UFO for January

Does anyone remember this UFO? It is a pattern called Take It Easy by Primitive Gatherings that uses one or two jelly rolls. I don't know if you can still get the pattern. I checked on their website and couldn't find it.

I chose it for my January UFO Challenge. I decided I couldn't be completely draw-it-out-of-a-hat about it. I am a mood quilter, and have to feel like working on whatever project is in front of me. My goal is to pick one of the many UFOs I have laying around each month and work on it. Hopefully to completion. For this one, I need 30 blocks and have almost 20 done, so I've got this in the bag. 

What I like about this pattern is that it is dead easy and I don't have to think while sewing. Which is a good thing, because I started a new audiobook and I am OBSESSED.

This book is so good. The audio version especially, since Prince Harry is narrating it. This book has turned my perceptions of Harry and Meghan upside down. The overall impression I get from the book is that he is telling the truth. Harry understandably has a lot of issues about paparazzi and lies in the media, so his aversion to having those things affect his wife and children is completely reasonable to me. And not getting the support he felt he should have gotten from his family was critical to his decision to move away. I know feelings run strong regarding the Royal Family and Harry and Meghan in particular, but I have to say, hearing his side of the story sure altered my view.

Speaking of altering one's view, did you all read the comments from yesterday's post? Carol had a very well-stated dissenting opinion on the subject of "Finished Is Better Than Perfect", which I encourage you to read. She put me in mind of the Quilts of Gee's Bend, which if you don't know about, take a look at this link and learn all about it. Those quilts are far from the standard idea of perfect, yet they are works of art and heart and history. Thanks to everyone for a very interesting discussion. You guys are so great.

Comments

[Kerry]

So glad to hear you are a “mood” quilter! I definitely have to be in the mood to finish certain UFO’s. That is a good plan to try and complete one a month. Hope you have a happy and productive weekend!

[Bridget]

haha, after yesterday's topic I hardly want to write this but, I was sorting out the block above in my head..."how would I piece it together? How do the blocks go together?"kind of thing when almost unbidden I realized the blocks in the pattern are oriented differently than yours. I am writing this because I would feel bad if your next post was "I finished piecing the blocks like the pattern before I realized the first 20 blocks were different...and I might add, I had done the exact same thing! Come back to finish a UFO and my brain sorted my pattern out differently in my head! I love the pattern too. I have lots of 2 1/2" strips to use up.

[Susan]

That’s an interesting block, quilt has such simple blocks around the border. Love the PG patterns. Have you ever been to the shop in Larsen, WI? It’s simply amazing! I live in NY so probably will never go again but her shop is just full of beautiful things….

I am surprised to agree with you about the Harry/Meghan situation. It’s pretty shocking and hurtful,so sad that families do that to each other. Somehow, I would have expected better behavior from those that do not suffer the day to day inconveniences of finance and life trials,daycare,transportation, etc….

[Marie Woodhouse]

A perfect quilt to sew while listening to a audio book. It is a beautiful pattern especially with those lovely reds! Enjoy the book and sewing today.
New term for me "a mood quilter", I think I also fall into that category, as I never sign up for UFO challenges at my local quilt guild even though I have many.

[Jan]

I re-read Carol's comment about imperfections in quilt making. She makes some good points & it's never a bad thing to hear someone else's view. I also must agree with Marie, above, about not committing to guild/group UFO challenges. I can't force myself to work on something that doesn't speak to me...that's why they're UFO's in the first place! 😳

[Judy]

You have inspired me to try to work on a UFO each month.
Great idea! Can’t wait to see the finished quilt. Love the “Primitive Gathering” patterns!!

[CarolE]

I really liked what Carol had to say yesterday. Thank you for noting it as I would have missed it. I don't follow the Royal Family too much but there is something about Harry that is very believable and likeable. I thought about reading the book but hearing his voice tell the story sounds better. Have a wonderful day of sewing.

[Ina]

oh, I definitely believe him. it is like living with vipers. I'm not sure why he wants to reconcile? reconcile so they can hurt you more and plant more stories about you in the press?

I guess because it is his family? that doesn't seem too healthy either. it's like wanting a relationship with abusive people. the outside pressure is so much. I don't know how they endure it.

I guess you can tell I've been thinking about this entire subject way too much. ;p

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Thanks so much for your comments on Prince Harry's book. I love Harry and Megan but have been afraid to read his book because I've read so many negative comments on him and Megan. Your comments have encouraged me to read it. Thanks again.

[grace thorne]

harry and meghan are just another dysfunctional family of ungrateful rich people...if he wasn't royalty, we would never have heard of them...plenty of people have "issues" but certainly don't get book deals...