Several years ago there was a book by Terri McMillan entitled How Stella Got Her Groove Back. I read the book, but frankly the title stuck with me much longer than the actual story. I don't really remember how Stella "got her groove back" but I know that she did.
Well, I think I've got my "groove" back. I'm still working long hours at the job, but I've recaptured the fact that when I am home, rather than sitting doing nothing and being frustrated....I can sew, and it takes my mind off the frustrations of the day. The past several days, I have made a baby quilt and a couple of christmas gifts. And it feels amazing!
I purchased the fabric for the baby quilt over the past year just because they were fun. No real project in mind ---they were not purchased together. So when a co-worker asked me to make a baby quilt for them for a baby boy --- and she wanted primary colors. So, one Saturday, I got my customary cup of coffee and sat down on the sofa and turned on PBS to watch Fons and Porter. It just so happened that they were doing this adorable quilt using hexagon cuts to make a braided look. I thought it was just perfect for these bright colors. The best part of the quilt, though, is that absolutely adorable backing fabric. It's just too bad that Andrew has outgrown this fabric or else I think his room would be covered in it.
Our house is in a state of disarray as we undergo a minor remodel -- new floors throughout and remodel of the upstairs bathrooms. While I thought it was a good idea to schedule the contractor during November when it was cool and his schedule was light, I failed to think about decorating for the holidays. I hope the work gets done soon so that we can enjoy a few days of holiday decorations
