I don’t really know why I’m numbering these, but it feels good, so I guess we’ll see if I stick with it! I’m writing this at the end of a long, long day in the studio where nothing quite turned out the way I was hoping. Nothing tragic, just everything was a little disappointing.
For the first time in quite awhile, I did a timed improvisational quilt block. I’ve been so focused on garment sewing lately that I’ve forgotten that I’m primarily a quilter. I’m slowly getting back into the habit; so far, everything I’m making feels pointless, but I’m sure eventually I’ll get back to making interesting patchwork.
I finished changing the buttons on my black twill Reed skirt, and I’m ready to sew a blue twill Reed skirt and a short-sleeved Patina made from an old topsheet. I also finished making a Samson from purple knit; initially I thought I didn’t like it, but then I wore it for two days straight.
I think really what I’d like to do this week is finish projects. Finish my second Reed and third Patina, finish the quilt top I started today, finish hemming the dumb curtains, finish the tank top I started making for Daniel when it was still warm enough that tank tops felt relevant. And maybe rest a little more and give myself some space. I strained a muscle in my back, and I was in so much pain all day today (and ingested a dangerous amount of ibuprofen) and yet I’m still frustrated that I didn’t get more done. It’s possible that I’m not being entirely fair with myself. It would be nice if next week, I’m coming into this space with a little more peace and acceptance.