school.
ReplyDeleteShall save you some aquilegia 'green apples' seeds along with chocolate solider. Seed share is a great idea.....
Hello! I am so happy to be able to leave a comment at long last!!
ReplyDeleteYour sewing is awesome! Especially the block cushion!!!
I hope you a keeping well.
Lucy xxxx