I thrive on chaos.

It is truly the best way I know to get things done. Have too much to do. When I am too busy I go into overdrive and zoom away until I can't zoom anymore. When there's a lull, I'm cranky.

 

When there's a lot to do, I write lists, I get organized, I get things done. I love to reign over the chaos. It's a "Look what I accomplished" kind of feeling. I spent an un-Godly amount of time cutting my scraps into smaller scraps for instance, because it was on the list (it's part of a project, but it was on the list).

I was behind schedule a bit because I added more than I needed to to the list, but tomorrow I am sending a package express mail to Amy over at Inspire Co. I even got motivated enough to take out something I hadn't looked at in a long time and decided to get it finished.

This is something like 30" x 24" it's all individual motifs that have been cut out from various fabrics and quilted together. It sat in a basket needing another round of quilting, some satin stitching and binding in order to be finished for probably a year or so. Today I finally finished it up (I had time to sit on the couch after I had a root canal today. I thought I was going to nap, but instead I found myself finishing the binding.. not kidding.) I'm tempted to keep it for myself really. But it's going to be up for grabs at Inspire Co instead. I don't know, I could change my mind by tomorrow. You never know.

None the less, it's done, because it made it's way onto the list. I won't go into what is on the list that did not get done. But since the numbing stuff is starting to wear out, I think I shall go take some Advil and march my tired tush back to the couch. Grey's Anatomy time quite soon...Doubtlessly Super Husband has hidden the needles and thread that I stashed in the vicinity so I'm thinkin' I may actually try very hard to sit still and ignore my aching jaw. 

G'night.

Comments

[Laurie]

1.

Hope your jaw is feeling better SOON, Bari! Knowing you, you probably couldn't handle it feeling sore for long! You busy bee, you!
The floral quilt applique is stunning! How can you part with it!?!
Hugs,
Laurie

[Gabriela Delworth]

2.

Hello Bari,

How is your sister?

~ Gabriela ~

[Jackie]

3.

Fabulous quilt!! I'm the same way - I work best if I'm overwhelmed, otherwise I can't get anything done...Sorry about the root canal - I had one (actually two) of those a few years ago - not as bad as I thought, but NO fun!! Feel better and enjoy your weekend!

[andrea]

4.

I have had a few root canals over the years.1 done and 1 redone over this past summer.I find ice works best.Hope you feel better soon....
Always love your beautiful projects!
Andrea

[Bethany]

5.

That piece is really, wow, amazing in all of it's detail Bari!! You've inspired me to check off some things off of my own mile long list...so thank you!!!
Hope you feel lots better today :)

[stephanie]

6.

that's very cool Bari, hmmmmmmm now if i pulled out my "to finish" stuff i think i would run away from home :)

[Kirie]

7.

Root canal? Lady, you need to rest! I love the quilt project. You never cease to amaze. Hope your mouth feels better this weekend.
love,
Kir

[Toni]

8.

What an awesome quilt...love the colors, hope your feeling better.

[Tiff@Three Peas]

9.

When I get overwhelmed. I tend to want to ignore everything. I'm a procrastinator! Small easy to accomplish list help me!

[Kimberly S]

10.

Your quilt is fantastic!!!

[amy]

11.

What a wonderful quilt! I've been fighting with some large scale prints today and am admiring both of your recent quilts. Now the fabrics want MORE PATTERN in the mix. Wonderful stuff!

[Laurie]

12.

Wow! That's beautiful...