I played Bookworm AND almost completed my hand applique block for my BOM, fused down another block and thought it looked pretty good only to discover that it should have been on point. Oh, well, I will put it on the back. I don't know what I was thinking about. Maybe Bookworm. Judy in AZ

I got a bit done over the weekend. Ironed, starched and cut fabric for 4 more blocks for my blue/white wall hanging. I also worked on my machine applique. I have the large sunflower to do and then the leaves and then it will be ready to sandwich and quilt. I didn't realize how long it took to go around each little petal!! It has been a fun learning experience.

This was a more productive day. I'm now on the last 8 blocks of the quilting on that Quilts for Heroes quilt. I also got two twin-size backings ironed with lots of spray sizing, and one quilt top, will try to get one more top ironed tonight so I can get them both basted tomorrow. I did NOT play Bookworm, LOL. I can't believe how much time I spent on that yesterday!

Pat in Rockport, TX

Another rainy day in central Arkansas (it is unbelievable the number of cool and rainy days we've had- in August!!!) so I had a time to devote to sewing. Got a lot done- I had wanted to get 1 block per day done. Each block is made up of 4 smaller (6") blocks and I made 16 of those yesterday- all of one corner of each block. Today I decided I was going to practice chain peicing so I sewed all of piece one and 2 together from all of the remaining small blocks and pressed the seams- ready to sew peice 3 on tomorrow. I also squared up the small blocks I finished yesterday.

I don't know why I procrastinate sewing when I have such a good time when I do it. Maybe because I am so new to this that it is just beginning to be more fun than frustration.

Lisa

I feel for you and have the same problem...I start reading this forum, checking folks profiles/quilts, following up on blogs and links......and before you know it the moring and/or afternoon that I had wanted to use sewing is gone! RATZ! I am going to try to set a time limit for myself for the computer. Like an hour for initial check in early am (emails and "must see" sites) with a timer set to try to keep me honest. Then a couple of peaks in at lunchtime and late afternoon break time. I better set that timer for those too or time will get away from me. I already feel withdrawal symptoms setting in just thinking about doing this! ARRGG! Sally in NE Ohio (stepping away from the laptop to get on with her life...looking back sadly)

Pat, you are so funny. I only allow myself to go up to about 35,000. It is addictive. You have to go back. Just set a timer and record your points and see if you can best it next time. I don't do that but it seems like a good idea. Of course, you can't quilt but you can watch the O games. Judy in AZ

Eeek, I looked up Bookworm and started a game, now it's hours later, I'm at Level 45, just under 2,000,000 points, and it's sucked away my whole afternoon! When I lose this game, I'm never going back!

Pat in Rockport, TX

I've decided I definitly need to post on this thread or I may never get this quilt finished. Today I copied the pattern and cut out my fabric. From here I would like to do one block a day until the main blocks are sewn- it will then need sashing around each block, appliqued centers and borders (not to mention the quilting). But, todays goal was to get the fabric cut.

Lisa

Thanks, Pat, I am on the computer way too much as it is. I also have found Bookworm. That makes me think. Judy in AZ

I found http://www.nbcolympics.com and stayed up way too late last night watching the equestrian stuff--all 3+ hours of the Grand Prix freestyle dressage, horses performing to music, just beautiful. I may watch some of the other equestrian stuff today. If you have high speed, you can watch a lot of the Olympics on your computer.

Pat in Rockport, TX, who really doesn't need another reason to sit at this computer, LOL.

The Olympics are almost over and then I can have my life back. I have been working on hand applique so the two weeks haven't been a total loss. I am afraid to go into my sewing room. I have stuff piled up on my cutting table from Project Linus, batting and quilt tops to put together. I have a big board on my ironing board and at the end of that is a mat for cutting since I haven't seen the top of my cutting table in months. I have stacks and stacks of UFOs piled everywhere and you know what I am going to do? I am going to shut the door!!!!!
Judy in AZ

I am working on my July TQS BOM and have it all finished but the 33 berries that I need to make and stitch on.

I now have more than half the quilting done on the Quilts for Heroes quilt. Maybe I can finish it tomorrow.

Pat in Rockport, TX

I got my quilt top basted. In and around the many phone calls from my DH. Then I needed to make a bobbin so I could practice with my BSR before quilting it. I didn't have an empty bobbin and by then I was frustrated from all the phone calls so I called it quits. Start up again tomorrow.