Deadlines

I've addressed this subject before. Deadlines are an artists enemy. They create undo stress and we find ourselves trying to cut corners when trying to meeting those deadlines. Maybe putting a motif in, while nice looking, may not be exactly what should be put into the space it's being placed because it takes longer to work. 

I try to avoid this situation. I check and double check my queue sheet to make sure all that needs to be done is done with plenty of time to do it. Except recently. Something slipped through the cracks, and while I haven't exactly missed my deadline, it's looming quickly and I've found myself in a bit of a stressful situation making sure I've met what is expected of me.

So, Bernadettes quilt on Bernie is on hold until further notice. I quickly quilted out Anns train quilt...

Trains galore!

I downloaded this E2E pattern from Urban Elemenz and it turned out so stinking cute!

Trains, tracks, and a crossing signal

While that was stitching out I worked the Yoder Sisters on Jay and cut for the first block in the Koala quilt top...

New Project

Here's the first block...

Number one of 12

I wish the leaves showed up a little better on that background, but it is what it is. While I was working this last night I was frame ironing and setting up for that imminent deadline quilt...

Linda's Twisted Tapestry

This quilt is done in Kaffe fabrics and will be stunning once it's quilted...not that it isn't already. I've sketched most of the center section out (taking it from this exact pic), but I still have to work the border areas into a cohesive motif with what I've planned for the center. 

Two customers expected today to pick up. These two are very friendly and we always end up visiting for a spell. That's probably why I'm up early and plan on getting some quilting in on Lindas quilt before they arrive. I may be working super late over the next few days. Maybe even Saturday. 

Unexpected snow overnight and still this morning; about an inch so far but the temps have risen to above zero at least.