I mentioned in my last post, 3 WEEKS ago, that I'm doing the Modern Quilt Guild fabric challenge. I have been diligently working on my project for all of those weeks plus and even though I can see the fruits of my labor it still feels like I'm spinning my wheels.
I'm doing a paper piecing project that involves butterflies. Butterflies with lots of pieces. 97 to be exact - per butterfly. Each butterfly has 5 sections.
**Personal note - My rheumatologist increased the dosage for my chemotherapy drug that I'm taking for my Lupus and it has made me completely exhausted. I mean sleep all day exhausted, have trouble staying awake on the 7 minute drive to my house after taking my son to school, exhausted. Hence, my lack of blogging. I have tons of stuff to share including a couple of tutorials but I just need the time - while I'm awake - to write it all down. Good news though, I managed to stay awake most of this past week and went to the pool to exercise 3 times - YAY!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! And if you are in the military (or married to someone who is) or are a veteran, thank you so much for your service. That includes military spouses and families who are also serving right along with their soldiers.
**Linking up to SewJo at My Go-Go Life!
oh I love your butterflies! that's going to be an awesome challenge quilt. I can't wait to see it finished. Mine is pathetic next to yours. ugh. Hope you continue to feel better
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ellyn! I bet yours is beautiful. We always judge ourselves more harshly than others do.
DeleteIt looks great ... I love it.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your lupus and the meds:o( I hope you will find some relief.
ReplyDeleteThis project is so amazingly wonderful! It is bringing the biggest smile to my face! Did you design the pattern and will it be available in the near future? Thank you for linking up to SEWjo Saturday!
Your butterflies are beautiful! And that pattern is amazing. Hope your exhaustion subsides and you feel better.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find that pattern would love to do one for my granddaughter?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do a post about the pattern.
DeleteI love th. We just received our challenge fabrics (slow delivery to Australia) and I can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteUgg! I would never finish if I had just gotten the fabric.
Deletelove these butterflies…they look like they could take flight at any moment
ReplyDeleteLove your butterflies can't wait to see your finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are so pretty. I am going to learn paper piecing soon! I hope you get to feeling better soon. I have deep sympathy for people with health issues, it's tough! Sending you sunny days ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Christine! I try to keep a positive attitude and do what I can for my health like diet and exercise - the things we can control.
Deletethese are beautiful! This will be a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love butterflies. Ninty seven pieces for one butterfly is a lot, but I'm sure paper piecing makes it so much easier to make sure it is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad that you have health issues. I hope you start to feel better, soon, and not so exhausted. Take care!
Wow, the butterfly blocks are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! those butterflies! be proud of them!!
ReplyDeleteYour butterflies are beautiful
ReplyDeleteThose looked like fun, until you mentioned the 97 pieces. Yikes! Best of luck and I hope your energy level increases.
ReplyDeleteAfton, they are fun! You don't realize how many pieces there are as you are doing them. Plus you kind of get into a groove and they go faster than you would think.
DeleteYour butterflies look amazing, and I would love to try them! Do you know where I could find a pattern?
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