A post from Kelli–
UGH! Â This summer has been a busy one for me. Â I had about 7 weeks off between my mental health class ending in May and my OB class starting in June. Â During that time, I trained for my new LPN position at work and worked lots and lots. Â During this time, I also worked on getting my sewing room put together–more on that in another post. Â I’m so very fortunate that my employer is so flexible with my work schedule and allows me to pick up extra hours during school and then accommodates a lesser schedule when I’m in school.
With being in school, it seems as though money is usually tight, so when I was actually able to work close to full time hours some weeks, it was really nice, so when I started class again in June, I got a bit ahead of myself and signed myself up to work everyday in the month that I didn’t have something for school except 2 days–and that turned out to not be the best idea that I’ve had. Â I havne’t had a lot of time to sew at all in July or so far in August, but I wanted to show you what I was working on earlier this summer–GARDEN PARTY!
When I first saw this quilt, I liked it, but didn’t know if I wanted to make it. Â The border wasn’t my absolute favorite, but I really liked the pattern, and it was little pieces which are also my favorite. Â After mom finished it up though, I knew I was gonna end up making it. Â I started in May, and got all the colored blocks done pretty quick.
The red and white blocks, however have been another story. Â I havne’t gotten as far on them and most of them are part done and in different stages.
Maybe I’ll even get this one all completely done??!?! Â It’s worth a shot!
Just keep on sewing! Even if you only do one or 2 blocks/pieces a day, even if you can’t do that everyday eventually it will get done.
Can’t wait to see your progress! You are so busy, but I’m glad you can carve out a little time for yourself here and there!
I remember those days of working as much as I could and school. Exercise or doing something creative were my best stress managers. Whenever you finish this quilt, it’s going to be wonderful.
What kind of Pinterest party??
I do remember how much time nursing school occupied!! I was an LVN for 12 years and then went back to school for my RN. It has been a great career!! Retiring in 1-2 years. I did a lot of different things the first 6 years and settled into NICU for 10 years. Now I do Postpartum/Acute Care Nursery/Lactation Consultant. You have a great reward when you finish!
Great job Kelli! Your quilt is going to be amazing! I love your blocks so far. As an RN I know how busy nursing school can get so I hope you enjoy the rest of your break. Congrats on your new position at work. Have a great day! Lisa
Kelli, I hesitated on Garden Party because of the tiny pieces! But I loved the pattern and once everything was cut, it went together fairly quickly. I added borders to it so it would fit queen bed. I really love it! Yours will be awesome!