I was trying to finish up a quilt I have been working on for over a year. It's a beautiful quilt, but I just haven't been able to muster the energy to finish the borders or the corners (all which require lots of piecing!). This quilt has always been a big pain to me, but I guilt myself into working on it when I can.
I spent several hours last week cutting the fabric pieces out and all I lacked was the sewing.
Usually when I sew on a project I will spend all day in my studio jamming to Pandora and sipping on a sweet beverage. Today I tried.
I spent a couple of hours at my machine. I tried to love the process. I attempted to be crazy in love with this quilt.
I tried.
I really did. I did not enjoy a single minute spent on this quilt today.
The problem is that I have 24 hours in my day. 24 hours to really work on things I love. 24 hours to be with people I love. 24 hours to truly feel passionate.
This quilt, this project just fails me. Finally I quit.
Oh, I have enough to make a nice size quilt as a throw or a table cover. So I ironed the quilt smooth, neatly folded it and placed it in a bag with backing fabric. In a couple of weeks I will give it to my favorite long arm quilter to finish.
It felt great.
What did I do with the rest of my 24 hours?
I concocted a new cheddar cheese, one with 5 peppers to spice it up!
I played with puppies and with my little boys, who also played with puppies.
Finally, I made a promise to myself to not pursue activities and projects that do ignite any sense of love or passion or spark.
Life's too short ya'll. Go make the most of these next 24 hours!
Happy Saturday Ya'll!
Right on, Samantha! Spend your time on those you love! Doing the things you really enjoy doing. Our time is precious, and we do just have 24 hours in a day. We have one minute at a time...
ReplyDeleteHugs & blessings! ENJOY your husband & kids!