My plate is truly too full with projects, but I'm having fun. The fibro pain has backed off a bit and I'm feeling like making some progress, which I've been doing.
I have two or the ten bunny blocks made for my Log Cabin Bunnies quilt. Well, except for that green bunny's eye. I was sleepy last night when I finished him and didn't notice that I hadn't embroidered his eye.
I stitched a bunch more pieces for the October Garden quilt yesterday afternoon. And this morning, my book arrived with instructions for the Snowball Quilt Challenge. So I got my 
French General fats de-selvaged and they're in the washing machine now. I never prewash fabrics, but Nicole's post convinced me that I didn't want to take a chance of bleeding with these dark reds.
The main thing that I have to finish this week is putting a backing on this Walk to Emmaus banner that somebody in my Walk to Emmaus community painted. It doesn't need quilting, just a backing to give it body and let it hang smoothly, so that shouldn't take long.
How many times I can't tell you has my doctor warned me about trying to do too much when I'm feeling better. But today I choose to be stubborn and not follow his advice. It has been a while since I've been feeling this good. I'm going to take advantage of it and have some sewing fun.
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On 11/05/2009, Nancy said ...
I'm like you Susan...My doctor is constantly telling me if I overtax myself, I will pay for it later, well, so be it. When I feel well enough to sew, or do something extra in the house, I do it because I know that with the cold weather will come more days when I truly have too much pain and fatigue to do anything at all. I love the bunnys, they are so very cute, oh I wish I could still embroidery. Those are the projects that really make me miss it. Ah well, no matter, I have other wonderful things to do. Now about that green bunnys eye! I though you had finished it in a soft color. I didn't realize until I enlarged the picture that it was the design on the fabric that looked like the outline of the eye being closed. The Walk to Emmaus banner is lovely, I would like to see it after you have it hanging up. Well, happy sewing and good luck in the Snowball challenge. God bless.
On 11/05/2009, Courtney Short-Prudhomme said ...
love the bunnies.. reminds me of the bag you made me :-)
On 11/05/2009, Joanne said ...
So glad you're feeling better. I love the bunny blocks.
On 11/05/2009, Kai said ...
WOOOOHOOOOO! It makes me SMILE to know my sweet friend is feeling better & enjoying herself! Yes, I SUPPOSE we should TRY to follow our doctors' advice MOST of the time. But sometimes, we need to say, "PHOOEY! I'm not wasting a minute of my feel-good time taking it easy!" So have FUN, Susan! Quilt away! LOVE YOU!
P.S. The bunnies are so gorgeous!
On 11/05/2009, Lavender Dreams said ...
I love having lots of projects to work on, too! You are so talented! Take care! Enjoy your day!
On 11/05/2009, Pat said ...
My list grows and grows, especially books to read... I know what you mean - some days I'm totally surprised not to ache somewher or have to take advil - I overdo and realize it usually the next day. But - that's what we do! Anyway, can't keep a good woman down! Enjoy!
On 11/05/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Way to go, girlfriend!! Love the bunnies, and I hope to find that quilt book as I think AMIL would enjoy it and then I could borrow it!!
Hope the aches stay far away and that this sewing/washing/Emmaus marathon won't bother you at all.
Hugs!
On 11/05/2009, Linda said ...
So glad to hear you are feeling better! The bunnies are so cute. I like that they are done in prints. Yes, let's please see the Emmaus banner hanging.
Blessings!
On 11/05/2009, Nancy said ...
You're bunnies are adorable and hey, that green bunny looks like he's sleeping. I can't wait to see your snowball challenge quilt. Nancy in WI
On 11/05/2009, Kerrie Marquart said ...
The bunnies are wonderful! I am like you and keep on keepin on despite the aches and pains.Kerrie
On 11/05/2009, Debbie said ...
I'm so glad you're feeling better, but...well, I won't preach 'cause I know you've heard it all before! Just take care of yourself.
I've never pre-washed either, seemed like too many extra steps...washing, drying, ironing...I've got enough of that to do. But I read Nicole's blog too and I'm gonna get some of those color catchers (if only for the reds!).
On 11/05/2009, Beverly said ...
Susan, can you see me smiling at your post. I'm so glad you're having a great day. Go for it!
On 11/05/2009, Donna said ...
Glad you are feeling so well! I love the bunnies! They are toooo cute!! :) Send some energy my way!
Blessings,
Donna
On 11/05/2009, Deb said ...
Aw Susan, those bunnies are so cute. They would look lovely on towels as baby gifts I'm thinking mmmm........
On 11/06/2009, alexandrine said ...
ohhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
this bubbys are so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 11/06/2009, Teresa L said ...
The bunnies are delightful. And I, like Nancy, thought the green bunnies eye was there but it was hte floral print. I just thought he was sleeping. Goes to show I should wear my glasses when reading. I love the blanket stitching.
On 11/07/2009, Ruth Landon said ...
So happy that you are feeling well, Susan. All of your quilts are going to be lovely, I look forward to seeing them finished. Like you, I like to have handwork or knitting when I'm watching TV, without it I would probably fall asleep.
Have a great weekend.
Happy sewing, Ruth
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