 Yesterday was "dyeing day" and it was a late one because I got a late start. I had to finish up some class submissions for Birds of Feather so I didn't get to dyeing until after lunch. I finally got the last fabrics in to batch about 7:30. I had a quick dinner (that Chris prepared, of course) and a shower and then headed to FloMo. We haven't quilted together in a couple of weeks.  This quilt has to be done by mid-August so, clearly, the logical thing to do is a 1/4" bead board border around the whole thing. I still have all of the green spikes to quilt and lots of free motion fill work.  I've added the wide arc as a border demarcation and will do the bead board all around. I've only finished 1 of eight sections so far. This is what I'll be doing for the rest of the day and, probably week. But since I turned off the TV, especially the news, I have so much more time!
The "news" is really counterproductive now. It's all designed to agitate us. There's absolutely nothing constructive coming out of it. Facebook is another place where I've really cut down. ALL of the political post are either biased, mean spirited or both. I unfollow everyone that posts anything political and, frankly, my days and metal being are happier and healthier. Here's an example from yesterday: The post was titled "I'm not voting xxxx because I'm smart." That's just downright obnoxious. It was intended to be funny but let's call it what it is: low brow bullying. Unfollow Unfollow Unfollow That's my mantra these days and it leave me more time and better energy to Quilt Dye Cut Glass Mosaic Listen to Books You'll not see a political comment of any kind on my blog or Facebook page. I promise.
Mrs. Plum
7/21/2016 11:46:24 am
I'm with you, Vicki, about the news lately. I'm beginning to feel like I did after 9/11, when I finally turned off the TV to focus on the beauty and grace in life, rather than the ugliness and hatred. One never knows when a smile, a good deed, or a kind word will make someone's day. Thank you for sharing your creativity, Vicki, and inspiring your readers. 7/21/2016 12:53:20 pm
well be glad when November voting is done and gone - your right mean spirited - to stressful -- lets just quilt!! 7/21/2016 09:38:15 pm
Yes the 1/4" bead board border around the whole thing is definitely the way to go for speed and meeting the deadline. Ha ha. Just kidding you know. It looks great. 7/22/2016 05:25:32 am
that looks to be a gorgeous quilt. i love your corner treatment
Laceflower
7/22/2016 11:22:44 am
I can't stand TV news, everything is 'breaking news' an 'event', every little thing is sensationalized. I make DH wear the blue tooth when he listens. The newspaper, I can pick and choose what I read about. So agree with staying away from the news and anything political. Who needs to be that depressed. I think a lot of the problem rests with the news reporters who seem to be on a perpetual high analyzing the latest horrible thing that's happened in the world. Maybe if they would just try reporting on good things instead the bad guys in the world wouldn't be so anxious to have their time in the limelight. Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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