Thursday, January 10, 2013

IS IT WORK? OR IS IT PLAY?

I have to say that I have gotten more done these two weeks being sick than when I was well. Last week I blamed it on the meds I was taking. They were suppose to make me sleepy but instead they made me run circles in my sewing room. Well....today I had quite the day in the sewing room. I think what happens is I am tired that I am able to maintain focus....sounds weird I know.

I had some left over squares in a basket so I decided to put them together and to make this runner.  I put two doggies in the corners.  I have the one dog kinda hidden because I forgot to stitch his ear.  I just love this one, so fun and fresh.
Then this one is left overs from the larger topper I did the other day. I had to cut out the middle of the hearts, so I just cut these out too and made a smaller one. I have enough hearts left over to make a pot holder. I had a blast stitching this one. I tried to do different FMQ in each white space of the hearts. Was so fun.
This one too is made from the left overs, is a smaller version of the larger one. I still don't know if I like this one.  

 My husband came in to my sewing room/James's room for now and said "You sure are working hard".....I said working or playing? I am playing hard. Been a fun day and I do think I am on the up swing of this cold.

21 comments:

Betsy said...

Oh Batb, I did not know you we're not feeling well. I hope you get better soon. As usual your projects are eye candy.

Marla's Crafts said...

Those are really cute. I know from my sore neck it feels like work but in my heart it is a great play day.

Unknown said...

Love your hearts.........both runners look awesome

Have a great day
Gunda

Ruth said...

I would say mostly play, but there are a few parts that are work (like basting a large quilt). Love the little green dog.

SeeingStars said...

Love the doggies added to your topper! At first glance, I thought it was a print and began to wonder how you worked out the size just right, the Y seams to make him fit .... Then I clicked on the photo to enlarge.

The colors are really pretty for this one too.

andsewon said...

Hope you are on the mend! Great toppers!

Gene Black said...

Barb, they all look good. I love that potholder.

Gene Black said...

LOL..what I mean is that I love the round tabletopper. I didn't read it correctly.

JustCindy said...

The runners are so pretty. For a sick gal, you are accomplishing a lot. Hope you are feeling better.

Denise :) said...

These are all such fun -- what great 'work' you do when you're playing!!! :)

sandra said...

Hi Barb I am glad to hear that you are starting to feel some better. This cold certainly hangs on for a long time.
Can you send me some of that medicine I would like some of your energy. Love all of your playing results are sure cute. Blessings and be well Sandra

Sheila said...

Beautiful work Barb , you made real great use of the left overs , love them all!!

Wacky Woman said...

Hope you feel better soon. I love that your main medicine is stitching. Love all your table pieces.

SewCalGal said...

You have been busy. I hope it is all play. And, I hope you fell 100% better very soon.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Patty said...

I wish my leftovers look as good as yours. Oh well, my leftovers lately have been the food kind. Yours are fat-free.and prettier.

Cindy said...

LOL, does this mean I need to get sick?

GerryART said...

Play time is ALWAYS FUN !

Hugs

Jan said...

Love your toppers---especially the doggies!!! But like the hearts, too! Amazing leftovers! Hope you feel better!

JJ said...

Nice runners. It would be fun to play that hard.

sewfunquilts said...

Great projects when you are playing...cause it is definitely not work! Never!

Kim Brackett said...

All your projects are so cute. I hope you're feeling better.