I am holding my breath, trying to breath through this underlying sense of panic because I quit smoking last Thursday. The uncertainty of a new to me quilt pattern is edging up that panic.
I used Angela Walters video below to get started then I was off, focusing on trying to keep the lines the same distance apart, not bunching up the backing, and making the motif smooth.
I put my head down and focused! the next time I looked up was an hour later! yes! I beat it that time, now I wait for the next wave of withdrawal to come.
My husband and I quit smoking two years ago and took the habit back up when we were selling, renovating, buying, moving, getting married and honeymooning this summer. We were super stressed and it was the only way we knew how to cope with that much stress.
I spent the entire weekend in my sewing room avoiding my dear husband as we were both on edge and felt like picking on each other. I survived by having the quilting challenges to work with.
The all over wood grain is starting to come together and I think it just might turn out great.
Until next time, stay resolute!
Sarah
