Monday, February 27, 2012

Can't. Talk. Quilting.

We were out and about this past weekend playing on mopeds. We took part in an endurance race with 46(-ish?) teams of 4 who raced around a track for nearly 4 hours. I am so proud to say my team of boys came in 8th overall and 4th in their class! I am so pleased for them. Here's one out just messing....



Anyway, I played photographer all weekend and didn't stitch one stitch.

We arrived home 2 hours ago and I had a listen to Rhonda's podcast. Rhonda and I had a great time recording it, but this was the first time I could listen. (Thank you all for such kind, warm comments after hearing out interview!  You guys are the best!) I heard your kick in the bum, Rhonda. I heard it! You will see that Community Quilt finished sooner rather than later.


I'm spending the night quilting. It's a huge quilt (90x90 ish) so I feel like I am wrestling a whale or walrus or something ridiculous.


I'm quilting basic straight lines so it's easy enough.  I think, though, that is why it is taking so long to finish.  There's nothing interesting here to keep my brain occupied.  Just straight line after straight line...


I am off to quilt, then.  (I will show that Rhonda....)

15 comments:

Siobhan said...

Hey Cindy, Cool looking quilt. I love the splashes of colour. I just finished one 78x78 and my arms were sore when I was finished.
Great shot of the racing. Where was it held? My husband and son both race pitbikes.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

Keep going, you can do it!!

Sarah said...

You go girl!!

Diane-crewe said...

you go girl!! Put something interesting on the tv, or radio, or listen to music...You CAN do this xx

Katy Cameron said...

Looks like a fun weekend (never knew you could do that on a moped lol)

Have fun battling the whale!

Nicky said...

Full throttle and off you go!

Judith, Belfast said...

This is going to be one fabulous quilt when it's finished C! We all need a kick up the bum from time to time! Jxo

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Ooh straight lines are good!!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

Like I have any room to talk about someone not finishing anything ! Glad I motivated you though ! It is one amazing quilt.

Cherie said...

Quilting takes long, sing a little jingle to keep yourself going

Laura said...

Lloks great. I get so bored straight line quilting. Mind you, i might need something mindless to distract me from those moped antic - eek!

Needled Mom said...

That IS a big quilt to wrestle through the machine. It will be gorgeous when you are finished.

Dianne Neale said...

I like straight lines - you always know where they should go next! Foor hard down and GO

Pieces to Love said...

What a beautiful quilt. Sounds like you had a fun weekend.

Judy said...

It sounds like you had a great time over the weekend! Nice quilt and you'll be done soon....

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