It's That Time of Year

It's back to school season

which means it's time for me to stop and reassess

the variety of projects in my studio.

Those of you who've followed my blog for a while

know I go through this process every year.

I've already spent several hours

sorting through potential backing yardage

and assigning them to various projects.

You can see by the collages of those backs 

that I really do love all sorts of fabrics.

Some of these projects are at the idea stage

with potential fabrics pulled for consideration.

Others are cut out and ready to be sewn.

I've already decided to jettison a few

that were at the idea stage.

Their previously-pulled fabrics 

are now back in the stash.

There are two others I'm on the fence about.

They're wonderful fabrics,

although far less saturated than my true loves,

and I'm questioning whether I want to 

spend the time finishing them or let them go.

For now, they'll move to the bottom of the list

and if they're still lingering the next time I re-evaluate,

I'll know for certain they should be gone.

I am going to take a week or so away from the blog

while I continue stirring and sorting.

Taking a break always brings new energy and ideas

along with a renewed sense of focus.

I might even get a quilt or two quilted

(there are six ready to be done)

and maybe a few small things for family members.

I'm quite sure the Squirrel of Judgment

won't mind if I take time to clean and tidy

and prioritize the many ideas filling my head.

Quiltdivajulie

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"The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings."
Kakuzo Okakura in The Book of Tea