Catching up...

Hello again, I'm back. Kind of. Too much going on, not much time for quilting, unfortunately, which just makes me cranky.

I did wake up yesterday with an idea, which I've started to run with in between errands, appointments, and everything else that's sucking up my creative time. Such is my life with Crafter's A.D.D.: it's not enough to get the design on paper and save it for later -- I'm compelled to throw any current project aside, grab some fabric and get sewing. I'd be much happier with it (and further along) if I had a big block of time to sit and crank it out, but at this point, I'll take what I can get.

Still in the early stages, here's a sneak peek:

The print is definitely a brighter pink (see below) -- I haven't yet learned to successfully correct indoor lighting.
Archie, though, seems to approve!

And look what arrived yesterday! I won an autographed copy of this book in the Sewn Launch Party giveaway, which really brightened my day -- I never win anything!


I have two words for this book: GOR. GEOUS! Beautiful quilts, wonderful illustrations, and photography that has me drooling (heavy Kaffe influence). If you haven't heard of Sewn or Sarah Fielke's blog, check them out!

It's a beautiful morning here in Chicago -- sixty-six degrees, blindingly sunny, with a light breeze. All the windows are wide open, and the sounds of the city (the El, car alarms, and the cement truck across the street) are filling my condo. It may be noisy, but at least it's not hot!