My mind as I knew it...

Here we go...finished backing...talk about low volume  ...or maybe it is the photographer??

And am I happy....Of course..I am thrilled to have incorporated so much into this piece and have it all work.. Then comes the disclaimer from the fabric addict's brain.
The blue 1.5 inch border fabric is now all gone...as is the flowered 5 inch border.
 I know the other pink works,it is in the same line...the freaky part is...
OMG the fabric is gone..
.I had better order more...what if I cannot find more???
And that takes over..

I have to do a lot of self-talk to tell the addict that there is an entire warehouse of fabric right under this roof...and not to worry..there is more fabric, maybe not that..and anyway,
 I am keeping this piece, so I can enjoy looking at it.right here.

My mind then goes to Christmas...Why in the world are you working on this when Christmas is almost here and you have no special something for your daughter  who does everything for you???
No, Mrs. O"Quilts...you are relaxing and you really enjoyed working on this.
It is still only October.
Your daughter would be so happy not get so many whiny texts...
She will be happy to know you are relaxed...but still....
No wonder I need so many naps.
And the humming!!!!

 
My three days of studio cleaning were undone in a day or two.

Missing.... one Xbox remote (6 months gone)

One new Verizon phone (one month gone)

One alarm clock for a present (8 months gone)

I have hidden money to be found.

A million projects to be found.

Sitting outside after many naps, I am finishing my book and freezing.

It is 50 degrees...very cold for Charlotte..but I am working on toughness.

I grab the warmest quilt I have.

But, it is not warm anymore.

The top is over 100 years old

I have put wool inside and tied it with yarn...having made a special label telling its story

It was the family favorite quilt, now a reminder that nothing lasts forever.

All the whites have deteriorated...they look like they came from underwear anyway, so they had plenty of wear before the quilt

In the past four years that I put this $15 top into a quilt, it has been used as a sleeping bag, a recliner cuddler, a tent, a children's movie cover, etc

It is in shreds.  I took it outside anyway, holes and all.
I can put my finger through all the white pinstriped boxer fabric.
Zoe wonders why I fret???
She also hopes I have a treat hidden inside.

As I continue to heal in many ways, I look up at the huge pine trees in my yard..well over 100 feet tall.  I always remind myself that they are older than I am. The stones I walk on are older than I am (John O'Donohue)
  If there is a God, it is not me...for sure, it is not me...

Philosophy aside, I need another nap.

I am accepting that I need naps.

I am coming to love them.

Starting already on another finish...next post
But, it is not for Christmas......
Why...not...Grandma O'Quilts....Why not/??