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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Ask First, Commit Second


I really need to learn to ask first, commit second. I asked the PTO if they would like me to make a "baby girl basket" for the craft fair this fall. I roped my friend into it too. She will be knitting a few items for the basket. Then I asked what the deadline was....October 23rd! I thought I had into November. Within the next month, we have Halloween costumes, a fourth birthday party, the PTO donations and more.
I am starting with a very quick and simple quilt for the PTO. I bought the 5 yards of the white fabric with polka dots for only $4.00 a few months ago when a store in town was closing. The woman who owned the store sews purses and was selling her extra material. I thought it was steal and would be perfect for the back of a baby quilt. I looked through my scraps for similar pastel tones and am going to make rows of squares with polka dot sashing in between. At least, that is my current plan.
Tonight I am helping a friend with her first sewing project, a pumpkin Halloween costume for her daughter. It is a no sew pattern that we are improving with a little sewing.

5 comments:

  1. There's nothing like a deadline to take some of the joy out of sewing...but on the other hand, there's nothing like a deadline to inspire us to get sewing!!!

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  2. I have prayed for you, what a great attitude to not back out!! Yay for you!!!!

    Blessings,

    KT

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  3. Oh geez!! Good luck! I hope it all wokrs out, I have confidence that you, of all people, can pull this off!

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  4. Knowing you, everything will be finished well ahead of time, no problem.

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  5. Ah...the NEVER-ending LIST!! I am quite familiar with THAT one! :D Good Luck, and don't stress...you can do it!! And WHAT a STEAL..only $4 for 5 yards....AWESOME!! I would really like to see the pumpkin costume when you are done!! PLEASE!

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