Whats done, is almost done!

Sort of.

Because February and looks like March are spring cleaning/house decor months, I wanted to wrap up all the Paris odds and ends.


The blocks for the Paris lap quilt are finally done.   Then I waited for my design wall to arrive.

Oh, I was so happy to set it up.  3 panels of notched styrofoam 2' x 8'.  Perfect!  Of course I had to make another 10 of the four patch blocks.  But I think it is looking good.

 But I have loads of spare blocks.  I don't really want it bigger so maybe some for the backing and some for my traveling companion!  I hate when this happens but I really thought I had the math figured this time!  grrrr


Same time the panels arrived hubby also came home with my box for my journal.  ooh, bright red and kinda big???  I can get creative and I do have stuff that didn't fit in the journal.  I gessoed, painted, and crackled.

In between listening to my dear supervisor plan the spring cleaning, and YES, I am eternally thankful for him!!!;  I worked on the box and kept looking at the journal.

 I now know I can get carried away embellishing things but the plain box seemed too plain.  I found a napkin and some tissue paper that worked.  One thing about being rushed is I had no time to get carried away!  lol

The journal just needs to be done;  put inside and away.  It is organized and just needs the things glued down and a few stamps and stickers.  Again, whoa on all the extras.  I do kinda like the less is more look but I forget that in the throws of creative exuberance!
 

I am determined to have it all in place and put away by the next art class.   Sewing the Paris lap quilt will take longer as I have curtains, pillow cases, pillows , table runners and a few more quilts in mind for the spring decor projects.

I had lain awake last night because a really lovely butter yellow polka dot duvet cover from the thrift shop has been slated for curtains since the farm days.  Oh, no!  I have 2 windows in each room now.  I have also learned that wishing and hoping as I forge ahead does NOT work.  hmmmmm????   Creative thinking.  I do believe I have a creative plan.

Next post will see me Springing into action in the guest room!  I'm kinda excited to see what I will come up with!!!  lol

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  1. Frances ArnoldFriday, February 28, 2020 at 6:48:00 PM CST

    Hey Elle. As usual, you have so many good ideas and I LOVE being able to follow along on your projects!!

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